RULES FOR CLASSIFICATION

Ships
Edition October 2015

Part 3 Hull
Chapter 10 Special requirements

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CHANGES – CURRENT

Part 3 Chapter 10 Changes - current

This is a new document.

The rules enter into force 1 January 2016.

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 Part 3 Chapter 10 Contents
CONTENTS

Changes – current...................................................................................................... 3

Section 1 Bow impact.................................................................................................7

1 General................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Application.......................................................................................... 7
2 Bow impact loads................................................................................... 8
2.1 Design impact pressure........................................................................ 8
3 Scantling requirements...........................................................................9
3.1 Plating................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Stiffeners............................................................................................ 9
3.3 Primary supporting members............................................................... 11
4 Structural details.................................................................................. 14
4.1 Tripping brackets................................................................................ 14

Section 2 Bottom slamming..................................................................................... 15

1 General................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Application.........................................................................................15
2 Bottom slamming loads........................................................................ 15
2.1 Design impact pressure.......................................................................15
3 Scantling requirements.........................................................................17
3.1 Plating.............................................................................................. 17
3.2 Stiffeners...........................................................................................18
3.3 Primary supporting members............................................................... 18

Section 3 Stern slamming........................................................................................ 20

1 General................................................................................................. 20
1.1 Application.........................................................................................20
2 Stern slamming loads........................................................................... 20
2.1 Design impact pressure.......................................................................20
3 Scantling requirements.........................................................................21
3.1 Plating.............................................................................................. 21
3.2 Stiffeners...........................................................................................21
3.3 Primary supporting members............................................................... 21
3.4 Tripping brackets................................................................................ 22

Section 4 Sloshing and liquid impact in tanks.......................................................... 23

1 General................................................................................................. 23

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 1.1 Application.........................................................................................23

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1.2 General requirements......................................................................... 24
1.3 Application of sloshing pressure........................................................... 24
2 Sloshing and liquid impact loads.......................................................... 27
2.1 General............................................................................................. 27
2.2 Sloshing pressure due to longitudinal liquid motion................................. 27
2.3 Sloshing pressure due to transverse liquid motion.................................. 30
2.4 Impact pressure in larger tanks........................................................... 32
3 Scantling requirements.........................................................................36
3.1 Scantling requirements due to sloshing pressure.................................... 36
3.2 Scantling requirements due to liquid impact pressure..............................37

Section 5 Wheel loading...........................................................................................39

1 General................................................................................................. 39
1.1 Application.........................................................................................39
2 Wheel loads.......................................................................................... 39
2.1 Design deck pressure......................................................................... 39
3 Scantling requirements.........................................................................42
3.1 Plating.............................................................................................. 42
3.2 Stiffeners...........................................................................................44
3.3 Primary supporting members............................................................... 46

Section 6 Special hull structures.............................................................................. 47

1 Plate stem, breasthooks and diaphragm plating................................... 47
1.1 Stem................................................................................................ 47
1.2 Breasthooks and diaphragm plating...................................................... 47
2 Stern frames and propeller posts......................................................... 48
2.1 Scantlings and structural arrangement.................................................. 48
3 Sea chest.............................................................................................. 49
3.1 General............................................................................................. 49
3.2 Scantlings..........................................................................................49
4 Thruster tunnel.....................................................................................50
4.1 General............................................................................................. 50
4.2 Structural principles............................................................................50
4.3 Special designs.................................................................................. 52
5 Machinery foundations..........................................................................53
5.1 General............................................................................................. 53
5.2 Foundations for internal combustion engines and thrust bearings.............. 54
5.3 Foundations for auxiliary machinery......................................................54

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 6 Retractable bottom equipment............................................................. 54

Part 3 Chapter 10 Contents

6.1 Introduction....................................................................................... 54
6.2 Arrangement......................................................................................55
6.3 Design loads and allowable stresses..................................................... 55
7 Box coolers........................................................................................... 55
7.1 Introduction....................................................................................... 55
7.2 Arrangement......................................................................................55
8 Strengthening against berthing impact.................................................56
8.1 General............................................................................................. 56
8.2 Local scantlings..................................................................................57
8.3 Primary supporting members............................................................... 58
9 Strengthening for tug contact.............................................................. 58
9.1 General............................................................................................. 58
9.2 Scantlings..........................................................................................58
10 Wave breakers....................................................................................59
10.1 General........................................................................................... 59
10.2 Loads on wave breakers and whalebacks............................................. 60
10.3 Local scantlings................................................................................ 60
11 Independent tanks..............................................................................62
11.1 General........................................................................................... 62

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SECTION 1 BOW IMPACT

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 1

Symbols

For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch.1 Sec.4.

fpl = bending moment factor taken as:

ns = end fixation factor taken as:

ns = 0 for both ends simply supported
ns = 1 for one end fixed in and one end simply supported
ns = 2 for continuous members and members with both ends fixed
α = flare angle in degrees taken as the angle between the side plating and a vertical line, measured at
the point considered
β = angle in degrees between the waterline and a longitudinal line, measured at the point considered.

1 General

1.1 Application
1.1.1 The requirements fgiven in this section apply to all ships, and cover the strengthening requirements for
local impact loads that may occur in the bow area.

1.1.2 The impact pressure given in [2.1] applies to areas away from knuckles, anchor bolster etc. that may
obstruct the water flow during wave impacts. In way of such obstructions, additional reinforcement of the
shell plating by fitting carlings or similar shall generally be considered.

1.1.3 Extent of strengthening

The strengthening shall extend forward of 0.1 L from the F.E. and vertically from the minimum design ballast
draught, TBAL, defined in Ch.1 Sec.4 [3.1.6] and to forecastle deck if any. See Figure 1.
Outside the bow impact area the requirements given in [3], shall be gradually tapered to the ordinary
requirements at 0.15 L from F.E.
However, if the flare angle, α, at 0.15 L from F.E., is greater than 40°, the bow impact area shall be extended
to 0.15 L from F.E. with gradual tapering to 0.2 L from F.E.

Figure 1 Extent of strengthening against bow impact

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2 Bow impact loads

2.1 Design impact pressure

2
2.1.1 The design bow impact pressure, in kN/m , shall be taken as:

C = 0.18 (CW – 0.5 ho), maximum 1.0

CW = wave coefficient as given in Ch.4 Sec.4
ho = vertical distance (positive upwards), in m, from the waterline at draught TSC to the point considered
Cf = 1.5 tan (α + γ), maximum 4.0
α = flare angle in degrees between a vertical line and a tangential plane of side plating, measured at the
point considered. With reference to Figure 2, the flare angle α may normally be taken in accordance
with:

β = angle in degrees between a longitudinal line and a tangential line of side plating measured at the
point considered in plan view.
γ = 0.4 (θr cosβ + φr sinβ)∙180/π
θr = π ·θ/180
φr = π ·φ/180
θ, φ = as given in Ch.4 Sec.3 [2.1] in degrees.

If there is significant difference between a1 and a2, more than one plane between the design waterline and
upper deck (forecastle deck if any) may have to be considered.

Figure 2 Bow region

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3 Scantling requirements

3.1 Plating
3.1.1 Side shell plating
The net thickness of the side shell plating, in mm, shall not be less than:

where:

Ppl = PFB
Cd = plastic capacity coefficient taken as:
Cd = 1.5
2
ka = (ka1 – 0.25ka2)
ka1 = 1.1 in general
=

within cylindrical and conical bow shell regions with vertical or radial stiffening. The value of ka1
shall, however, not be taken less than 1.1 and need not to be taken greater than 1.16.
R = radius of curvature of shell plating in m
ka2 = b/a, but need not to be taken less than 0.4, and shall not be taken greater than 1.0
2
PFB = design bow impact pressure, in kN/m , as given in [2.1.1].

3.2 Stiffeners
3.2.1 Side shell stiffeners
The side shell stiffeners within the strengthening area defined in [1.1.3] shall comply with the following
criteria:
a) The net web thickness, in mm, shall not be less than:

3
b) The effective net plastic section modulus, in cm calculated in accordance with Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.5], shall
not be less than:

where:
2
Pst = effective pressure acting on the stiffener, in kN/m .

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fshr = shear force distribution factor taken as:
fshr = 0.7
dshr = effective web depth of stiffener, in mm, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.3]
tw = net required web thickness in mm, according to a)
twa = net actual web thickness in mm
hw = depth of stiffener web, in mm, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.5]
tp = net thickness of stiffener attached plating, in mm, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.2 Figure 1
c) The slenderness ratio of the stiffeners shall comply with Ch.8 Sec.2.

3.2.2 Design of bulwarks against bow impact

In case of bulwarks in the bow impact area, the plating and stiffeners shall be in accordance with [3.1.1]
[3.1.1] and [3.2.2] respectively applying a linear varying pressure from 0.5Ppl or 0.5Pst at deck level to 0 at
the top of the bulwark..

For bulwark stay, the effective net plastic section modulus, in cm, calculated in accordance with , shall not be
less than:

where:

ℓst = length of stay in m, measured from deck

3.2.3 Connection area

Shell stiffeners shall be connected to supports, e.g. stringers, web frames, decks or bulkheads. The
connection area is generally obtained through fitting supporting members such as collar plate, lugs, end
brackets or web stiffeners.

