PD 6430:1969

Part 1: GENERAL REPORT
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Survey of current position
1.3 Important considerations
1.4 Further standardization required
1.5 Education and Training
Part 2: RECOMMENDED BASIC PROGRAMME
2.1 The Programme Chart
2.2 Explanatory Notes
      1. Examples of Reference Publications Affected
      2. Examples of Acts, Rules and Regulations
          Affected
      3. Examples of Materials and Products Affected
2.3 Other Industries Programmes
2.4 Typical 21 Knot Cargo Liner: Design Particulars etc.
Part 3: GUIDE TO THE CHANGE TO THE METRIC SYSTEM
3.1 Legislation
3.2 Aid to Education and Training
3.3 Financial Assistance for the Change
3.4 Units of Measure
3.5 Presentation of Information and Values
3.6 Metric Key Symbol
3.7 Drawing Practice and Suitable Scales
3.8 Standardization
3.9 Supplies, Stocking and Storage
3.10 Typical Outline Diary for the Change to Metric
      within a Shipyard
Appendix A - Units of the SI and their Application
Appendix B - Units of the SI within the Marine Industry:
             B.1 Recommended Units of Measure
             B.2 Examples of Use in Calculation
Appendix C - Network Analysis of Typical Outline Diary
             for the Change to Metric within a Shipyard
Reference Literature

The general report surveys the current position and outlines important considerations to be given to problems involved in the change to the metric system, for both ship- and engine-building. The programme sets out in bar-chart form recommended stages by which normal working in metric terms can be achieved. Examples are listed of products affected by the change. The guide covers legislation and financial assistance, outlines pattern of standardization now being followed by the industry within the framework of BSI organization, and a typical diary of events for the change to metric within a shipyard. Appendices cover SI units and their marine industry application, giving examples of areas of use and worked calculations in comparable units.