Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-113

Issue 2 Publication Date 08 March 2002

Requirements for Mechanical Handling

Part 6
Winches, Reels and Windlasses

Category 2

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August 1985.

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DEFENCE STANDARD 02113

REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL HANDLING

PART 6

WINCHES, REELS AND WINDLASSES

This Defence Standard is

authorized for use in MOD contracts
by the Procurement Executive and
the Defence Logistics Organization

Published by:
Defence Procurement Agency
An Executive Agency of The Ministry of Defence
Directorate of Standardization
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
Glasgow G2 8EX

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SCOPE
1.

This Defence Standard (NES) specifies the requirements for winches, reels and windlasses to
be installed in RN vessels.

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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1.

This Defence Standard is sponsored by the Defence Procurement Agency, Ministry of Defence
(MOD).

2.

The complete standard comprises:

Requirements for Mechanical Handling
Part 1: Basic Principles of Design;
Part 2: Fixed Crane and Gantries Design Parameters;
Part 3: Anchor Capstans, Capstans and Cable Holders;
Part 4: Lifts;
Part 5: Not issued;
Part 6: Winches, Reels and Windlasses;
Part 7: Lever Hoists;
Part 8: Davits and Derricks;
Part 9: Jacks;
Part 10: Nontraversing Hand Operated Chain Blocks and their associated Nongeared
Overhead Runway Trolleys;
Part 11: Pulley Blocks and Snatch Blocks (Nongeared).

3.

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Proposalsfor amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be
made to the publishing authority identified on Page (i), and those directly applicable to a
particular contract are to be dealt with using contract procedures.

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of the circumstances.

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similar terms, means by the MOD in writing.

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interval.

8.

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MOD reorganization and the changes to technical requirements.

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9.

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connection with which it is issued.

13.

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that he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related
documents,relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may
be made to the authority named in the tender or contract.

14.

When Defence Standards are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their
correct application and for complying with contractual and other statutory requirements.
Compliancewith a Defence Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Categories of Naval Defence Standard

15.

The Category of this standard has been determined using the following criteria:
a.

Category 1. If not applied may have a Critical affect on the following:

Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties.
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment.

b.

Category 2. If not applied may have a Significant affect on the following:

Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties.
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment.
Through life costs and support.

c.

Category 3. If not applied may have a Minor affect on the following:

MOD best practice and fleet commonality.
Corporate experience and knowledge.
Current support practice.

Related Documents
16.

In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
a.

British Standards
389 Chiswick High Road,
London, W4 4AL

British Standards Institution,

b.

Defence Standards

Defence Procurement Agency

An Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence
Directorate of Standardisation
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
Glasgow
, G2 8EX.

c.

Other documents

Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

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to Tender or Contract number and date, together with the sponsoring Directorate and the
Tenderor Contract Sponsor.

18.

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replicasfor information purposes and will be subject to change by the form Sponsor to reflect
current MOD policy.

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19.

Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation,including specifications, standards and drawings.

Health and Safety

Warning
20.

This Defence Standard may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that are
injurious to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability
and in no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to
health and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards,
thosequoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.

21.

This Defence Standard has been written and is to be used taking into account the policy
stipulated in JSP 430: MOD Ship Safety Management System Handbook.

Additional Information
22.

(There is no relevant information included.)

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CONTENTS
Page No
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Categories of Naval Defence Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION

1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windlasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spooling Gear/Lead on Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8
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9
9
9
9
9
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10
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SECTION

2.
2.1
2.2
2.3

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ship Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION

3.
3.1
3.2
3.3

INSPECTIONS AND TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tests and Inspections at Manufacturers Works . . .
On-board Tests and Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ANNEX

A.

RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

ANNEX

B.

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . .

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ANNEX

PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

ALPHABETICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.

GENERAL
Related Documents: NES 322, NES 324, NES 501, NES 632, NES 636, NES 727,
BR 320, BR 3013(2), BS 436, BS 545, ISO 1328, ISO 3078, ISO 3730, ISO 6482:
see also Annex A.

1.1

General
a.

The Statement of Technical Requirements (STR) for particular equipment

shall define the following parameters:
(1)

Types, size and length of ropes and electrical strain cables to be used or
stowed;

(2)

Diameters of the warp or barrel as appropriate;

(3)

Duties the equipment shall perform, i.e:

(4)

(a)

Hauling and Veering speeds;

(b)

Maximum Working loads;

Power requirements:
(a)

Electrical power supplies;

(b)

Hydraulic pressures;

(5)

Means of control:

(6)

Special features of the equipment.

b.

