Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-723 (NES 723)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000

Requirements For Marker Plates

Incorporating NES 723 Category 3

Issue 3 Publication Date January 1994
 AMENDMENT RECORD

Amd No Date Text Affected Signature and Date

REVISION NOTE

This standard is raised to Issue 1 to update its content.

HISTORICAL RECORD

This standard supersedes the following:

Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 723 Issue 3 dated January 1994.

 Ministry of Defence

Naval Engineering Standard

NES 723 Issue 3 (Reformatted) January 1994

REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKER PLATES

 This NES Supersedes

NES 723 ISSUE 2

DGS 318
DGS 379

Record of Amendments

AMDT INSERTED BY DATE

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ISSUE 3 (REFORMATTED)

REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKER PLATES

The issue and use of this Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts

by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and

the Naval Support Command

ECROWN COPYRIGHT

Published by:

Director of Naval Architecture

Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence
Sea Systems, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB
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SCOPE

1. This NES defines the requirements for marker plates applied to ships structures and to
mechanical and electrical equipment fitted or to be fitted in surface ships and submarines.

2. It covers marker plates used to identify materiel, give information, indicate locations, warn
of danger and to show modification states of equipment. It also includes marker plates for use
on spares, jigs, tools, gauges, testing gear, lifting appliances, and other materiel intended for
use in surface ships and submarines.

3. This NES does not apply to Datum plates or to any type of marking which is inscribed or
painted directly on structure or materiel.

NOTE: Marker plates have hitherto been known under various titles including label, tally
plate, tally disc, nameplate etc.

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FOREWORD

Sponsorship
1. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
of Defence, Director Naval Architecture (DNA), Section NA 115.

2. If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to be informed in

writing with a copy to Director Naval Architecture, NA 145.

3. Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be
made to the Sponsor of the NES and those directly applicable to a particular contract are to
be dealt with using existing procedures or as specified in the contract.

4. No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of an authorized amendment.

5. Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similar
terms, means by the Ministry of Defence in writing.

6. Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
interval.

7. This NES has been reissued to reflect changes in technical requirements, nomenclature and
departmental reorganization.

Conditions of Release
General
8. This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
its contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.

9. This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD.

10. The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.
MOD Tender or Contract Process
11. This NES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.

12. When this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made of
the local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.

13. When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

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Related Documents

14. In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:

a. British Standards British Standards Institution,

389 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 4AL

b. Defence Standards Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,

Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow G2 8EX

c. Naval Engineering Standards CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Dyfed SA14 8YP

d. Other documents Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

15. All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.

16. Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.

Health and Safety

Warning

17. This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.

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CONTENTS
Page No

TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
MOD Tender or Contract Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

SECTION 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

1.1 Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
1.2 Sizes of Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
FIGURE 1.1 PREFORMED MARKER PLATES . 1.1
1.3 Inscription and Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
1.4 Methods of Inscribing Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
1.5 Curing of RayMark Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
1.6 Material and Methods of Fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
1.7 Limitations on Methods of Fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
TABLE 1.1 PREFERRED MARKER PLATE
MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
TABLE 1.2 TYPICAL APPROVED MARKER
PLATE MATERIALS, LETTERING LOCATIONS
AND FIXINGS TO STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
TABLE 1.3 TYPICAL EQUIPMENT MARKER
PLATE MATERIALS AND POSITIONS . . . . . . . . 1.6
TABLE 1.4 PREFERRED MATERIALS FOR
USE WHEN FIXING MARKER PLATES . . . . . . . 1.8
FIGURE 1.2 MARKER PLATE WELDED
DIRECTLY TO STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
FIGURE 1.3 PAD WELDED TO STRUCTURE,
MARKER PLATE SCREWED TO PAD . . . . . . . . . 1.9
FIGURE 1.4 MARKER PLATE SCREWED
TO WELDED BOSSES (ON WT STRUCTURES) 1.10
FIGURE 1.5 RUBBER BACKED MARKER
PLATE SCREWED TO NON-WT STRUCTURE . 1.10
FIGURE 1.6 RUBBER BACKED ADHESIVE
BONDED MARKER PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
FIGURE 1.7 MARKER PLATE BONDED WITH
ADHESIVE TO STRUCTURE WITHOUT
RUBBER BACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
FIGURE 1.8 RAYMARK LABEL MOUNTED
ON BACKING PLATE BONDED WITH
ADHESIVE TO STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11

