GB/T 20895.1-2007 Small craft—Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization—Part 1:Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m
GB/T 20895.1-2007 Small craft—Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization—Part 1:Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m
Basic Information
Scope
This part of GB/T 20895 specifies methods for assessing the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e., undamaged) boats, as well as the buoyancy of boats prone to flooding due to water ingress. The assessment of stability and buoyancy using this part can help determine the design category (Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D) appropriate for each boat based on its design load and maximum total load. This part applies to boats with a hull length of 6 m to 24 m primarily powered by human or mechanical means. However, if these boats do not meet the design categories specified in GB/T 20895.3 and are equipped with decks and rapid water drainage recesses that comply with the requirements of GB/T 20896, they can also be applied to boats with a hull length of less than 6 m. This part does not include: - Inflatable boats and rigid inflatable boats with a hull length of 8 m or less, as covered by ISO 6185; - Canoes, kayaks, or other boats with a width of less than 1.1 m; - Hydrofoil boats and air-cushion boats that rely on dynamic support for navigation; - Submarines. This part does not consider or evaluate the impact of towing, fishing, dredging, or lifting operations on stability. Such situations should be considered separately (if applicable).