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(Non-legislative acts)
DIRECTIVES
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2012/48/EU
of 10 December 2012
amending the Annexes to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
three classification societies in accordance with Article 10
of Directive 2006/87/EC the necessary amendments to
Annex VII to Directive 2006/87/EC should be made.
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union,
(5) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Directive
are
in
accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred
Having regard to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European
to in Article 7 of Council Directive 91/672/EEC of
Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying
16 December 1991 on the reciprocal recognition of
down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and
national boatmasters’ certificates for the carriage of
repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC ( 1 ), and in particular the
goods and passengers by inland waterway ( 5 ),
first sentence of Article 20(1) first subparagraph thereof,
Whereas:
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
(1) Since
the
adoption
of
the
Directive
2006/87/EC
in
December 2006, amendments to the Rhine Vessel
Article 1
Inspection Regulation have been agreed pursuant to
Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:
Article 22 of the Revised Convention for Rhine Navi
gation. It is therefore necessary to amend Directive
2006/87/EC accordingly.
(1) Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance
with Annex I to this Directive.
(2) It
should
be
ensured
that
the
Community
inland
navi
gation certificate and the vessel certificate delivered in
accordance with the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation
are issued on the basis of technical requirements which
(2) Annex VII to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in
guarantee an equivalent level of safety.
accordance with Annex II to this Directive.
(3) In
order
to
avoid
distortions
of
competition
as
well
as (3) Annex IX to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in
different levels of safety, the amendments to Directive
accordance with Annex III to this Directive.
2006/87/EC should enter into force as quickly as
possible.
Article 2
(4) Following
the
adoption
of
Commission
Implementing
Decisions 2012/64/EU
(
Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in

2 ), 2012/65/EU
( 3 ) and
2012/66/EU (
Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC shall bring into force the

4 ) of 2 February 2012 on the approval of
laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to
comply with this Directive at the latest on 1 December 2013.
( 1 ) OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
( 2 ) OJ L 33, 4.2.2012, p. 6.
( 3 ) OJ L 33, 4.2.2012, p. 7.
( 4 ) OJ L 33, 4.2.2012, p. 8.
( 5 ) OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 29.

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When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accom
panied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how
such reference is to be made.
Article 3
This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Article 4
This Directive is addressed to the Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1)
of Directive 2006/87/EC.
Done at Brussels, 10 December 2012.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO

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ANNEX I
Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1.01 is amended as follows:
(a) points 97, 97a and 97b are replaced by the following:
‘(97) “Classification
society”:
a
classification
society
that
has
been
approved
in
accordance
with
the
criteria
and
procedures of Annex VII
(97a) “Navigation
lights”:
light
from
signal
lamps
to indicate
vessels
(97b) “Light signals”: light used to supplement visual or sound signals.’;
(b) the following points are added:
‘(106) “expert”: a person recognised by the competent authority or by an authorised institution, having
specialist knowledge in the relevant area on the basis of his or her professional training and experience,
fully conversant with the relevant rules and regulations and the generally accepted technical rules (e.g. EN
standards, relevant legislation, technical rules of other Member States of the European Union), and able
to examine and give an expert assessment of the relevant systems and equipment;
(107) “competent person”: a person who has acquired sufficient knowledge in the relevant area on the basis of
his or her professional training and experience and is sufficiently conversant with the relevant rules and
regulations and the generally accepted technical rules (e.g. EN standards, relevant legislation, technical
rules of other Member States of the European Union) to be able to assess the operational safety of the
relevant systems and equipment.’.
(2) In Article 2.01 paragraph 2, point (c) is replaced by the following:
‘(c) a nautical expert in possession of an inland waterways boatmaster’s licence, which authorises the holder to sail
the vessel to be inspected.’
(3) In Article 3.02 paragraph 1, the first paragraph of point (b), is replaced by the following:
‘(b) Where there is an inspection as referred to in Article 2.09, the minimum thickness of the bottom, bilge and side
plates of vessels made from steel shall be no less than the higher of the values resulting from the following
formulae:’
(4) The heading of Article 6.09 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 6.09
Acceptance test’
(5) In Article 7.05 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. Navigation
lights,
their
casings
and
accessories
shall
bear
the
approval
mark
prescribed
by
Council
Directive
96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on marine equipment (*).
