Section 2 Barges

201. Structure of barges

Structural arrangements, scantling, equipment and other appliances are to be complied with the Rules and Guidance for the Classification of Steel Barges or equivalent thereto except other- wise specified.

202. Stability of barges

1. In the stability of barges, the results of inclining experiment are to be more than the values of the following table unless it is deemed specially accepted by the Society.

2. The inclining experiment may be dispensed with smooth water, weight and center of weight are sufficient.

in case that service area is restricted within easily calculated and its stability is deemed

203. Load-lines of barges

1. The load-lines in accordance with the requirements engaged on international voyage.

in 1966 ILLC is to be indicated in the barges

2. In case of the barges engaging in coastal area, the freeboard is determined by the following for-

mula and the method to be indicated is to be in accordance with requirements article 66. However, if it is impracticable or unreasonable, the method to be specially considered.

specified in ILLC

indicated may be

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Á G ËŊFŊĦÈĒ Ğ ÆẄ FÄ ËĦĖÈ

Á : freeboard (mm )

ÆẄ : block coefficient, however, it is not to be less than 0.68

Ä : the value obtained form the following table

204. Life-saving and fire-extinguishing appliances of barges

1. Two life buoys and the life jackets as many as the number of maximum persons on board are to be provided on a manned barges. However, if more than 5 crews are on board the barges which are used for international voyage, liferafts capable of maximum number of persons to be carried on are to be provided on board.

2. If there are accommodation areas or galley in the barge, portable fire extinguishers are to be pro- vided in each area.

205. Other appliances of barges

The requirements specified in 2 of 103. and 105. also apply to barges.