What is Federal Supply Class 2040?

FSC 2040 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 2040) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Marine Hardware and Hull Items.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 2040?

NSC 2040 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 2040 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Marine Hardware and Hull Items.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 2040 in?

FSC 2040 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 20 which contains Ship and Marine Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 2040 in?

NSC 2040is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 20 which contains Ship and Marine Equipment.

What is a Marine Grapnel?

A Marine Grapnel (GRAPNEL,MARINE) is an item consisting of a shank with a number of curved prongs or hooks rigidly attached at one end and an eye on the other end designed for securing small boats and buoys and for recovering small objects from the bottom of the sea.

What is a Fluked Marine Anchor?

A Fluked Marine Anchor (ANCHOR,MARINE,FLUKED) is an assembly with one or two fixed or pivoted hooks or flukes at its lower end that is attached to a ship or other floating vessel by a cable or a chain, and that, being cast overboard, lays hold of the bottom material and thus holds the ship or other floating vessel in a particular location.

What is a Chain Stopper Assembly?

A Chain Stopper Assembly (STOPPER ASSEMBLY,CHAIN) is a flexible assembly designed for holding the anchor taut in the hawse pipe; for securing the anchor chain of ship riding to anchor; for holding anchor when anchor chain is disconnected; for securing towline for centerline towing of ship.

What is a Ventilation-Exhaust Flame Arrester?

A Ventilation-Exhaust Flame Arrester (FLAME ARRESTER,VENTILATION-EXHAUST) is a device used to prevent passage of flame through a ventilating duct while air is flowing.

What is a Rope Cleat?

A Rope Cleat (CLEAT,ROPE) is a device consisting of a single or twin base, designed to check or support line or rope. It may have projecting horns extending outwardly, rotating cams, V-shaped groove, and the like. Use on boats, piers, awnings, flagpoles, and the like.

What is an Access Deck Plate?

An Access Deck Plate (PLATE,DECK,ACCESS) is a unit designed principally for vessel decks for such purposes as introducing filling nozzles for water, gas, oil, fire extinguishing fluid, and the like through the deck into the vessel.

A Boat Hook (HOOK,BOAT) is an item having two projections (one curved and one straight) on one end, and the other end adapted for attaching a pole or handle. It is designed principally for use on small craft, and may have pole included.

What is a Boat Paddle?

A Boat Paddle (PADDLE,BOAT) is a slender piece of wood or metal terminating in a broad blade at one end or both ends, used without a fulcrum, to propel or steer various types of boats, canoes and other floating equipment. May have an attached tip on blade(s).

A Portlight is a framed unit, with attachments to exclude water and control the entrance of air and light, designed to fit a ship's porthole.

What is a Manhole Cover?

A Manhole Cover (COVER,MANHOLE) is a metallic item for mounting upon a FRAME, MANHOLE and completely closing the opening.

What is a Deck Ventilator?

A Deck Ventilator (VENTILATOR,DECK) is a device fabricated of sheet or cast metal, consisting of an air scoop or a hood with provisions for mounting on the deck of a boat or ship to provide ventilation for the inclosed space below. The hood or head may have either an integral mounting flange or a separable base.

What is a Hull Intake Strainer?

A Hull Intake Strainer (STRAINER,HULL INTAKE) is a strainer of simple construction, usually one piece, designed to be permanently attached to the outside of a marine hull to cover a water intake opening.

What is a Marine Fender?

A Marine Fender (FENDER,MARINE) is a device, fixed or portable, serving to cushion the shocks and protect the hull when a vessel comes in contact with a wharf or another vessel.

What is a Ventilation Duct Terminal?

A Ventilation Duct Terminal (TERMINAL,VENTILATION DUCT) is a fabricated device, generally constructed with a flared end and a straight or elbow type body. It may contain a damper and is designed to be used at the end of a ventilating duct to control the quantity and/or the direction of air flow.

A Pad Eye is a rigid, metal, platelike item with an edgewise projection containing one or more openings. The opening is usually round or elliptical in shape. It is normally welded, bolted, or otherwise fixed to a structure. It is used as a catch or point of attachment for other items such as hooks, rope, and the like. Excludes, STAPLE, HASP; STRIKE, CATCH; and BRACKET, EYE, NON ROTATING SHAFT. See also ADAPTER (1), AIRCRAFT MOORING; ADAPTER (1), AIRCRAFT TOWING; TOWING EYE, AIRCRAFT; BOLT, EYE; COUPLER (as modified); and HASP, HINGED.

What is a Marine Structural Metal Door?

A Marine Structural Metal Door (DOOR,METAL,MARINE STRUCTURAL) is a barrier including frame and still used wherever watertight or airtight construction is required. May also be used where local conditions require construction which is nontight. Excludes HATCH,MARINE.

What is a Marine Hatch?

A Marine Hatch (HATCH,MARINE) is a rectangular or square shaped item with cover to be fitted in a deck or platform hatchway opening, used for access to other decks, or platforms or levels. The item may contain a marine scuttle. Excludes DOOR, METAL, MARINE STRUCTURAL.

What is a Marine Scuttle?

A Marine Scuttle (SCUTTLE,MARINE) is a circular shaped metal scuttle with cover secured by dogs, designed as a closure for access openings in decks, bulkheads, and hatches aboard ship.

What is a Door Handle?

A Door Handle (HANDLE,DOOR) is a device designed to actuate the mechanism of a door latch, either by a turning or pulling of the handle, or by operation of a PUSH BUTTON or trigger, and it may be with or without an escutcheon plate. Exludes items having an integral latch. See also DOORKNOB.

What is a Deck Railing Stanchion?