___________
(*) OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 25.’
(6) In Article 7.06 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. Radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators shall fulfil the requirements laid down in Annex IX
Part I and Part II. Compliance with these requirements shall be determined by a type-approval issued by the
competent authority. Inland Electronic Chart Display Information System (hereinafter referred to as “ECDIS”)
equipment which can be operated in navigation mode shall be regarded as radar navigation equipment.
The requirements concerning installation and operational testing of radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn
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The register of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators approved as laid down in Annex IX, or on the
basis of type-approvals recognised to be equivalent, shall be published by the European Commission.’
(7) In Article 8.01, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2. Pressure vessels dedicated for the operation of the vessel shall be checked by an expert to verify that they are
safe for operation:
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
(b) before being put back into service after any modification or repair, and
(c) regularly, at least every five years.
The inspection shall involve an internal and an external inspection. Compressed-air vessels the interior of which
cannot be properly inspected, or the condition of which cannot be clearly established during the internal inspection,
are required to undergo additional non-destructive testing or a hydraulic pressure test.
An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert and showing the date of the inspection.
Other installations requiring regular inspection, particularly steam boilers, other pressure vessels and their acces
sories, and lifts, shall meet the regulations applying in one of the Member States of the Union.’
(8) In Article 10.02, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. At least the following equipment in accordance with the applicable navigational authority regulations in force
in the Member States shall be onboard:
(a) radio-telephone equipment;
(b) appliances and devices necessary for emitting visual and acoustic signals and for marking the vessel;
(c) stand-alone back-up lights for the prescribed mooring lights.
The following receptacles must also be present:
(a) a marked receptacle for domestic waste;
(b) separate, marked receptacles, with sealing covers, made of steel or another sturdy, non-flammable material, of
adequate size but holding at least 10 l, for the collection of
(aa) oily cleaning cloths;
(bb) hazardous or pollutant solid wastes;
(cc) hazardous or pollutant liquid wastes;
and, inasmuch as they may arise, for the collection of
(dd) slops;
(ee) other oily or greasy waste.’
(9) Article 10.03 is amended as follows:
(a) the first sentence of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. There
shall
be
at
least
one
portable
fire
extinguisher
in
accordance
with
the
European
standards
EN
3-7:
2007 and EN 3-8: 2007 at each of the following places:’;

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(b) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2.
For the portable fire extinguishers required by paragraph 1, only powder type extinguishers with a content
of at least 6 kg or other portable extinguishers with the same extinguishing capacity may be used. They shall be
suitable for Class A, B, C fires.
By way of derogation on vessels with no liquefied gas installations, spray foam fire extinguishers using aqueous
film-forming foam (AFFF-AR)frost proof to minus (–) 20 °C are permissible even if they are unsuitable for Class
C fires. These fire extinguishers shall have a minimum capacity of 9 litres.
All extinguishers shall be suitable to extinguish fires in electrical systems of up to 1 000 V.’;
(c) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
‘5. Portable fire extinguishers shall be checked at least every two years by a competent person. An inspection
label shall be affixed to the fire extinguisher, signed by the competent person and showing the date of the
inspection.’.
(10) In Article 10.03a, paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 are replaced by the following:
‘6. The
systems
shall
be
checked
by
an
expert:
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
(b) before being put back into service after they have been triggered,
(c) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair,
(d) regularly, at least every two years.
Inspections as referred to in point (d) may also be carried out by a competent person from a competent firm
specialising in fire extinguishing systems.
7. When carrying out the check in accordance with paragraph 6, the expert or competent person shall verify
whether the systems meet the requirements of this paragraph.
The check shall at least include:
(a) external inspection of the entire system;
(b) functional testing of the safety systems and nozzles;
(c) functional testing of the pressure tanks and pumping system.
8. An
inspection
certificate,
signed
by
the
expert
or
competent
person,
shall
be
issued,
showing
the
date
of
inspection.’
