PART Chapter 13/ Escort Vessels

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CONTENTS
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1 Application .........................................................................113
3 Classification......................................................................113
5 Record Entries ...................................................................113
5.1 Bollard Pull .................................................................... 113
5.3 Dynamic Pull ................................................................. 113
5.5 Buick Release............................................................... 113

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1 Hull and Machinery Plans ..................................................115
3 Stability Information ...........................................................115
5 Bollard Pull.........................................................................115
7 Dynamic Pull ......................................................................115

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1 Dynamic Pull ......................................................................117
3 Static Bollard Pull...............................................................118
5 Direct Towing Mode ...........................................................118
7 Indirect Towing Mode.........................................................118

FIGURE 1 Dynamic Pull Forces ................................................117

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FIGURE 1 Dynamic Stability Components ................................119

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1 Arrangement ......................................................................123
3 Buick Release Device........................................................123

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 5 Strength..............................................................................123
5.1 Towline ..........................................................................123
5.3 Towing Hook, Towing Winch, Towing Bollard and
Towing Bitts ...................................................................123
5.5 Supporting Structure......................................................124
5.7 Connections...................................................................124

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1 Hull Design.........................................................................125
3 Side Shell and Frames.......................................................125
5 After Deck ..........................................................................125
7 Weather Deck Openings....................................................125
9 Line Handling Equipment...................................................125
11 Fendering ...........................................................................125
13 Equipment ..........................................................................126

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1 Full Scale Testing Requirements.......................................127
3 Computer Model Simulation Requirements .......................127

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1 Static Bollard Pull Test.......................................................129
3 Buick Release Test............................................................129
5 Surveys ..............................................................................129

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PART Section 1/ General

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SECTION & 1/2/,30

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The requirements in this section apply to vessels which are intended for escort service (i.e., accompanying
another vessel in transit). Escort vessels are intended to provide assistance to disabled vessels in
emergencies involving impaired maneuverability due to loss of propulsion or steering or both.

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In accordance with 1-1-3/3 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1), the classification
of ! A" E4>;-7 H+44+/ is to be assigned to vessels designed and built to the requirements of this
section and other relevant sections of these Rules.
Dual purpose vessels He.g., ! A" " E4>;-7 H+44+/ MF:-+ F:CD7:,C H+44+/ C/.44 2NI are to be
designed and built to the appropriate requirements for those notations in the applicable sections of the
Rules, in addition to the requirements of this section.

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The static bollard pull, as determined by 5-13-2/5, will be indicated in the Record.

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The dynamic pull, as determined by 5-13-2/7, will be indicated in the Record.

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The letters QR will be entered in the Record to indicate a remote control quick release device is
provided in accordance with 5-13-6/3.

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PART Section 2/ Plans and Data

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In general, in addition to the plans required to be submitted by Section 1-1-4 of the Supplement to the
ABS Rules for Conditions of Classification (Part 1) and 4-1-1/7 of these Rules, the following additional
plans are to be submitted in the same manner.
" Structural details and arrangements of the structures in way of the towing hook, towing winch, or
towing bollard or bits, towing guide rollers and fairleads.
" Details of connections (See 5-13-6/5.7)
" Braking power of winch
" Towing arrangement including towline path and minimum breaking strength of towline components.

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Each vessel is to be provided with stability information. The information may be pictorial, tabular,
simplified trim and stability booklet or other format that will provide a simple and rapid means to
evaluate the stability of the vessel and furnished to the master of each vessel for guidance.
When the stability information and calculations are reviewed and found satisfactory by the Administration
or its agent other than the Bureau, such acceptance will be accepted as equivalent to that required by
Section 5-13-4. On all other vessels, the stability information and calculations are to be submitted to
the Bureau for review as required.

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The static bollard pulls is to be determined by an approved static bollard pull test performed in the
presence of the Surveyor. Static Bollard Pull Test Procedure is to be submitted to the Bureau for
review. See 5-13-9/1.

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A dynamic pull value is to be given for at least one vessel speed. The speed for which the dynamic
pull is given is not to be less than 6 knots and need not be greater than 12 knots. The dynamic pull
value is to be determined from full-scale ship-escort vessel trials, or by computer model simulation.
See 5-13-8/1 and 5-13-8/3, as appropriate.

