Section 1 General

101. Application

1. The requirements for welding of aluminium alloys used for important hull construction of light craft, or high speed and light craft comply with the requirements of this chapter. However, the re-

quirements other than those specified in this chapter are to be

quirements in Pt 2, Ch 2. of Rules for the Classification of

in accordance with the related re-

Steel Ships.

2. The requirements in Pt 2, Ch 2 of Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships are to be ap- plied to the welding of steels used for important hull construction of the light craft, or the high

speed and light craft.

3. Where deemed appropriate by the Society, National Standards, internationally recognized Codes or Standards considered as equivalent for those may be applied instead of requirements of this

Chapter.

4. The welding is to be carried out in accordance with the welding procedures and welding con- sumables previously approved and by the welders qualified by the Society.