APRIL 2017

ISSUE 116

TECHNICAL REPORT
PROVIDING INDUSTRY GUIDANCE

britishmarine.co.uk
CONTENTS

Welcome to the 116th British Marine Technical Report 3

RECREATIONAL CRAFT 4
The New Recreational Craft Directive (2013/53/EU) 4
Changes to essential requirements 4
Directive 2013/53/EU (RCD 2) Timeline 4
Re-Certifying Products to RCD II with HPiVS 5
TC 188 Notes 5
ISO Development 5
RCD Awareness Course 5
Small Craft and RCD Standards Update 6
RSG Guidelines 6
RCD and Associated Standards 7
SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS, LARGE YACHTS & PASSENGER SHIPS 10
MCA Small Commercial Vessel Code of Practice 10
The Workboat Code 10
New MCA Working Groups 10
1823 v2 10
Passenger Vessels 11
Grandfathering Rights 11
Large Yacht Standards LY3 and PYC Update 12
International Maritime Organisation Updates 13
Merchant Shipping Notices 14
GENERAL 15
Health and Safety Executive Updates 15
Health and Safety Guides for Members 15
CONTACT US 16

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Welcome to the 116th British Marine Technical Report
The Technical Report is now back as a hard copy and will be included with your British Marine Magazine quarterly as well as
being available for download from the British Marine website. We would encourage all members to share this round the office to
ensure as many people as possible are aware of the changes and updates held within the following 16 pages.
We would also encourage all members to sign up to the British Marine Latest News email where technical and regulatory updates
are routinely sent out.
As ever we are always here to offer guidance and advise and so should you have any questions on any of the items within the
report or in general please contact us and make the most of your membership.
Ross Wombwell - Technical Manager

London Boat Show kicked off the year, closely followed by Boot Düsseldorf which was the location for ISO TC188 Small Craft
standards meetings. A full report of those meetings is included in the following pages.
Included is an up to date table of the current list of Harmonised Standards that support the Recreational Craft Directive. A list of
the standards yet to be Harmonised is also included, along with their current state of development.
I have added information from the latest round of meetings with the Health & Safety Executive regarding the new strategy of
Help Great Britain Work Well, which includes information on how this may affect your organisation.
Please contact us if you require any clarification of any of the material contained in the following report or have any other
technical enquiry.
Simon Vayro - Technical Executive

The large yacht sector is having a revamp of the LY3 and PYC codes, combing the two codes into a single Red Ensign Group
document with an annex for each of the codes. Several working groups have been set up that British Marine are participating in.
These groups are looking at updating the two different codes then combining them into one with the aim to have the code ready
to go public for the Monaco Yacht Show. There was also another Large Yacht ISO meeting at Düsseldorf during the boat show
looking at new work items and furthering the work on ISO/AWI 19494.
The MCA’s grandfathering rights working groups for passenger vessels is continuing with the MCA busy visiting operators to
see how the changes that have been mentioned in the previous technical report can be implemented and how this might affect
the operators. The MCA are also looking to move forward with the new LSA legislation for pre 92 vessels with the aim of having
something published by 2019, we continue to work with the MCA on these issues to ensure we have a safe and thriving industry.
Edward Tuite - Technical Executive

CONTACTS

Ross Wombwell
Technical Manager
T: 01784 223727
E: rwombwell@britishmarine.co.uk

Edward Tuite
Technical Executive
T: 01784 223636
E: etuite@britishmarine.co.uk

Simon Vayro
Technical Executive
T: 01784 223635
E: svayro@britishmarine.co.uk
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RECREATIONAL CRAFT
The New Recreational Craft Directive (2013/53/EU)

The one year transitional period is now over and all vessels, components and engines placed on the market after 18th January
2017 will have to meet the requirements of the new directive.
The new directive can be found on the publications page of our website at www.britishmarine.co.uk.
The following details the main changes, however, please contact British Marine if you have any questions over changes that
may affect your business.

Main general changes

• Deletion of descriptors to design categories (ocean ...) and geographical areas (coastal waters, estuaries ...) –
description only through wind speeds and wave heights
• New definitions for clarification (key element “watercraft”)
• Introduction of “private importer”
• Importers required to provide their details on products
• Module PCA – more stringent procedure on Post Construction Assessment
• Deletion of mandatory references to harmonised standards (exhaust and noise emission measurement) requiring
re-wording of conformity assessment modules more focussing on use/non-use of harmonised standards.

Changes to essential requirements

• Annex I.A.2.3. Protection from falling overboard and means of re-boarding – means of re-boarding shall be accessible to,
or deployable by a person in the water unaided.
• Annex I.A.2.4. Visibility from the main steering position applicable to all craft (change to include sailing vessels)
• Annex I.A.3.3. Buoyancy and flotation/3.8 Escape – new wording introducing stability assessment for multihulls
• Annex I.A.5.1.6. – Kill cord requirement for tiller steered OB engines
• Annex I.A.5.1.6. – Deletion of mandatory tank ventilation for all tanks applicable only to petrol fuel tank spaces
• Annex I.A.5.3. Electrical system – addressing electric propulsion
• Annex I.A.5.5. Gas system – appliance requirement of flame failure deleted (covered by gas appliance directive)
• Annex I.5.8. – Water protection – holding tank requirement
• Annex I.B. – New engine emission limits – alignment with EPA 2010/CARB including test cycles and test fuels

Directive 2013/53/EU (RCD 2) Timeline

The RCD is now in force within the
European Union and all vessels and com-
ponents within scope must be certified
to the new Directive.
British Marine interprets the change in
compliance as transfer (rubber-stamping)
from one directive to the other excluding
the need for a full reassessment. Details
of how this process can be achieved will
be discussed later in this publication.
British Marine will continue to offer
guidance on how to minimise the ad-
ministrative effort, whilst taking changes
in requirements into account, as well as
reflecting changes to standards that took
place since the original assessment of a
product.
Please contact us directly should you
have questions on the RCD application.
While this report generally does not
provide an opinion, industry was repre-
sented during the revision process trying
to achieve what many of the legislative
bodies described as balanced, reflect-
ing the nature of a legislative proposal
being a compromise as reaction to public
and political pressure versus industry
concerns.