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PART Section 3/ Definitions

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Dynamic pull, given at a particular speed, is the maximum sustainable force that the escort vessel is
able to develop while the assisted vessel is moving through the water at that particular speed. This
force, a measurement of the steering capability of the escort vessel, is the resultant of a pair of speed
dependent vector force functionsW a maximum steering force, Fs, and an associated braking force, Fb.
This maximum force will be generated at some angle, #, between the line of pull and the direction of
the vessel being assisted. See 5-13-3/Figure 1.

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Assisted
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Fs

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Fb

Escort
Vessel

Fs = Steering Force
Fb = Braking Force

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The static bollard pull (BP) as determined in 5-13-2/5, for use in 5-13-3/5, is to be taken as not less
than the value obtained by the test and published in the Record.

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Towline force is derived directly from the escort vessel[s propulsion system.

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Hydrodynamic lift and drag forces created by water flow against the escort vessel hull is utilized to
develop towline forces.

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PART Section 3/ Intact Stability

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The intact stability of the vessel is to comply with a recognized standard. The submission of evidence
showing approval by an Administration will be acceptable. Alternatively, upon request, the review
will be performed by the Bureau. In addition to the requirements of Appendix 5-8-A1, the following
dynamic factors are to be accounted for:
i) The stability analysis is to consider all potential attitudes of the escort vessel relative to the
direction of line pull, the maximum line pull, and the resultant combination of heel and trim
on the escort vessel.
ii) The stability analysis is to include the effects of fenders, skegs, and other appendages on both
the reserve buoyancy and the lateral resistance of the escort vessel.
iii) The stability analysis is to include the contribution to heel and trim of the propulsion system
in conjunction with maximum line forces.
iv) The stability analysis is to include an evaluation of the reaction of the escort vessel to an
instantaneous release of the line forces, and the propulsive forces.
v) A heel angle limit is to be established. Forces acting on the escort vessel are not to submerge
the deck edge.

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Ft
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Fp2
Fh
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Ft = Towline Pull Force, in metric tons (long tons)

Fp1, Fp2 = Propulsion Thrust Forces, in metric tons (long tons)
Fh = Hull and Appendage Force, in metric tons (long tons)

!t = Towline Pull Force Arm, in m (ft)

!p1, !p2 = Propulsion Thrust Forces Arms, in m (ft)

!h = Hull and Appendage Force Arm, in m (ft)

, = Heel Angle, deg.

- = Vessel Displacement, in metric tons (long tons)
Mt = Ft!t cos ,

Mp1 = Fp1!p1 cos ,

Mp2 = Fp2!p2 cos ,

Mh = Fh!h cos ,
M t . M p1 . M p 2 . M h
Heeling Arm =
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Heeling arm curve should be taken to vary with the cosine of the heeling angle.

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PART Section 5/ Fire Fighting Capability

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Escort vessels with fire fighting capabilities in accordance with Part 5, Chapter 9, will be given the
appropriate notations. See 5-13-1/3.

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PART Section 6/ Towing Gear

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The towing hook, towing winch, towing bitt or towing bollard is to be located as low as practicable.
For towing vessels which normally tow over the stern and have the main towline connection to the
hull ahead of the propellers, the location of the towline connection is to be close to but abaft the center
of gravity of the towing vessel in the expected towing condition.
Rollers or fairleads are to be arranged so as to contain the towline within the design limits of its
sweep. The towing arrangement is to be such that the towline lead does not come into contact with the
vessel[s superstructure or deckhouse in any expected towing condition.
Effective means are to be provided to lead and restrain the towline over the stern of towing vessels
which normally tow over the stern.

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A quick release device for the towing hook or towing winch is to be provided. The quick release
device is to be operable from the bridge or other normally manned location in direct communication
with the bridge. The quick release device is to disengage the towline at any combination of expected
trim and heel.

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The breaking strength of the towline is not to be less than two times the static bollard pull load.