The load, in kN, transmitted through the primary support member web stiffener shall comply with the
following criteria:

W = load, in kN, as defined in Ch.6 Sec.7 [1.2.3], with P = 0.5PFB

2
A1 = effective net shear area, in cm , as defined in Ch.6 Sec.7 [1.2.3]
2
Aw = effective net cross-sectional area, in cm , as defined in Ch.6 Sec.7 [1.2.3].

The welding size at the connection between stiffener and primary supporting member shall be calculated
according to Ch.13 Sec.1 [2.5.7].

End brackets of shell stiffeners shall be in accordance with slenderness criteria given in Ch.8 Sec.2 [5.2].

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3.3 Primary supporting members
3.3.1 General structural requirements
The section modulus requirements for the primary supporting member shall apply along the bending span
clear of end brackets. The cross sectional area requirement for the primary supporting member shall be
applied at the ends/supports.
The primary supporting members in the bow impact region shall be configured to ensure effective continuity
of strength and the avoidance of hard spots.
As far as possible, web frames and stringers shall be fitted in the fore peak. However, the spacing of primary
supporting members shall not be more than 4 times the stiffener spacing. Other structural arrangement may
be accepted upon direct analysis.
In way of end supports of primary supporting members, i.e. stringers and web frames, which support shell
stiffeners, web stiffening parallel to the flange shall be provided as necessary for ensuring the buckling
strength of the member, as outlined in [3.3.2].
End brackets of primary supporting members shall be suitably stiffened along their edge. Consideration shall
be given to the design of bracket toes to minimize abrupt changes of cross section.
In case of curved flange, the effective flange shall be taken according to Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.3.3].

3.3.2 Bending and shear capacity of local girders

3
The net elastic section modulus of each primary supporting member, i.e. stringer and web frames, in cm ,
calculated in accordance with Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.6] shall not to be less than:

where:

fbdg = bending moment distribution factor, as given in Ch.6 Sec.6 Table 1, but not to be taken less than 10
S = primary supporting member spacing, in m, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.2.2], see also Figure 5.

2
The net effective shear area of the web, in cm , of each primary supporting member at the supports,
calculated in accordance with Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.6] shall not be less than:

where:

fshr = shear force distribution factor taken as:

fshr = 0.7
2
PPSM = effective pressure, in kN/m , acting on primary supporting member
= 0.4 PFB
2
PFB = design bow impact pressure, in kN/m , as given in [2.1.1].

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Figure 3 The web angle φw of stringers and web frames

3.3.3 Local buckling requirements to decks and platforms

Close to shell the stiffening direction of decks and bulkheads supporting shell stiffeners shall be arranged
parallel to the web direction of the supported shell stiffeners, to protect against buckling.

The net plate thickness of primary supporting members, which support shell stiffeners, e.g. decks or
bulkheads fitted in lieu of a stringer or a web frame, in mm, shall not be less than:

fp = (h - hp)/h
fs = cos φs with respect to the stress component perpendicular to the stiffening direction of the plate
field considered
= sin φs with respect to the stress component parallel to the stiffening direction of the plate field
considered

2
Ans = net cross-sectional area, in cm , of the stiffening members which are parallel to the stress
component considered
= 0 if such stiffening members are not fitted
h = depth, in m, of the stringer, web frame, and deck or bulkhead fitted in lieu of a stringer or a web
frame, measured at right angle to its line of intersection with the shell. In a deck or bulkhead the
depth need not be measured further than to the ship's centreline and need not be taken larger than
the length, hm. See Figure 4 for illustration
hm = distance, in m, measured on the side shell between the members which support the deck or the
bulkhead
hp = distance, in m, measured in the plane of the member, from the side shell to the mid point of the
plate field considered. In way of plate fields adjacent to the shell, with stiffening aligned with the
shell frames, the length hp shall not be taken larger than the depth of the shell frames plus half the
arm length of any bracket fitted on the shell frames. See Figure 4 for illustration

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sw = spacing, in m, of the stiffening members parallel with the stress component considered

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σ = 0.9σcr
2
σcr = the critical buckling stress, in N/mm , as given in the Society's document DNVGL-CG-0128Buckling
analysis, of the supporting plate member with respect to the stress component considered, i.e.
parallel or perpendicular to the stiffeners fitted
PPSM = effective pressure, in kN/m2, acting on stiffener as given in [3.3.2]
sb = breadth of shell, in m, supported by considered stringer, web frame, and deck or bulkhead fitted in
lieu of a stringer or a web frame
φw = angle, in degrees, between the stringer, web frame, deck or bulkhead and the shell plate
φs = angle, in degrees, measured in the plane of the member considered, between the side shell and the
direction of the stiffeners of the plate field considered.

Figure 4 Deck supporting shell frames

3.3.4 Direct calculation

Alternative to the requirements given in [3.3.2] and [3.3.3], for complex girder system of primary stiffening
system, the scantling requirements may be based on direct strength analysis.When direct calculation of the
bow structure subjected to impact loading is undertaken, a mean impact pressure = 0.375 PFB is applicable.
This pressure shall be applied on one or both sides of the bow. In the structure analysis, the nominal
equivalent stress, σvm, as given in Ch.7 Sec.3 [4.2] shall not exceed the yield stress, ReH, as given in Ch.1
Sec.4 [2.2.1]. In case of beam assessment the nominal shear stress shall not exceed 90% of the shear yield
stress τeH.

In the buckling control, the utilisation factor, ηall, as given in Ch.8 Sec.1 [3.4], shall be taken equal to 1.0.
2
PFB = design bow impact pressure, in kN/m , as given in [2.1.1].
Guidance note:
When direct calculation is undertaken for the scantling assessment of a stringer or an equivalent PSM which is supporting shell
stiffeners, the structure model should preferably extend from the stringer or equivalent PSM below to the stringer or equivalent PSM
above the member to be considered by the assessment.

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Figure 5 Primary member supporting shell stiffeners

4 Structural details

4.1 Tripping brackets

Tripping arrangements shall comply with Ch.8 Sec.2 [5.1]. In addition, tripping brackets shall be fitted at
locations where the primary supporting member flange is knuckled or curved.
For side shell stiffeners, located in the area of strengthening as defined in [1.1.3], tripping brackets/
intercoastals spaced not more than 4 times the stiffener spacing, see Figure 6.
The as-built thickness of the tripping brackets shall not be less than 75% of the as-built thickness of the side
frame webs to which they are connected.

Figure 6 Tripping brackets/intercoastals

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SECTION 2 BOTTOM SLAMMING

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 2

Symbols
For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch.1 Sec.4.

1 General

1.1 Application
1.1.1 The requirements given in this section, apply to ships with length L > 65 m where the minimum
draughts forward, TF-f or TF-e, as specified in [2.1.1], are less than 0.045 L, and cover the strengthening
requirements for local impact loads that may occur in the forward bottom structure.
For ships with service restriction, the strengthening will be specially considered.

1.1.2 Local scantling increases due to impact loads shall be made with due consideration given to details and
avoidance of hard spots, notches and other harmful stress concentrations.

1.1.3 The draughts for which the bottom has been strengthened shall be indicated on the shell expansion
plan and loading guidance information, as required in Ch.1 Sec.5.

1.1.4 Extent of strengthening

The strengthening shall extend forward of 0.3 L from the F.E. over the flat bottom and adjacent plating with
attached stiffeners up to a height of 0.05 TF but need not be taken greater than 500 mm above the baseline,
see Figure 1.

Figure 1 Extent of strengthening against bottom slamming

Outside the region strengthened to resist bottom slamming the scantlings shall be tapered to maintain
continuity of longitudinal and/or transverse strength.
For vessels with rise of floor, however, reduction will not be accepted below the bilge curvature.

2 Bottom slamming loads

2.1 Design impact pressure

2
2.1.1 The bottom slamming pressure, in kN/m , for the bottom slamming design load scenario shall be taken
as:

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where:

c1 = coefficient to be taken as:

1/3
C1 = L L≤
for
150 m

C1 = (225 – L>
1/3 for
0.5L) 150 m
c2 = coefficient to be taken as:

x = longitudinal distance in m from F.E. to cross section considered, but need not to be taken smaller
than x1:
h = the height in m of the ballast tank
BB = the breadth of bottom in m at the height 0.15 TF above the baseline measured at the cross section
considered. BB shall not be taken greater than the smaller of 1.35 TF and
TF = Design slamming draught in m at the FE taken as:
= TF-f for normal ballast condition
= TF-e for seagoing condition with any ballast tanks empty in bottom slamming region
1/3
= Shall not be taken greater than 1.15 L for vessels with CB > 0.75
TF-f = design slamming draught in m at FE to be provided by the designer. TF-f shall be based on the
minimum forward draught in normal ballast condition where ballast is carried in dedicated ballast
tanks only
TF-e = design slamming draught in m at FE to be provided by the designer. TF-e shall not be greater than
the minimum draught at the FE indicated in the loading manual for all seagoing conditions where
any of the ballast tanks within the bottom slamming region are empty.

The assumed variation in design slamming pressure is shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2 Design slamming pressure

2.1.2 If the ship on the design ballast draught TF-f is intended to have full ballast tanks in the forebody and
the load from the ballast will act on the bottom panel, the slamming pressure PSL may be reduced by 14 h
2
kN/m where h is the height, in m, of the ballast tank.
For strength assessment of double bottom floors and girders, h shall not be taken greater than the double
bottom height.

2.1.3 Loading manual information

The loading guidance information shall clearly state the design slamming draughts TF-f and TF-e.