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1.8 Preparations of Surfaces for Marker Plates Fixed

to Ships and Submarine Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
1.9 Cost-effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
1.10 Markings in Heavily Painted Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
1.11 Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
1.12 Use of Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
1.13 Warning Notices, Signs and Stateboards
Required by Ships Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
1.14 Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
1.15 Surface Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
SECTION 2. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIEL . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
2.2 Information on Equipment Identity Marker Plates 2.1
2.3 Identity Marker Plates for Sub-assemblies and
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
2.4 Identity Marking without Fixed Marker Plate . . . . 2.1
2.5 Marking Small Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
2.6 Marking in an Accommodation Environment . . . . . 2.1
2.7 Siting of Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
2.8 Markings of Items for Nuclear Submarine
Primary Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
2.9 Identification of Electrical Fittings, Cables and
Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
SECTION 3. MODIFICATION STATE IDENTIFICATION . . . . 3.1
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
3.2 Combined Identity/Modification Marker Plates . . . 3.1
3.3 Separate Modification Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
3.4 Sets of Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
3.5 Modification Marker Plates from Naval Stores . . . 3.1
3.6 Siting of Modification Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
SECTION 4. DATA, INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION . . . 4.1
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
4.2 Cost-effectiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
4.3 Impracticability of Fixing an Information Marker
Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
4.4 Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
SECTION 5. LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
5.2 Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
SECTION 6. WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
6.2 Warnings on Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
6.3 Warning Marker Plates on Electrical Materiel . . . . 6.1
6.4 Warnings against Ionizing Radiation Hazards . . . . 6.1
6.5 Lettering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
TABLE 10.1 PREFERRED SIZES FOR
WARNING MARKER PLATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
6.6 Siting of Warning Marker Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2

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ANNEX A. RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1

ANNEX B. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . B.1
ANNEX C. PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

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1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Choice

a. The type of marker plate, method of marking and means of fixing are to meet
the needs of economy, low weight, ready observation and good engineering
practice. Factors which require consideration are:

(1) Degree of importance of the inscription on the marker plate.

(2) Distance from which the inscriptions are to be legible.

(3) Environment in which the marker plate is to be fitted.

(4) Mechanical damage which the marker plate must withstand, eg—Marker
plates on walkways or weatherdecks need to be capable of withstanding
heavy abrasive damage from personnel and equipment.

(5) Compatibility with the surface to which it is attached, eg—Copper based

alloys affixed to weatherdecks will cause galvanic corrosion of the steel.

(6) Effect of marker plate on operation of equipment, eg—The size of marker

plates on valve handwheels is not to be so large that it could impair
operation of the handwheel.

1.2 Sizes of Marker Plates

a. The standard range of sizes from which pre-formed marker plates are to be
selected is as detailed in FIGURE 1.1.

FIGURE 1.1 PREFORMED MARKER PLATES

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NOTES:
(1) When marker plates are to be affixed by welding or adhesive, they are to
be supplied undrilled.
(2) When marker plates are to be affixed by screws or rivets, the holes are to
be M4 clearance, countersunk 90° to a depth of 2mm or the full depth of
the marker plate whichever is the lesser dimension.
(3) Two hole marker plates are only to be used where one dimension is 50mm
or less and the plate is not subject to rough usage in service.
(4) Cast marker plates are to be sized to meet the individual requirement.
(5) Shaped marker plates such as discs, annulars, crescents are to be sized to
meet individual requirements.
1.3 Inscription and Colour
a. This detail is left to the manufacturer, however in certain instances this has
been standardized in Def Stan 05−34, BS CECC 00015, NES 501, NES 502,
NES 784 and NES 853 Parts 1 and 2.
1.4 Methods of Inscribing Marker Plates
a. The methods of inscribing are:
(1) Engraving—can be used on metal and plastic laminates.
NOTE: Although this is a time consuming process it may be used when essential
for durability.
(2) Embossing—can be used on metal or plastic. Processes vary from
injection moulding plastics to casting bronzes or drop forging aluminium.
Embossed marker plates are suitable when they are likely to become
contaminated with paint etc.
(3) Metal Graphics—can be used on aluminium marker plates. The process
is a photoprinting system and is very economical when large numbers of
identical plates are required.
(4) Lithography—can be used on metal or plastic. This printing process is
relatively inexpensive but the marker plates are not suitable for use on
weather decks or where they would be subjected to abrasive conditions.
(5) Computer Printing—can only be used on RayMark Labels. This can be
carried out using ink jet, dot matrix (with a high carbon ribbon) or
thermal transfer printers on to an uncured RayMark label.
(a) Ink Jet — Cheapest method and can be used to
produce colour labels. Cannot be used
on weatherdecks due to fading in UV
light.
(b) Dot Matrix — Black on white only, can be used on
weatherdecks.
(c) Thermal transfer — Black on white only, can be used on
weatherdecks
This method is suitable for both one off and large numbers of labels.
The labels cannot be used for safety or warning marker plates
requiring red.
NOTE: Under no circumstances are stamping, embossing, engraving or acid,
etching to be used directly on submarine pressure hulls or on the
containment structure of nuclear submarines.

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1.5 Curing of RayMark Labels

a. The curing of the labels is to be carried out using an approved oven (Raychem
ovens have been found satisfactory) and using the specified time and
temperature of cure for the oven.

1.6 Material and Methods of Fixing

a. Marker plates are to be manufactured from wrought plate in stainless steel,
phosphor bronze, naval brass or aluminium. They may also be cast from
gunmetal or aluminium or formed from plastics and plastic laminates.

b. Marker plates are to be affixed to ships structure or equipments within certain

limitations as detailed in Clause 1.7b. by welding, brazing, soldering, screws,
rivets, sleeves, wires or adhesive. Approved methods of fixing are detailed in
FIGURE 1.2−FIGURE 1.8.

c. Preferred marker plate materials are detailed in TABLE 1.1. When other types
of materials are required for alternative types of marker plates or fixing
methods, details are to be submitted to the relevant Design Authority.

d. TABLE 1.2 gives details of approved marker plate materials, their uses, typical
locations, type of lettering and methods of fixing on structure. TABLE 1.3 gives
details of approved marker plate materials and typical positions when fixing on
to equipment. TABLE 1.2 and TABLE 1.3 are not all embracing and proposals
for additional materials or alternative methods of fixing are to be submitted for
approval to the relevant Design Authority. Preferred fixing materials are shown
in TABLE 1.4.

