Section 1 Arrangement of Watertight Bulkheads

101. Collision bulkhead

The collision bulkhead is to be arranged at a position not less than 0.05 Ä but not more than

0.08 Ä from the fore end on the designed load line. However, the length of ship is less than 90

m , the maximum length from the fore end is taken as 0.13 Ä .

102. Aft peak bulkhead

Aft peak bulkhead is to be arranged at a suitable position.

103. Bulkhead in middle part

Watertight bulkheads in addition to collision and aft peak bulkhead are to be arranged suitably for the need of transverse strength and the flooding requirements.

104. Chain locker

When the chain locker is located abaft the collision bulkhead or in fore peak tank, it is to be of watertight and to be provided with means for effective drainage by pumps.