3 Scantling requirements

3.1 Plating
The strengthening of plates against bottom slamming shall be according to Sec.1 [3.1] using:

Ppℓ = PSL

where:

PSL = shall be taken according to [2.1.1].

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3.2 Stiffeners
3.2.1 The strengthening of stiffeners against bottom slamming shall be according to Sec.1 [3.2] using:

Pst = 0.5 PSL

where:

PSL = shall be taken according to [2.1.1].

3.2.2 Connection area

Bottom stiffeners shall be connected to supports, e.g. floors, girders or bulkheads. The connection area is
generally obtained through fitting supporting members such as collar plate, end bracket or web stiffener. The
requirements for net connection area of the supporting members and its welding size shall be according to
Sec.1 [3.2.3] using:

P = 0.5 PSL

where:

PSL = shall be taken according to [2.1.1].

3.3 Primary supporting members

3.3.1 Shear area and section modulus
The shear area and the section modulus of the girders and web frames supporting shell stiffeners shall be
strengthened in accordance with Sec.1 [3.3.2] using:

PPSM = 0.4 PSL

where:

PSL = shall be taken according to [2.1.1].

The size and number of openings in web plating of the floors and girders shall be minimised considering the
required shear area and section modulus.

3.3.2 Web thickness

The net web thickness, in mm, of primary supporting members adjacent to the shell shall not be less than:

where:

sW = plate breadth, in mm, taken as the spacing between the web stiffening.

3.3.3 Direct strength calculations

For complex arrangements of primary supporting members, the scantling requirements given in [3.3.1] may
be based on direct strength analysis in accordance with Sec.1 [3.3.4] with a mean slamming pressure =
0.375 PSL. This pressure shall be applied on an area of strengthening as defined in [1.1.4].

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For direct calculation of primary supporting structure, the model should extend between effective supports longitudinally and
transversely where fixed boundary conditions may be assumed. Otherwise, the model extent and boundary conditions will be specially
considered.

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3.3.4 Ships with L < 90 m

If the ballast draught is less than 0.025 L, the following additional floors and girders will be required in the
slamming area:

Alternative Floors at every frame, side girders at maximum spacing 3 m.

1:

Alternative Floors at every second frame, side girders at maximum spacing 1.5 m.
2:

If the ballast draught is greater than 0.05 L, the floor and longitudinal girder arrangement shall comply with
the general rule requirements.
For intermediate draughts the floor and girder arrangement will be specially considered, especially with
respect to shear areas of the stiffeners and floors.

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SECTION 3 STERN SLAMMING

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 3

Symbols
For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch.1 Sec.4.

1 General

1.1 Application
1.1.1 The requirements given in this section, apply to ships with length L > 150 m, and cover the
strengthening requirements for local impact loads that may occur in the stern bottom structure.

1.1.2 Vessels where the flare angle of the lower shell is larger than 60º, typically container ships,
passenger ships, ro-ro vessels, car carriers, offshore construction vessels and ships with twin skeg, shall be
strengthened according to [3.1], [3.2.1] and [3.3.1].

1.1.3 The stern slamming requirements are in general applicable aft of 0.1 L forward of A.E.

2 Stern slamming loads

2.1 Design impact pressure

2
The design stern slamming pressure, in kN/m , shall be taken as:

Shall not be taken greater than:

where:

C = 0.18 (CW – 2 ho), maximum 1.0 (minimum 0.0)

a0 = acceleration parameter to be taken as:
(3CW/L) + 0.16
CW = wave coefficient as given in Ch.4 Sec.4
ho = vertical distance (positive downwards) in m from the waterline TBA to the shell at the position
considered.
TBA = design minimum ballast draught in m at A.E.
X = distance from A.E. to position considered, in m
α = flare angle as defined in Sec.1 [1].

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3 Scantling requirements

3.1 Plating
The strengthening of plates against stern slamming shall be according to Sec.1 [3.1] using:

Ppl = PSS

where:

PSS = shall be taken according to [2.1].

3.2 Stiffeners
3.2.1 The strengthening of stiffeners against stern slamming shall be according to Sec.1 [3.2] using:

Pst = 0.5 PSS

where:

PSS = shall be taken according to [2.1].

3.2.2 Connection area

Stiffeners shall be connected to supports, e.g. floors, girders or bulkheads. The connection area is generally
obtained through fitting supporting members such as collar plate, end bracket or web stiffener. The
requirements for net connection area of the supporting members and its welding size shall be according to
Sec.1 [3.2.3] using:.

P = 0.5 PSS

where:

PSS = shall be taken according to [2.1].

3.3 Primary supporting members

3.3.1 Shear area and section modulus
The shear area and the section modulus of the girders or and web frames supporting shell stiffeners shall be
strengthened in accordance with Sec.1 [3.3] using:

PPSM = 0.4 PSS

where:

PSSL = shall be taken according to [2.1].

3.3.2 Direct strength calculations

For complex arrangements of primary supporting members, the scantling requirements given in [3.3.1] may
be based on direct strength analysis in accordance with Sec.1 [3.3.4] with a mean slamming pressure =
0.375 PSS.

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3.4 Tripping brackets
Stiffeners and primary supporting members shall be supported by tripping brackets in accordance with Sec.1
[4.1].

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SECTION 4 SLOSHING AND LIQUID IMPACT IN TANKS

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 4

Symbols

For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch.1 Sec.4.

fbdg = bending moment factor as given in Sec.1

αp = correction factor for the panel aspect ratio as defined in Ch.6 Sec.4 to be taken as:

but not to be taken as greater than 1.0

ℓslh = effective sloshing length, in m, as defined in [2.2.2]

Pslh-l = sloshing pressure due to longitudinal liquid motion as defined in [2.2.3]
Pslh-t = sloshing pressure due to transverse liquid motion as defined in [2.3.3]
bslh = effective sloshing breadth, in m, as defined in [2.3.2]
Iy-n50 = net horizontal hull girder moment of inertia, at the longitudinal position being considered, as
4
defined in Ch.5 Sec.3, in m
Msw = permissible hull girder hogging and sagging still water bending moment for seagoing operation
at the location being considered, in kNm, as defined in Ch.4 Sec.4 [2.2.2]
zn = distance from the baseline to the horizontal neutral axis, as defined in Ch.5 Sec.2, in m
z = vertical coordinate of the load calculation point or at the reference point under consideration, in
m
σhg = hull girder stress, in N/mm², for load components S shall be taken as:
σhg = σhg-sw
σhg-sw = hull girder stress, in N/mm², due to vertical stillwater bending moment as defined in Ch.5
Sec.3 [2] for ships without large deck openings and in Ch.5 Sec.3 [3] for ships with large deck
openings.

1 General

1.1 Application
1.1.1 The sloshing requirements given in this section cover the strengthening requirements for localised
sloshing loads that may occur in tanks carrying liquid.

1.1.2 Where the effective sloshing length, ℓslh is less than 0.03 L, calculations involving Pslh-l are not required
and where the effective sloshing breadth bslh is less than 0.32 B, calculations involving Pslh-t are not required.
3
1.1.3 The minimum sloshing pressure, Pslh-min, for small tanks with volume less than 100 m and for tanks
of cellular construction, i.e. double hull construction with internal structures restricting the fluid motion, shall
2
be taken equal to 12 kN/m . This pressure is only applicable to plates, stiffeners and tripping brackets at
internal surfaces such as web frames, girders and stringers and shall be verified in accordance with [3.1]. No
other sloshing requirements are applicable to such tanks.

1.1.4 The minimum sloshing pressure, Pslh-min, for other tanks than those defined in [1.1.3], shall be taken
2
equal to 20 kN/m . This pressure is only applicable to plates, stiffeners and tripping brackets at all internal
surfaces as web frames, girders, stringers and wash bulkheads and shall be verified in accordance with [3.1].

1.1.5 For larger tanks with an effective sloshing breadth, bslh, as defined in [2.3.2], greater than 0.56 B
or an effective sloshing length, ℓslh, as defined in [2.2.2], greater than 0.13 L at any filling level from 0.05

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hmax to 0.95 hmax, see [2.2.3], an additional assessment shall be carried out with liquid impact loads in

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accordance with [2.4],in addition to the sloshing loads as defined in [2.1] to [2.3].

1.1.6 Dry bulk cargo holds intended for carriage of ballast water are assumed either full or empty in
seagoing condition and are not required to be assessed for sloshing or liquid impact loads.

1.2 General requirements

1.2.1 Filling heights of tanks
The scantlings of all tanks shall comply with the sloshing requirements given in this section for the following
cases:

— unrestricted filling height for all tanks, except for cargo tanks,
— unrestricted filling height for cargo tanks with cargo density equal to ρL, as defined in Ch.4 Sec.6,
— all filling levels up to hpart for cargo tanks with cargo density equal to ρpart taken as:

where:

hpart = maximum permissible filling height, in m, associated with a partial filling of the considered cargo
tank with a high liquid density equal to ρpart
htk = maximum tank height, in m
ρL = cargo density as defined in Ch.4 Sec.6
fcd = factor defined in Ch.4 Sec.6
ρpart = maximum permissible high liquid density as defined in Ch.4 Sec.6.

1.2.2 Structural details

Local scantling increases due to sloshing loads shall be made with due consideration given to details and
avoidance of hard spots, notches and other harmful stress concentrations.

