DNV GL SHIP TECHNOLOGY I-4-2 PDF

These Guidelines generally apply to sailing yachts of L > 24 m, under the condition, that the yacht is handled correctly in terms of good seamanship.

These Guidelines are generally applicable for bermudian rigs with spars made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics or aluminium alloy.

The principles presented in the following are to be used as a general guidance. Any detailed analysis which is leading to different reserve or reduction factors can be submitted on the basis of an equivalent safety.

Scope of these Guidelines are the structural integrity of one- or multiple-masted, bermudian rigged monohull or multihull sailing yachts including the dimensioning of standing rigging, mast and boom sections as well as local construction in way of fittings structurally attached to the spars.

Upon request, the performance on construction can be supervised by GL. Basis for this is a relevant shop approval for the typical construction techniques. The survey will be carried out in periodical intervals where an assessment is made whether the product under supervision is built in accordance with approved documentation and the societies standards by random control.