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RECREATIONAL CRAFT (cont...)
Re-Certifying Products to standards HPiVS needs to consider. RCD Awareness Course
RCD II with UK Notified When clients apply for re-certification
and supply a Declaration of Conformity, The Recreational Craft Directive
Body HPiVS HPiVS will identify the list of revised stan- Awareness Course has proved to be an
As the UK’s only Notified Body, HPiVS dards for each product and supply a fixed invaluable aid for British Marine mem-
has produced a quick guide to recertifi- price quote for transition. bers with responsibility for the design
cation, which we have partly reproduced and construction of recreational craft.
here. For more information, please visit Note that the HPiVS scope of assess-
The course covers all aspects of the RCD
their website www.eucertification.com. ment is limited only to the one stability
from its place in European Legislation to
standard for boats being assessed using
The procedure for transitioning a the role of standards in the design and
module Aa/A1.
product from RCD I to RCD II with HPiVS construction process. As new standards
follows a simple path regardless of TC 188 Notes and codes of practice are introduced, the
whether it was certified by HPiVS or course allows those involved with boat-
another Notified Body. All Notified Bod- As mentioned in the introduction, building to get both an overview of the
ies are expected to recognise the work TC188, the committee tasked with devel- RCD and know exactly what the situation
done by others, unless, of course, they oping standards that are used to under- is with regard to developments in current
have reason to suspect a problem. This pin the RCD, held a full suite of meetings legislation. The training course also gives
implies, therefore, that re-assessment to during the Düsseldorf Boat Show. Over members the opportunity to raise any
RCD II need only cover those aspects that the course of a week, several standards RCD issues which they are unclear about
have changed since the first approval. An were discussed and modified to ensure – from boat design to exhaust or sound
entirely new assessment of all Essential progress of the items. emissions.
Requirements will not be necessary for A total of 14 standards were discussed The new directive has also changed,
most craft. many of which appear in the list of pro- now taking into account all the economic
jects and their status is included in this operators in the supply chain – manu-
There are three stages to re-certification:
Technical Report. Please see our Latest facturers, authorised representatives,
1. Assess any physical modifications to News bulletins for any requests for com- importers and distributors – and their re-
the product itself, since the previous ments on draft standards. spective roles in relation to the product.
approval. In response to this the RCD course now
offers a half day session for brokers and
2. Assess all the new requirements of ISO Development dealers to raise awareness of their new
RCD II.
legal responsibilities.
3. Assess compliance for all standards All standards are reviewed every five
Courses can also be tailored to specific
revised since initial approval. years to ensure that they are up to date
sectors of the industry, arranged either
with technological advances. The British
Manufacturers are expected to adopt, through associations or single companies
Marine Technical team contributes to the
within a reasonable period, the latest and authorities. Current sector specific
ISO Technical Committee 188 through
revision of technical standards. Where courses being provided include:
the British standards mirror committee
revisions have been issued since the last
GME33, which is tasked with the review
approval, HPiVS will need to assess the
of the standards associated with the RCD. • Engine manufacturing
parameters of that standard as well as
At all stages we aim to represent the best • Navigation authority
the changes in the Directive and the boat
interests of our members and as such
itself. • British Marine Inland Boatbuilding
with all standards revisions we constantly
The first step, therefore, is to identi- request our member’s participation in
We are currently taking bookings for
fy what revision of each standard was ensuring new and revised International,
courses in 2017. Please contact training@
applied at the original approval and find European and British standards meet
britishmarine.co.uk for further informa-
which have been updated. The original industry requirements.
tion and up to date availability.
Declaration of Conformity should identify When draft standards are released
the standards applied at the time of the for industry consultation members are
original approval. notified through their registered email
So, for example, a boat that was as- address. Whilst the Technical team works
sessed in late 2015 to RCD I, would not to ensure the database is current there
have many, if any, revisions of standards are always changes within businesses
to consider on top of the new require- and we would ask all members to register
ments of RCD II. A boat certified in 2008 their technical contact details with the
might have a lot of revised standards Technical team to ensure that all mem-
to consider to transition to RCD II. Thus bers who wish to take part in these
the effort and cost involved in transition standards consultations receive the draft
depends upon the number of revised standards notifications.
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RECREATIONAL CRAFT (cont...)
Small Craft and RCD Standards Update
This section is here to help you understand the information provided in the tables on pages 7, 8 and 9.
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 188 is the boatbuilding community’s main
forum to develop standards for small craft up to 24m length of hull.
The terminology as utilised by ISO to develop standards is used in this report and fully explained on the ISO website under this
link www.iso.org/resources.html.