MOD standard items referred to in BR 320 shall be used to the fullest extent.
The mechanical features of equipment shall be interchangeable as far as
possible,except those handed items to suit deck arrangements.

c.

The design shall take into account impact loading that is experienced with
vesselmovement.

d.

Within the design the following criteria coupled with cost shall be observed:
(7)

Maximum reliability;

(8)

Ease of operation;

(9)

Ease of maintenance;

(10) Minimum maintenance;

(11) Low weight;
(12) Quietness of operation.
(13) Safety of operation
e.

Winches and windlasses with their driving machinery (where power driven)
shall be compactly mounted on a common bedplate. Bedplates shall be of cast
steelor fabricated in mild steel as specified. The underside of the bedplate shall
be machined to provide a good bearing surface on the seating. Units shall not be
connecteddirectly to the deck. The clearance between the deck and the
equipment shall be sufficient to permit cleaning and maintenance of structure
in way.

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1.2

f.

Savealls shall be welded to the deck round the bedplates, to prevent oil from
overflowing onto the deck, but shall not be fitted to the winches on weather
decks. Where savealls are fitted, drainage arrangements shall be incorporated
leading to the Oily Water Separator System, which is described in NES 322.
Bolts round the boundary angle shall not project beyond the normal edge of the
bedplate.

g.

A cover manufactured in accordance with NES 727 shall be supplied and fitted
for each winch, windlass or reel. Covers shall be used at all times the equipment
is not in use.

h.

Working parts shall be encased as far as practicable to ensure protection from

the detrimental effects of seawater and weather.

i.

The surfaces in contact with the cable shall be faired to avoid abrasion to the
cable.

j.

Pipework shall be in accordance with BR 3013(2).

Winches
a.

Winches are employed for heaving and veering:

(14) ropes of steel, manila and synthetic material;
(15) electrical strain cables.

1.3

b.

Warping winches shall conform to the requirements of ISO 6482.

c.

Cargo winches shall conform to the requirements of ISO 3078.

d.

Mooring winches shall conform to the requirements of ISO 3730.

e.

Hand winches shall incorporate means of preventing runaway, i.e.

selfsustaining ratchet and pawl system or centrifugal brakes as appropriate.
The design of hand winches shall be based on a sustained pull of 9 kg maximum
effort at the handle.

Reels
a.

Reels are used for stowing:

(16) ropes of steel, manila and synthetic material;
(17) electrical strain cables.

1.4

b.

Reelsfor light lines, such as boat falls, shall be fitted on bulkheads or structure
off the deck, where their life will be lengthened.

c.

Reelsfitted for heavier lines, e.g. mooring wires and towing wires, shall be
arrangedso that the outer turns of the wire on the reel are at least 230 mm off
the deck for protection of the wire and cleanliness and maintenance of the deck.

d.

Loosesleeves shall be fitted on the handles of reels for ease of handling.

Windlasses
a.

Windlasses are employed for heaving and veering chain cable.

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b.

1.5

1.5.1

1.5.2

Power Requirements
a.

Sufficient power shall be provided to enable the equipment to operate with a

50% overload without difficulty.

b.

Equipment shall fail safe in the event of power failure.

Electrical
a.

Electrical requirements shall be in accordance with NES 632 and NES 636.

b.

Where electrical power is used, the controllers shall be of a watertight

construction in accordance with NES 501.

Hydraulic
a.

1.6

1.7

1.9

Hydraulic requirements shall be in accordance with NES 324.

Mechanical Requirements
a.

Mine sweeping winches shall use low magnetic materials where possible.

b.

Gearwheels shall be of steel, except in minesweeping winches, and designed in

accordancewith BS 436 Parts 4 and 5 (ISO 1328 Parts 1 and 2) and BS 545.

c.

Whereelectric power is used, the drive from the electric motor shall be through
a slipping clutch to suitable reduction gearing. The slipping clutch shall be set
to slip at twice the working load.

d.

A speed limiting device and a means of indicating the length of rope on the drum
shall be provided in accordance with the STR.

Spooling Gear/Lead on Gear

a.

1.8

Warping drums may be incorporated for use with steel, manila and synthetic
ropes.

Leadon gear shall be provided if specified. The position at which the cable is led
onto the winch drum (top or bottom) shall be stated in the STR.

Drums
a.

The surfaces of the drums shall be compatible with the materials of the cables.

b.

Grooving of the drums shall be as specified in the STR.

c.