1.3 Application of sloshing pressure

1.3.1 General
The structural members of the following tanks shall be assessed for the design sloshing pressures Pslh-lng and
Pslh-t in accordance with [1.3.3] and [1.3.4]:
a) cargo and slop tanks
b) fore peak and aft peak ballast tanks
c) other tanks which allow free movement of liquid, e.g. ballast tanks, fuel oil bunkering tanks and fresh
water tanks, etc.

1.3.2 Structural members to be assessed

The following structural members shall be assessed:
a) plates and stiffeners forming boundaries of tanks
b) plates and stiffeners on wash bulkheads
c) web plates and web stiffeners of primary supporting members located in tanks.
d) tripping brackets supporting primary supporting members in tanks

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1.3.3 Application of design sloshing pressure due to longitudinal liquid motion

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The design sloshing pressure due to longitudinal liquid motion, Pslh-l, as defined in [2] shall be applied to the
following members as shown in Figure 1:
a) transverse tight bulkheads
b) transverse wash bulkheads
c) stringers on transverse tight and wash bulkheads
d) plating and stiffeners on the longitudinal bulkheads, deck and inner hull within a distance from the
transverse bulkhead taken as:
— 0.25 ℓslh,
— the distance between the transverse bulkhead and the first web frame if located inside the tank at the
considered level,
whichever is less.
In addition, the first web frame next to a transverse tight or wash bulkhead if the web frame is located within
0.25 ℓslh from the bulkhead, as shown in Figure 1, shall be assessed for the web frame reflected sloshing
pressure, Pslh-wf, as defined in [2].
The sloshing pressure applied on internal members such as transverse web frames, horizontal stringers and
wash transverse bulkheads shall not be taken less than the minimum sloshing pressure, Pslh-min, as given in
[1.1].

Transverse tank bulkhead Transverse wash bulkhead

Figure 1 Application of sloshing loads due to longitudinal liquid motion

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1.3.4 Application of design sloshing pressure due to transverse liquid motion

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The design sloshing pressure due to transverse liquid motion, Pshl-t, as defined in [2], shall be applied to the
following members as shown in Figure 2.
a) Longitudinal tight bulkhead.
b) Longitudinal wash bulkhead and longitudinal girders.
c) Horizontal stringers on longitudinal tight and wash bulkheads, and vertical webs on transverse tight and
wash bulkhead.
d) Plating and stiffeners on the transverse tight bulkheads including stringers and deck within a distance
from the longitudinal bulkhead taken as:
— 0.25 bslh,
— the distance between the longitudinal bulkhead and the first girder if located inside the tank at the
considered level,
whichever is less.
In addition, the first girder next to the longitudinal tight or wash bulkhead if the girder is located within
0.25 bslh from the longitudinal bulkhead, as shown in Figure 2, shall be assessed for the reflected sloshing
pressure, where Pslh-grd as defined in [2]
The sloshing pressure applied on internal members as longitudinal stringers and girders shall not be taken
less than the minimum sloshing pressure, Pslh-min, as given in [1.1].

Figure 2 Application of sloshing loads due to transverse liquid motion

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1.3.5 Combination of transverse and longitudinal fluid motion

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The sloshing pressures due to transverse and longitudinal fluid motion are assumed to act independently.
Structural members are therefore to be evaluated based on the greatest sloshing pressure due to longitudinal
or transverse fluid motion.

2 Sloshing and liquid impact loads

2.1 General
2.1.1 Sloshing pressure on tank boundaries and internal divisions
The sloshing pressure due to liquid motions in a tank Pslh acting on any load point of a tank boundary or
2
internal divisions, in kN/m , for the sloshing design load scenario, given in [3.1.1], shall be taken as follows:
— Pslh = Pslh-l for transverse bulkheads, as defined in [2.2].
— Pslh = Pslh-wf for web frames and transverse stringers, as defined in [2.2].
— Pslh = Pslh-t for longitudinal bulkheads, as defined in [2.3].
— Pslh = Pslh-grd for longitudinal girders and stringers, see [2.3].

2.2 Sloshing pressure due to longitudinal liquid motion

2.2.1 Application
The sloshing pressure due to longitudinal liquid motion, Pslh-l, shall be taken as a constant value over the full
tank depth and shall be taken as the greater of the sloshing pressures calculated for filling levels from 0.05
hmax to 0.95 hmax, in 0.05 hmax increments.

2.2.2 Effective sloshing length

The effective sloshing length, ℓ in m, shall be taken as defined in Table 1.

Table 1 Effective sloshing length ℓslh

Type of transverse bulkhead ℓslh

Transverse tight bulkheads

Transverse wash bulkheads

where:

nWT = number of transverse wash bulkheads in the tank

αWT = transverse wash bulkhead coefficient, to be taken as (see Figure 3):

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αwf = transverse web frame coefficient, to be taken as (see Figure 4):

For tanks with changing shape along the length and/or with web frames of different shape the
transverse web frame coefficient, αwf, may be taken as the weighted average of all web frame
locations in the tank given as:

2
AOWT = total area of openings, in m , in the transverse section in way of the wash bulkhead below the
considered filling height
2
Atk-t-h = total transverse cross sectional area, in m , of the tank below the considered filling height
2
AO-wf-h = total area of openings, in m , in the transverse section in way of the web frame below the
considered filling height
fwf = factor to account for number of transverse web frames and transverse wash bulkheads in the
tank, to be taken as:

nwf = number of transverse web frames, excluding wash bulkheads, in the tank
ℓtk-h = length of tank, in m, at considered filling height.

Figure 3 Transverse wash bulkhead coefficient

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Figure 4 Transverse web frame coefficient

2.2.3 Sloshing pressure in way of transverse bulkheads

The sloshing pressure in way of transverse bulkheads including wash bulkheads due to longitudinal liquid
2
motion, in kN/m , for a particular filling level, shall be taken as:

where:

fslh = coefficient taken as:

hfill = filling height, measured from tank bottom, in m, see Figure 3.

2.2.4 Sloshing pressure on internal web frames or transverse stringers adjacent to a transverse
bulkhead
For tanks with internal web frames the sloshing pressure acting on a web frame or transverse stringer
2
adjacent to transverse bulkheads or transverse wash bulkheads due to longitudinal liquid motion, in kN/m ,
provided it is located within 0.25 ℓslh from the bulkhead, shall be taken as:

where:

swf = distance from transverse bulkhead to web frame under consideration, in m.

The distribution of pressure across web frames and transverse stringers is given in Figure 5.

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Figure 5 Sloshing pressure distribution on transverse stringers and web frames

2.3 Sloshing pressure due to transverse liquid motion

2.3.1 Application
The sloshing pressure due to transverse liquid motion, Pslh-t, shall be taken as a constant value over the full
tank depth and shall be taken as the greater of the sloshing pressures calculated for filling levels from 0.05
hmax to 0.95 hmax, in 0.05 hmax increments.

2.3.2 Effective sloshing breadth

The effective sloshing breadth, in m, shall be taken as in Table 1, but not less than 0.3B.

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Table 2 Effective sloshing breadth bslh

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 4

Type of longitudinal bulkhead bslh

Longitudinal tight bulkheads

Longitudinal wash bulkheads

where:

nWL = number of longitudinal wash bulkheads in the tank

αWL = longitudinal wash bulkhead coefficient:

αgrd = girder coefficient, to be taken as:

2
AOWL = total area of openings, in m , in the longitudinal section in way of the wash bulkhead below
the considered filling height
2
Atk-L-h = total longitudinal cross sectional area, in m , of the tank below the considered filling height
2
AO-grd-h = total area of openings, in m , in the longitudinal section in way of the web frame below the
considered filling height
fgrd = factor to account for number of longitudinal girders and longitudinal wash bulkheads in the
tank, to be taken as:

ngrd = number of longitudinal girders, excluding longitudinal wash bulkheads, in the tank.
btk-h = breadth of tank, in m, at considered filling height.

2.3.3 Sloshing pressure in way of longitudinal bulkheads

The sloshing pressure in way of longitudinal bulkheads including wash bulkheads due to transverse liquid
2
motion, in kN/m , for a particular filling level, shall be taken as:

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 Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 4
where:

bslh = effective sloshing breadth defined in [2.3.2]

GM = metacentric height, given in Ch.4 Sec.3 [2.1.1]
For the calculation of sloshing pressure in ballast tanks the ‘normal ballast condition’ shall be used.
For the calculations of sloshing pressure in cargo tanks, the ‘partial load condition’ shall be used.

2.3.4 Sloshing pressure on internal girders or longitudinal stringers adjacent to longitudinal

bulkheads
For tanks with internal girders or stringers, the sloshing pressure acting on the girder/web frame adjacent to
2
longitudinal bulkheads and longitudinal wash bulkhead, in kN/m , provided it is located within 0.25 bslh from
the bulkhead, shall be taken as:

where:

sgrd = distance from longitudinal bulkhead to girder under consideration, in m.

The distribution of pressure across stringers is given in Figure 6. The distribution of pressure across
longitudinal girders is similar to the deck web frame shown in Figure 5.

Figure 6 Sloshing pressure distribution on longitudinal stringers and girders

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2.4 Impact pressure in larger tanks

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 4

2.4.1 Application
The requirements given in this article apply to ships with length L > 100 m and for tanks with effective
sloshing length ℓslh > 0.13 L and / or effective sloshing breadth bslh > 0.56 B, and cover the strengthening
requirements for localised impact loads that may occur in larger tanks carrying liquids.

