This part of BS 6349 gives recommendations and guidance on the design of shipyard waterfront layouts, dry docks, piers, quays, slipways, shipbuilding berths, shiplifts, floating docks, sea locks, hydrolifts, dock and lock gates, mechanical and electrical services distribution and control systems.
It focuses on shipyard-specific design considerations. It does not apply to general maritime works design or to the detailed planning and design of sea locks, as well as their hydraulic design, which are covered by other parts of BS 6349 and PIANC publications.
This part of BS 6349 is applicable to the design of both commercial and naval base facilities.