Arctic Vessel Hull Construction and Equipment

In the previous chapter we examined some of the main Class Rules relating to the classification and use of steel, welding and coatings. In this chapter, we will turn our attention to the methods of construction and the equipment used for vessels intended for extreme low temperature service. For vessels intended to navigate in ice waters in Arctic regions, the applicable requirements for hull strengthening are provided later in this book. If the intended routes through which the vessel is expected to operate are ice free, then ice strengthening classification is not required.