Section 4 Shell Plating for End Parts

401. Shell plating for end parts 【See Guidance】

Beyond the midship part, the thickness of shell plating below the strength deck may be gradually reduced, but at the end parts the thickness is not to be less than obtained from the following formula.

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402. Strengthened bottom forward

The thickness of shell plating at the strengthened bottom forward specified in Ch 8, 902. in barges having the bow draught at the ballast condition is not to be less than obtained from the formula given in Table 5.2.