(11) In Article 10.03b paragraph 9 points (b), (c) and (e) are replaced by the following:
‘(b) The system shall be checked by an expert
(aa) before being put into service for the first time;
(bb) before being put back into service after it has been triggered;
(cc) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair;
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Inspections as referred to in point (dd) may also be carried out by a competent person from a competent firm
specialising in fire extinguishing systems.
(c) In the inspection the expert or competent person shall check whether the system meets the requirements of this
Article.’
‘(e) An inspection certificate, signed by the expert or competent person, shall be issued, showing the date of
inspection.’
(12) Article 11.02 is amended as follows:
(a) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. The outer edges of decks and side decks shall be fitted with bulwarks that are at least 0,90 m high or with
a continuous guard rail in accordance with European standard EN 711: 1995. Work stations where persons
might fall more than 1 m, shall be fitted with bulwarks or coamings that are at least 0,90 m high or with a
continuous guard rail in accordance with European standard EN 711: 1995. Where the guard rails of side decks
are retractable,
(a) a continuous handrail 0,02 to 0,04 m in diameter shall additionally be secured to the coaming at a height of
0,7 to 1,1 m; and
(b) signs in accordance with Appendix I, Figure 10, at least 15 cm in diameter, shall be affixed in clearly visible
positions at the point where the side deck begins.
Where there is no coaming, a fixed guard rail shall be installed instead.’;
(b) the following paragraphs are inserted:
‘4a. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, in the case of lighters and barges without accommodation,
bulwarks or guard rails shall not be required where:
(a) foot rails have been fitted to the outer edges of the decks and side decks;
(b) handrails in accordance with paragraph 4(a) have been fitted to the coamings; and
(c) signs in accordance with Appendix I, Figure 10, at least 15 cm in diameter, have been affixed in clearly
visible positions on deck.
4b. By
way
of
derogation
from
paragraph
4,
in
the
case
of
vessels
with
flush-
or
trunk-decks
it
shall
not
be
required that guard rails be fitted directly on the outer edges of those decks, or on side decks where:
(a) the passageway runs over those flush decks, surrounded by fixed guard rails in accordance with EN 711:
1995; and
(b) signs in accordance with Appendix I, Figure 10, at least 15 cm in diameter, have been affixed in clearly
visible positions at the transitions to areas unprotected by guard rails.’;
(c) the following paragraph 6 is inserted:
‘(6) Paragraphs 4, 4a and 4b are temporary requirements according to Article 1.06 and will be valid until
1 December 2016.’.
(13) Article 11.04 is amended as follows:
(a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2. Up to a height of 0,90 m above the side deck, the clear width of the side deck may be reduced to 0,50 m
provided that the clear width above, between the outer edge of the hull and the inner edge of the hold, is not
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(b) the following paragraph 4 is inserted:
‘4. Paragraph 2 is a temporary requirement according to Article 1.06 and will be valid until 1 December 2016.’.
(14) Article 11.12 is amended as follows:
(a) paragraphs 6 and 7 are replaced by the following:
‘6. Cranes
shall
be
inspected
by
an
expert:
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
(b) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair,
(c) regularly, at least every 10 years.
In this inspection proof of adequate strength and stability shall be provided by calculations and an on-board load
test.
Where a crane’s safe working load does not exceed 2 000 kg the expert may decide that the proof by calculation
may be fully or partly replaced by a test with a load 1,25 times the safe working load carried out over the full
working range.
An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert and showing the date of the inspection.
7. Cranes
shall
be
checked
regularly
and
in
any
case
at
least
every
12
months,
by
a
competent
person.
During
that inspection the safe working condition of the crane shall be determined by a visual check and an operating
check.
An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the competent person and showing the date of the inspec
tion.’;
(b) paragraph 8 is deleted;
(c) paragraph 10 is replaced by the following:
‘10. The
crane
manufacturer’s
operating
instructions
shall
be
kept
on
board.
These
shall
include
at
least
the
following information:
(a) operating range and function of the controls;
(b) maximum permissible safe working load as a function of the reach;
(c) maximum permissible inclination of the crane;
(d) assembly and maintenance instructions;
(e) general technical data.’.
