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13. TRAINING AIDS AT SEA AND ASHORE FOR SHIPS PROPULSION OR OTHER MACHINERY

Nil

14. HULL. The following characteristics are required:-

Conventional displacement design simple, robust and relatively

inexpensive construction with an overt military appearance.

b.

Seaworthyness etc iaw paragraphs 3 and 6.

C. Two anchors/cables

a.

seven shackles per cable (forged steel)

Suitable paints and internal deck coverings to withstand high ambient

temperatures/humidity.

NOTE

Suitable design to permit lift-dock docking with simple crutches.

environment.

to

Exposed metal decks can become excessively hot in the local Hong Kong

Consideration should be given weight and cost permitting

wooden decks or suitable deck coverings to facilitate upper deck working.

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