NAVSEA S9086-TX-STM-010/CH-583V1R5, BOATS AND SMALL CRAFT NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL (CHAPTER 583) (VOL.1 - REV. 5)(30 MAY 2006)

NAVSEA S9086-TX-STM-010/CH-583V1R5, BOATS AND SMALL CRAFT NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL (CHAPTER 583) (VOL.1 - REV. 5)(30 MAY 2006)., Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), OPNAVINST 4780.6D, provides policy for Boats and Craft of the US Navy. Chapter 583 discusses the administrative procedures which follow CNO policy, including description, maintenance, handling equipment, and repair of boats and small craft. In addition, operating procedures, safety precautions, testing and inspection requirements are covered to provide convenient reference and reduce interpretation errors concerning boats, boat handling and stowage systems.