2.4.2 Restrictions on GM
Tanks with free sloshing breadth bslh > 0.56 B will be subject to specified restrictions on maximum
metacentric height (GM). In addition, for such tanks or tanks with a sloshing length ℓslh > 0.13 L filling height
will be restricted to avoid resonance between the liquid motion and the pitch roll motion of the ship. For
this, the ship’s periods of pitch and roll motion shall be determined as given in Ch.4 Sec.3 [2.1]. The natural
periods of the liquid in the tank, in s, shall be determined by the following formula:

where:

f = hyperbolic function, defined as:

et = sloshing length ℓslh for longitudinal liquid motion; sloshing breadth bslh for transverse liquid motion, in
m
h = maximum allowable filling height in m.

2.4.3 Impact pressure in upper part of tanks

Tanks with free sloshing length ℓslh >0.13 L or with free sloshing breadth bslh > 0.56 B will generate an
impact pressure on horizontal and inclined surfaces adjacent to vertical surfaces in upper part of the tank due
to high liquid velocities meeting these surfaces.
2
For horizontal or inclined panels (deck, horizontal stringers etc.) the impact pressure Pi in kN/m on upper
parts of the tank may be taken as:

Within 0.15 lslh from transverse wash or end bulkheads:

Within 0.15 bslh from longitudinal wash bulkheads and tank sides:

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Outside 0.15 ℓslh and 0.15 bslh the pressure may be reduced to zero at 0.3 ℓslh and 0.3 bslh, respectively, see
Figure 7. In tank corners within 0.15 ℓslh and 0.15 bslh the impact pressure shall not be taken smaller than Pi-t
(transversely) or Pi-l (longitudinally) + 0.4 Pi-t (transversely).

The reflected impact pressure on vertical surfaces adjacent to horizontal or inclined surfaces above will have
an impact pressure linearly reduced to 50% of the pressure above, 0.1 ℓslh or 0.1 bslh m below.

ℓslh, bslh and GM are as given in [2.2.2], [2.3.2] and Ch.4 Sec.3 [2.1.1], respectively.

kf =

h = maximum allowable filling height, in m

H = tank height, in m, within 0.15 ℓslh or 0.15 bslh, see Figure 7
γ = angle between considered panel and the vertical, in degree.

0.25 l slh 0.3 l slh 0.15 l slh

0.25 bslh 0.3 bslh 0.15 bslh

Pslh
Sloshing Impact
pressure pressure
Pi 0.2 bslh
0.2 l slh

l slh
bslh

Figure 7 Pressure distribution

2.4.4 For tanks with upper panels higher than L/20 m above lowest seagoing waterline the impact pressures
given in [2.4.3] shall be multiplied by the following magnification factors:

for longitudinal impact

for transverse impact

where:

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ze = zt – Ts – L/20, in m

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zt = Distance from baseline to panel consider, in m
TS = TLC
= 0.50 TSC may normally be used.

2.4.5 Impact pressure in lower part of smooth tanks

In larger tanks (ℓslh > 0.13 L or bslh > 0.56 B) with double bottom and which have no internal transverse or
longitudinal girders restraining the liquid movement at low minimum filling heights (2 < h < 0.2 ℓslh or 2 < h
2
< 0.2 bslh) the impact pressure Pi-l and Pi-t in kN/m on vertical and inclined tank surfaces shall not be taken
less than:
2
Pi-l = 1.42 ρ g0 k lslh sin δ

on transverse bulkheads up to a height of 0.2 lslh

2
Pi-t = 1.5 ρ g0 bslh sin δ

on longitudinal bulkheads up to a height of 0.2 bslh

The impact pressure may be reduced to zero 1 metre above the heights given, see Figure 7.

In tank corners at outermost side of transverse bulkheads the impact pressure within 0.15 bslh shall not be
taken smaller than:

Pi = Pi-l (longitudinally) + 0.4 Pi-t (transversely)

If the tank is arranged with a horizontal stringer within the height h < 0.2 ℓslh or h < 0.2 bslh a reflected
impact pressure of the same magnitude as on adjacent transverse or longitudinal bulkhead shall be used on
the under side of the stringer panel.

ℓslh and bslh are free sloshing length and breadth in m at height considered, as given in [2.2.2] and [2.3.2],
respectively.

k = 1 for L < 200

= 1.4 – 0.002 L for L ≥ 200
δ = angle, in degree, between the lower boundary panel and the horizontal.

2.4.6 For tanks with smooth boundaries (no internal structural members) with tank bottom higher than the
D/2, the low filling impact pressure as given in [2.4.5] shall be multiplied by the following magnification
factor:

in longitudinal direction

in transverse direction

θ and φ = roll and pitch angle given in Ch.4 Sec.3 [2.1.1] and Ch.4 Sec.3 [2.1.2]
zi = distance from panel considered to D/2, in m.

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3 Scantling requirements

3.1 Scantling requirements due to sloshing pressure

3.1.1 Plating
The net thickness of plating, in mm shall not be less than:

where:

Ca = permissible bending stress coefficient for acceptance criteria AC-I as defined in Ch.6 Sec.4 [1.1.1]
Pslh = the greater of Pslh-l or Pslh-t as specified in [2.2] and [2.3]. For internal members like wash
bulkheads the sloshing pressure shall not be taken less than Pslh-min as given in [1.1].

3.1.2 Stiffeners
3
The net section modulus, in cm , of stiffeners shall not be less than:

where:

fu = factor for unsymmetrical profiles as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 [1.1.2]

fbdg = bending moment factor as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 [1.1.2]
Cs = permissible bending stress coefficient for acceptance criteria AC-I as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 [1.1.2]
Pslh = the greater of Pslh-l or Pslh-t as specified in [2.2] and [2.3]. For internal members like wash
bulkheads the sloshing pressure shall not be taken less than Pslh-min as given in [1.1]

3.1.3 Tripping brackets supporting primary supporting members

3
The net section modulus, in cm in way of the base within the effective length, d, of tripping brackets and net
2
shear area, in cm , after deduction of cut-outs and slots, of tripping brackets supporting primary supporting
members shall not be less than:

where:

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Pslh = the greater of Pslh-Ing, Pslh-t, Pslh-wf or Pslh-grd as specified in [2.1.1]. The average pressure may be

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 4

calculated at mid point of the tripping bracket taking into account the distribution as shown Figure 1
and Figure 2. The sloshing pressure shall not be taken less than Pslh-min as given in [1.1]
strip = mean spacing, between tripping brackets or other primary supporting members or bulkheads, in m
h = height of tripping bracket, see Figure 8, in m
Cs = permissible bending stress coefficient for tripping brackets to be taken as 0.75
Ct = permissible shear stress coefficient for tripping brackets to be taken as 0.75.

The effective breadth of the attached plate to be used for calculating the section modulus of the tripping
bracket shall be taken equal to h/3.

Figure 8 Effective length and height of tripping bracket

3.2 Scantling requirements due to liquid impact pressure

3.2.1 Design impact pressure
2
Design impact pressure Pi in kN/m shall be taken as the maximum applicable value of Pi-l and Pi-t as given in
[2.4.3] and [2.4.5].

3.2.2 Plating
The strengthening of plates against liquid impact pressure shall be according to Sec.1 [3.1] using:
Ppl = Pi

3.2.3 Stiffeners
The strengthening of stiffeners against liquid impact pressure shall be according to Sec.1 [3.2] using:
Pst = 0.5 Pi

3.2.4 Connection area and welding of stiffeners due to impact pressure

The requirements for net connection area given in Sec.1 [3.2.3] shall be based on liquid impact pressure Pi
as defined in [3.2.1].
The leg length, in mm, of continuous fillet welding of the stiffener to the plating when impact pressure is
acting on the stiffener side shall not be less than:

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3.2.5 Bending and shear capacity of local girders
The net section modulus of each primary supporting member subjected to impact pressures, i.e. stringers
3
and web frames, in cm , which is supporting stiffeners shall not to be less than:

where:

fbdg = bending moment factor, as given in Ch.6 Sec.6 Table 1

ℓp = loaded length of girder, maximum ℓbdg, but need not be taken greater than 0.1 ℓslh or 0.1 bslh,
respectively, for longitudinal or transverse impact pressure
kp = area reduction factor for impact pressure
=
, minimum 0.25 for horizontals

=
, minimum 0.25 for verticals

ℓ's = ℓslh or bslh as defined in [2.2.2] and [2.3.2]

2
The net shear area of the web, in cm , of each primary supporting member at the support/toe of end
brackets subjected to impact pressures shall not be less than:

where:

fshr = shear force distribution factor taken as:

fshr = 0.63

The leg length, in mm, of continuous fillet welding of the web to the plating when impact pressure is acting
on the web side shall not be less than:

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SECTION 5 WHEEL LOADING

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 5

Symbols

For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch.1 Sec.4.

2
σhg = hull girder bending stress, in N/mm , for load component S + D shall be taken as defined in Ch.5
Sec.3 [2] for ships without large deck openings and in Ch.5 Sec.3 [3] for ships with large deck
openings as maximum from HSM-1, HSM-2, OST-1S, OST-2S, OST-1P and OST-2P only
dshr = effective shear depth, in mm, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.3].

1 General

1.1 Application
1.1.1 These requirements cover wheel loads from cargo handling vehicles and from cargo transporting
vehicles kept onboard and supported on their wheels when the ship is at sea. Vehicles supported by crutches,
horses etc. will be specially considered.

1.1.2 Scantling for stiffeners of decks intended for carrying MAFI trailers or other vehicles carrying more
than one tier of container, shall be specially considered in a heeled condition.