(15) Article 14.13 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 14.13.
Acceptance test
Liquefied gas installations shall be checked by an expert, in order to verify whether the installation conforms to the
requirements of this Chapter:
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
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(c) on every renewal of the attestation referred to in Article 14.15.
An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert and showing the date of the inspection. A copy of the
inspection certificate shall be submitted to the inspection body.’
(16) The heading of Article 14.14 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 14.14
Test conditions’
(17) In Article 14.15, paragraph 3, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘Exceptionally, where the owner of a vessel or his representative submits a reasoned request, the inspection body
may extend the validity of the attestation for not more than three months without carrying out the acceptance test
referred to in Article 14.13. Such extension shall be entered in the Community certificate.’
(18) In Article 15.02, paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:
‘8. Bulkheads separating the engine rooms from passenger areas or crew and shipboard personnel accom
modation shall have no doors.’
(19) Article 15.03 is amended as follows:
(a) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
‘5. The
heeling
moment
due
to
wind
pressure
(M W ) shall be calculated as follows:
M W = p W A W (l W + T/2)[kNm]
where:
p W = the specific wind pressure of 0,25 kN/m 2 ;
A W = lateral plane of the vessel above the plane of draught according to theconsidered loading condition in
[m 2 ];
l W = distance of the centre of gravity of the lateral plane AW from the plane of draught according to the
considered loading condition in [m].
In calculating the lateral plane, account shall be taken of the intended enclosure of the deck by awnings and
similar mobile installations.’;
(b) paragraph 9 (a) is replaced by the following:
‘(a) For one-compartment status the bulkheads can be assumed to be intact if the distance between two adjacent
bulkheads is greater than the damage length. Longitudinal bulkheads at a distance of less than B/3 to the
hull, measured perpendicular to the centre line from the shell plating at the maximum draft shall not be
taken into account for calculation purposes. A bulkhead recess in a transverse bulkhead that is longer than
2,50 m, is considered a longitudinal bulkhead.’.
(20) Article 15.06 is amended as follows:
(a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. Passenger
rooms
shall:
(a) on all decks, be located aft of the level of the collision bulkhead and, if they are below the bulkhead deck,
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(b) be separated from the engine and boiler rooms in a gas-tight manner,
(c) be so arranged, that sight lines in accordance with Article 7.02 do not pass through them.
Deck areas which are enclosed by awnings or similar mobile installations not only above but also fully or
partially to the side must satisfy the same requirements as enclosed passenger rooms.’;
(b) paragraph 15 is replaced by the following:
‘15. Superstructures
or
their
roofs
consisting
completely
of
panoramic
panes
and
enclosures
created
by
awnings or similar mobile installations and their substructures shall be so designed as to, and shall only be
manufactured from materials which, in the event of an accident, reduce as much as possible the risks of injury to
the persons on board.’.
(21) Article 15.11 is amended as follows:
(a) paragraph 2(a) is replaced by the following:
‘2. Partitions
(a) between rooms shall be designed in accordance with the following tables:
(aa) Table for partitions between rooms, in which no pressurised sprinkler systems according to
Article 10.03a are installed
Rooms
Control
centres Stairwells Muster
areas Lounges Engine
rooms Galleys Store
rooms
Control centres
— A0 A0/B15
( 1 ) A30 A60 A60 A30/A60
( 5 )
Stairwells
— A0 A30 A60 A60 A30
Muster areas
— A30/B15
( 2 ) A60 A60 A30/A60
( 5 )
Lounges -/A0/B15
( 3 ) A60 A60 A30
Engine rooms A60/A0
( 4 ) A60 A60
Galleys A0 A30/B15
( 6 )
Store rooms
—
( 1 ) Partitions between control centres and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster
areas only to Type B15.
( 2 ) Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only
to Type B15.
( 3 ) Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical partitions separating lounges
according to paragraph 10 shall comply with Type B15, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems
B0. Partitions between cabins and saunas shall comply with Type A0, for rooms fitted with pressurised
sprinkler systems B15.