Drums shall be of mild steel construction, either fabricated or cast. Drums for
mine sweeping winches shall be manufactured from low permeability material.

d.

The design shall take into account the rotational inertia developed when the
drum is allowed to run free when streaming out cables.

Brake Systems
a.

Brake systems for drums shall be designed to satisfy the following conditions:
(18) To be provided with a safety interlock so that the brake cannot be released
until the power supply is available and the circuit made;

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(19) The brake shall be capable of manual override control to allow the drum
to run free when the power supply is not available;
(20) No permanent distortion of winch drums or permanent set in bending of
the drum shaft shall be allowed when braking takes place;
(21) Brake linkage pins shall be manufactured from nonferrous material
running in nonmetallic bushes to avoid corrosion and the need for
lubrication;
(22) Hand operated brakes shall be fitted with bonded friction linings. They
shall not apply friction when in the off position;
(23) Automatically applied brakes which operate in the event of power failure
shall be incorporated if specified in the STR.

1.10

1.11

Controls
a.

Unless otherwise stated in the STR, winch controls shall be located such that
the operator has a clear view of the load being transported throughout its travel.
Control positions shall not be sited beneath the load at any part of its travel.
Power operated winches are generally controlled at the winch. Controllers shall
be placed below the deck wherever they are likely to be damaged. All controls
shall be clearly labelled with their purpose and mode of application.

b.

Whereautomatic control gear is incorporated, arrangements shall be made to

ensure that it cannot be operated concurrently with manual control.

c.

An emergency stop push button shall be provided in accordance with the STR.
When operated it shall apply the control brake system and remove power from
the equipment. It shall be located in a clearly marked and accessible position.

Markings
a.

Equipment shall be permanently marked by means of a rating plate,

prominently displayed. The rating plate shall contain such information as
stated in the relevant Standard and STR.

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2.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
a.

2.1

Ship Motion
a.

2.2

The equipment shall conform to the requirements of NES 1004.

Shock
a.

2.3

Related Documents: NES 1004, DEF STAN 0035: see also Annex A.

The equipment shall satisfy the anticipated shock levels stated in the STR for
the vessel in which the equipment shall be fitted.

Temperature
a.

The equipment shall meet the safety requirements at all operating

temperatures i.e. -29C to +40C and conform to the requirements of
NES 1004 and DEF STAN 0035.

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3.

INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

Related Documents: NES 362, ISO 3078, ISO 3730, ISO 6482: see also Annex A.

3.1

3.2

3.3

General
a.

All tests and inspections both at the manufacturer's premises and after
installation of the equipment on board shall conform to the STR.

b.

The manufacturer shall conduct Type Tests on one representative sample of

each type and size of equipment. The tests shall demonstrate that the
equipments certificated by the manufacturer/supplier comply with the
requirementslaid down in this standard.

c.

The tests shall prove the design, material, heat treatment and methods of
manufacture used. Any change in design, material specification, heat
treatment or method of manufacture which leads to modifications of the
mechanicalproperties shall require the type tests to be conducted on the
modified component.

d.

Where an equipment is supplied from an existing range, Quality Assurance

documentation shall be provided to confirm conformance with the test and
inspection requirements, to the satisfaction of the MOD DPA/DLO.

e.

All tests shall be carried out at room temperature; the accuracy of test load
measuring devices shall be within
2%.

f.

Results shall be issued to the MOD for subsequent routine testing purposes and
shall contain specific instructions regarding any adjustments necessary for
overloadtesting. Results shall be presented in accordance with the STR.

g.

To achieve satisfactory results, the Inspection Authorities shall conduct repeat

tests at the manufacturer's premises and onboard ship as deemed necessary.

Tests and Inspections at Manufacturers Works

a.

Proposals for type and production tests at the manufacturer's premises,

including drawings of the test rigs shall be submitted to MOD for agreement
early in the design stage of the equipment. Subsequent waiving or modification
of tests shall not be permitted without MOD agreement.

b.

Wheneverpossible, tests at the manufacturer's premises shall simulate

operation of the equipment as installed on ship. Where equipment is tested at
the manufacturer's premises under simulated ship heeling conditions, the
results shall furnish information of equivalent side loading for use when the
equipment is tested on board ship in the upright condition.

c.

Testsshall be in accordance with the relevant ISO (3078, 3730, 6482) and STR.
Further guidance on type and production testing can be found in NES 362.

Onboard Tests and Inspections

a.

