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Offshore Supply Ships Part 4, Chapter 4

Sections 1, 2 & 3

Section 1.3 Information required

1 General 1.3.1 In addition to the information and plans required by

Pt 3, Ch 1,5, plans covering the following items are to be
2 Longitudinal strength submitted where applicable:
• Separate or independent cargo tanks.
3 Hull envelope plating • Cargo tank foundations and securing arrangements.
• Towing arrangements, including supports and founda-
4 Hull envelope framing tions of towing winches.
• Supports and foundations for anchor handling and laying
5 Superstructures and deckhouses arrangements for anchors carried as cargo.
• Arrangements for the stowage of deck cargoes (cargo
6 Miscellaneous openings containment) and details of any associated racks or
other similar structures and their supports and
7 Watertight bulkhead doors foundations.
• Movable decks, including the stowing arrangements for
8 Engine exhaust outlets portable components.
• Freeing arrangements.
9 Transport and handling of limited amounts of
hazardous and noxious liquid substances in bulk
1.4 Symbols

1.4.1 The symbols are as defined in Ch 1,1.5.

■ Section 1
General
1.1 Application
■ Section 2
Longitudinal strength
1.1.1 This Chapter applies to sea-going ships specially
designed and constructed for the carriage of specialized 2.1 General
stores and cargoes to mobile offshore units and other offshore
installations, and also to offshore tug/supply ships which in 2.1.1 The longitudinal strength standard is to comply with
addition to the above perform the duties of a tug. the relevant requirements of Pt 3, Ch 4.

1.1.2 The scantlings and arrangements are to be as 2.1.2 The requirements of Pt 3, Ch 4,8.3 regarding
required by Chapter 1, except as otherwise specified in this loading instruments are not applicable to offshore supply
Chapter. ships.

1.1.3 Attention is drawn to the need for Masters to be

able to assess the stability of their ships quickly and
accurately in all service conditions, see Pt 1, Ch 2,3.
■ Section 3
Hull envelope plating
1.2 Class notations
3.1 Side shell
1.2.1 In general, ships complying with the requirements
of this Chapter will be eligible to be classed: 3.1.1 The thickness of side shell is to be that required by
• 100A1 offshore supply ship; or Ch 1,5.4 but is in no case to be less than 9 mm.
• 100A1 offshore tug/supply ship;
whichever is applicable. 3.1.2 Efficient fenders are to be fitted, with adequate
support behind them, in exposed areas.
1.2.2 Ships complying with the requirements of Ch 3,9
and the requirements of this Chapter will be eligible to be 3.1.3 Shell in way of stern rollers immediately adjacent to
classed: high duty bollards and in other high load areas is to be
• 100A1 offshore escort tug/supply ship; or suitably reinforced.
• 100A1 offshore escort tug (pt)/supply ship;
whichever is applicable.

1.2.3 The Regulations for classification and the assign-

ment of class notations are given in Pt 1, Ch 2, to which
reference should be made.

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3.2 Weather decks Table 4.5.1 Superstructures and deckhouses on

forecastle deck
3.2.1 Where cargo is to be carried on weather decks, the
scantlings are to be suitable for the specified loadings, but in Thickness of Modulus of Depth of
no case is a head less than 3,5 m to be used. Additional local Position plating, stiffeners, stiffeners,
in mm in cm3 in mm
increases in scantlings may be required where specialized
cargoes are likely to induce concentrated loads. The Fronts The greater of
thickness, t, of deck plating is to be not less than: t = 0,012s or Z = 0,034sl e2 Not less than
t = (0,025L + 7) mm 8,0 100

Sides The greater of

t = 0,01s or Z = 0,027sl e2 Not less than
3.3 Cargo containment 6,5 75

3.3.1 Means are to be provided to enable deck cargoes Aft ends The greater of
t = 0,008s or Z = 0,027sl e2 Not less than
to be adequately secured and protected. In general, suitable
6,5 65
inner bulwarks, rails, bins or storage racks of substantial
construction are to be provided and properly secured to NOTE
adequately strengthened parts of the hull structure. Properly The ends of stiffeners are to be connected on all tiers.
designed locking equipment or efficient means of lashing
containers are to be fitted where appropriate. Small hatches
(including escape hatches), valve controls, ventilators, air
pipes, etc., are to be situated clear of the cargo containment
areas.
■ Section 6
Miscellaneous openings
■ Section 4 6.1 General
Hull envelope framing
6.1.1 For offshore supply ships the requirements of
4.1 Transverse framing Pt 3, Ch 11,6 are to be complied with.

4.1.1 The section moduli of the main and ’tween deck

frames are to be 25 per cent greater than those required by 6.2 Access from freeboard deck
Ch 1,6, Pt 3, Ch 5,4 and Pt 3, Ch 6,4. Frames are not to be
scalloped. 6.2.1 There is to be no direct access from the freeboard
deck to machinery or other spaces below the freeboard deck.
Indirect access may be arranged via a space or passageway
fitted with an outer door having a sill not less than 600 mm
high and an inner door having a sill not less than 380 mm
■ Section 5 high. The inner door is to be self-closing and gastight. The
space or passageway between the two doors is to be
Superstructures and deckhouses adequately drained. It is desirable, however, that access to
spaces below the freeboard deck is arranged from a position
5.1 Scantlings above the superstructure deck. Where it is necessary to
provide an emergency escape trunk which cannot terminate
5.1.1 The scantlings of deckhouses situated on the fore- within a superstructure space, the arrangements for maintaining
castle deck and above are to comply with the requirements of the integrity of the hatch or outlet are to be approved by LR.
Table 4.5.1.