For quick reference see below glossary of abbreviations:

ISO – International Standard (normally published as EN and BS after publication as ISO) EN – European Norm (Standard)
BS – British Standard
NP – New Project
SR – Systematic Review
WD – Working Draft
CD – Committee Draft
DIS – Draft International Standard
FDIS – Final Draft International Standard

Connection to legislative tools: on completion, standards that support EU Directive requirements are referenced in the Official
Journal of the EU (OJEU). This step is referred to as “harmonisation”. A harmonised standard provides a presumption of con-
formity for a certain legal requirement. This reference appears in a dedicated Annex of the relevant standard. TC 188 produces
standards that detail requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive and the directive on Personal Protection Equipment (PPE –
lifejackets and other equipment).
Note: other specialised committees in the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and ISO also develop standards in sup-
port of the RCD, for example LPG propulsion systems and 3-phase electrical systems. The standards listing provide a full reference
of standards applicable to small craft. A standard’s prefix reflects their publication as British (BS), European (EN), or International
(ISO) standard or a combination of these.

Standards Under Development: March 2017 RSG Guidelines

The Recreational Craft Sectoral Group

• ISO 8099-2 Waste systems - waste water treatment NP (RSG) was established to assist in the
• ISO 8849 Electrically operated dc bilge pumps NP uniform application and interpretation
of the Recreational Craft Directive by all
• ISO 12215-10 Scantlings - Rig loads and attachments NP
Notified Bodies and other parties with
• ISO 12216 Windows and hatches NP valid interest.
The RSG Guidelines are prepared to
• ISO 11812 Watertight cockpits & quick draining cockpits CD assist with the conformity assessment
procedures undertaken by Notified
• ISO 12215-5 Scantlings – Design pressures CD
Bodies for recreational craft, person-
• ISO 13297 AC electric system CD al watercraft, their components and
• ISO 14945 Builder’s plate CD their engines, in accordance with the
Directive 2013/53/EU. This Directive
• ISO 14946:2001 Maximum load capacity CD lays down the requirements for the
assessment procedures to be followed
by manufacturers when demonstrating
• ISO 8099-1 Waste systems - Waste water retention DIS
conformity of their products.
• ISO 10087 Craft identification - Coding system DIS
The RSG guidelines are available to
• ISO 11591 Field of vision from helm position DIS download from the RSG website (you
• ISO 15085:2003/DAmd 2.2 Man overboard prevention and recovery DIS are required to register) or from www.
britishmarine.co.uk.
The 2017 issue of the guidelines is due
for publication in the very near future,
watch our ‘Latest News’ bulletins
for release dates.

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RECREATIONAL CRAFT (cont...)
RCD and Associated Standards - March 2017
* Indicates standard has been Harmonised to meet the Essential Safety Requirements

Current Harmonised Standards for RCD II 2013/53/EU

STATUS NUMBER YEAR TITLE COMMENTS DATE OF CESSATION

OF PRESUMPTION
OF CONFORMITY
OF SUPERSEDED
STANDARD
BS EN ISO *6185-1 2001 Inflatable boats engine power up to 4.5kw Current
BS EN ISO *6185-2 2001 Inflatable boats engine power 4.5kw to 15kw Current
BS EN ISO *6185-3 2014 Inflatable boats engine power 15kw and greater Current
BS EN ISO *6185-4 2011 Inflatable boats 8m to 24m power 15kw and greater Current
BS EN ISO *7840 2013 Fire resistant fuel hoses Current
BS EN ISO *8469 2013 Non-fire resistant fuel hoses Current
BS EN ISO *8665 2006 Engine power measurement and declaration Current
BS EN ISO *8666 2002 Principal data Current
BS EN ISO *8847 2004 Steering - wire rope and pulley Current
BS EN ISO *8849 2003 Electric bilge pumps Current
BS EN ISO *9093-1 1994 Seacocks and through hull fittings - Metallic Current
BS EN ISO *9093-2 2002 Seacocks and through hull fittings - Non-metallic Current
EN ISO *9097 1991 Electric fans/blowers Current
BS EN ISO *10088 2013 Permanently installed fuel systems and tanks Current
BS EN ISO *10133 2012 Electrical systems - extra low voltage D.C. Current
installations
BS EN ISO *10239 2014 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems Current
BS EN ISO *10592 1995 Steering - Hydraulic Current
BS EN ISO *11105 1997 Petrol engine - Ventilation Current
BS EN ISO *11192 2005 Graphical symbols Current
BS EN ISO *11547 1996 Start-in-gear protection Current
BS EN ISO *11592 2001 Determination of maximum power Current
BS EN ISO *11812 2001 Watertight cockpits & quick draining cockpits Current
BS EN ISO *12215-1 2000 Scantlings - GRP reference laminate Current
BS EN ISO *12215-2 2002 Scantlings - Core materials for composites Current
BS EN ISO *12215-3 2002 Scantlings - Steel, aluminium, wood, etc. Current
BS EN ISO *12215-4 2002 Scantlings - Workshop conditions Current
BS EN ISO *12215-5 + A1 2008 Scantlings - Design pressures Current
BS EN ISO *12215-6 2008 Scantlings - Structural arrangements Current
BS EN ISO *12215-8 2009 Scantlings - Rudders Current
BS EN ISO *12215-9 2012 Scantlings - Sailing craft appendages Current
BS EN ISO *12216 2002 Windows and hatches Current
BS EN ISO *12217-1 2015 Stability - Non-sailing boats >6m Current
BS EN ISO *12217-2 2015 Stability - Sailing boats >6m in length Current
BS EN ISO *12217-3 2015 Stability - Boats of <6m in length Current

