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Vertical Ladder
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Vertical Ladder
Vertical ladder means a ladder of which the inclined angle is 70º and over up to 90º. A vertical ladder shall not be skewed by more than 2º. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.158(78), amendments to the Technical provisions for means of access for inspections (Resolution MSC.133(76)), 20 May 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceToll
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Toll
“Toll” includes any toll, rate, charge or allowance charged or made- for the shipment, transportation, transmission, care, handling or delivery of hydrocarbons or of another commodity that is transmitted through a pipeline, or for storage or demurrage or the like,
- for the provision of a pipeline when the pipeline is available and ready to provide for the transmission of oil or gas, and
- in respect of the purchase and sale of gas that is the property of a company and that is transmitted by the company through its pipeline, excluding the cost to the company of the gas at the point where it enters the pipeline; droit.
Tetlit Gwich’in Yukon Land
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Tetlit Gwich’in Yukon Land
In this section, “Tetlit Gwich’in Yukon land” means land as described in Annex B, as amended from time to time, to Appendix C of the Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada and the Gwich’in, as represented by the Gwich’in Tribal Council, that was approved, given effect and declared valid by the Gwich’in Land Claim Settlement Act. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. LegislationFlight of an Inclined Ladder
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Flight of an Inclined Ladder
Flight of an inclined ladder means the actual stringer length of an inclined ladder. For vertical ladders, it is the distance between the platforms. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.158(78), amendments to the Technical provisions for means of access for inspections (Resolution MSC.133(76)), 20 May 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceTariff
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Tariff
In this Part, “tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a company and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls. Source: Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. O-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. Legislation Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. LegislationTread
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Tread
Tread means the step of an inclined ladder or step for the vertical access opening. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.158(78), amendments to the Technical provisions for means of access for inspections (Resolution MSC.133(76)), 20 May 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceSpecial Act
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Special Act
“Special Act” means (a) an Act of Parliament that authorizes a person named in the Act to construct or operate a pipeline or that is enacted with special reference to a pipeline that a person is by such an Act authorized to construct or operate, and (b) letters patent issued under section 5.1 or 5.4 of the Canada Corporations Act, chapter C-32 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, except for the purpose of paragraph 115(b) of this Act; loi spéciale. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. LegislationRung
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Rung
Rung means the step of a vertical ladder or step on the vertical surface. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.158(78), amendments to the Technical provisions for means of access for inspections (Resolution MSC.133(76)), 20 May 2004, International Maritime Organization. Regulatory GuidanceRaised Quarterdeck
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Raised Quarterdeck
Raised quarterdeck. A raised quarterdeck is a superstructure which extends forward from the after perpendicular, generally has a height less than a normal superstructure, and has an intact front bulkhead (sidescuttles of the non-opening type fitted with efficient deadlights and bolted man hole covers) (see figure 3.4). Where the forward bulkhead is not intact due to doors and access openings, the superstructure is then to be considered as a poop.
<Chapter I, regulation 3>.
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationFull Superstructure
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Full Superstructure
Full superstructure. A full superstructure is a superstructure which, as a minimum, extends from the forward to the after perpendicular. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationForecastle
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Forecastle
Forecastle. A forecastle is a superstructure which extends from the forward perpendicular aft to a point which is forward of the after perpendicular. The forecastle may originate from a point forward of the forward perpendicular. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationPoop
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Poop
Poop. A poop is a superstructure which extends from the after perpendicular forward to a point which is aft of the forward perpendicular. The poop may originate from a point aft of the aft perpendicular. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationRegistrar of Deeds
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Registrar of Deeds
“Registrar of deeds” includes the registrar of land titles or other officer with whom title to land is registered; directeur de l’Enregistrement. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. LegislationFlush Deck Ship
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Flush Deck Ship
Flush deck ship. A flush deck ship is one which has no superstructure on the freeboard deck. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationPenalty
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Penalty
“Penalty” means an administrative monetary penalty imposed under this Act for a violation; pénalité. Source: National Energy Board Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-7, Canada, current to April 29, 2013. LegislationSuperstructure Deck
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Superstructure Deck
Superstructure deck. A superstructure deck is a deck forming the upper boundary of a superstructure. <Chapter I, regulation 3>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationSuperstructure
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Superstructure