( 4 ) Partitions between engine rooms according to Articles 15.07 and 15.10(6) shall comply with Type A60; in other
cases they shall comply with Type A0.
( 5 ) Partitions between store rooms for the storage of flammable liquids and control centres and muster areas shall
comply with Type A60, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems A30.
( 6 ) B15 is sufficient for partitions between galleys, on the one hand, and cold-storage rooms and food store rooms, on
the other.
(bb) Table for partitions between rooms, in which pressurised sprinkler systems according to Article 10.03a
are installed
Rooms
Control
centres Stairwells Muster
areas Lounges Engine
rooms Galleys Store
rooms
Control centres
— A0 A0/B15
( 1 ) A0 A60 A30 A0/A30
( 5 )
Stairwells
— A0 A0 A60 A30 A0
Muster areas
— A30/B15
( 2 ) A60 A30 A0/A30
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Rooms
Control
centres Stairwells Muster
areas Lounges Engine
rooms Galleys Store
rooms
Lounges -/B15/B
0
( 3 ) A60 A30 A0
Engine rooms A60/A0
( 4 ) A60 A60
Galleys
— A0/B15
( 6 )
Store rooms
—
( 1 ) Partitions between control centres and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster
areas only to Type B15.
( 2 ) Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only
to Type B15.
( 3 ) Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical partitions separating lounges
according to paragraph 10 shall comply with Type B15, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems
B0. Partitions between cabins and saunas shall comply with Type A0, for rooms fitted with pressurised
sprinkler systems B15.
( 4 ) Partitions between engine rooms according to Articles 15.07 and 15.10(6) shall comply with Type A60; in other
cases they shall comply with Type A0.
( 5 ) Partitions between store rooms for the storage of flammable liquids and control centres and muster areas shall
comply with Type A60, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems A30.
( 6 ) B15 is sufficient for partitions between galleys, on the one hand, and cold-storage rooms and food store rooms, on
the other.’
(b) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. Lounge ceilings and wall claddings, including their substructures, shall, where these lounges do not have a
pressurised sprinkler system in accordance with Article 10.03a, be manufactured from non-combustible
materials with the exception of their surfaces, which shall be at least flame-retardant. The first sentence shall
not apply to saunas.’;
(c) the following paragraph 7a is inserted:
‘7a. Awnings and similar mobile installations with which deck areas are fully or partially enclosed and their
substructures shall be at least flame-retardant.’.
(22) Article 22a.04 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 22a.04
Buoyancy and stability
1. Paragraphs 2 to 10 shall apply to craft that are longer than 110 m, with the exception of passenger vessels.
2. The basic values for the stability calculation, the vessel’s lightweight and the location of the centre of gravity
shall be determined by means of an inclining experiment carried out in accordance with Annex I to IMO Resolution
MSC 267 (85).
3. The applicant shall prove, by means of a calculation based on the method of lost buoyancy, that the buoyancy
and stability of the vessel are appropriate in the event of flooding. All calculations shall be carried out with free
sinkage and trim.
Sufficient buoyancy and stability of the vessel in the event of flooding shall be proven with a cargo corresponding to
its maximum draught and evenly distributed among all the holds and with maximum supplies and fully fuelled.
For diversified cargo, the stability calculation shall be performed for the most unfavourable loading condition. This
stability calculation shall be carried on board.
For this purpose, mathematical proof of sufficient stability shall be determined for the intermediate stages of
flooding (25 %, 50 % and 75 % of flood build up, and, where appropriate, for the stage immediately prior to
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4. The following assumptions shall be taken into consideration for the damaged condition:
(a) Extent of side damage:
longitudinal extent:
at least 0,10 l
transverse extent:
0,59 m
vertical extent:
from the bottom upwards without limit.
(b) Extent of bottom damage:
longitudinal extent:
at least 0,10 l
transverse extent:
3,00 m
vertical extent:
from the base 0,39 m upwards, the sump excepted.
(c) Any bulkheads within the damaged area shall be assumed damaged, which means that the subdivision shall be
chosen so that the vessel remains afloat after the flooding of two or more adjacent compartments in the
longitudinal direction. For the main engine room only the one compartment standard need be taken into
account, i.e. the end bulkheads of the engine room shall be assumed as not damaged.