1.7 Limitations on Methods of Fixing

a. Marker plates are not to be:

(1) screwed to the pressure hull or pressure hull frames of submarines;

(2) screwed to the containment structure of nuclear submarines;

(3) fixed with any form of fastener which penetrates watertight enclosures on
ships or submarines.

b. Marker plates are to:

(1) have their edges faired to minimize flow disturbance when attached to
external surfaces of submarines;

(2) be welded to exposed decks on surface ships;

(3) be fixed to GRP surfaces only by adhesive;

(4) be affixed to smooth surfaces if self adhesive.

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION THICKNESS NATO STOCK No COMMENTS

STAINLESS BS 1449 Pt 2 1.6mm 9515−99−529−1861
9515 99 529 1861 STRIP
STEEL GRADE 321−S31
STAINLESS BS 1449 Pt 2 3.25mm 9515−99−017−3001
9515 99 017 3001 STRIP
STEEL GRADE 321−S31
ALUMINIUM BS 1470 3 0mm 0283−99−525−8703
0283 99 525 8703 STRIP
5251−0
ALUMINIUM BS 1470 1.6mm 0283−99−525−8700
0283 99 525 8700 STRIP
5251−0
CAST BS 1400 AS
− −
GUNMETAL LG2 or 4 REQUIRED
CAST BS 1400 AS
PHOSPHOR PB1 − − REQUIRED
BRONZE
ENGRAVING − 1.6mm 9330−99−225−0701 AS
QUALITY and 0702 REQUIRED
LAMINATE
RAYMARK RAYCHEM 0.14mm 7690 99 404 2272 UNCUT
7690−99−404−2272
LABELS RK 6648 7690−99−172−9131
7690 99 172 9131 50 ¢ 100mm
7690−99−956−9829 25 ¢ 75mm
PHENOLIC RAYCHEM 5340−99−517−5639 50 ¢ 100mm
MOULDING RK6641/1 5340−99−721−5032
5340 99 721 5032 25 ¢ 75mm
MOUNTING −
PLATE
SHEET BS 1154−Z60
1154 Z60 5330 99 923 8914 BLACK AND
5330−99−923−8914
−
RUBBER and BS 1154−Y50 and 8897 OFF WHITE
M4 CSK 90
90° NES 833 PART 2 LENGTH TO
NAB AND NES 730 − − SUIT
SCREWS PART 5
GP IMPACT SN1314 8040−99−224−5188 IN 250ml
ADHESIVE and
d 5189 AND 500ml
500 l
− CONTAIN-
ERS

TABLE 1.1 PREFERRED MARKER PLATE MATERIALS

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METHODS OF
MATERIAL LETTERING TYPICAL LOCATION
FIXING
Stainless steel Engraved. Decks other than Method B, C, D, E
complying with Aquablast after weatherdecks
BS 1449 Part 2 engraving
321 S31
Stainless steel Engraved. On weatherdecks, walk Method A
complying with Aquablast after ways and all locations
BS 1449 Part 2 engraving where the structure is
321−S31 steel and the marker
plate will be subjected
to abrasive conditions.
Phosphor Engraved or Submarines casing Method B or C
bronze cast and external to pressure
complying with embossed hull. Surface ship
BS 2870 PB 102 weatherdecks
or BS 1400,
1400
PB1
Gunmetal Cast and Submarine casing Method B or C
complying with embossed external to pressure
BS 1400,, LG2 hull and surface ship
p
or 4 weatherdecks
h d k
Aluminium Engraved Compartments where Methods B, C, D, E
complying with before marker plate will not or F
BS 1470,, 5251 g
anodizing come into contact with Method A on
A di d to
Anodized sea water. O
On aluminium
l i i
BS 615 Grade aluminium structures structures
AA 25 coloured
to suit and
sealed
Anodized Metal graphics Compartments where Methods B, C, D, E
aluminium processes plate will not come in or F some types are
sheet
h t 1.5mm
15 ‘M t l h t ’
‘Metalphoto’ contact
t t with
ith sea water
t self-adhesive
lf dh i
thick and ‘Keraplate’ and humidity
recommended conditions will not
affect self adhesive
fixing, if used
Engraving Engraved Inboard on bulkheads Method B, C, D, E
quality plastic etc or F
laminate
MOD approved Preformed Alternative to painted Self-adhesive
Self-adhesive letters and signs
PVC symbols
RayMark Printed In all compartments Method G or self
Labels and on all adhesive to stainless
weatherdecks steel

