Section 1 General

101. Application

1. The requirements and scantlings of

in this chapter are framed for barges less than 90 m in length. The construction single bottoms in barges of greater length are to be in accordance with the dis-

cretion of the Society.

2. Notwithstanding the requirements in this chapter, the construction and scantlings of single bottoms in Pontoon Barges are to be in accordance with the requirements in Ch 21.