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Section 1
General, Definitions
2. For the definition of the service ranges P, L 2. Ships with proven damage stability
and T see Rules for Classification and Survey, Ships with proven damage stability will be assigned
Volume I, Section.2,.C. the symbol . In the Register Book and in an
appendix to the Certificate the proof of damage
stability will be specified by a five digit code as
C. Ships for Special Services detailed in Rules for Classification and Surveys,
Volume I, Section 2, C 2.5 & C 3.1.2.
When a ship is intended to carry special cargoes
(e.g. logs) the loading, stowage and discharging of
2.1 Damage stability requirements applicable
which may cause considerable stressing of
to bulk carriers
structures in way of the cargo holds, such structures
are to be investigated for their ability to withstand
2.1.1 Bulk carriers of 150 m in length and
these loads.
upwards of single side skin construction, designed
to carry solid bulk cargoes having a density of 1
1-2
Section 1 - General, Definitions E, F, G
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000 kg/m and above shall, when loaded to the F. Vibrations and Noise
summer load line, be able to withstand flooding of
any one cargo hold in all loading conditions and 1. Mechanical vibrations
remain afloat in a satisfactory condition of Operating conditions which are encountered most
equilibrium, as specified in the next 2.1.2 frequently should be kept free as far as possible
paragraph. from resonance vibrations of the ship hull and
Subject to the provisions of that paragraph, the individual structural components. Therefore, the
condition of equilibrium after flooding shall satisfy exciting forces coming from the propulsion plant
the condition of equilibrium laid down in the annex and pressure fluctuations should be limited as far
to resolution A.320(IX), Regulation equivalent to as possible. Beside the selection of the propulsion
regulation 27 of the International Convention on units particular attention is to be given to the ship's
Load Lines, 1966, as amended by lines including the stern post, as well as to the
resolutionA.514(13). The assumed flooding need minimization of possible cavitation. In the shaping
only take into account flooding of the cargo hold of the bow of large ships, consideration is to be
space. The permeability of a loaded hold shall be given to limit excitation from the seaway. As far as
assumed as 0,9 and the permeability of an empty critical excitation loads cannot be eliminated,
hold shall be assumed as 0,95, unless a permeability appropriate measures are to be taken on the basis
relevant to a particular cargo is assumed for the of theoretical investigations at an early design
volume of a flooded hold occupied by cargo and a stage. Fatigue considerations must he included.
permeability of 0,95 is assumed for the remaining For machinery, equipment and other
empty volume of the hold. installationsthe vibration level is to be kept below
that specified in Rules for Machinery Installations,
Bulk carriers which have been assigned a reduced Volume III, Section 1, as far as possible.
freeboard in compliance with the provisions of
paragraph (8) of the regulation equivalent to The evaluation of vibrations in living and working
regulation 27 of the International Convention on areas should follow ISO 6954 except where other
Load Lines, 1966, adopted by resolution A.320(IC), national or international rules or standards are
as amended by resolution A.514(13), may be mandatory. It is recommended to use the lower
considered as complying with paragraphs 2.1.1. transition curve of ISO 6954 as a criteria for
design, whereas the upper curve may serve for the
2.1.2 On bulk carriers which have been assigned evaluation of vibration measurements.
reduced freeboard in compliance with the
provisions of regulation 27(8) set out in Annex B of 2. Noise
the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International
Convention on Load Lines, 1966, the condition of Suitable precautions are to be taken to keep noises
equilibrium after flooding shall satisfy the relevant as low as possible particularly in the crew's
provisions of that Protocol. quarters, working spaces, passengers'
accommodations etc.
3. Anti-heeling devices Attention is drawn to regulations concerning noise
level limitations, if any, of the flag administration.