TABLE 1.2 TYPICAL APPROVED MARKER PLATE MATERIALS, LETTERING

LOCATIONS AND FIXINGS TO STRUCTURE

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ITEM
AUX Boiler
a Steam separator
b Boiler
c Heat exchanger
d Water by-pass regulator AA, B, PL or RM
e Water pump assembly
f Gear box assembly of
drive unit, fuel pump
coupling arrangement
g Motor and starter
h Water side assembly
j Fuel side assembly
k Cabinet assembly
Centrifugal monoblock
pump
Furniture
a Tables
b Chairs
c Cupboards and lockers
Degaussing Equipment
a Control panel AA, B, PL or RM
b DG regulator and
ballast resistance boxes
c Rectifier set
d Miniature transmission AA, B, PL or RM
unit
NBC Filters
NBC Filters
NBC Filter test boxes
TABLE 1.3 TYPICAL EQUIPMENT MARKER PLATE MATERIALS AND POSITIONS
MATERIAL RECOMMENDED POSITION
AA or B a Separator outer casing
” b Boiler base assembly
” c Top body of exchanger
d On regulator assembly body
” e Pump casing
” f Gear box assembly casing
” g Terminal block cover, end
plate or starter box front
cover
” h Diaphragm body
” j Assembly body
” k Right hand hinged front
door
B, PL or RM a Pump casing
b Terminal block or body of
motor
AA, PL or RM a Underside of table tops
” b Underside of chair seats
” c Inside of locker and
cupboard doors
a Front of panel
” b Front cover of boxes
” c Front panel of set
d Outside face of top cover
AA Top side of each section of
NBC No 3 Mk 1 Units
AA Top side of each section of
NBC No 6 and 7 Units
PL or RM Inside and outside of test
boxes
Contd
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Contd
ITEM
Lubricating oil centrifuge AA, B, PL or RM
Refrigeration plant
a Condensing unit
b Unit cooler
c Defrost cooler
Fire main valve
Washer extractor Type WE
16A
MATERIAL RECOMMENDED POSITION
a Frame assembly
b Terminal block cover or
body of motor
AA, PL a Compressor body, motor
or RM body, terminal block cover
or condenser receiver
assembly
” b Unit cooler body
” c Defrost cooler body
B, PL or RM Handwheel of valve
AA, PL or RM Side panel of washer

TABLE 1.3 TYPICAL EQUIPMENT MARKER PLATE MATERIALS AND POSITIONS

MATERIAL ABBREVIATIONS USED:

AA—ANODIZED ALUMINIUM
B—BRASS
PL—PLASTIC LAMINATE
RM—RAYMARK LABELS

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NATO STOCK NUMBER

Adhesives
Def Stan 80−121
General purpose contact adhesive 250ml 8040−99−224−5188
non-flammable
500ml 8040−99−224−5189
Screws
Stainless steel
Brass
Nickel aluminium bronze
Stud hollow threaded
Anodized aluminium
Sealant
Thread locking sealant, Grade 241 8030−99−224−8261
Welding Rods
Stainless steel 309 complying with
BS 2926 or nickel
Rubber Backing
0.063 in thick, black complying with 5330−99−923−8914
BS 1154 Z60
0.313 in thick, off-white complying with 5330−99−923−8897
BS 1154 Y50
Cleaning Fluid
1 litre container complying with AFS 342G 8040−99−943−5797
Clear Varnish, Marine Grade
1 litre complying with Def Stan 80−63 8010−99−224−5781
NOTE: The materials cleared for use in nuclear submarines are listed in the
Materials Toxicity Guide (BR 1326A Appendix 2)

TABLE 1.4 PREFERRED MATERIALS FOR USE WHEN FIXING MARKER PLATES

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NOTE: A CONTINUOUS WELD IS TO BE MADE AROUND THE

PERIMETER OF THE MARKER PLATE

FIGURE 1.2 MARKER PLATE WELDED DIRECTLY TO STRUCTURE

FIGURE 1.3 PAD WELDED TO STRUCTURE, MARKER PLATE SCREWED TO PAD

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FIGURE 1.4 MARKER PLATE SCREWED TO WELDED BOSSES (ON WT STRUCTURES)

