UFC 4-159-03
3 October 2005
Table 3-2. (continued) Basic Mooring Design Approach With Known Facility for
a Specific Site and a Specific Ship
STEP
NOTE
Plans/Specs
Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Permits
Prepare any required environmental studies and
obtain required permits.
Installation planning
Prepare instructions for installation, including safety
and environmental protection plans.
Installation monitoring
Perform engineering monitoring of the installation
process.
Testing
Perform pull tests of all anchors in mooring facilities
to ensure that they hold the required load.
Documentation
Document the design and as-built conditions with
drawings and reports.
Instructions
Provide diagrams and instructions to show the
customer how to use and inspect the mooring.
Inspection
Perform periodic inspection/testing of the mooring
to assure it continues to meet the customer(s)
requirements.
Maintenance
Perform maintenance as required and document on
as-built drawings.
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GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA. General design issues shown in Table 3-
3 should be addressed during design to help ensure projects meet customers' needs.
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