3.1 If tanks are used as anti-heeling devices,
effects of maximum possible tank moments on
intact stability are to be checked. A respective proof
has to be carried out for several draughts and taking G. Documents for Approval
maximum allowable centres of gravity resulting
from the stability limit curve as a basis. In general 1. To ensure conformity with the Rules the
the heeling angle shall not be more than 10°. following drawings and documents are to be
submitted in triplicate1 showing the arrangement
3.2 If the ship heels more than 10°, Rules for and the scantlings of structural members :
Machinery Installations, Volume III, Section 11,
P.1.4 has to be observed. 1.1 Midship section
3.3 All devices have to comply with Rules for The cross sectional plans (midship section, other
Electrical Installations, Volume IV, Section 7, G. typical sections) must contain all necessary data on
1)
For Indonesian flag ships in quadruplicate (one for
Indonesian Government).
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Section 1 - General, Definitions E, F, G
4. Block coefficient CB
Moulded block coefficient at load draught T, based J. International Conventions and
on rule length L. Codes
Where reference is made of International
Conventions and Codes these are defined as
follows:
L. Regulations of National
Administrations
N. Workmanship
For the convenience of the user of these Rules
several Sections contain for guidance references to 1. General
such regulations of national administrations, which 1.l Requirements to be complied with by the
deviate from the respective rule requirements of manufacturer
this Society but which may have effect on
scantlings and construction. These references have 1.1.1 The manufacturing plant must be provided
been specially marked. with suitable equipment and facilities to enable
Compliance with these regulations of national proper handling of the materials, manufacturing
administrations is not conditional for class processes, structural components, etc. BKI reserves
assignment. the right to inspect the plant accordingly or to
restrict the scope of manufacture to the potential
available at the plant.
have not been adequately checked by the plant and changes in sectional areas or similar discontinuities.
may demand their re-submission upon successful
completion of such checks and corrections by the 2.3 Cold forming
plant.
2.3.1 For cold forming (bending, flanging,
2. Structural details beading) of plates the minimum average bending
radius should not fall short of 3 t (t = plate
2.1 Details in manufacturing documents
thickness) and must be at least 2 t. Regarding the
2.1.1 All significant details concerning quality and welding of cold formed areas, see Section.19,
functional ability of the component concerned shall B.2.6.
be entered in the manufacturing documents
(workshop drawings etc.). This includes not only 2.3.2 In order to prevent cracking, flame cutting
scantlings but - where relevant - such items as flash or shearing burrs must be removed before cold
permissible tolerances, surface conditions forming. After cold forming all structural
(finishing), and special methods of manufacture components and, in particular, the ends of bends
involved as well as inspection and acceptance (plate edges) are to be examined for cracks. Except
requirements. For weld joint details, see Section 19, in cases where edge cracks are negligible, all
A.1. cracked components are to be rejected. Repair
welding is not permissible.
2.1.2 If, due to missing or insufficient details in
the manufacturing documents, the quality or 2.4 Assembly, alignment
functional ability of the component cannot be
guaranteed or is doubtful, BKI may require 2.4.1 The use of excessive force is to be avoided
appropriate improvements. This includes the during the assembly of individual structural
provision of supplementary or additional parts (for components or during the erection of sections. As
example reinforcements) even if these were not far as possible major distortions of individual
required at the time of plan approval or if - as a structural components should be corrected before
result of insufficient detailing- such requirement further assembly.
was not obvious. 2.4.2 Girders, beams, stiffeners, frames etc. that
are interrupted by bulkheads, decks etc. must be
2.2 Cut-outs, plate edges accurately aligned. In the case of critical
components, control drillings are to be made where
2.2.1 The free edges (cut surfaces) of cut-outs, necessary, which are then to be welded up again on
hatch corners, etc. are to be properly prepared and completion.
are to be free from notches. As a general rule,
cutting drag lines etc. must not be welded out, but 2.4.3 After completion of welding, straightening
are to be smoothly ground. All edges should be and aligning must be carried out in such a manner
broken or in cases of highly stressed parts, should that thematerial properties will not be influenced
be rounded off. significantly. In case of doubt, BKI may require a
procedure test or a working test to be carried out.
2.2.2 Free edges on flame or machine cut plates or
flanges are not to be sharp cornered and are to be 3. Corrosion protection
finished off as laid down in 2.1 This also applies to For corrosion protection see Section 38.
cutting drag lines etc., in particular to the upper
edge of sheer strake and analogously to weld joints,