FIGURE 1.5 RUBBER BACKED MARKER PLATE SCREWED TO NON-WT STRUCTURE

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FIGURE 1.6 RUBBER BACKED ADHESIVE BONDED MARKER PLATE

FIGURE 1.7 MARKER PLATE BONDED WITH ADHESIVE TO STRUCTURE WITHOUT

RUBBER BACKING

FIGURE 1.8 RAYMARK LABEL MOUNTED ON BACKING PLATE BONDED WITH

ADHESIVE TO STRUCTURE

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1.8 Preparations of Surfaces for Marker Plates Fixed to Ships and Submarine
Structures
a. Surfaces are to be prepared as follows:
(1) Welded marker plates—all faying surfaces are to be degreased and
abraded to bare metal.
(2) Screwed marker plates—the area of the structure upon which the plate
is to be attached is to be in the normal painted or finished condition. If the
plate is attached to welded pads or studs the area under the marker plate
is to be cleaned and preserved to the same standard as the surrounding
structure.
(3) Marker Plates fixed by adhesive—all faying surfaces are to be
degreased and abraded with coarse emery cloth to provide a key for the
adhesive.
(4) Self-adhesive letters and signs—the area of the structure upon which
the letters and signs are to be attached is to be in the as-finished condition,
degreased and dry. After attachment, the letters and signs together with
the immediate surrounding background are to be coated with a single
application of marine grade clear varnish. RayMark Labels are not to be
coated with varnish.
1.9 Cost-effectiveness
a. Marker plates more durable than the item to which they are fitted are not to be
used.
b. Marker plates are to be used with discretion and are to meet a definite need.
c. For batches of twenty or more identically inscribed marker plates, casting or
printing are usually cheaper processes than engraving, particularly when each
plate has a considerable text and drawing content.
d. Plastic plates take considerably less time to engrave than metal plates of similar
size. Their use has to be weighed against loss or damage by fire or any other
hazard.
e. The use of computer printed RayMark Labels is a cheaper solution suitable in
most circumstances, as the labels are easier to produce, update and replace than
engraved plates.
1.10 Markings in Heavily Painted Areas
a. To reduce the risk of markings becoming obliterated in areas that are frequently
painted, the marker plate is to be mounted on a 3mm to 5mm thick backing pad.
The plate is to be of cast or the engraved type or have raised characters. The
approved backing plate for RayMark Labels may also be used in these areas.
1.11 Lettering
a. Lettering and other markings are to be black on a white or neutral background
with the exception of plates used for warning, NBCD marking purposes,
electrical items and marker plates made from aluminium where the lettering
can remain in its natural colour and black or dark grey used for the background.
Markings for general ship purposes are to be permanent and made by engraving,
embossing, computer printing or a metal printing process. Characters are to be
3mm or 6mm in height according to the size of marker plate. Exceptionally, for
very small marker plates, characters with a height of 2mm can be used. Separate
rules apply to the character size used on warning plates (see Section 6.).

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1.12 Use of Colour

a. When colour is used, the colouring medium is to contain a fade-resistant
pigment to withstand the effects of the environment in which the marker plate
is used.

NOTE:

RayMark Labels produced on an ink jet printer are not to be used on

weatherdecks.

1.13 Warning Notices, Signs and Stateboards Required by Ships Staff

a. Shipbuilders are required to install warning notices, signs and stateboards as
required by ships officers of new construction ships and submarines for the safe
operation of equipment and systems. Details, such as size, material and message
are to be provided at the appropriate time by ships officers, through the PNO
to the shipbuilder. Such details are to be in accordance with the requirements
of NES 784. RayMark Labels are not to be used for warning notices requiring
a red background.

1.14 Drawings
a. Whenever a marker plate is required to be fitted on ship’s structure or
equipment, the following information is to be detailed on the relevant drawings:

(1) Marker plate material, size and method of fixing.

(2) The wording to be inscribed on the marker plate and the method of
inscribing the plate.

(3) The intended siting of the marker plate.

1.15 Surface Finishes

a. The shearing of marker plates and the drilling of holes are to be carried out from
the front surface (ie the surface which bears the marking) and all burrs
removed. The edges of the plate are to be clean and smooth. Aqua-blasting is a
suitable method of achieving this finish on stainless steel marker plates.

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2. IDENTIFICATION OF MATERIEL
2.1 Introduction
a. This section applies to marker plates used to identify materiel fitted or to be
fitted in surface ships and submarines. It does not refer to those which identify
compartments or locations. See Section 1. for information on materials,
standard sizes and fastenings.
2.2 Information on Equipment Identity Marker Plates
a. Equipment Identity Marker plates are to carry the following information
whenever the equipment is of sufficient size and importance.
(1) Title of equipment including Mark Number where applicable.
(2) Manufacturer’s name.
(3) NATO Stock Number.
(4) Stores Reference Number.
(5) Manufacturer’s Drawing Number.
(6) Serial Number (if applicable).
(7) Order Number and Date.
(8) Weight (if over 15 kilograms) in metric units.
(9) Modification Record. (See Clause 2.2b.)
b. Where physically impossible to include all the above details on a plate fixed to
the item in a position where it can be read, details (1), (4), and (9) (if applicable)
are essential. The other information is to appear on a second marker plate or
as a direct marking.
2.3 Identity Marker Plates for Sub-assemblies and Components
a. The requirements of Clause 2.2a. cannot be applied to all the items which form
part of an equipment or system. Smaller identity marker plates, eg the annular
discs fitted to handwheels of valves and marker plates which identify the ‘Inlet’
and ‘Outlet’ ends of an equipment are however to be made from materials
selected from those listed in Section 1.
2.4 Identity Marking without Fixed Marker Plate
a. If it is impractical to fix an identity marker plate, the options are:
(1) direct marking;
(2) to attach the inscribed marker plate by wire, which has its end secured by
crimping or soldering.
2.5 Marking Small Items
a. For small items the identity is to be shown on a marker plate, or label, affixed
to the box or carton, or placed inside the envelope containing the items.
2.6 Marking in an Accommodation Environment
a. Discretion is to be used in siting marker plates in an unobtrusive position when
they are required for furnishing and fittings in accommodation areas.