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STATUS NUMBER YEAR TITLE COMMENTS DATE OF CESSATION
OF PRESUMPTION
OF CONFORMITY
OF SUPERSEDED
STANDARD
BS EN ISO *13297 2014 AC electric system Current/To be
Revised
BS EN ISO *13590 2003 Personal watercraft (PWC) Current
BS EN ISO *14509-1 2008 Measurement of sound emitted by powered Current
recreational craft pass by test
BS EN ISO *14509-2 2006 Sound assessment using reference craft Current
BS EN ISO *14509-3 2009 Sound assessment using calculation and Current
measurement procedures
BS EN ISO *14895 2016 Liquid-fuelled galley stoves and heating appliances Current
BS EN ISO *14945 2004 Builder's plate Current/To be
Revised
BS EN ISO *14946 2001 Maximum load capacity Current
BS EN ISO *15083 2003 Bilge pumping systems Current
BS EN ISO *15084 2003 Strong points, anchoring etc. Current
BS EN ISO *15584 2001 Inboard mounted petrol engine fuel and electrical Current
components
BS EN *15609 2012 LPG Propulsion systems Current
BS EN ISO *15652 2003 Steering systems – mini-jet boats Current
BS EN ISO *16147 2002 Inboard mounted diesel engine fuel and electrical Current/To be
components Revised
BS EN ISO *16180 2013 Electric Navigation lights - Installation and Placement Current
BS EN ISO *16315 2016 Electric propulsion system Current
BS EN ISO *18854 2015 Engine exhaust emission measurement Current
BS EN ISO *19009 2015 Electrical Navigation Lights - Performance Current
Requirements
BS EN ISO *21487+A1 2012 Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks Current
BS EN ISO *25197 2012 Electrical/Electronic control systems for steering, Current
shift and throttle
BS EN *28846 + A1 2000 Electrical Devices - Protection against ignition of Current
surrounding flammable gases
(ISO 28846:1990/A1:2000)
BS EN *28848 1993 Remote Steering Systems Current
BS EN *29775 1993 Remote steering systems for single outboard Current
motors of 15-40kw
BS EN *60092-507 2015 Electrical installations in ships – Part 507 Current

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NON-HARMONISED STANDARDS
STATUS NUMBER YEAR TITLE COMMENTS
BS EN ISO 8099 2000 Toilet waste retention system Current
BS ISO 8178-1 2006 Reciprocating internal combustion engines. Exhaust Current
emission measurement - Test bed measurement of
gaseous and particulate exhaust emissions
BS ISO 8178-2 2008 Measurement of gaseous and particulate exhaust Current
emissions on site
BS ISO 8178-3 1994 Definitions and methods of measurement of Current
exhaust gas smoke under steady state conditions
BS ISO 8178-4 2007 Test cycles for different engine applications Current
BS ISO 8178-5 2015 Test fuels Current
BS EN ISO 9094 2015 Fire protection Current
BS EN ISO 10087 2006 Craft identification - Coding system Current
BS EN ISO 11591 2011 Small craft, engine-driven - Field of vision from Current
helm position
ISO 13342 1995 Static thrust measurement for outboard motors Current
BS ISO 13591 1997 Portable fuel systems for outboard motors Current
BS ISO 13592 1998 Backfire flame control for petrol engines Current
BS EN ISO 13929 2001 Steering gear. Gear link systems Current
ISO 14227 2001 Magnetic compasses Current
ISO 15085 2003 Man-overboard prevention and recovery Current

OTHER STANDARDS
STATUS NUMBER YEAR TITLE COMMENTS
BS 8511 2010 CoP for the Installation of Solid Fuel Heating and Current
Cooking Appliances in Small Craft
BS ISO 9650-1 2005 Liferafts - Type I (offshore) Current
BS ISO 9650-2 2005 Liferafts - Type 2 (coastal) Current
BS ISO 9650-3 2009 Liferafts - Materials Current
ISO 10134 2003 Lightning protection Current
BS EN ISO 12401 2009 Deck safety harnesses and safety line for use on Current
recreational craft
BS EN ISO 12402-2 2006 Lifejackets 275N Current
BS EN ISO 12402-3 2006 Lifejackets 150N Current
BS EN ISO 12402-4 2006 Lifejackets 100N Current
BS EN ISO 12402-5 2006 Buoyancy aids 50N Current
BS EN ISO 12402-6 2006 PFD - Part 6: Class F Current
BS EN ISO 12402-7 2007 PFD - Part 7: Materials and components Current
BS EN ISO 12402-8 2006 PFD - Part 8: Additional items, safety requirements Current
and test methods
BS EN ISO 12402-9 2006 PFD - Part 9: Test methods classes A to F Current
BS EN ISO 12402-10 2006 PFD - Part 10: Application and use Current
BS EN ISO 16315 2016 Electric propulsion system Current
PD 54823 2016 Guidance for the design, commissioning and main- Current
tenance of LPG systems in small craft
BS EN 60945 2002 Nav and radio comm equipment testing methods Current
ISO 12133 2011 Carbon Monoxide detecting systems Current