A Deck Railing Stanchion (STANCHION,DECK RAILING) is arelatively long deck mounted upright support, which, together with horizontal cables, rope, or rails, form a deck railing. For relatively short handrail stanchions which provide finger clearance only, see STANCHION, HANDRAIL.

What is a Handrail Stanchion?

A Handrail Stanchion (STANCHION,HANDRAIL) is a relatively short, mounting support for watercraft handrails. The height is sufficient only to provide proper finger clearance between the handrail and the surface to which the stanchion is attached. For relatively long, deck mounted stanchions used in the construction of deck railings, see STANCHION, DECK RAILING. Excludes BRACKET, MOUNTING.

What is a Reaction Cylinder Assembly?

A Reaction Cylinder Assembly (CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,REACTION) is a spring loaded and/or gas filled mechanism designed to exert an opposite force which will be used to absorb, dampen, and/or neutralize applied force. Excludes SHOCK ABSORBER, DIRECT ACTION; and SHOCK ABSORBER, LEVER ACTION.

What is an Air Circulating Ventilator?

An Air Circulating Ventilator (VENTILATOR,AIR CIRCULATING) is a device designed to allow ventilation without excessive drafts. It may consist of either a deflector or louvers, stationary or adjustable to deflect the direction of air flow. Excludes items with fans.

What is a Marine Rudder?

A Marine Rudder (RUDDER,MARINE) is a movable flat piece or structure of wood or metal attached vertically to the stern of a ship or boat, as a means of steering, it may include rudder shaft as an integral part of unit.

What is a Marine Window?

A Marine Window (WINDOW,MARINE) is a single or multi-piece item(s), curved or flat, with or without frame(s), of transparent material. Designed for mounting in a boat or ship cabin, door, bridge or the like, for protection from water, wind and other foreign matter and to allow visibility.

What is a Boat Cover?

A Boat Cover (COVER,BOAT) is an item made of textile weave or plastic for the protection of parts of the boat from spray and weather elements. Excludes tarpaulins for storage and transport.

What is a Roller Curtain Door?

A Roller Curtain Door (DOOR,ROLLER CURTAIN) is a large metallic or nonmetallic closure used to close the opening in a hangar, building, warehouse, and the like to exclude light and wind, maintain reasonable weather tightness, and provide auxiliary access to areas outside the area proper. It is comprised of horizontal interlocking slats and guided at the ends by channel tracks. The item may be designed for rolling on a spring counterbalanced drum or be laterally guided by channel tracks. It may be power or hand operated and may include a hood or cover for the roller drum mechanism.

What is a Ship Shaft Log Seal Assembly?

A Ship Shaft Log Seal Assembly (SEAL ASSEMBLY,SHAFT LOG,SHIP) is an assembly that may consist of sealing and retaining rings, housing components, packing cords, screw joints and the like. It is designed to seal a SHAFT LOG at the stern tube, thrust bearing, transmission or bulkhead.

What is a Marine Cover-Fairing?

A Marine Cover-Fairing (COVER-FAIRING,MARINE) is an item designed to cover a marine structure to reduce resistance. Excludes SKIN, MARINE RUDDER.

What is a Marine Door Dog?

A Marine Door Dog (DOG,DOOR,MARINE) is a mechanical device designed to hold, grip, or fasten a barrier to an opening in the hull of a vessel.

What is a Watercraft Panel Floor Section?

A Watercraft Panel Floor Section (PANEL FLOOR SECTION,WATERCRAFT) is an item made of different materials which forms a component part of a PANEL, FLOOR, WATERCRAFT. It may be provided with fittings and mounting clips.

What is a Hatch Cover?

A Hatch Cover (COVER,HATCH) is a cover that encloses an opening in the deck or hull of a water craft.

What is a Marine Structural Metal Door Hinge Assembly?

A Marine Structural Metal Door Hinge Assembly (HINGE ASSEMBLY,MARINE STRUCTURAL METAL DOOR) is an item designed to facilitate the opening and closing of an enclosure for an opening in a marine structural component.

Marine Hardware and Hull Items - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 2040

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 2040

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 20 Ship and Marine Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 20 Ship and Marine Equipment

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Marine Hardware and Hull Items
Codified by United Kingdom

20	40	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 2040 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 20, which is dedicated to Ship And Marine Equipment. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 2040 focuses on Marine Hardware And Hull Items.

Marine hardware refers to various equipment and components used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of marine vessels. This can include items such as fasteners, fittings, valves, pumps, and other mechanical components.

Hull items, on the other hand, pertain to the structure and outer shell of a marine vessel. This can include items such as hull plates, frames, bulkheads, hatches, and other components that contribute to the integrity and functionality of the vessel's hull.

The purpose of NATO Supply Class 2040 is to provide a standardized classification system for the procurement and management of marine hardware and hull items within the NATO alliance. This classification helps ensure compatibility and interoperability among member nations when it comes to sourcing and maintaining these critical components for their naval and maritime operations.

By categorizing marine hardware and hull items under NATO Supply Class 2040, it becomes easier for member nations to identify, procure, and exchange these items, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their naval capabilities.

It's important to note that the specific items included in NATO Supply Class 2040 may vary depending on the version and edition of the NATO Supply Classification (NSC) system being used. Therefore, it's always recommended to consult the latest version of the NSC or reach out to the appropriate procurement authorities for the most up-to-date information on the classification and procurement of marine hardware and hull items.

FSC 2040 Marine Hardware and Hull Items - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Anchors; Grapnels; Sea Anchors; Watertight Doors; Ship Ventilators; Hatches; Manholes; Scuttles; Air Ports; Fenders; Sea Chests; Scuppers; Rudders; Stern Tubes; Chain Pipes; Hawse Pipes; Boiler Uptakes and Stacks; Chocks; Mast and Boom Fittings; Oars; Paddles; Oarlocks.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 2040

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 2040

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