For bottom damage, adjacent athwart ship compartments shall also be assumed as flooded.
(d) Permeability
Permeability shall be assumed to be 95 %.
If a calculation proves that the average permeability of a compartment is less than 95 %, the calculated value
may be used instead.
The values used shall not be less than:
— engine and operation rooms 85 %
— cargo holds: 70 %
— double bottoms, fuel tanks, ballast tanks, etc. depending on whether, according to their function, they have
to be assumed as full or empty for the vessel floating at the maximum permissible draught: 0 or 95 %.
(e) The calculation of free surface effect in intermediate stages of flooding shall be based on the gross surface area of
the damaged compartments.
5. For
all
intermediate
stages
of
flooding
referred
to
in
paragraph
3,
the
following
criteria
shall
be
met:
(a) the heeling angle φ at the equilibrium position of the intermediate stage in question shall not exceed 15° (5°
where containers are not secured);
(b) beyond the heel in the equilibrium position of the intermediate stage in question, the positive part of the
righting lever curve shall display a righting lever value of GZ ≥ 0,02 m (0,03 m where containers are not
secured) before the first unprotected opening becomes immersed or a heeling angle φ of 27° is reached (15°
where containers are not secured);
(c) non-watertight openings shall not be immersed before the heel in the equilibrium position of the intermediate
stage in question has been reached.
6. During the final stage of flooding, the following criteria shall be met:
(a) the lower edge of non-watertight openings (e.g., doors, windows, access hatches) shall be not less than 0,10 m
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(b) the heeling angle φ at the equilibrium position shall not exceed 12° (5° where containers are not secured);
(c) beyond the heel in the equilibrium position of the intermediate stage in question, the positive part of the
righting lever curve shall display a righting lever value of GZ ≥ 0,05 m and the area under the curve shall reach
at least 0,0065 m.rad before the first unprotected opening becomes immersed or a heeling angle φ of 27° (10°
where containers are not secured) is reached;
(d) if non-watertight openings are immersed before the equilibrium position is reached, the rooms affording access
shall be deemed flooded for the purposes of the damaged stability calculation.
7. If
cross-flood
openings
to
reduce
asymmetrical
flooding
are
provided,
the
following
conditions
shall
be
met:
(a) for the calculation of cross-flooding, IMO Resolution A.266 (VIII) shall be applied;
(b) they shall be self-acting;
(c) they shall not be equipped with shut-off devices;
(d) the total time allowed for equalisation shall not exceed 15 minutes.
8. If openings through which undamaged compartments may additionally become flooded are capable of being
closed watertight, the shut-off devices shall bear the following readily legible instruction on both sides:
“Close immediately after passage”.
9. The proof by calculation in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 7 shall be considered to have been provided if
damaged stability calculations in accordance with Part 9 of the Regulations annexed to the European Agreement
concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (hereinafter referred to as “AND”)
are produced with a positive result.
10. Where necessary in order to meet the requirements in paragraph 3, the plane of maximum draught shall be
re-established.’
(23) In Article 22a.05 paragraph 2, point (c) is replaced by the following:
‘(c) are built as double-hull vessels in accordance with the ADN, where for dry cargo vessels sections 9.1.0.91 to
9.1.0.95, and for tank vessels paragraph 9.3.2.11.7 and sections 9.3.2.13 to 9.3.2.15 or paragraph 9.3.3.11.7
and sections 9.3.3.13 to 9.3.3.15 of Part 9 of the ADN shall apply;’

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(24) In Article 24.02 paragraph 2, the table is replaced by the following:
(a) the following entry for Article 7.05 paragraph 1 is inserted:
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
‘7.05(1) Navigation
lights,
their
Navigation lights, their casings, accessories, and light
casings, accessories and light sources that fulfill the requirements for colour and light
sources
intensity of navigation lights, and for the admission of
signal lights for navigation on the Rhine, as of
30 November 2009 may still be used.’
(b) the following entries for Article 7.06(1) are inserted:
‘7.06(1) Radar
navigation
equipment
Radar navigation equipment which has received an
which has received an
approval before 1.1.1990 may be installed and used
approval before 1.1.1990
until issue or renewal of the Community certificate after
31.12.2009, in any case at the latest until 31.12.2011, if
there is a valid installation certificate pursuant to this
Directive or Resolution CCNR 1989-II-35.
