ASTM F2766-11 (R2020) PDF Download

The ASTM F2766-11 (R2020) standard provides a means to assess the performance of boat barriers and assign them with an ASTM International impact rating. The purpose of this evaluation is to certify the level of protection offered by a boat barrier against motor boat attacks. The standard emphasizes that these ratings should only be used if the boat barriers have undergone the dynamic tests described in the test method.

The test method offers a range of small surface motor boat impact conditions and penetration performance levels for selecting boat barriers suitable for onshore port facilities, offshore facilities, and floating assets. It focuses on evaluating the stopping capabilities of boat barriers at the point of impact and immediately after. The standard clarifies that it is not intended for testing floating "lines of demarcation" or similar items that do not claim boat stopping capabilities.

Government agencies are encouraged to adopt the performance levels outlined in the test method that align with their specific needs and assign certification ratings based on the described tests and methodologies. However, it is important to note that compliance with these rating designations does not guarantee invulnerability to motor boat penetration, and caution must be exercised when extrapolating test findings to other hypothetical conditions.

It should be noted that the certification provided by this test method only addresses the ability of the boat barrier to withstand impact and does not represent an endorsement of the product's operational suitability.