any additional structure which is above a baseline EXAMPLE Hull. Source: IEC 61892-6, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 6: Installation, Third Edition, December 2013. Global StandardsSuperstructure
Superstructure (a) A superstructure is a decked structure on the freeboard deck, extending from side to side of the ship or with the side plating not being inboard of the shell plating more than 4% of the breadth (B). (b) An enclosed superstructure is a superstructure with: (i) enclosing bulkheads of efficient construction; (ii) access openings, if any, in these bulkheads fitted with doors complying with the requirements of regulation 12; (iii) all other openings in sides or ends of the superstructure fitted with efficient weathertight means of closing. A bridge or poop shall not be regarded as enclosed unless access is provided for the crew starting from any point on the uppermost complete exposed deck or higher to reach machinery and other working spaces inside these superstructures by alternative means which are available at all times when bulkhead openings are closed. (c) The height of a superstructure is the least vertical height measured at side from the top of the superstructure deck beams to the top of the freeboard deck beams. (d) The length of a superstructure (S) is the mean length of the part of the superstructure which lies within the length (L). (e) Bridge. A bridge is a superstructure which does not extend to either the forward or after perpendicular. (f) Poop. A poop is a superstructure which extends from the after perpendicular forward to a point which is aft of the forward perpendicular. The poop may originate from a point aft of the aft perpendicular. (g) Forecastle. A forecastle is a superstructure which extends from the forward perpendicular aft to a point which is forward of the after perpendicular. The forecastle may originate from a point forward of the forward perpendicular. (h) Full superstructure. A full superstructure is a superstructure which, as a minimum, extends from the forward to the after perpendicular. (i) Raised quarterdeck. A raised quarterdeck is a superstructure which extends forward from the after perpendicular, generally has a height less than a normal superstructure, and has an intact front bulkhead (sidescuttles of the non-opening type fitted with efficient deadlights and bolted man hole covers) (see figure 3.4). Where the forward bulkhead is not intact due to doors and access openings, the superstructure is then to be considered as a poop.
<Chapter I, regulation 3>.
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. LegislationFreeboard Deck
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Freeboard Deck
Freeboard deck. (a) The freeboard deck is normally the uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea, which has permanent means of closing all openings in the weather part thereof, and below which all openings in the sides of the ship are fitted with permanent means of watertight closing. (b) Lower deck as a freeboard deck At the option of the owner and subject to the approval of the Administration, a lower deck may be designated as the freeboard deck provided it is a complete and permanent deck continuous in a fore and aft direction at least between the machinery space and peak bulkheads and continuous athwartships. (i) When this lower deck is stepped the lowest line of the deck and the continuation of that line parallel to the upper part of the deck is taken as the freeboard deck. (ii) When a lower deck is designated as the freeboard deck, that part of the hull which extends above the freeboard deck is treated as a superstructure so far as concerns the application of the conditions of assignment and the calculation of freeboard. It is from this deck that the freeboard is calculated. (iii) When a lower deck is designated as the freeboard deck, such deck as a minimum shall consist of suitably framed stringers at the ship sides and transversely at each watertight bulkhead which extends to the upper deck, within cargo spaces. The width of these stringers shall not be less than can be conveniently fitted having regard to the structure and the operation of the ship. Any arrangement of stringers shall be such that structural requirement can also be met. (c) Discontinuous freeboard deck, stepped freeboard deck. (i) Where a recess in the freeboard deck extends to the sides of the ship and is in excess of one metre in length, the lowest line of the exposed deck and the continuation of that line parallel to the upper part of the deck is taken as the freeboard deck (see figure 3.3).
(ii) Where a recess in the freeboard deck does not extend to the sides of the ship, the upper part of the deck is taken as the freeboard deck.
(iii) Recesses not extending from side to side in a deck below the exposed deck, designated as the freeboard deck, may be disregarded, provided all openings in the weather deck are fitted with weathertight closing appliances.
(iv) Due regard shall be given to the drainage of exposed recesses and to free surface effects on stability.
(v) Provisions of subparagraphs (i) through (iv) are not intended to apply to dredgers, hopper barges or other similar types of ships with large open holds, where each case requires individual consideration.
<Chapter I, regulation 3>.
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. Legislation
Freeboard Deck
Freeboard deck is the deck as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines in force. <Chapter II-1, regulation 2>. Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. LegislationFreeboard Deck
The freeboard deck is normally the uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea, which has permanent means of closing all openings in the weather part, and below which all openings in the sides of the unit are fitted with permanent means of watertight closing. For semisubmersible units, see also 5.2.4. Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global StandardsBlock Coefficient
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Block Coefficient
Block coefficient
∇ is the volume of the moulded displacement of the ship, excluding appendages, in a ship with a metal shell, and is the volume of displacement to the outer surface of the hull in a ship with a shell of any other material, both taken at a moulded draught of d1; and where
d1 is 85% of the least moulded depth.
(b) When calculating the block coefficient of a multi-hull craft, the full breadth (B) as defined in paragraph (4) is to be used and not the breadth of a single hull.
<Chapter I, regulation 3>.
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.143(77), amendments to Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, 5 June 2003, International Maritime Organization. Legislation