ASTM F985-18

Standard Specification for Pilot Platform

ABSTRACT
This specification provides design and construction details for Panama Canal pilot platforms placed aboard the vessel. Platforms shall conform to the requirements of the Panama Canal Commission and Title 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction. Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating. Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewn seams and metallic grommets. Finally, canopy tie-downs shall be of a specified nylon line thickness.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides design and construction details for pilot platforms.  
1.2 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2018
• ICS: 47.020.10 - Hulls and their structure elements
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.03 - Outfitting and Deck Machinery

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F985 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Pilot Platform
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F985; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Ordering Information
1.1 This specification provides design and construction
3.1 Pilot platforms shall be ordered by this ASTM designa-
details for pilot platforms. tion and year of issue.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2 Paint finish (if other than standard).
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
4. Materials and Methods
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 Platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction in
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
accordance with Specification B221, Alloy 5086.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.2 Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.3 Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewn
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
seams and metallic grommets.
4.4 Canopy tie-downs shall be 4-mm nylon line.
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.5 Paint finish, if required, shall be in accordance with
2.1 ASTM Standards:
customer specifications.
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Ex-
truded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
5. Dimensions, Weight, and Permissible Variations
5.1 Dimensions as indicated in Figs. 1-7.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
5.2 The approximate unit weight is 1250 N.
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
Outfitting and Deck Machinery. 5.3 The construction tolerance is 4 mm, except bolt hole
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
location 1 mm.
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F985 – 00 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/F0985-18.
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6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
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Designation: F985 − 00 (Reapproved 2012) F985 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Panama Canal Pilot Platform
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F985; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification provides design and construction details for Panama Canal pilot platforms.
1.2 Platforms shall be placed aboard the vessel in accordance with the requirements of the Panama Canal Commission and Title
35 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
1.2 The values stated in metricSI units are to be regarded as the standard. standard. No other units of measurement are included
in this standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B221 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes
2.2 Federal Standard:
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Code of Federal Regulations, Title 35 Panama Canal Regulations (Parts 1 through 299)
3. Ordering Information
3.1 Pilot platforms shall be ordered by this ASTM designation and year of issue.
3.2 Paint finish (if other than standard).
4. Materials and Methods
4.1 Platforms shall be welded-aluminum construction in accordance with Specification B221, Alloy 5086.
4.2 Decking shall be serrated-aluminum grating.
4.3 Canopy shall be of vinyl-nylon construction with sewn seams and metallic grommets.
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4.4 Canopy tie-downs shall be ⁄8-in. (DN 4-mm) 4-mm nylon line.
4.5 Paint finish, if required, shall be in accordance with customer specifications.
5. Dimensions, Weight, and Permissible Variations
5.1 Dimensions as indicated in Figs. 1-7.
5.2 The approximate unit weight is 1250 N.
5.3 The construction tolerance is 4 mm, except bolt hole location 1 mm.
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
6.1 Shelters shall be free of weld splatter, sharp edges, and burrs injurious to personnel.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on
Outfitting and Deck
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