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SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS, LARGE YACHTS & PASSENGER SHIPS
MCA Small Commercial
Vessel Code Of Practice –
Yellow/Blue Codes
As previewed in previous Technical
Reports, British Marine’s Technical team
continues to work alongside the Royal
Yachting Association and the Maritime
and Coastguard Agency to revise the
technical specifications as laid down
in MGN 280, The Code of Practice for
the construction, machinery, stability,
operation, manning and examination of
Small Commercial Vessels less than 24m
load line length that carry 12 or fewer
passengers.
British Marine & RYA partnership has
been tasked with a review of the re-
quirements specifically applicable to the
subjects of the Yellow and Blue codes:
recreational vessels (sail and motor)
engaged in commercial activities, such as
sail training and charter vessels.
Following the consultation with our
members the first draft of the code has
been finished and this has been submit-
ted to the MCA. The initial reaction from
the MCA has been positive and we are
now waiting for stage two of the process
to start. Stage two will be discussions
between the MCA, RYA and British
Marine before opening the new code
to full industry consultation and impact
assessment.
The Workboat Code
Since the publication of the first Edition
in 2014, the Workboat Code has been
available to use as a technical equiva-
lence to MGN280 and the Brown code.
The second edition has been drafted and
the industry consultation completed. It
is expected for the second edition of this
code to be implemented into statute as
the replacement for the Brown Code in
the second quarter of 2017.
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Fire
The MCA are looking at fire protection
of FRP vessels. This is a relatively broad
working group looking in the short term
to condense the amount of fire tests that
the MCA allows (through the FTP and
various MGNs) as currently it is deemed
there are too many different tests
leading to confusion and inconsistencies.
The long term aims of the group is to see
if there is a way of producing evidence
to take to the IMO to look at allowing
FRP on SOLAS approved vessels but it
will have a knock-on effect to smaller
craft as well.
LSA
The MCA are looking at float free ar-
rangements for LSA looking particularly
at life rafts and the float free require-
ments within the workboat code and
MGN 280. They are looking at replacing
this with a 15 second launch rule. British
Marine will continue to work with the
MCA and industry to look at safe
alternatives that aid commercial vessel
design whilst ensuring the highest
safety standards.
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1823 v2
A recent consultation on 1823v2 has
closed, this consultation looked at the
proposed changes to MSN 1823 (the
Safety Code for Passenger Ships Operat-
ing Solely in UK Categorised Waters).
The proposed changes are considered
necessary to address:
• a number safety requirements that
are disproportionate to the level of
risk encountered by a majority of appli-
cable ships;
• a smaller number of requirements for
which the standards laid down were not
sufficiently robust
There are also several other modifica-
tions that make no changes, but aim to
better explain or clarify certain existing
requirements.
The impact assessment is currently being
reviewed and it is estimated that 1823v2
will be brought into force about midway
through the year. It should be noted
that v2 can be used now if permission is
sought through your local MCA surveyor
but whichever version is used must be
used in its entirety i.e. you cannot pick
and choose from the two versions.
SMALL COMMERCIAL VESSELS, LARGE YACHTS & PASSENGER SHIPS (cont...)
Passenger Vessels
Grandfathering rights – Reducing the safety gaps between pre-and post ’92 vessels

The MCA have held three ‘Grandfather- MCA appearing to be open about other The MCA are looking to ensure all vessels
ing’ working groups looking into reducing solutions in certain categories i.e. not are fitted with electric pumps complete
the safety gap between pre-and post ’92 using MED lights but using alternatives. with bilge alarms.
vessels. The group looked at four main
areas of safety that the MCA (driven by
ministers) want to reduce the safety gap Fire Safety Intact Stability
in the following areas.
This looked at both detection and fight- This is an area that MCA are still ex-
ing as well as structural fire protection. It ploring looking at the limitations of heel
Life Saving Appliances (LSA) was deemed through the discussions that tests and what factor of safety can be
there is no good reason for operators not used and the need for full stability books
One of the main areas up for discussion to upgrade systems. This included auto for vessels that fall outside the heel test
was changing the allowance for a 60-40 extinguishers for engine rooms, full fire limitations (the MCA accepts for an older
split in liferafts (i.e the need to only sup- detection in engine spaces and other ‘at craft to gain a full stability book can be a
ply 60% capacity) to 100% capacity (apart risk’ areas and replacing hand fire pumps very expensive process due to a lack of
from on Cat A waters). The MCA ac- with electric pumps. The MCA noted that CAD drawings etc). The area of operation
knowledged the many possible knock on there is a lack of fire suppression systems for vessels was then discussed, especially
affects this may cause (stability, reduced that are MED approved for smaller for vessels which operate in two areas,
passenger numbers etc) but they feel this vessels and would be open to using other i.e. B to C. It was agreed that standards
is an important change to make due to equivalent standards/approvals (such should not be too specific and that
public perception and possible negative as road transport approval) on a case general standards were more sensible
ramifications to both the industry and by case basis. Not having to use MED and that they should be consistent for all
the MCA should the worst-case scenario equipment could also have cost benefit areas with local area and ports assisting
occur. Due to this the MCA are looking to those having to upgrade systems. where possible. The Small Seagoing Pas-
at various ways to bring this into force senger Ship code could be considered in
before the change in legislation can come relation to this policy. It was not expect-
into force. Bilge Pumping ed that the older vessels should exceed
Other lifesaving requirements were also the standards of MGN 1823.
discussed including the need for 100% It is now deemed that manual bilge
lifejackets or buoyancy aids and the need pumps are outdated and not an equiva-
for lights on the jackets for any vessel lent safety level to electric bilge pumps. Damage Survivability
operating at night, the merits of lights
on all jackets was also discussed with the The MCA will look at each vessel on a
case by case basis to see what can be
done to improve damage survivability,
this may be through additional buoyancy
tanks, more subdivision etc. The MCA
will not accept increased bilge pumping
as an equivalence.
The three working groups on the matter
have now concluded and the MCA have
now sent their initial ideas to ministers.
The MCA have prioritised the LSA for
new legislation and are aiming to have
something in place in about 18 months’
time. All new legislation will be subject
to full consultations and impact assess-
ments so keep an eye out on the British
Marine consultations page to ensure you
don’t miss an opportunity to comment.