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2.7 Siting of Marker Plates

a. Marker plates are to be made and sited so that they can be easily read yet do not
impair the efficiency or ease of operation of the equipment, neither are they to
impede the viewing of any meter, gauge or fitting which could affect its proper
operation and control. Any marking which cuts into the surface of the material
or entails the use of screws, bolts or welding for fixing is to be completed before
any proof loading or surface protection of the parts is undertaken. Marker plates
are to be fixed directly on to the equipment on the item to which it refers and
only exceptionally on the adjacent bulkhead to ensure that when the equipment
is removed the marker plates remain with the equipment.

b. Marker plates, other than adhesive types using approved adhesives, are not to
be used on containment structure of nuclear submarines, highly stressed areas,
case-hardened surfaces, weak or thin sections or components containing fluids
above atmospheric pressure.

c. The designer is to ensure that space is available on equipment, assemblies or

sub-assemblies for fixing marker plates or for direct marking so that marking
can be easily read. Markings on minor assemblies are also to be easily read, but
to be arranged so that they are not to be confused with the marking of the
equipment which it forms a part. A marker plate of light material will gain
useful protection if an insert into which the marker plate can be fitted is
provided on the equipment.

2.8 Markings of Items for Nuclear Submarine Primary Plants

a. All items for nuclear submarine primary plants are to be marked in accordance
with DG Ships PS/5104. RayMark Labels are not to be used in the Reactor
Compartment.

2.9 Identification of Electrical Fittings, Cables and Electrical Equipment

a. See Clause 1.3a.

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3. MODIFICATION STATE IDENTIFICATION

3.1 Introduction
a. This Section refers to the marker plates which are fixed to materiel fitted, or to
be fitted, in surface ships and submarines to indicate the modification state of
the particular item. See Section 1. for information on materials, standard sizes
of marker plate and fastenings.

3.2 Combined Identity/Modification Marker Plates

a. Unless otherwise defined in the Contract Documents, a combined Identity and
Modification Marker Plate is to be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Clause 2.2a. A separate modification marker plate may,
however, be stipulated, if this is for fixing to a sub-assembly bearing its own
series of modification numbers or is available from Naval Stores.

3.3 Separate Modification Marker Plates

a. A number of separate modification marker plates are carried in the General
Naval Stores and are listed in BR 320D under management Code 0634. The
manufacture of a modification plate is not to be undertaken if a suitable plate
is available as a stock item. The position of the separate modification plate is to
be shown in the equipment drawing and the plate must bear the Stores
Reference Number of the item to which it refers.

3.4 Sets of Numbers

a. The range of numbers selected as a requirement for a particular modification
marker plate is to reflect the designer’s expectation of frequency of modification
to this equipment. Continuation sets of numbers are also available in General
Naval Stores and are listed in BR 320D. Such continuation plates, where used,
are to be fitted immediately adjacent to the modification marker plates bearing
the preceding numbers.

3.5 Modification Marker Plates from Naval Stores

a. Modification marker plates held by DGST(N) are listed in BR 320D under
Management Code 0634.

3.6 Siting of Modification Marker Plates

a. Modification marker plates are to be sited so that they can be readily seen and
access allowed, for cancellation of the appropriate modification number be it by
chiselling a diagonal line across an engraved or relief number or by printing or
inscribing some other form of cancellation. See Clause 2.7a. regarding the siting
of marker plates.

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4. DATA, INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

4.1 Introduction
a. This Section applies to the marker plates fixed to materiel fitted, or to be fitted
in surface ships and submarines, which carry data, instructions and forms of
information other than those referred to in other Sections of this NES. See
Section 1. for recommended materials and standard sizes of marker plate and
methods of fastening.

Examples of information marker plates.

(1) Index marker plates which give liquid contents of a tank against a related
depth measured by dip rod or tape.

(2) Direction arrows on rotating machinery.

(3) Plates showing instructions for the starting and stopping of machinery.

4.2 Cost-effectiveness
a. Information marker plates are frequently large and sometimes bear a great deal
of text or circuitry or both. The engraving of such plates is costly and
time-consuming and the metal printing processes described in Section 1. are to
be considered. RayMark labels should also be considered for these applications,
this will be especially cost-effective if computer drawn diagrams are to be
reproduced.

4.3 Impracticability of Fixing an Information Marker Plate

a. If it is impractical to fit an information marker plate to an equipment, the
options are:

(1) fix a plate in close proximity to the relevant equipment;

(2) direct marking;

(3) a suitably inscribed loose plate attached by wire the ends being positively
secured by crimping, brazing or soldering.

4.4 Lettering
a. Special rules apply to Information markings when used for NBCD purposes.
NBCD Control markings such as A, M, R, X, Y and Z etc open in ALFA etc are
to be in embossed aluminium affixed with adhesive. 75mm block capital
lettering is to be used for doors and hatches; 40mm and 20mm lettering is to be
used for other NBCD control marking applications. The embossed lettering is
to be painted black for WT control marking applications. The embossed
lettering is to be painted black for WT control markings and orange for GT
control markings. The background colour is to be the same as that of the surface
to which markings are applied. More detailed information on these and on other
types of NBCD control markings, which include the use of waterslide transfers,
is contained in BR 2170 and NES 119. It is to be noted that the term ‘NBCD
Markings’ refers to markings applied directly to the surfaces of bulkheads,
doors and hatches etc as well as to marker plates.

