IS 8373 : Part 1 : 1991 Specification for steel launches Part 1 Single hull passenger ferry launches

1 Scope

1.1 This standard lays down the requirements for deck steel launches andother launches which have adequate weathertight protection as required by InlandVessels Act.

1.2 This standard is applicable to short ferry service.

2 References

IS 3039 :1980Structral steel for construction of hulls ofships

IS 3268 :1981Stockless anchors (for ship's use)

IS 3381 :1965Cast vertical bollards with and without lugs

IS 4374 :1980Mild steel fabricated vertical bollards withand without lugs

IS 5220 :1969Forget horn cleats

IS 6195 :1971Cast open chocks

IS 12267 : Part 1 :1987 Guidelines for stability for inland and harbourvessels,Part 1 Decked vessels