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Large Yacht Standards LY3 and PYC Update
The Red Ensign Group (REG) are
currently developing a new regulatory
framework for yachts, titled ‘Red Ensign
Group Yacht Code’. The re-brand rec-
ognises the work of all the Red Ensign
members in the continual developments
of the Codes. It also recognises the Red
Ensign’s dominance of the large yacht
market and the important part the
codes play in establishing and maintain-
ing this position.
This code will consolidate an updated
version of the Large Yacht Code (LY3)
and the latest version of the Passenger
Yacht Code (PYC) to address the needs
of the large yacht industry. The Cayman
Islands Shipping Registry will take the
lead in the secretariat function of the
code on behalf of the Red Ensign Group.
This Code will further develop the
well-established industry standards
of LY3 & PYC, combining the lessons
learned from almost 20 years of regu-
lating the large yacht sector since the
first version of the Large Yacht Code was
published by the Maritime and Coast-
guard Agency in 1997.
Highlighted in the Code are the nec-
essary steps required to adapt to the
IMO’s new four yearly adoption and
amendment cycle for its Conventions to
which the Codes form equivalences (SO-
LAS, Load Line & STCW). This will make
the Large Yacht Code more dynamic
to industry change and development,
whilst slowing the annual PYC editions
to continue to meet the new interna-
tional requirements for passenger ships.
The new Red Ensign Group Yacht Code
will be a code of 2 parts with common
annexes such as for helicopter landing
areas, enabling builders and designers
to continue to recognise the familiar
formats of the existing REG Codes. An
updated version of LY3 in ‘Part A’ will
continue to be applicable to yachts
which are 24 metres and over in load
line length, are in commercial use for
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sport or pleasure, do not carry cargo
and do not carry more than 12 passen-
gers. ‘Part B’ will consist of the latest
version of the PYC applicable to plea-
sure yachts of any size, in private use or
engaged in trade, which carry more than
12 but not more than 36 passengers and
which do not carry cargo.
The new Code will make larger use of
industry best practice and international
standards such as ISO (British Marine
have a large input into the development
of ISO standards by sitting on SME 32
BSi working groups), as well as follow-
ing the IMO’s overarching remit for
increased ‘Goal Based Standards’ as a
form of regulations, allowing room for
more flexibility and innovation in the
design and construction of yachts.
The REG have now held three working
group meetings for the above new code.
The first in Pisa was a very well attended
meeting on the LY3 updates. The second
and third working groups where held
in Southampton. The second working
group was looking to see if there is a
need for the current cap at 120 persons
in the PYC code to be extended and if
so what the best way to do this is. With
yachts getting larger and larger it is a
very real issue that more staff are need-
ed on board the yachts. With this being
the case the group is further looking at
if the cap needs to be extended and if
so to what or if there is a way to remove
the cap entirely. It should be noted that
the group is not looking at increasing
the number of guests allowed on board
which is currently capped at 36. The
third working group looked at the stan-
dards governing helicopter landing pads
on large yachts. The next three working
groups are meeting in Amsterdam in
April.
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Published Documents
ISO 11209:2012 Ships and marine
technology -- Large yachts -- Deck crane
and access gangways
strength requirements
ISO 11336-1:2012 Large yachts --
Strength, weathertightness and water-
tightness of glazed openings --
Part 1: Design criteria, materials, fram-
ing and testing of independent glazed
openings
ISO 11347:2012 Ships and marine tech-
nology -- Large yachts -- Measurement
and assessment of the visual appearance
of coatings
ISO 14884:2015 Large yachts -- Weather-
tight doors -- Strength and weathertight-
ness requirements
ISO 14885:2014 Large yachts -- Diesel en-
gines for main propulsion and essential
auxiliaries -- Safety requirements
ISO 14886:2014 Ships and marine tech-
nology -- Large yachts -- Structural fire
protection for FRP yachts
ISO 16556:2014 Large yachts -- Deck
equipment -- Anchoring equipment
Standards Under
Development
ISO/AWI 11336-2 Large yachts --
Strength, weathertightness and water
tightness of glazed openings
-- Part 2: Glazed opening integrated into
adjacent structure (directly bonded to
the bulkhead or shell) -- Design crite-
ria, structural support, installation and
testing
ISO/AWI 11336-3 Large yachts --
Strength, weathertightness and water
tightness of glazed openings
-- Part 3: Quality assurance, installation
and in-service inspection
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ISO/AWI 11336-4 Large yachts --
Strength, weather-tightness and water
tightness of glazed openings
-- Part 4: Non linear / special calculation
methods for large windows
ISO/AWI 11336-5 Large yachts --
Strength, weather-tightness and water
tightness of glazed openings
-- Part 5: Glazed bulwarks, barrier and
protective glazing for marine application
ISO/AWI 19494 Ship and marine technol-
ogy -- Large yachts -- Coatings: Exterior
application processes and inspection
methods
Standards Being Listed for
Future Development
1. Quality of life on-board: how to mea-
sure
2. How to measure the level of perfor-
mance of sea keeping
3. Elevators and lifting platforms in large
yachts
4. Assessment of carbon masts & spars
for large yachts
5. Paint foils
6. Maintenance of paint systems
7. Gluing and bonding of structures
8. Dynamic Positioning systems for large
yachts
9. Large Yachts substrate preparation
(Review of ISO 12944 within TC 35)
International Maritime
Organisation Updates
The 4th session of the Sub-Committee on
Ship Design and Construction, was held
from the 13th - 17th February 2017.
The principle items of interest from this
meeting were:
• Use of FRP within ships’ structures
– The working group on fire protec-
tion was tasked with finalising the
draft interim guidelines for use of FRP
elements within ship structures. These
guidelines relate only to FRP elements
within a ship’s structure and not to the
structure of the vessel itself. Although
there is significant interest within
various sectors of the marine indus-
try, including the superyacht sector, in
extending the use of FRP, significant
resistance remains at IMO.
• Computerised stability support for the
master in case of flooding in passenger
ships – The Sub-Committee agreed to
the draft amendments to SOLAS regula-
tions II-1/1 and II-1/8-1.3 on computer-
ized stability support for the master in
case of flooding for existing passenger
ships.
• Damage control plans and informa-
tion to the master for passenger ships
– The Sub-Committee agreed to the
draft amendments to section 3 of the
Guidelines for damage control plans
and information to the master (MSC.1/
Circ.1245) for passenger ships, with a
view to approval by MSC 98.
• Second generation intact stability
criteria – Current stability regulations
address a vessel’s static stability. Rec-
ognising that ships spend much of their
time under way IMO has been working
on assessing stability to cover the vessel
whilst in motion.
• Safe mooring operations – Work is
progressing on this item which will
apply to all vessels over 3000GT. This
regulation could have a significant effect
on the design and mooring equipment
of yachts over this tonnage threshold.
• Non-SOLAS vessels operating in polar
waters – Two papers were submitted on
this subject arguing for work to com-
mence as soon as possible on the appli-
cation of the Polar Code to non-SOLAS
vessels.
• Draft report of the Sub-Committee
The full report is available to download
from http://britishmarine.co.uk/Ser-
vices/Business-Support/Technical-Sup-
port/Superyacht
The 4th session of the Sub-Commit-
tee on Human Element Training and
Watch-keeping, was held from the 30th
January to 3rd February 2017.
The principle items of interest from this
meeting were:
• Implementation of the Manila amend-
ments to STCW 95 – Guidance for Port