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5. LOCATION
5.1 Introduction
a. This Section relates to the marker plates which are fixed to the ship’s structure
to indicate names and positions of compartments, doors, hatches, ventilation
fans, etc. See Section 1. for information on materials, standard sizes of marker
plates and methods of fastening.

Examples of location marker plates:

(1) deck-marker plates which indicate the vertical planes of inlets;

(2) outlets and propellers;

(3) a sign which shows the name of compartments eg ‘Auxiliary Machinery

Space’. Compartment and location markings such as ‘4GA1’.

5.2 Lettering
a. Special rules apply to NBCD location marker plates. Compartment location
marker plates, eg 4GA1, are to be in embossed aluminium affixed with adhesive.
75mm block capital figures and letters are to be used for the deck number and
NBCD section letter allocation to main ship sections (formed by main
transverse WT bulkheads) and 50mm figures and letters for smaller
sub-divisions. 25mm and 20mm block capital figures and letters are to be used
for equipment location markings eg doors, hatches, manholes, seacocks and
ventilation fittings. The background colour is to be the same as that of the
surface to which the location markings are applied and the embossed lettering
is to be surface painted black. More details of these and other types of NBCD
markings, which includes the use of waterslide transfers and self-adhesive PVC
signs and tapes, is contained in BR 2170 and NES 119. It is to be noted that the
term ‘NBCD Markings’ refers to markings applied directly to surfaces of doors,
bulkheads etc as well as to marker plates.

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6. WARNING
6.1 Introduction
a. This Section applies to plates in surface ships and submarines provided to give
warning against the risk of personal safety and of possible damage to the ship
or to material therein. See Section 1. for information on materials, standard
sizes of marker plate and methods of fastening. See NES 784 for other
requirements. Examples of warning marker plates are as shown below:

(1) ‘Danger—High Voltage’.

(2) ‘Keep clear—this machinery might be remotely operated without notice’.

6.2 Warnings on Marker Plates

a. All warnings are to be displayed on a warning marker plate with no other
information included. This will avoid the possibility of the warning being
missed among other wording.

6.3 Warning Marker Plates on Electrical Materiel

a. See Clause 1.3a.

b. For separate instructions on Voltage warnings, see NES 501.

6.4 Warnings against Ionizing Radiation Hazards

a. Separate instructions apply to warnings against ionizing radiation hazards.
These instructions are to be found in BS 3510, Def Stan 05−34, NES 501 and
BR 2924.

6.5 Lettering
a. Warning marker plates, whether plastic laminate or metal, are to have black
lettering against a yellow background. Lettering is to be a minimum of 10mm
high unless not possible through lack of space, in which case the largest
practical size of lettering is to be used. Preferred letter sizes are shown in the
following table.

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Approximate height of Viewing Distance Size of Lettering

Marker Plate in (mm) in (mm)
in (mm)
5 200 2
10 300 3
15 500 3
30 1000 5
60 2000 5
100 3300 10
150 5000 11
300 10000 22

TABLE 10.1 PREFERRED SIZES FOR WARNING MARKER PLATES

6.6 Siting of Warning Marker Plates

a. Warning marker plates are to be in a prominent position, illuminated when
possible.

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ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1 The following documents and publications are referred to in this NES:
See Cause
BS 1154 Specification for natural rubber compounds TABLE 1.1
TABLE 1.4
BS 1400 Specification for copper alloy ingots and TABLE 1.1
copper alloy and high conductivity copper TABLE 1.2
12
castings
BS 1449 Steel plate,
plate sheet and strip TABLE 1.1
11
Part 2: Specification for stainless and TABLE 1.2
12
heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip
BS 1470 Specification for wrought aluminium and TABLE 1.1
aluminium alloys for general engineering TABLE 1.2
12
purposes: plate, sheet and strip
BS 1615 Method for specifying anodic oxidation TABLE 1.2
coatings on aluminium and its alloys
BS 2870 Specification for rolled copper and copper TABLE 1.2
alloys: sheet, strip and foil
BS 2926 Specification for chromium and TABLE 1.4
chromium-nickel steel electrodes for manual
metal-arc welding
BS 3510 Specification for a basic symbol to denote the 6.4a.
actual or potential presence of ionizing
radiation
BS CECC 00015 Harmonized system of quality assessment for 1.3a.
electronic components. Basic specification:
protection of electrostatic sensitive devices
DEF STAN 05−34 Marking of service materiel 1.3a., 6.4a.
DEF STAN 80−63 Varnish, marine and general purpose— TABLE 1.4
Type: brushing
DEF STAN 80−121 General purpose contact adhesive TABLE 1.4
Non-flammable
NES 119 The Requirements for Fire Protection and 4.4a., 5.2a.
Damage Control for Surface Ships
NES 501 General Requirements for the Design of 1.3a., 6.3b.,
Electrotechnical and Naval Weapon 6 4a
6.4a.
Equipment
NES 502 Requirements for Electrical Installations 1.3a.
*NES 730 Fasteners
Part 5: Non-Ferrous Bolts, Screws, Studs, TABLE 1.1,
Studbolts, Nuts, Wing-Nuts and Washers FIGURE 1.3
(Metric) FIGURE 1.4
14
and
FIGURE 1.5
NES 784 Requirements for Safety Signs and Colours 1.3a.,
1.13a., 6.1a.

