Section 5 Side Shell Laminates in way of Superstructures

501. Thickness of Shell Laminates

The side shell laminates in way of superstructures are to be in accordance with the requirements in the following:

(1) The thickness of side shell laminates in way of superstructures for 0.25 Ã from the fore end

and that of side shell laminates in way of sunken forecastle or sunken poop is not to be less than that of side shell laminates at the place.

(2) The thickness of side shell laminates in way of superstructures other than specified in the pre- ceding (1) may be 0.8 times that of side shell laminates at the place.