State Control - With the full implemen-
tation of the Manila amendments to the
STCW convention coming into effect on
1st January 2017 there were concerns
raised regarding seafarer certification
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and the documentation that Port State
Control officials can request during their
inspections. The main issues involved
officers holding certificates of compe-
tency and the confusion between ECDIS
training and familiarisation.
• Guidelines on Fatigue – A correspon-
dence group was tasked by HTW 3 to
continue with the review and draft
amendments M5C/Circ.1014 on Guid-
ance on fatigue mitigation and manage-
ment. The work of the correspondence
group was progressed at HTW 4 in the
human element working group.
• Master/Chief Mate two-watch system
– A proposal to eliminate the Master/
Chief Officer two-watch system on ships
and to relieve the Master from normal
watch-keeping duties was submitted by
New Zealand, International Federation
of Ship Masters’ Associations (IFSMA),
International Ship Managers’ Associ-
ation (InterManager), International
Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and
The Nautical Institute (NI).
• Draft report of the Sub-Committee
The full report is available to download
from http://britishmarine.co.uk/Ser-
vices/Business-Support/Technical-Sup-
port/Superyacht
The 4th session of the Pollution Preven-
tion and Response Sub-Committee (PPR)
held from 16th - 20th January 2017
The principle items of interest from this
meeting were:
• Ballast Water Management (BWM)
Convention - IMO is producing a manual
entitled BWM - How To Do It.
• Air pollution – Guidelines for the
Discharge of Exhaust Gas Re-circulation
Bleed Off Water
• Air pollution – Revision of the 2011
SCR Guidelines
• Electronic record books for MARPOL
The full report is available to download
from http://britishmarine.co.uk/Ser-
vices/Business-Support/Technical-Sup-
port/Superyacht .
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(...cont)
Latest IMO Report
The 4th session of the Sub-Committee
on Navigation, Communications and
Search and Rescue (NCSR) held from the
6th - 10th March 2017.
The principle items of interest (to the
leisure and superyacht sectors) from this
meeting were:
• Ship’s Routeing: The Sub-Committee
agreed to new routeing measures, full
details of these measures can be found
following the link below
• Draft Modernisation Plan of the
GMDSS System: The Sub-Committee en-
dorsed the draft Modernization Plan of
the Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDSS), for approval by the
Committee, full details can be found in
the report by following the link below.
• Review SOLAS chapter IV and appen-
dix (Certificates: Forms P, R and C) to ac-
commodate additional mobile satellite
systems: The Sub-Committee endorsed
the revised draft text of amendments to
SOLAS chapter IV Convention. It also en-
dorsed the revised draft text of amend-
ments to the appendix to the SOLAS
Convention, related to Certificates, both
with a view to approval and consequen-
tial adoption by the Committee.
• Amendments to the IAMSAR Manual:
In view of the SOLAS amendments not-
ed above, the Sub-Committee recom-
mended amendments to the IAMSAR
manual to use a generic term for mobile
satellite service providers.
• Guidelines for preparing plans for
cooperation between search and rescue
services and passenger ships: The
Sub-Committee adopted the revised
guidelines. The purpose of the guide-
lines is to provide a common basis for
the establishment of plans for coopera-
tion between passenger ships and SAR
services. These plans are applicable to
all passenger vessels including passen-
ger yachts
The full report and its supporting
documents is available to download by
following the link - http://britishmarine.
co.uk/Services/Business-Support/Techni-
cal-Support/Superyacht .
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MERCHANT SHIPPING (M)
NOTICES MGN 558 Clarifies the MCA interpreta-
For more information please see: tion of requirements for SOLAS Chapter
III/20.8.2: rotational deployments of MES
www.gov.uk/ships-cargoes/m-notices
with respect to the roles that different
parties should play, and the pass criteria
MGN 505 Human element guidance-fa-
for the deployment
tigue and fitness for duty - This MGN
provides practical guidance for dealing
MGN 559 Merchant Shipping and Fishing
with fatigue and other factors
Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Elec-
tromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016
MGN 520(M) Human Element Guidance
- HUMAN ELEMENT GUIDANCE - PART 2
MGN 560 This Marine Guidance Note
The Deadly Dozen - 12 Significant People
compiles current guidance on the safe
Factors in Maritime Safety
servicing, testing maintenance and drill-
ing of lifeboats
MGN 536 (M) Amendment 1: Safety
Management Code For Domestic Passen-
MIN 486 Arrangements for additional
ger - This MGN advises how to prepare
funding of up to £3 million per year allo-
for the Audits specified in the amended
cated to the UK government’s financial
support scheme (SMarT) for merchant
MSN 1869 and guidance for the
navy seafarer training
Self-Assessments
MIN 528 Sets out dates for the IALA V103
MGN 566 (M+F) STCW Manila Amend-
courses and Local Port Services courses
ments: Medical Certification, Hours of
programmed for UK Port and Harbour
Work and Alcohol Limits - This notice ex-
Authorities at MCA accredited training
plains the changes as they relate to hours
organisations between July 2016 and July
of rest and alcohol limits for seafarers.
2017
MGN 434 (M+F) Amendment 1: Naviga-
MIN 529 This notice should be read with
tion: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) - Train-
MGN 477 (M) and Part 4 of the Merchant
ing and Certification of VTS Personnel
Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention)
(Minimum Requirements for Seafarers
MGN 472 - Maritime Labour Convention,
etc.) Regulations 2014 (the “MLC Mini-
2006: Guidance on the procedure for
mum Requirements Regulations”)
applying for a Substantial Equivalence
MIN 530 This MIN summaries the chang-
MGN 553 Provides guidance on the
es to current MCA education and training
MCA policy with regards to the accept-
requirements for obtaining a UK Certifi-
able standards of non-SOLAS inflatable
cate of Competency.
Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) for use on
certain UK registered commercial vessels
MIN 531 Recognised qualifications in
food hygiene or food safety in catering
MGN 556 Specifies the requirements for
for Ship’s Cooks and others processing
health and safety signs and signals at
food in the galley
work arising from the implementation in
the United Kingdom of European Com-
mission Directive 92/58/EEC
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GENERAL
Health & Safety Executive work-related, a similar level to workplace HSE Request for Information
injury. Known health issues across the
Updates sector include musculoskeletal disorders, Do you have any information concerning
work related stress and occupational consultants providing advice on local
Draft Sector Plan for Health and Safety lung disease. exhaust ventilation (LEV) which does not
The HSE are actively seeking feedback really assist duty holders? As part of its
- Manufacturing
from manufacturing industry stakehold- wider work to better understand “blue
This sector covers a diverse range of tape” (the burdens businesses impose
ers and other industry stakeholders on
activities, from small-scale motor vehicle on other businesses in the name of
HSE’s draft Manufacturing Sector Plan.
repair, woodworking and metal fabrica- health and safety) HSE wants to:
tion, paper and plastic manufacture, food If you wish to comment on the draft visit
and drink production to car manufacture HSE’s Strategies and Plans Webpages. further develop its understanding of
and shipbuilding. There are also plans to hold a series of the scale, including the costs, that poor
Around 3 million people work in the regional roadshows in 2017 and HSE’s LEV advice creates;
sector, representing around 9% of the GB website will be updated regularly with identify how and where it is manifest-
workforce. It contributes around £140 further details. ing itself in “the system”; and
billion to the economy, around 10% of identify the key causes.
the total. Launch of Health and Work strategy

