Technical characteristics of E waterways Clause Samples
Technical characteristics of E waterways. The main technical characteristics of E waterways shall generally be in conformity with the classification of European inland waterways set out in Table 1. For the evaluation of different E waterways, the characteristics of classes IV - VII are to be used, taking account of the following principles:
(i) The class of a waterway shall be determined by the horizontal dimensions of motor vessels, barges and pushed convoys, and primarily by the main standardized dimension, namely their beam or width;
(ii) Only waterways meeting at least the basic requirements of class IV (minimum dimensions of vessels 80 m x 9.5 m) can be considered as E waterways. Restrictions of draught (less than 2.50 m) and of minimum height under bridges (less than 5.25 m) can be accepted only for existing waterways and as an exception;
(iii) When modernizing waterways of class IV (as well as smaller regional waterways), it is recommended that the parameters of at least class Va should be met;
(iv) New E waterways should, however, meet the requirements of class Vb as a minimum. In this regard, a minimum draught of 2.80 m should be ensured;
(v) When modernizing existing waterways and/or building new ones, vessels and convoys of greater dimensions should always be taken into account;
(vi) In order to ensure more efficient container transport, the highest possible bridge clearance value should be ensured in accordance with footnote 4 of Table 1; 1/
(vii) Inland waterways expected to carry a significant volume of container and ro-ro traffic should meet, as a minimum, the requirements of class Vb. An increase of 7% to 10% in the beam value of 11.4 m of specific vessels navigating on inland waterways of class Va and higher classes may also be envisaged in order to allow for future developments in container dimensions and easy transport of trailers; 1/ If, however, the proportion of empty containers exceeds 50%, observance of a value for the minimum height under bridges which is higher than that indicated in footnote 4 should be considered.
(viii) On waterways with fluctuating water levels, the value of the recommended draught should correspond to the draught reached or exceeded for 240 days on average per year (or for 60% of the navigation period). 2/ The value of the recommended height under bridges (5.25, 7.00 or 9.10 m) should be ensured over the highest navigation level, where possible and economically reasonable;
(ix) A uniform class, draught and height under bridges should be ensured eithe...
Technical characteristics of E waterways. The main technical characteristics of E waterways shall generally be in conformity with the classification of European inland waterways set out in Table 1. For the evaluation of different E waterways, the characteristics of classes IV - VII are to be used, taking account of the following principles:
(i) The class of a waterway shall be determined by the horizontal dimensions of motor vessels, barges and pushed convoys, and primarily by the main standardized dimension, namely their beam or width;
(ii) Only waterways meeting at least the basic requirements of class IV (minimum dimensions of vessels 80 m x 9.5 m) can be considered as E waterways. Restrictions of draught (less than 2.50 m) and of minimum height under bridges (less than 5.25 m) can be accepted only for existing waterways and as an exception;
(iii) When modernizing waterways of class IV (as well as smaller regional waterways), it is recommended that the parameters of at least class Va should be met;
(iv) New E waterways should, however, meet the requirements of class Vb as a minimum. In this regard, a minimum draught of 2.80 m should be ensured;
(v) When modernizing existing waterways and/or building new ones, vessels and convoys of greater dimensions should always be taken into account;