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NES 833 Requirements for Nickel Aluminium Bronze

Part 2: Forgings, Forging Stocks, Rods and TABLE 1.1
Sections
NES 853 Requirements for the Identification, colour
coding and marking for systems
Part 1: HM Surface Ships 1.3a.
Part 2: HM Submarines 1.3a.
BR 320D Descriptive Catalogue of Naval Stores 3.3a., 3.4a.,
3.5a.
BR 1326A Materials Toxicity Guide TABLE 1.4,
Annex C.
BR 2170 Ships NBCD Manual 4.4a., 5.2a.
BR 2924 Radio Hazards in Naval Service 6.4a.
DG Ships PS/5104 Cleanliness and Packaging Requirements for 2.8a.
Nuclear Plant
AFS 342G Bostik Cleaner/Thinner TABLE 1.4

* To be replaced by NES 862

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ANNEX B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
B.1 For the purpose of this NES, the following definitions apply:
Assembly an item, which can be provisioned and replaced as an
entity which normally incorporates sub-assemblies and
detailed parts;
Marker Plates the generic term for the pieces of material fixed to the
structure of a ship or to an equipment or other materiel
for the purpose of giving information, warning,
instruction or identification;
Materiel a collective term covering equipment, stores, supplies
and spares;
Modification any change to an equipment, assembly, subassembly,
fitting, component, spare gear or associated tools which
does not, in itself, affect the ships wiring, pipework,
structure or layout;
Structure the hull, including decks, deckheads, bulkheads and all
parts of the superstructure. The term ‘structure’ also
includes purpose-made carriers for marker plates, eg
cable bridges and pads welded to bulkheads and decks
etc;,
Sub-assembly detail parts which form a portion of an assembly and
which can be provisioned and replaced as an entity.

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ANNEX C.
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST

Notes:
1. This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering
Standard are consulted when preparing a Statement of Technical
Requirements for a particular application.
2. Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data is
to be added are included in the Check List.
List
3. Each item is to be marked either

! = included

NA = not applicable

CHECK
CHECK CLAUSE No ! or NA
No
1 In Nuclear Submarines conditions are imposed TABLE 1.4
upon the use of certain materials. Check
materials are in accordance with BR 1326A
Appendix 2
2 Entry to be made in Contract Documents 1.13a.
covering provision of notices required by Ship
Staff
3 What separate modification plates are to be 3.2a.
stipulated in the Contract Document?

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX

A
Accommodation environment, 2.1
Adhesives, 1.9
Aluminium and aluminium foil, 1.2, 1.3, TABLE 1.1

C
Colours, 1.1, 1.10
Combined Identity/Modification Marker Plates, 3.1
Cost-effectiveness, 1.9, 4.1
Curing, 1.2

D
Definitions, B.1
Drawings, 1.10

E
Electrical materiel, marking of, TABLE 1.1, 2.2, 6.1

F
Fasteners, 1.3, TABLE 1.4
Finishes, surface, 1.10
Fixing, method of, 1.3

I
Identity marker plates, indicating, combined with modification plate , 3.1
information, 2.1
sub-assemblies and components, 2.1
Information, marker plates indicating
cost-effectiveness, 4.1
lettering, 4.1
Inscribing, methods of, 1.2

L
Lettering
colour, 1.10
information plates, 4.1
location plates, 5.1
warning plates, 6.1
Location, marker plates, 5.1

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M
Marker plates
fasteners for, 1.3
fixing of, 1.3
for electrical materiel, 6.1
imprinting of, 1.2
in way of painted areas, 1.9
materials for, 1.3
siting of, 2.2
sizes for, 1.1
warnings against radiation hazards, 6.1
Materials
choice of, 1.1
preferred for marker plates, 1.3, TABLE 1.1
Modification, marker plates indicating
combined with identity plate, 3.1
from naval stores, 3.1
sets of numbers, 3.1
siting of, 3.1

N
Naval brass, use of, 1.3
Nuclear Submarine Primary Plants, markings for, 2.2

P
Phosphor bronze, use of, 1.3
Plates, marker
carrying warnings, 6.1
fixed to structure, 1.3
to identify material, 2.1
to identify modification state, 3.1
to indicate location, 5.1
to provide data, information and instruction, 4.1

S
Screws, types, 1.1, 1.3
Signs, 1.10
Siting of marker plates, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 6.2
Sizes of marker plates, 1.1
Stainless steel, use of, TABLE 1.1
Surface finishes, 1.10
Surfaces, preparation, 1.9

W
Warning, plates carrying
against ionizing radiation, 6.1
lettering, 6.1
siting of, 6.2

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