RCD DESIGN CATEGORIES 24/10/05
Design Category 'B'
OFFSHORE: Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including
, wind force 8 & significant wave heights up to & including 4 Mtrs may
be experienced.
Design Category "C'
INSHORE Designed for voyages in coastal waters, Large bays, estuaries, lakes
& rivers, where conditions up to & including wind force 6 & significant
wave heights up to & including 2m may be experienced.
Design Category 'D'
SHELTERED WATERS, Designed for voyages on small lakes, rivers & canals
where conditions up to & including, wind force 4, & significant wave
heights up to & including 0.5m may be experienced.
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