1.1''This guide provides a recommended list of selected ship structure details for use in ship construction.

1.2''Structural details which have failed in service and are not recommended for use in ship construction are included as well.

1.3''This guide is intended to convey the lessons learned on different configurations of ship structure details, not the dimensions, thickness, or construction methods which would result from structural calculations.4

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.