ASTM-F906 2020
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F906-85(2020) Standard Specification for Letters and Numerals for Ships
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ASTM | 2020 | 5 |
ASTM F906-85-Reapproved2020
Active Standard: Standard Specification for Letters and Numerals for Ships
ASTM F906
Scope
1.1 This specification specifies shape, size, spacing, and shading of letters and numerals to be used aboard ship.
1.2 Characters are of Five Types:
1.2.1 Type 1—Plain letters and numerals (16 units).
1.2.2 Type 2—Block letters and numerals (12 units).
1.2.3 Type 3—Type 2 characters with shading (shading—1 unit).
1.2.4 Type 4—Block letters (10 units) and numerals (12 units).
1.2.5 Type 5—Type 4 characters with shading (shading—1 unit).
1.3 This specification does not give location or size of various shipboard markings incorporating letters and numerals.
1.4 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
block characters; block letters; block numerals; letters; marine; numerals; plain letters; plain numerals; shading; ship; ship letters; ship markings; ship numerals;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 01.080.20 (Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment)
DOI: 10.1520/F0906-85R20