Testsshall be in accordance with the relevant ISO (3078, 3730, 6482) and STR.

b.

Additional overload tests shall be carried out with the ship heeled to Port and
Starboard. The angle of heeling shall be in accordance with the STR.

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ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1 The following documents are referred to in this NES:
BS 436

Spur and helical gears:

Part 4. Definitions and allowable values of deviations relevant to
corresponding flanks of gear teeth
Part 5. Definitions and allowable values of deviations relevant to radial
composite deviations and runout information

BS 545

Specification for Bevel Gears (machine cut)

ISO 1328

Spur and Helical Gears:

Part 1. Definitions and allowable values of deviations relevant to
corresponding flanks of gear teeth
Part 2. Definitions and allowable values of deviations relevant to radial
composite deviations and runout information

ISO 3078

Shipbuilding; Cargo Winches

ISO 3730

Shipbuilding; Mooring Winches

ISO 6482

Shipbuilding; Deck Machinery; Warping End Profiles

DEF STAN 0035

Environmental Handbook for Defence Materiel

NES 322
Oil Pollution Prevention Shipboard Arrangements
(Def Stan 02-322)
NES 324
(Def stan 02-324)

Requirements for Hydraulic Systems:

Part 1: General

NES 362
Type and Production Testing of Mechanical Equipment
(Def Stan 02-362)
NES 501
General Requirements for the Design of Electrotechnical and Naval
(Def Stan 08-107) Weapon Equipment
NES 632
Requirements for AC and DC Motors
(Def Stan 07-244)
NES 636
Requirements for AC and DC Starting and Control Gear
(Def Stan 02-636)
NES 727
Guide to the Design and Manufacture of Awnings and Associated
(Def Stan 02-7270 Screens and Covers
NES 1004
Requirements for the Design and Testing of Equipment to meet
(Def Stan 08-123) Environmental Conditions
BR 320

Catalogue of Naval stores

BR 3013(2)

Admiralty Pipework Standards  Metric

JSP 430

MOD Ship Safety Management System Handbook

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ANNEX B.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
B.1 For the purpose of this NES the following abbreviations apply:
DEF STAN

Defence Standard

MOD

Ministry of Defence

DLO

Defence Logistics Organization

DPA

Defence Procurement Agency

NES

Naval Engineering Standard

STR

Statement of Technical Requirement

B.2 There are no Definitions in this NES.

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ANNEX C
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
Notes:
C.1
This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering
Standard are consulted when preparing a procurement specification for a
particular application.
application
C.2
Paragraphs where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data
is to be added are included in the Check List.
C.3
Each item is to be marked either:
 = included
NA = not applicable
CHECK
No

PARAGRAPH
No

CHECK

1.

Are the general requirements detailed at

Section One satisfied ?

1.1a  1.1j

2.

Do the winches conform to the appropriate

ISO ?

1.2b, c, d

3.

Do the reels/windlasses satisfy the requirements

of this NES ?

4.

Are the power requirements satisfied ?

1.5

5.

Does the braking system meet requirements ?

1.9

6.

Are all aspects of controls specified ?

1.10

7.

Is the equipment correctly and permanently

marked in accordance with this NES ?

1.11

8.

Are the environmental conditions fulfilled ?

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

9.

Will the inspection and testing phase comply

with the general requirements ?

3.1

10.

What tests and inspections are required at the

manufacturer's works ?

3.2

11

What onboard testing is required ?

3.3

15

1.3, 1.4

 or NA

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
23.

(NOTE: Page numbers are given)

M
Markings, 10

Brake Systems, 9

Mechanical Requirements, 9

Controls, 10

On Board Tests and Inspections, 12

Drums, 9

Power Requirements, 9

Electrical, 9

Reels, 8

Environmental Conditions, 11

Related Documents, 13

General, 7

Ship Motion, 11
Shock, 11

Spooling Gear, 9

Hydraulic, 9

T
Temperature, 11

Tests and Inspections at Manufacturers Works, 12

Inspections and Tests, General, 12

Winches, 8

Lead on Gear, 9

Windlasses, 8

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amendment. Information on all Defence Standards is contained in Def Stan 00-00 Standards
for Defence Part 3 , Index of Standards for Defence Procurement Section 4 Index of Defence
Standards and Defence Specifications published annually and supplemented regularly by
Standards in Defence News (SID News). Any person who, when making use of a Defence
Standard encounters an inaccuracy or ambiguity is requested to notify the Directorate of
Standardization (DStan) without delay in order that the matter may be investigated and
appropriate action taken.