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Section 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1

Scope
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1.2

Cancellations
........................................... 1
1.3 Related Criteria
........................................ 1
1.4 General Function
........................................ 2
1.5 Function Classificatio
n ................................. 2
1.5.1 Ammunition .............................................. 2
1.5.2 Berthing ................................................ 2
1.5.3 Fitting-Out or Refit .................................... 2
1.5.4 Fueling
................................................. 2
1.5.5 Repair .................................................. 2
1.5.6
Supply .................................................. 2
1.5.7 Degaussing/Deperming .................................... 3
1.6 Flexibility of Berths
................................... 3
1.7 Required Features
....................................... 3
Section 2 FACILITY PLANNING
2.1 Location and Orientation
................................ 4
2.1.1 General
................................................. 4
2.1.2 Wind and Currents ....................................... 4
2.1.3 Turning Basin ........................................... 4
2.1.4 Pier Orientation ........................................ 4
2.1.5 Wharf Orientation ....................................... 4
2.1.6 Water Depth ............................................. 5
2.1.7 Dolphins ................................................ 5
2.1.8 Special Orientation and Form ............................ 5
2.2 Overall Dimensions and Clearances
....................... .
2.2.1 General
................................................. 8
2.2.2 Pier and Wharf Length ................................... 8
2.2.2.1 Single Berth ............................................ 8
2.2.2.2 Multiple Berths ......................................... 8
2.2.2.3 Submarine Berths ...................................