摘要: |
The purpose of this Circular is to provide the marine industry with guidelines for the preparation of stability information for ensuring the safe operation of vessels, as defined by compliance with Coast Guard stability standards. This guidance is for use by those required to submit stability information to the Coast Guard for inspected vessels and other vessels assigned load lines by or on behalf of the Commandant. The guidance is generally applicable to vessels of all sizes and in all services, from vessels that need only a sentence of guidance to vessels whose stability must be ascertained by detailed calculations performed on board. This guidance is not provided specifically with mobile offshore drilling units in mind, but portions of this guidance are appropriate for the operating manual required by 46 CFR 109.121. This guidance may be used by the Coast Guard during stability review, or by an organization performing stability review on behalf of the Coast Guard. |