1.3.2022
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 100/21
Note ML9.a.1. includes vehicles specially designed or modified for the delivery of divers. 2.
Surface vessels, not specified in ML9.a.1., having any of the following, fixed or integrated into the vessel: a.
Automatic weapons – specified in ML1, or weapons specified in ML2, ML4, ML12 or ML19, or ’mountings’ or hard points for weapons having a calibre of 12,7 mm or greater; Technical Note ’Mountings’ refers to weapon mounts or structural strengthening for the purpose of installing weapons. b.
Fire control systems specified in ML5; c.
Having all of the following: 1.
’Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) protection’; and 2.
’Pre-wet or wash down system’ designed for decontamination purposes; or Technical Notes 1.
’CBRN protection’ is a self-contained interior space containing features such as over-pressurization, isolation of ventilation systems, limited ventilation openings with CBRN filters and limited personnel access points incorporating air-locks.
2. ’Pre-wet or wash down system’ is a seawater spray system capable of simultaneously wetting the exterior superstructure and decks of a vessel. d.
Active weapon countermeasure systems specified in ML4.b., ML5.c. or ML11.a. and having any of the following: 1.
’CBRN protection’; 2.
Hull and superstructure, specially designed to reduce the radar cross section; 3.
Thermal signature reduction devices, (e.g. an exhaust gas cooling system), excluding those specially designed to increase overall power plant efficiency or to reduce the environmental impact; or 4.
A degaussing system designed to reduce the magnetic signature of the whole vessel; b.
Engines and propulsion systems, as follows, specially designed for military use and components therefor specially designed for military use: 1.
Diesel engines specially designed for submarines; 2.
Electric motors specially designed for submarines and having all of the following: a.
Power output of more than 0,75 MW (1 000 hp); b.
Quick reversing; c.
Liquid cooled; and d.
Totally enclosed; 3.
Diesel engines having all of the following: a.
Power output of 37,3 kW (50 hp) or more; and b.
’Non-magnetic’ content in excess of 75 % of total mass; Technical Note For the purpose of ML9.b.3., ’non-magnetic’ means the relative permeability is less than 2.