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16、 20001.Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the Standards Department,API,200 Massachusetts Avenue,NW,Suite 1100,Washington,DC 20001,standardsapi.org.iiiContentsPage1Scope.12Overview.13Terms and Definitions.14Site .35Preloading Process.46Air Gap.47Unit Preparations and Evacuation.48Post-storm Recovery .59Post-storm Inspections.5Annex A.7Annex B.9Annex C.11Annex D.13FiguresA.1Recommended Air Gap for Jackups in Hurricane Season.8B.1Jackup Hurricane Data Collection Form.10D.1Ex
