1. General

1.1 Application

(1) This Guidance applies to the dock gates which are intended to be classed with the Society.

(2) Items not specified in this Guidance are to be in accordance with the relevant parts of the Rules for Classification of Steel Ships and the Rules for Floating Docks, as far as applicable.

1.2 Character of Classification

The class notations assigned to the dock gate classed with the Society are to be in accordance with

the requirements specified in Pt 1, Ch 1, 201. of the Rules. However, shall be assigned as a ship type notation.

the notation "Dock Gate"

1.3 Plans and Documents to be submitted

(1) Plans for approval

(A) Transverse section scantlings at mid-length of dock

(B) Structural plans of the wing walls, decks and bulkheads

(C) Structural plans of the transverse section

(D) Piping diagram

(E) Details of sea chest and ship-side distance pieces

(2) Plans and Documents for Information

(A) Specifications

(B) General arrangement plan

(C) Tank arrangements

(D) Calculation sheets and data for overall strength and local strength

(E) Operating manual including stability information

(F) Coating specifications

(G) Arrangements and details of seals