1. General interior fittings
In the article Principles of port layout and development have examined the conditions leading to the choice of location for a port and the dimensioning of its external structures. The present article deals with considerations relating to the internal layout of the perimeter thus defined.
1.1 Port functions. Different types of ports
The port can be defined as all the equipment required to meet the needs of operations carried out at the land-ship interface....
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Regulations
There are no French or international standards or regulations specific to the design of port infrastructure structures. There are only DTUs, CCTGs applicable to civil engineering structures in general, and Eurocodes.
On the other hand, a number of national and international organizations listed under the heading "Organizations" have drawn up recommendations for these structures.
Organizations
AIPCN/PIANC Association Internationale Permanente des Congrès de Navigation/Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses.
AIPH/IAPH Association Internationale des Port et Havres. International Association of Ports and Harbours.
OCIMF Oil Companies Internationales Marine Forum.
IMO/OMI International Maritime Organization/Organisation...
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