1.1.3 The strength requirements are based on the assumption that the considered element (plating or
stiffener) is subjected to one load area only, and that the element is continuous in both directions across
several evenly spaced supports. Requirements for other loads and or boundary conditions will be specially
considered.

1.1.4 Signboards stating the maximum permissible axle load, the maximum tyre pressure of pneumatic
tyres, wheel arrangement on axles, and specially approved vehicles shall be fitted in suitable positions
onboard.

1.1.5 Other types and combinations of car decks and materials may be approved after special considerations
in the individual case.

1.1.6 For decks covered with protection plates, such as wooden plating, an increased footprint area may be
considered for the scantling requirements for plates and stiffeners, taking into account the load spreading
through the cover plate. A spreading of 30 degrees may be assumed.

2 Wheel loads

2.1 Design deck pressure

2.1.1 For individual vehicles with specified arrangement and dimensions of footprints, the design pressure, in
2
kN/m , shall be taken as:

Q = maximum axle load in tonnes

no = number of loads areas on the axle

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a1 = extent in mm of the load area parallel to the stiffeners (See Figure 1)

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b1 = extent in mm of the load area perpendicular to the stiffeners (see Figure 1)
aZ = for moving cargo handling vehicles, harbour conditions
= vertical envelope acceleration as defined in Ch.4 Sec.3 [3.3]

The load area as indicated in Figure 1 is defined as:

— the footprint area of individual wheels or
— the rectangular enveloped area of footprints of a wheel group.

Figure 1 Definition of load area

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In general the scantlings shall be checked according to both definitions. If, however, the distance e between

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individual footprints is less than the breadth b1 of the prints, the load area may normally be calculated for
the group of wheels only.

2.1.2 If the arrangement and dimensions of footprints are not available for vehicles with pneumatic tyres,
2
the design pressure, in kN/m , may normally be taken as:

2
Po = maximum tyre pressure in kN/m
= 1 000 for cargo handling vehicles unless otherwise specified
= for road transporters unless otherwise specified
w = 1.0 in general
= 1.20 when double wheels are specified
= 1.27 when triple wheels are specified
aZ = as given in Ch.4 Sec.3 [3.3] using y = B/2
aZ = for moving cargo handling vehicles, harbour conditions.

The load area dimensions, in mm, are in general to be taken as:

k = k1 in general
= k2 for plating when k2 < k1 and:

k1 = 2.0 for single wheel

= 2.0 for multiple wheels with axle parallel to stiffeners
= 0.8 for double wheels with axle perpendicular to stiffeners
= 0.5 for triple wheels with axle perpendicular to stiffeners

k2 =

A =

Q and n0 as defined in [2.1.1]

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no = 2 unless otherwise specified.

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2.1.3 For heavy vehicles where the stowing and lashing arrangement may significantly affect the load
distribution at sea, the design pressure for individual load areas will be specially considered.

2.1.4 Deck areas for wheel loads from cargo handling vehicles, which are frequently operating in all
directions, shall be checked for design loads with axle parallel and perpendicular to stiffeners.

3 Scantling requirements

3.1 Plating
3.1.1 Net thickness
The net thickness, in mm, of deck plating subjected to wheel loading shall not be less than:

where:

Ca = permissible bending stress coefficient for plate taken equal to:

not to be taken greater than Ca-max

Ca-max to be applied for harbour condition and seagoing condition for movable car decks.

αp = coefficient as defined in Ch.6 Sec.4

β = coefficient as defined in Table 1
α = coefficient as defined in Table 1
Ca-max = maximum permissible bending stress coefficient for AC-I and AC-II as defined in Table 1.

Table 1 Plating definition of βa, αa and Ca-max

Acceptance criteria Structural member βa αa Ca-max

Longitudinal stiffened plating 1.9 0.50 1.8

Longitudinal member
AC-I Transverse stiffened plating 1.9 1.0 1.8

Other member 1.8 0 1.8

Longitudinal stiffened plating 2.1 0.5 2.0

Longitudinal member
AC-II Transverse stiffened plating 2.1 1.0 2.0

Other member 2.0 0 2.0

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kw =

maximum 1.0 for a1 ≥ 1.94 b

c = b1 for b1 < b
= b for b1 > b

P, a and b = as given in [2.1.1]

m = bending factor

m =

m = 13.57 for: b1/b > 1.0

Figure 2 Bending factor for plates

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Figure 3 Bending factor for stiffeners

3.2 Stiffeners
3.2.1 Net section modulus
3
The net section modulus, in cm , for deck beams and longitudinals subjected to wheel loading shall not be
less than:

where:

m =

m =

m =

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r = factor depending on the rigidity of girders supporting continuous stiffeners, taken as 29 unless

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better support conditions are demonstrated
= 38 when continuous stiffener may be considered as rigidly supported at each girder.

Between specified values of a1/ℓ the m-value may be varied linearly. The m-value may also be obtained from
Figure 3.

ℓ = full length of stiffeners, in m, between the supports

ℓbdg = effective bending span, in m, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.1.2]
Cs = permissible bending stress coefficient as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 Table 3 for the design load set
being considered
βs = coefficient for AC-I and AC-II as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 Table 4
αs = coefficient for AC-I and AC-II as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 Table 4
Cs-max = coefficient for AC-I and AC-II as defined in Ch.6 Sec.5 Table 4
kz = 1.0 for b1/b < 0.6 and b1/b > 3.4

c = as given in [3.1.1]
d = a1 for a1<a
= a for a1>a

a1, b1 and P = as given in [2.1.1]

3.2.2 Net shear area

2
The net shear area at each end, in cm , of stiffeners subjected to wheel loading shall not be taken less than:

where:

fshr = shear force distribution factor taken as:

for

for min. 0.25

Ct = permissible shear stress coefficient taken as:

Ct = 1.0 for acceptance criteria set AC-II.
P = as given in [2.1.1]
kz = as given in [3.2.1]
c = as given in [3.1.1]
d = as given in [3.2.1].

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spans, the sections modulus will be specially considered, based on direct stress analysis.

3.3 Primary supporting members

3.3.1 Vehicle load
The scantlings of girders shall be specially considered based on the most severe condition of moving or
stowed vehicles. Allowable stresses are as given in Ch.6 Sec.6 [2.3].

The vehicle loads, in kN, shall be taken as forces

PV = QW aZ

aZ = vertical acceleration as given in [2.1.1]

QW= load on wheel group or single wheel in t. For more than one axles in group, the strength of the girder
system shall be specially considered.

3.3.2 The girder structure shall be based on the most severe of the uniform deck load, UDL (evenly and
unevenly distributed) and the vehicle axle load (cargo handling vehicle and vehicles to be carried). The
position of the vehicles shall be taken as the most unfavourable for the girder strength. Reference is made to
Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.2 [5.2] for further details.

3.3.3 The scantlings of girders shall also be considered based on the most severe condition of cargo handling
or stowed vehicles. Unless otherwise specified, the girder system shall be designed for a condition were the
axles of several trailers side by side are acting on the same transverse girder (Ref. LC 6 in Pt.5 Ch.3 Sec.2
Table 1).

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SECTION 6 SPECIAL HULL STRUCTURES

Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 6

Symbols
For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch.1 Sec.4.

1 Plate stem, breasthooks and diaphragm plating

1.1 Stem
1.1.1 Plate stem
The net thickness, in mm, shall not be less than:

t = (0.6 + 0.4SB) (0.08 L + 2.7) √k

but need not be greater than:

22 √k –1

where:

SB = spacing, in m, between horizontal stringers (partial or not), breasthooks, or equivalent horizontal

stiffening members.

The extension in mm of the stem plate from its leading edge and aftwards shall not be smaller than
determined by the following formula:

ℓ = 70 · √L

From TSC + 0.6 m up to TSC + Cw, the net thickness may gradually be reduced to 0.8 t.

1.1.2 Bar stem

2
The cross sectional area, in cm , of a bar stem below TSC shall not be less than:
AB = 1.25 · L
Starting from TSC, the sectional area of the bar stem may be reduced towards the upper end to 0.75 · Ab.

1.2 Breasthooks and diaphragm plating

1.2.1 The net thickness of breasthooks/diaphragm plates, in mm, shall not be less than:

where:

s = spacing of stiffeners on the web, as defined in Ch.1 Sec.4 Table 5, in mm. Where no stiffeners are
fitted, s shall be taken as the depth of the web.

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2 Stern frames and propeller posts

2.1 Scantlings and structural arrangement

2.1.1 Stern frames may be fabricated from steel plates or made of cast steel with a hollow section. For
applicable material specifications and steel grades, see Ch.3 Sec.1. Stern frames of other material or
construction will be specially considered.

2.1.2 Cast steel and fabricated stern frames shall be strengthened by adequately spaced plates with gross
thickness not less than 80% of required thickness for stern frames. Abrupt changes of section shall be
avoided in castings; all sections shall have adequate tapering radius.

2.1.3 In the upper part of the propeller aperture, where the hull form is full and centerline supports are
provided, the thickness of stern frames may be reduced to 80% of the applicable requirement given in
[2.1.4].

2.1.4 Gross scantlings of propeller posts

The gross scantlings of propeller posts shall not be less than those obtained from the formulae in Table 1.
Scantlings and proportions for the special shape of the propeller post which differ from the case specified in
Table 1 may be considered acceptable provided that the section modulus of the propeller post section about
its longitudinal axis is not less the section modulus requirement given in Table 1if applicable.

