Stern A-Frame and Foundation
R/V SIKULIAQ
Maximum Capability Document
Manufactured by: Allied Systems Co.
Reference Drawing Number: # 76033
Prepared By: Allied Systems Co.
Igor V. Kormishkin 11/11/2015 (rev.C)
R/V Sikuliaq Page 1 of 68 ASC MCD – Stern A-Frame and Foundation, Rev.C Job No. 2339, Date of 11/11/15 77/15Issue
1. Abbreviations
DLT Design Line Tension MCD Maximum Capability Document MPT Maximum Permissible Tension NBL Nominal Breaking Load NSF National Science Foundation UNOLS University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System
2. Purpose
This document sets the Maximum Permissible Tension (MPT) for the stern A-Frame installed onboard the vessel R/V Sikuliaq in accordance with the UNOLS Research Vessel Safety Standards (RVSS), Appendix B.
The tension member employed in the system is considered a component of the entire handling system and shall be used in accordance with Appendix A. The normal breaking load (NBL) of the tension member shall be less than the MPT with exceptions as outlined in RVSS Appendix B, Section B.4.
Associated MCDs for this component are: