FSG 20 Ship and Marine Equipment

Ship and marine equipment are an important purchase no matter if you are purchasing for personal recreation or for a big business project you need to find the right parts for the job. At ASAP Semiconductor, they make it easy and convenient to find what you are looking for. There are guide lines and codes for all these parts and here is a guide line on how to find what you are looking for:

It all begins with a NATO Stock Number, or National Stock Number as it is known in the US. It is a unique item identifying series of numbers issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the function of categorization and classification of goods that are or have been procured and used on a regular basis by federal entities. The Defense Logistics Agency is responsible for all logistical support to US military agencies, including to repair parts, weapons acquisition and other materials. This agency issues and regulates these standardized codes, which are recognized by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the US Department of Defense.

The National Stock Number is a exclusive 13-digit number consisting of a 4-digit Federal Supply Classification Group (FSCG) and a 9-digit National Item Identification Number (NIIN). The FSCG is further subcategorized into a 2-digit Federal Supply Group (FSG) and a 2-digit Federal Supply Code (FSC). The 9-digit NIIN is further divided into a 2-digit National Codification Bureau (NCB), which usually represent country of origin, and a unique 7-digit item number.

Federal supply code group which contain following supply codes:

• FSC 2010 - Ship And Boat Propulsion Components
• FSC 2020 - Rigging And Rigging Gear
• FSC 2030 - Deck Machinery
• FSC 2040 - Marine Hardware And Hull Items
• FSC 2050 - Buoys
• FSC 2090 - Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment

Through ASAP Semiconductor proprietary website ASAP-NSN Parts, they pride themselves in being a world-class distributor of National Stock Number parts for all types of applications: civil, commercial, and military. They recognize the importance of FSCs and their role in distinguishing each and every product. They carry an extensive inventory of both current and obsolete product lines from the largest manufacturers in the aerospace industry. They have over thirty FSGs and hundreds of FSCS that are all recognized by the Defense Logistics Agency. You can get all your government approved parts 24/7 and 365 days a year at www.asap-nsnparts.us or by phone 714-705-4780.