2.1.5 Section modulus below the propeller shaft bossing

In the case of a propeller post without a sole piece, the section modulus of the propeller post may be
gradually reduced below the propeller shaft bossing down to 85% of the value calculated with the scantlings
in Table 1, as applicable.
In any case, the thicknesses of the propeller posts shall not be less than those obtained from the formulae in
the Table 1.

2.1.6 Propeller shaft bossing

The boss gross thickness, in mm, at the bore for the stern tube shall not be less than:

dp = diameter of propeller shaft in mm.

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Table 1 Gross scantlings of propeller posts

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Gross scantlings of Fabricated propeller post Cast propeller post
propeller posts, in mm

1/2 1/2
a 50L 40L
1/2 1/2
b 36L 30L
1/2 1/2
t1 2.4L 3.0L
1/2
t2 - 3.7L
1/2 1/2
td 1.2L 1.5L

R - 40 mm
3/2 3/2
Zx 1.35L 1.3L

3 Sea chest

3.1 General
3.1.1 Application
The requirements given in Ch.6 apply in addition to the requirements below.

3.1.2 Gratings
The sea water inlet openings in the shell shall be protected by gratings.

3.2 Scantlings
3.2.1 Plate thickness
The net thickness, in mm, of sea chest boundaries shall not be less than determined by the following
formula:

where:

Po = blow out pressure, in bar, at the safety valve. Po shall not be taken less than 2.

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3.2.2 Stiffener section modulus

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3
The net section modulus, in cm , of sea chest stiffeners shall not be less than determined by the following
formula:
2
Z = 0.048s · ℓbdg · Po · k

where:

Po = blow out pressure, in bar, at the safety valve. Po shall not be taken less than 2.

4 Thruster tunnel

4.1 General
4.1.1 Application
Following requirements apply to transverse thrusters for manoeuvring, which are integrated in the ship
structure and which are able to produce transverse thrust at very slow ship speeds. Retractable rudder
propellers are not transverse thrusters in the context of these requirements.

4.2 Structural principles

4.2.1 Tunnel plate thickness
Transverse thruster tunnels shall be completely integrated in the ship structure and welded to it.

The net thickness of the tunnel plating, in mm, shall not be less than the net required thickness for the shell
plating in the vicinity of the bow thruster.

In addition the net thickness, in mm, shall not be less than:

t = 0.008d + 1.8

where:

d = inside diameter of the tunnel, in mm, but not to be taken less than 970 mm.

In addition, for ships with L ≤ 200 m, t shall not be taken less than:

4.2.2 Housing structure

Thrust element housing structures holding fixtures for propulsion units shall be effectively connected to the
tunnel structure.

4.2.3 Propulsion engine support

If a propulsion engine is as well directly supported by the ship structure, it shall be ensured that the engine
housing and the supporting elements are able to withstand the loading by the propulsion excitation without
damage.

4.2.4 Welding
All welding of structural elements which are part of the watertight integrity of the ship hull are generally to
be carried out as welds with full penetration welding, see Figure 1.

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 Part 3 Chapter 10 Section 6
Figure 1 Single- and double bevel welds with full penetration welding

Upon special consideration, partial penetration welding according to Figure 2 may be accepted for structural
elements where the stress level is low.

Figure 2 Single- and double bevel welds with partial penetration weld (incomplete root
penetration)

4.2.5 Gear housing support

If the gear housing is supported in the vicinity of the propeller hub, the support bracket shall be connected to
the tunnel by full penetration welding. The transition shall be carried out as shown in Figure 3 and be grinded
notch-free. The radius, in mm, shall not be less than determined by the following formula:

R = 3 + 0.7 · ts-gr · cos( αW – 45°

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where:

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ts-gr = gross thickness of the gear housing support bracket, in mm
αW = angle between tunnel and the gear housing support bracket, in degrees.

Figure 3 Connection between gear housing support bracket and thruster tunnel

4.2.6 Bars and grids

Where the outboard ends of the tunnel are provided with bars or grids, the bars or grids shall be effectively
secured.

4.3 Special designs

4.3.1 Suction and drainage ducts
If suction or draining ducts are arranged in the ship's bottom the bottom slamming loads according to Sec.2
shall be considered.
Guidance note:
From a vibration point of view it is recommended that shell and tank structures in the vicinity of transverse thrusters should be
designed such that the following design criteria are fulfilled:
fplate > 1.2 · fblade
fstiff< 0.8 · f or fstiff > 1.2 · fblde
fplate = lowest natural frequency, in Hz, of isotropic plate field under consideration of additional outfitting and
hydrodynamic masses.
fstiff = lowest natural frequency, in Hz, of stiffener under consideration of additional outfitting and hydrodynamic
masses.
fblade = propeller blade passage excitation frequency, in Hz, at n.
fblade = 1/60 · n · z
n = maximum revolution speed, in 1/min, of transverse thruster.
z = number of propeller blades.

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5 Machinery foundations

5.1 General
5.1.1 Main engines and thrust bearings shall be effectively secured to the hull structure by foundations of
strength that is sufficient to resist the various gravitational, thrust, torque, dynamic, and vibratory forces
which may be imposed on them.

5.1.2 In the case of higher power internal combustion engines or turbine installations, the foundations
are generally to be integral with the double bottom structure. Consideration shall be given to substantially
increase the inner bottom plating thickness in way of the engine foundation plate or the turbine gear case
and the thrust bearing, see Type 1 of Figure 4.

5.1.3 For main machinery supported on foundations of Type 2, as shown in Figure 5, the forces from the
engine into the adjacent structure shall be distributed as uniformly as possible. Longitudinal members
supporting the foundation shall be aligned with girders in the double bottom, and transverse stiffening shall
be arranged in line with the floors, see Type 2 of Figure 5.

Figure 4 Machinery foundations Type 1

Figure 5 Machinery foundations Type 2

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Brackets shall be as large as possible. Brackets may be omitted to avoid interference with the girders of the engine foundation, in
accordance with recommendations of the engine manufacturer.

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5.2 Foundations for internal combustion engines and thrust bearings

5.2.1 In determining the scantlings of foundations for internal combustion engines and thrust bearings,
consideration shall be given to the general rigidity of the engine and to its design characteristics with regard
to out of balance forces.

5.2.2 Generally, two girders shall be fitted in way of the foundation for internal combustion engines and
thrust bearings.

5.2.3 Inner bottom plating and seating plate

Where main engines or thrust bearings are bolted directly to the inner bottom, the net thickness of the inner
bottom plating shall be not less than twice the minimum requirement for inner bottom plating in Ch.6 Sec.3
Table 1. Hold-down bolts shall be arranged as close as possible to floors and longitudinal girders. Plating
thickness and the arrangements of hold-down bolts shall also consider the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Guidance note:
The gross thickness of the top plate of seatings for main engine and reduction gear should preferably not be less than:

1)
PSin kW tgrgr inmm

≤ 1000 25

1000 < PS ≤ 1750 30

1750 < PS ≤ 2500 35

2500 < PS ≤ 3500 40

PS > 3500 45

1) PS = maximum continuous output of propulsion machinery.

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5.2.4 Heavy equipment

Where heavy equipment is mounted directly on the inner bottom, the thickness of the floors and girders shall
be increased.

5.3 Foundations for auxiliary machinery

Auxiliary machinery shall be secured on foundations that are of suitable size and arrangement to distribute
the loads from the machinery evenly into the supporting structure.

6 Retractable bottom equipment

6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 The requirements below are valid for ships fitted with bottom equipment (e.g. hydro acoustic
equipment, retractable thrusters, etc.) that is lowered through the bottom of the ship below the lower turn of
the bilge.

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6.2 Arrangement
6.2.1 Equipment that shall be lowered through the bottom of the ship shall be fitted in a separate watertight
compartment of limited volume to reduce the impact in case of flooding.
Alternatively floatability and stability calculations showing that, with the ship fully loaded to summer draught
on even keel, flooding of the compartment in which the bottom equipment is fitted will not result in:
— any other compartments being flooded
— an unacceptable loss of stability
— damage to equipment vital for safe operation of the ship.

6.2.2 The compartment where the bottom equipment is located shall have a bilge system and an audible
high water level alarm being set off in the engine control room.

6.2.3 Doors leading into the compartment shall be watertight. A watertight sliding door is normally to be
fitted. A hinged door is however normally accepted if opening into the compartment where the bottom
equipment is located. A signboard stipulating that the door shall not be left open shall be fitted.

6.3 Design loads and allowable stresses

6.3.1 The strength of the supporting structure for retractable thrusters shall be based on resulting loads
acting during operation of the thrusters in various positions and in stowed position.

6.3.2 The supporting structure for retractable hydro acoustic equipment shall be able to resist maximum
bending moment from the shaft, to which the equipment is mounted. Maximum bending moment from the
shaft shall be taken as the moment causing local yield stress in the shaft.
Arrangements other than based on retractable shaft will be specially considered, based on loads specified by
the designer.

6.3.3 For the above load conditions the allowable stresses are the following:
— normal stress: 0.67 ReH
— shear stress: 0.67 τeH

7 Box coolers

7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 The requirements below are valid for ships fitted with box coolers. The box coolers are normally
installed between the tank top and the shell plating of the ship.

7.2 Arrangement
7.2.1 As far as practical the box coolers shall be fitted in separate watertight compartments. If not, the
requirements given in item [7.2.2] to [7.2.7] shall be complied with.

