摘要: |
1. PURPOSE. This Manual establishes policies, procedures, and criteria for the design and inspection of Short Range Aids to Navigation (ATON) structures. 2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, and commanding officers of headquarters units shall ensure that the provisions of this Manual are followed. Recommendations for changes to this Manual should be directed to Commandant (CG-432). 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The Aids to Navigation Manual - Structures, COMDTINST M16500.25, is canceled. 4. DISCUSSION. This revision of Aids to Navigation Manual - Structures, COMDTINST M16500.25 reflects the constructive comments that have been provided by the field since the Manual was first published in September 2004. The primary changes are in Chapter 2 (requirements for platforms, guardrails, ladders, and fall arrest systems) and Chapter 4 (requirements for fall protection and operational risk management). Several of the data sheets have also been revised to more clearly reflect the guidance in the Manual. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental considerations were examined in developingthis Manual and are incorporated herein. 6. FORMS/REPORTS. Form CG-4094,Shore Station Maintenance Record, and Form CG-6042, ATON Structure Inspection Form, are available in USCG Electronic Forms on Standard Workstation III, and on the Internet at . |