UFC 4-150-06
12 December 2001
2-7.2
Purpose of Harbor Construction. The intended goals in designing and
constructing a harbor are twofold: to obtain a relatively large area of water, with
adequate depth during all tidal stages that will provide shelter for ships and to provide a
means by which to transfer cargo and passengers between ships and shore locations
and facilities.
2-7.3
Harbor Features. Though it may not be feasible to provide all of the
desirable characteristics of an ideal harbor at any one location, the ideal waterside
harbor would include the following features:
shelter from open-sea waves,
minimum tidal range and moderate currents,
freedom from troublesome long-wave agitation (seiche),
freedom from fog and ice,
access through one or more safe navigational channels under all weather
conditions,
adequate room and depth to maneuver ships within the sheltered area,
space for an adequate number of fixed moorings,
shelter from strong winds from all directions,
minimum maintenance dredging, and
room for future expansion.
The following landside features provide accommodation for naval ship activities:
layout of quays, piers, and wharves to accommodate ships of varying
lengths and drafts,
waterfront structures of dimensions and strength to accommodate weight-
handling equipment and cargo-hauling vehicles, including both road and
rail,
utility services at berth
covered and uncovered transit storage in the immediate area of the berth,
with additional long-term and depot storage at a more remote location
where required,
space for adequate road and rail transportation linkage between the
waterside area and inland distribution,
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