UFC 4-159-03
3 October 2005
UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)
NEW DOCUMENT SUMMARY SHEET
Description of Change: The UFC 4-159-03, DESIGN: MOORING represents another
step in the joint Services effort to bring uniformity to the planning, design and
construction of piers and wharves. This UFC contains extensive modifications in the
following areas:
Heavy Weather Mooring
Passing Ship Effects
Ship Generated Waves
Conversion from Mil-Hdbk to UFC and general updates and revisions
Reasons for Change: The existing guidance was inadequate for the following reasons:
Need to convert to UFC format
Incorporation of changes described above
Update to referenced documents
Impact: The following direct benefits will result from the update of 4-159-03, DESIGN:
MOORING:
Although primarily a U.S. Navy document, a single, comprehensive, up to
date criteria document exists to cover mooring design.
Eliminates misinterpretation and ambiguities that could lead to design and
construction conflicts.
Facilitates updates and revisions and promotes agreement and uniformity of
design and construction between the Services.
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