ASTM-F3694 2024

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F3694-24 Standard Guide for Towing and Anchoring Oil Booms

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ASTM	2024	10

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Description

ASTM F3694-24

Active Standard: Standard Guide for Towing and Anchoring Oil Booms

ASTM F3694

Scope

1.1 In this guide, considerations to be used when selecting, towing, and anchoring oil booms for control during oil spill events are addressed.

1.2 In this guide, the user is provided methods to tow and anchor oil booms most effectively for best effectiveness and safety.

1.3 It is the user’s responsibility to determine if the boom, vessels, hardware, and accessories selected are suitable for the task and the environmental conditions.

1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords

anchor; oil spill containment boom; towing;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.200 (Accident and disaster control)

DOI: 10.1520/F3694-24

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