7.2.2 When the box coolers can be dismounted inwards, into the ship hull, an independent securing device
for the box coolers shall be arranged, in addition to the bolt arrangement.

7.2.3 The box cooler shall be bolted to a separate mounting flange. The thickness of the flange shall be at
least 1.25 times the depth of the bolt hole in the flange.

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The bolt grade is normally not to be higher than 8.8.

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7.2.4 The mounting flange shall be welded to the hull with double continuous fillet weld with a minimum
throat thickness of 10 mm.

7.2.5 Gaskets shall be of a quality suitable for sea water exposure.

7.2.6 The dimension of the bolts shall be minimum M16.

7.2.7 Longitudinal strength shall be specially considered in way of cut outs for box coolers.
Detail design of cut outs for box coolers shall be specially considered in order to reduce stress concentrations,
typically the shell and inner bottom plating. For corners of the cut-outs the radius, in m, shall not be less
than:
r = 0.1 bo
where:
bo = the greatest dimension of the opening in m.
However, the radius needs not to be taken greater than 0.2 m.

7.2.8 An insert plate shall be fitted in way of cut outs in shell plating. The net thickness, in mm, of the insert
plate shall not be less than:
t = 1.25 ts
where:
ts = net thickness in mm of shell plate.

7.2.9 The breadth of the remaining plate strip between adjacent cut outs in shell shall not be less than 100
mm. The length of the opening is subject to special consideration based on the actual structural arrangement
2
and hull girder stress level. The hull girder stress in N/mm shall normally not exceed 120/k.

7.2.10 The net thickness, in mm, of the plate to which the box coolers are fitted shall not be less than:

t = 9 + √d

where:

d = distance from free edge of plate, in mm, to the nearest floor or support.

This net thickness shall extend 100 mm beyond nearest floor or support.

7.2.11 The net thickness, in mm, of the dividing plates between the box coolers shall not be less than:
t = 0.018 s

7.2.12 Boundaries of structure holding box coolers shall have scantlings as required in Ch.6 Sec.1 to Sec.5.

8 Strengthening against berthing impact

8.1 General
8.1.1 Application
This requirement applies to ships with length L > 90 m.

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Where a steel fender integrated to side shell structure is provided, the requirements given in [8.1.2],

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[8.2.1]and [8.2.2]shall be specially considered.

8.1.2 Extent of strengthening

Side shell longitudinals and webs of side transverses shall be strengthened against berthing impacts within
the range from the ballast draught to 0.25 TSC (minimum 2.2 m) above TSC for breadth exceeding 0.9 B.

8.1.3 Impact loads

The force in kN, included by a fender into the side shell shall be determined by the following formulae:

Pf = 0.08 · ∆ for 0 < ∆ ≤ 2100t

Pf = 170 for 2100t < ∆ ≤ 17000t

Pf = ∆/100 for 17000t < ∆

∆ = displacement, in tonnes, of the ship at scantling draught:

∆ ≤ 100 000

8.2 Local scantlings

8.2.1 Side shell plating
The net thickness, in mm, of the side shell plating within the fender contact zone as specified in [8.1.2] shall
not be less than:

8.2.2 Side shell longitudinals

3
In order to withstand the load Pf, induced by a fender the effective net plastic section modulus, in cm ,
calculated in accordance with Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.4.5], of side shell longitudinals shall not be less than determined
by the following formulae:

where:

Mf = bending moment, in kNm, induced by fender, defined as:

fpl = bending moment factor as defined in Sec.1

Pf = force, in kN, induced by fender contact according to [8.1.3].
ℓbdg = bending span, in m, of longitudinals, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.1.2].

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8.3 Primary supporting members
8.3.1 Web plating
In order to withstand the load on the web frames, the net thickness of web plating, in mm, within the fender
contact zone as specified in [8.1.2]shall not be less than:

where:

Pf = force, in kN, induced by fender contact according to [8.1.3].

C = factor, defined as:
C = 0.20 in way of slot with double sided shear connection welded to the side shell plating at both
sides of the longitudinal
C = 0.27 in general.

9 Strengthening for tug contact

9.1 General
9.1.1 Application of tug contact zone requirement
In those zones of the side shell which may be exposed to concentrated loads due to harbour manoeuvres
the scantling requirements defined in [9.2] shall be fulfilled. These zones are mainly the plates in way of
the ship’s fore and aft shoulder and in addition amidships. The exact locations shall be identified on the
shell expansion drawing. The length of the strengthened areas shall not be less than 5 m. The height of
the strengthened area shall extend from about 0.5 m above ballast draught to about 4 m above scantling
draught.

9.2 Scantlings
9.2.1 Plate thickness
The net thickness, in mm, in the strengthened areas shall be determined by the following formula:

where:

Pfl = local design force, in kN, defined as:

with

Pfl = ∆/100 200 < Pfl ≤ 1000

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9.2.2 Side longitudinals

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3
In the strengthened areas the net section modulus,in cm , of side longitudinals shall not be less than
determined by the following formulae:

Z = 0.3 · Pfl · ℓbdg · k

ℓbdg = bending span, in m, of longitudinals, as defined in Ch.3 Sec.7 [1.1.2].

10 Wave breakers

10.1 General
10.1.1 Application
When a wave breaker or an equivalent protecting structure, e.g. whaleback or turtle deck, is installed, the
requirements given in this sub-section shall be complied with.

10.1.2 Wave breaker width

The width of the wave breaker shall be at least the same as the width of the area intended for carriage of
deck cargo.

10.1.3 Breakwater height

The minimum average height in m, of the wave breaker shall be as given by formula below, but need not be
more than the maximum height of the deck cargo stowed between the wave breaker and 15 m aft of it.

hW,min = 0.61 [bdCW – (zb – TSC)]

where:

bd = distribution factor, defined as

zb = Z coordinate of bottom line of wave breaker, in m.

The average height hW of whalebacks or turtle decks shall be determined as illustrated in Figure 6.

Figure 6 Whaleback

Guidance note:
The recommended average height
hW,rec = 0.8 [bdCW – (zb – TSC)]

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10.1.4 Stiffeners
Stiffeners shall be connected on both ends to the structural members supporting them.

10.1.5 Cut-outs in webs of primary supporting members

Cut-outs in the webs of primary supporting members of the wave breaker shall be reduced to a minimum.
Free edges of the cut-outs shall be reinforced by stiffeners.
If cut-outs in the plating are provided to reduce the load on the wave breaker, the area of single cut-outs
2
shall not exceed 0.2 m and the sum of the cut-out areas not 3% of the overall area of the wave breaker
plating.

10.2 Loads on wave breakers and whalebacks

10.2.1 Wave breakers with and whalebacks with inclining angles greater than 20°
2
The design pressure in kN/m on wave breakers with inclining angles αW ≤ 90° and whalebacks with inclining
angles αW > 20° shall be determined by the following formula:

PBW = n · sinαW[bdCW – (zb – TSC)]

2
without being taken less than the minimum design pressure PBW,min in kN/m according to the table below:

L PBW,min

< 50 30

50≤L≤250 25+L/10

> 250 50

where:

n = distribution factor, defined as: n = 10 + L2/20

αw = inclining angle of wave breaker or whaleback at centre line in degrees, see Figure 6.

10.2.2 Whalebacks with inclining angles equal or less than 20°

The design pressure on whalebacks with inclining angles αw≤ 20° hall be taken as:
PBW = PD

where:
2
PD = pressure in kN/m on exposed superstructure deck according to Ch.4 Sec.5 [2.2].

10.3 Local scantlings

10.3.1 Plate thickness of wave breakers and whalebacks with inclining angles greater than 20°
The net thickness, in mm, shall not be less than:

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with a minimum value tmin.

tmin = minimum net plate thickness in mm, to be taken as:

10.3.2 Section modulus of stiffeners of wave breakers and whalebacks with inclining angles
greater than 20°
3
The net section modulus, in cm , shall be determined by the following formula:

10.3.3 Scantlings of primary supporting members of wave breakers and whalebacks with inclining
angles greater than 20°
Scantlings of primary supporting members shall be determined by direct calculations. The equivalent stress
2
in N/mm shall not exceed ReH.

10.3.4 Scantlings of whalebacks with inclining angles equal or less than 20°
The scantlings for plating, stiffeners and primary supporting members shall be determined according to
requirements for superstructure decks.

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11 Independent tanks

11.1 General
11.1.1 Independent tanks shall be adequately secured against forces due to the ship’s motions.

11.1.2 Independent tanks in cargo hold spaces shall also be provided with anti-floatation devices. Loads
caused by the buoyance of an empty tank in cargo hold space flooded to the scantling draught shall be
considered in the design of the anti-floatation chocks and the supporting hull structure. The acceptance
criteria AC-III is applicable when the strength assessment is carried out based on Ch.6 or Ch.7. See also Pt.5
Ch.5 and Pt.5 Ch.6, if relevant. For independent tank for liquefied gas, the requirements are given in Pt.5
Ch.7.

11.1.3 Independent fuel oil tanks should not be installed in cargo holds. Where such an arrangement cannot
be avoided, provisions shall be made to ensure that the cargo cannot be damaged by leakage oil.

11.1.4 Fittings and piping on independent tanks shall be protected by battens, and gutter ways shall be
fitted on the outside of tanks for draining any leakage oil.

11.1.5 For tanks subjected to high or low cargo temperatures, see Ch.1 Sec.2 [3.7.2].

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