The sector has a mixed record for health
and safety performance. There are some
key strategic partners such as EEF (the
manufacturers’ organisation) alongside
effective trade associations who provide
good support and advice. But more im-
provements need to be made.
On average, 27 workers are killed each
year in this sector, accounting for almost The HSE’s Health and Work strategy
20% of all workplace fatalities. The rate
of fatal injury is higher than the all-indus- work-related stress, musculoskeletal dis-
try average, with main causes including
being struck by objects, fall from height
and contact with machinery.
Around 3% (78 000) of workers are
injured in nonfatal workplace accidents
annually, higher than the all-industry
rate, with main causes including lifting
and handling and slips, trips and falls.
Annually, around 3% (86 000) work-
ers suffer an illness they believe to be
The Minister for Disabled People, Health
and Work, Penny Mordaunt MP has
pledged her support for a new strategy
for health in Britain’s workplaces. The
announcement was supported by HSE
Chair, Martin Temple and it illustrates
HSE’s contribution to wider government
initiatives on work and health.
informs of priorities which focus on
orders and occupational lung disease.
Become a member of the Helping Great
Britain work well LinkedIn discussion
group and network. You can comment
on our strategies and plans, share ideas
and tell us what you are doing to help
improve Britain’s record on work-related
health. Follow the conversation on social
media: #HelpGBWorkWell
We are particularly interested in actions
you have taken against poor advice or if
there are any barriers that have prevent-
ed this. If there are barriers for you to
take action then:
What prevents you taking action?
What would help overcome some of
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Is there a Trade Association / stake-
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