An Introduction to NATO Standard ANEP (Allied Naval Engineering Publication) 77 and Its Application to Naval Ships

Abstract

In a dynamic world of continuously evolving design and application of innovative new technologies, it is proving increasingly challenging to apply the traditional approach of prescriptive-based standards. As a result, attention has focused on the increased use of a goal based philosophy over the detailed technical standards often incorporated in rules and regulations.  A successful application of this approach has been witnessed in providing goal based requirements to the design of safety for naval vessels.