5.1.2 The scantlings of forecastle end bulkheads are to 6.3 Windows and side scuttles
be not less than those required by Table 4.5.1 for aft ends of
deckhouses or less than those required by Pt 3, Ch 8,2 for an 6.3.1 The requirements of this Section are to be applied
exposed machinery casing. in conjunction with Pt 3, Ch 11,6.5.

6.3.2 Windows may only be fitted in the following loca-

tions:
(a) Second tier and higher above the freeboard deck:
(i) in the after end bulkhead of deckhouses and
superstructures,
(ii) in the sides of deckhouses and superstructures
which are not part of the shell plating.

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(b) Third tier and higher above the freeboard deck: Table 4.6.1 Thickness of toughened safety glass
(i) in the forward facing bulkheads of deckhouse fitted in windows in front and side
and superstructures, except that in the first tier of bulkheads
the front bulkhead above the weather deck, only
side scuttles will be accepted. Nominal Thickness of toughened safety glass, mm
dimensions
6.3.3 In locations not specified in 6.3.2, only side scuttles of window,
2nd tier 3rd tier 4th tier 5th tier
will be accepted. mm x mm

300 x 425 12 12 10 10
6.3.4 Permanently attached deadlights are to be
355 x 500 15 15 12 10
provided as follows:
(a) Side scuttles: 400 x 560 19 15 12 10
(i) in the side shell plating, 450 x 630 19 19 15 12
(ii) in the forward facing bulkheads of superstruc- 500 x 710 – 19 15 12
tures and deckhouses,
(iii) in the sides of deckhouses and superstructures 560 x 800 – – 19 15
up to and including the third tier above the free- 900 x 630 – – – 15
board deck, 1000 x 710 – – – 19
(iv) in the after end bulkheads of superstructures,
deckhouses, casings and companionways in the
first and second tiers above the freeboard deck.
(b) Windows in locations permitted in 6.3.2: Table 4.6.2 Thickness of toughened safety glass
(i) in the sides of deckhouses and superstructures in fitted in windows in after end
the second and third tiers above the freeboard bulkheads
deck.
(ii) in the after end bulkheads of superstructures, Nominal Thickness of toughened safety glass, mm
deckhouses, casings and companionways in the dimensions
second tier above the freeboard deck. of window, 4th tier and
2nd tier 3rd tier
mm x mm higher
6.3.5 On windows in the second tier and higher above 300 x 425 10 10 10
the freeboard deck, hinged storm covers may be fitted in lieu
355 x 500 10 10 10
of deadlights, provided there is safe access for closing.
400 x 560 12 12 10
6.3.6 Windows in the wheelhouse front are to have dead- 450 x 630 15 12 10
lights or storm covers. For storm covers, an arrangement for
500 x 710 15 15 10
easy and safe access is to be provided, (e.g. gangway with
railing). However, for practical purposes, the deadlights or 560 x 800 – 15 10
storm covers may be portable if stowed adjacent to the 900 x 630 – 19 12
window for quick fitting. At least two of the deadlights or 1000 x 710 – – 12
storm covers are to have the means of providing a clear view.

6.3.7 Deadlights for side scuttles, and for windows not

mentioned in 6.3.5 and 6.3.6, are to be internally hinged.

6.3.8 Side scuttles are to comply with ISO Standard

1751, as follows:
(a) Type A side scuttles in the shell plating, in the sides of
superstructures and in the forward facing bulkheads of
superstructures and deckhouses on the weather deck;
(b) Type B side scuttles in the after ends of superstructures
and in the sides and ends of deckhouses; or
(c) an equivalent National Standard.

6.3.9 The thickness of the toughened safety glass for

windows is to be determined from Tables 4.6.1 and 4.6.2.

6.3.10 Windows of larger sizes than given in Tables 4.6.1

and 4.6.2 are not acceptable, except in the after ends of
deckhouses which are to be submitted for consideration in
each case.

6.3.11 For the location of windows and side scuttles, see

Fig. 4.6.1.

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Side and aft

windows with
no deadlights
Front windows with
Wheelhouse hinged deadlights or
5th tier portable storm covers

4th tier

Aft windows Side scuttles

with no deadlights type 'A' with PAD
Side windows with PAD* 3rd tier

Side and aft

windows with PAD* Deckhouse
2nd tier

Side scuttles
type 'B' with PAD
Freeboard deck 1st tier

Side scuttles as PAD = Permanently attached deadlight 5713/01

allowed by PAD* = PAD or hinged storm cover
Pt 3, Ch 11,6.5

Fig. 4.6.1 Location of windows and side scuttles

■ Section 9
Transport and handling of limited
■ Section 7 amounts of hazardous and
Watertight bulkhead doors noxious liquid substances in bulk

7.1 Watertight doors 9.1 General

7.1.1 Watertight doors are to be efficiently constructed 9.1.1 Attention is drawn to IMO Resolution A.673 (16)
and fitted in accordance with Pt 3, Ch 11,9 and hose tested Guidelines for the Transport and Handling of Hazardous and
in place as required by Pt 3, Ch 1,8. Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk in Offshore Support
Vessels, which includes reference to:
• Stability, cargo tank location and ship design, and
• IMO Resolution A.469 (12) The Guidelines for the Design
and Construction of Offshore Supply Vessels.
■ Section 8 9.1.2 It is possible that the National Authority will require
Engine exhaust outlets compliance with these IMO Guidelines and future amend-
ments thereto, if it is intended to carry limited amounts of
8.1 Location hazardous and noxious liquid cargoes in bulk.

8.1.1 Engine exhaust outlets are to be located as high as

is practicable above the deck and are to be fitted with spark
arresters.

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