UFC 4-213-02
19 June 2003
INTRODUCTION
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SCOPE. This UFC presents drydocking facilities characteristics in tabular and
figure form for graving drydocks, marine railways and lifts. Plans are also presented indicating
the locations of drydocking facilities in naval shipyards or other naval shore installations.
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NAVFAC and the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center are also
developing a Drydock Characteristics Database that will provide the necessary data for
drydock certification.
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CANCELLATION. UFC 4-213-12, Drydocking Facilities Characteristics, cancels
and supersedes MIL-HDBK-1029/3, Drydocking Facilities Characteristics, of 30 September
1988.
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FACILITIES CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY
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Tabular Data. Table 1 presents active graving drydock, marine railway and lift
general locations, facility number designation, size, depth of water, tide range, and types of
vessels suitable for docking.
These data indicate the range of drydocking facilities existing in the Naval Shore
Establishment for planning of drydocking operations. Appendix A tabulates facilities that are
currently leased or on inactive status. In most instances, these may be reactivated upon short
notice.
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FACILITIES LOCATIONS AND GENERAL DATA
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Figure Data. Figures 1 through 30 present graving drydock specific locations in
the Naval Shore Establishment. Each facility is defined by a location plan, longitudinal section,
and typical cross-section with limited design, construction and foundation information, and key
dimensions. General data are given for each drydocking facility.
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Graving Drydocks. Data includes the date of construction, type of entrance
closure, dewatering and flooding system, power capstans, portal cranes, and ship and
industrial services furnished at the dock.
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Marine Railways. Data includes the date of construction, rated capacity,
groundways and cradle description, hauling mechanism, portal cranes, and ship and industrial
services furnished at the railway.
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Marine Lifts. Data includes the date of construction, rated capacity, lift type,
capacity of hoists, description of cradle, lift platform and transfer systems, and the ship,
industrial and crane services available at the lift.
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Data Limitations. Ship and industrial services described are built-in permanent
types. Portable components are often available to supplement quantities to suit peak
demands or special requirements. For detailed information on structures, outfitting equipment,
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