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(SSC) Seafaring Standardized Coding

1.) The intended purpose of the Seafaring Standardized Coding (SSC) is that by following closely (but adapting in non-overlap areas) with the aircraft industry’s ATA coding, we can simplify and overlap maintenance and operations of aircraft and seafaring activities so that mechanics and other entities can easily move between platforms and understand the documentation and procedures.

 

2.) Along the lines of the ATA, the SSC will have a two digit number that represents the major category that is being described, followed by another two digit number representing the sub-category. Any additions to or changes thereof of the major and sub-categories should be completed through the maintaining organization (that being Marcus Gilliland, for the time being). Another two sets of two digits, maintained by manufacturers, can be used for further classifications of models, sub-sub-catagories, so on as required by the manufacturers. If commonalities are found in the third set of digits, standardization of those can be included later.

 

3.) The benefits of SSC coding:

  • Quick, reliable lookup of documentation for the various systems used on Seafaring Equipment.

  • Logical classification of parts so that those parts that can be found only in one system can be stored according to that system.

  • Speed up troubleshooting as the guides and schematics will be located per the SSC and parts and wiring in the systems will be labeled per the SSC.

  • IOT communication, by using a standard library, many data transmissions can be reduced in size. Only the minimal libraries will have to be stored on the sensor/control controllers, with larger libraries as required for MQTT translation or at the user interfaces.

4.) First Iteration: 

SSC

SSC Chapter Name

 

 

 

 

 

General Operations

 

00

General

 

01

Maintenance Policy

 

02

Operations

 

03

Support

 

04

Seaworthiness Limitations

 

05

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks

 

06

Dimensions and Areas

 

07

Lifting and Shoring

 

08

Leveling and Weighing

 

09

Towing, Storage, and Return to Service

 

10

Docking, Mooring, and Anchoring

 

11

Placards and Markings

 

12

Servicing

 

13

General Hardware and Tooling

 

14

Special and Recommended Tooling

 

15

Crew Information

 

18

Research and Analysis

 

 

 

 

 

Major Systems

 

20

Standard Practices - Structures

 

21

HVACE

 

22

Auto-Pilot

 

23

Communication

 

24

Electrical Power

 

25

Equipment / Furnishings

 

26

Fire Protection

 

27

Vessel Directional Controls

 

28

Fuel

 

29

Hydraulic Power

 

30

Ice and Rain Protection

 

31

Indicating / Recording

 

32

Docking, Mooring, and Anchoring Gear

 

33

Lights

 

34

Navigation

 

35

Gases

 

36

Pneumatic

 

37

Vacuum

 

38

Water / Waste

 

39

Electrical – Panels and Components

 

40

Multisystem

 

41

Ballast

 

42

Integrated Com, Nav, and Radar

 

44

Cabin Systems

 

45

(OMS) Onboard Maintenance Systems

 

46

Information Systems

 

49

Auxiliary Power

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

91

Charts

 

97

Wiring Reporting

 

 

 

 

 

Military / Special Purpose

 

92

Electrical Power Multiplexing

 

93

Surveillance

 

94

Weapon

 

95

Crew Escape and Safety

 

96

Missiles, Drones, and Telemetry

 

98

Environmental Research

 

99

Electronic Warfare

 

 

 

 

 

Power Plant

 

71

Power Plant

 

72

Engine

 

73

Engine – Fuel and Control

 

74

Engine - Ignition

 

76

Engine Control

 

77

Engine Indicating

 

78

Engine Exhaust

 

79

Engine - Oil

 

80

Engine - Starting

 

83

Accessory Gear box

 

84

Propulsion Augmentation