Rate-of-turn indicators,
Rate-of-turn indicators, which have received an approval
which have received an
before 1.1.1990 and have been installed before 1.1.2000,
approval before 1.1.1990
may be installed and used until issue or renewal of the
Community certificate after 1.1.2015, if there is a valid
installation certificate pursuant to this Directive or
Resolution CCNR 1989-II-35.
Radar navigation equipment Radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators
and rate-of-turn indicators
which have received an approval on or after 1.1.1990
which have received an
pursuant to the minimum requirements and test
approval after 1.1.1990
conditions for radar installations used for navigation in
inland waterway navigation on the Rhine and the
minimum requirements and test conditions for rate-of-
turn indicators used in inland waterway navigation on
the Rhine may continue to be installed and operated if
there is a valid installation certificate pursuant to this
Directive or Resolution CCNR 1989-II-35.’
(c) the following entry for Article 10.02 paragraph 1 second sentence point b, is inserted:
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
‘10.02(1) second Receptacles made of steel or N.R.C., at the latest on renewal of the Community certifi
sentence point b
another sturdy, non-
cate’
flammable material and
holding at least 10 l.
(d) the entries for Articles 11.02, paragraph 4 and 11.04, paragraph 2 are replaced by the following:
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
‘11.02(4), first
Equipment of outer edges of NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
sentence
decks, side decks and work certificate after 1.1.2020
stations
Height of coamings
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
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Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
11.04(1) Clear
width
of
side
deck
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
certificate after 1.1.2035, for craft exceeding 7,30 m in
width
Paragraph 2 Shipside
guard
rails
on
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
vessels of L < 55 m with
certificate after 1.1.2020’
only aft accommodation
(e) the entry for Article 11.12 is replaced by the following:
‘11.12(2), (4), (5)
Manufacturer’s plate,
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
and (9)
protection devices,
certificate after 1.1.2015.’
certificates on board
(f) the entries for Article 15.03, paragraphs 7 to 13 are replaced by the following:
‘Paragraphs 7
Damaged stability
N.R.C., at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
and 8
certificate after 1.1.2045
Paragraph 9 Damaged
stability
N.R.C., at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
certificate after 1.1.2045
Vertical extent of damage to N.R.C., at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
the bottom of the boat
certificate after 1.1.2045
N.R.C. applicable for vessels with watertight decks on a
minimum distance of 0,50 m and less then 0,60 m of the
bottom of vessels that obtained a Community certificate
or other traffic licence before 31.12.2005
Two–compartments status N.R.C.
Paragraphs 10 to
Damaged stability
N.R.C., at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
13
certificate after 1.1.2045’
(g) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 1 (a) is replaced by the following:
‘Article 15.06(1),
Passenger area’s under the
NRC, at the latest on renewal of Community certificate
first subparagraph
bulkhead deck behind the
after 1.1.2045
collision bulkhead and in
front of the aft peak bulk
head.
Article 15.06(1),
Enclosures
N.R.C, at the latest on renewal of Community certificate’
second subpara
graph
(h) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 15 is replaced by the following:
‘Paragraph 15 Requirements
for
enclosures
NRC, at the latest on renewal of Community certificate
within the superstructure
after 1.1.2045
that consist totally or partly
of panoramic windows
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(i) the following entry for text relating to Article 15.11 paragraph 7a is inserted:
‘Paragraph 7a Enclosures
N.R.C., at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
certificate’
(25) The table in Article 24.06 paragraph 5 is amended as follows:
(a) the following entry for Article 7.05 paragraph 1 is inserted:
Valid for craft with vessel
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
certificate or traffic
licence before
‘7.05(1) Navigation
lights,
Navigation lights, their casings, acces 1.12.2013’
their casings, acces
sories, and light sources that fulfil the
sories and light
requirements for colour and light
sources
intensity of navigation lights and for
the admission of signal lights for
navigation on the Rhine as of
30 November 2009 may still be
used.
