Section 3 Welding

301. Welding structure

1. Welded joints of crossing parts at the ends of columns full-penetration type.

2. Size of fillet welds applied to respective internal structural

and bracings are, as a rule, to be of members of columns and bracings is to

be F1 specified in Pt 3, Ch 1, Table 3.1.4 of Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships.

3. For welded joints other than specified in Par 1 and 2, welding is to be in accordance with the re- quirements in Pt 3, Ch 1, Sec 5 of Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships.

4. Welding is to be carried out by the personnel qualified by the Society in accordance with the ap- proved welding specification.

302. Joints of special design

In case of welded joints of special design, the Society may require tests to check the strength of the joints and any defects.

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303. Underwater welding

Welders to be engaged in underwater welding are to be those who have been accepted through the qualification test approved by the Society.