MIL-STD-2040, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE: TUG REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLING U.S. NAVY SHIPS (3 MAR 1992)

MIL-STD-2040, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE: TUG REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLING U.S. NAVY SHIPS (3 MAR 1992)., The purpose of this document is to establish technical standards for contracting commercial tugs in order to perform tug services in response to the operational needs of U.S. Navy ships. The main objective of this document is to establish acceptable commercial tug performance and outfitting requirements while maintaining maximum flexibility in order to satisfy diverse shiphandling and harbor requirements without unduly restricting tug selection.