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Towing hook, towing winch, towing bollard and towing bitt are to be capable of sustaining the
breaking strength of the towline without permanent deformation. These items are to comply with a
recognized standard or code of practice. Nameplate indicating the names of standard, rated load,
speed, mass, etc., will be acceptable for that purpose. Other means for verifying compliance will also
be considered.
The installation of these items are to be to the satisfaction of the Surveyor.

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The stresses in the structures supporting the items in 5-13-6/5.3 are not to exceed the following permissible
stresses when subjected to a load equal to the towline breaking strength applied horizontally within a
range of 90° from centerline on each side of the vessel.
Normal Stress 0.75 Y
Shear Stress 0.45 Y
where Y is specified minimum yield strength or yield point of the material.
In addition, the buckling strength is to be adequate for the above loading.

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The size and arrangement of foundation securing bolts and welds for towing hook or towing winch
are to be in accordance with a recognized standard.

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PART Section 7/ Vessel Design

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A bulwark is to be fitted around the lowest weather deck. See 3-2-14/1.1 and 3-2-14/1.3.

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For vessels subject to impact loadings during routine operation, see 3-2-5/9 and 3-2-2/5.3.

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Deck fittings within the sweep of towline are to be protected against contact with the towline, and
against towline fouling.

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Openings in the weather deck intended to be used at sea and leading to spaces below the freeboard or
superstructure deck, including emergency exits, are to be protected as required in 3-2-12/23.3 with sill
height of doors at least as required by 3-2-12/Table 1 for companionways.
Access openings, including emergency exits, are to be located clear of the towline sweep area.

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Power line handling equipment is to be provided. The towline winch is to be of good and substantial
make, suitable for the size of the intended towline. The winch is to be adequately bolted down to a
substantial bed or foundation, and deck beams below the winch are to be suitably strengthened and
additionally supported. See 5-13-6/5 for strength requirements of towing components, supporting structure
and connections.

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Appropriate fendering is to be fitted around the entire vessel. See 5-10-3/1.3 and 5-10-3/1.5 where
steel fender is fitted.

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Equipment is to be in accordance with Section 3-5-1, except that the equipment number (EN) may be
calculated using 3-5-1/3.5. The number, weight and size of equipment differing from 3-5-1/Table 1
may be specially considered for limited service. See also 1-1-3/11 of the ABS Rules for Conditions of
Classification (Part 1).

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PART Section 8/ Verification of Steering Capability

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The following data is to be collected at the full scale trials:
i) A continuous recording of the ship[s and escort vessel[s positions during the course of the trial
ii) A recording of the ship[s and escort vessel[s headings during the course of the trial
iii) Towline tension
iv) Angle of towline
v) Heel angle of escort vessel
Readings for ii) through v) are to be taken at a maximum interval of 10 seconds.
Environmental conditions are to be noted, including weather, sea state, wind, current, water depth.
The ship[s and escort vessel[s loading conditions are also to be noted.

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The computer modeling program should be suitable to the type of ship and escort vessel being
modeled. It should also be suitable for the waterway bathymetry being modeled. The calculation for
the steering capability of the escort vessel should correspond to a quasi-steady state condition where
the horizontal-plane forces and moments are balanced. Non-linear effects can be considered
negligible.
The analysis is to include the hydrodynamic forces on the escort vessel[s hull and underwater appendages,
the forces acting on the rudder, and the propulsive thrust. Escort vessel stability and attitude is to be
considered in the analysis.

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The static bollard pull test procedure is to be submitted for review by the attending Surveyor in
advance of the test.
A bollard pull test is required for each vessel being classed Escort Service.
The static bollard pull is to be measured with the escort vessel at the maximum continuous rpm, and at
or near its maximum displacement. It is the pull that is recorded over the state of equilibrium without
any tendency to decline.
The depth of water, and the extent of water abaft and abreast the vessel are to be adequate to give a
reliable bollard pull.
For additional test criteria, see Appendix 5-8-A2 dGuidelines for Bollard Pull Test Proceduref of
these Rules.

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The effectiveness of the quick release device is to be demonstrated during initial sea trial. The test is
to be conducted to manufacturer[s recommendations.

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Surveys after construction are to be in accordance with the ABS Rules for Survey after Construction
(Part 7).

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