(b) the following entry for Article 7.06 paragraph 1 is inserted:
‘7.06(1) Radar
navigation
Radar navigation equipment which 1.12.2013
equipment which has has received an approval before
received an approval 1.1.1990 may be installed and used
before 1.1.1990
until issue or renewal of the
Community certificate after
31.12.2009, in any case at the
latest until 31.12.2011, if there is a
valid installation certificate pursuant
to this Directive or Resolution
CCNR 1989-II-35.
Rate-of-turn indi
Rate-of-turn indicators, which have 1.12.2013
cators, which have
received an approval before
received an approval 1.1.1990 and have been installed
before 1.1.1990
before 1.1.2000, may be installed
and used until issue or renewal of
the Community certificate after
1.1.2015, if there is a valid instal
lation certificate pursuant to this
Directive or Resolution CCNR
1989-II-35.
Radar navigation
Radar navigation equipment and rate- 1.12.2013’
equipment and rate- of-turn indicators which have
of-turn indicators
received an approval after 1.1.1990
which have received pursuant the minimum requirements
an approval after
and test conditions for radar instal
1.1.1990
lations used for navigation in inland
waterway navigation on the Rhine
and the minimum requirements and
test conditions for rate-of-turn indi
cators used in inland waterway navi
gation on the Rhine may continue to
be installed and operated if a valid
installation certificate pursuant to
this Directive or Resolution CCNR
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(c) the following entry for Article 10.02 paragraph 1 second sentence, point b is inserted:
Valid for craft with vessel
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
certificate or traffic
licence before
‘Article 10.02(1)
Receptacles made of N.R.C., at the latest on renewal of the 1.12.2013’
second sentence
steel or another
Community certificate
point b
sturdy, non-
flammable material
and holding at least
10 l.
(d) the following entries for Articles 11.02 paragraph 4 and 11.04, paragraph 2 are inserted:
Valid for craft with vessel
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
certificate or traffic
licence before
‘11.02(4), first
Height of bulwarks NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal 1.12.2013
sentence
and coamings, and of the Community certificate after
shipside guard rails
1.1.2020
Height of coamings NRC,
at
the
latest
on
issue
or
renewal
of the Community certificate after
1.1.2035
11.04(2) Shipside
guard
rails
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal 1.12.2013’
on vessels of L < 55 of the Community certificate after
m with only aft 1.1.2020
accommodation
(e) the following entry for Article 11.12 is inserted:
‘11.12(2),(4),(5)
Manufacturer’s plate, NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal 1.12.2013’
and (9)
protection devices, of the Community certificate after
certificates on board 1.1.2015.
(f) the entries for Article 15.03(7) to (13) are replaced by the following:
‘15.03(7) and (8) Damaged
stability N.R.C.,
at
the
latest
on
issue
or
1.12.2013
renewal of the Community certificate
after 1.1.2045
Paragraph 9 Damaged
stability N.R.C.,
at
the
latest
on
issue
or
1.12.2013
renewal of the Community certificate
after 1.1.2045
Vertical extent of N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 1.12.2013
damage to the
renewal of the Community certificate
bottom of the boat
after 1.1.2045
N.R.C. applicable for vessels with
watertight decks on a minimum
distance of 0,50 m and less then
0,60 m of the bottom of vessels
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Two–compartments
N.R.C.
status
paragraphs 10 to 13 Damaged
stability
N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 1.12.2013’
renewal of the Community certificate
after 1.1.2045
(g) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 15.06(1), first Passenger areas
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal 1.12.2013
subparagraph
under the bulkhead of the Community certificate after
deck and in front of 1.1.2045
the aft peak bulk
head.
Article 15.06(1),
Enclosures N.R.C,
at
the
latest
on
issue
or
1.12.2013’
second subparagraph
renewal of the Community certificate
(h) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 15 is replaced by the following:
‘Paragraph 15 Requirements
for
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal 1.12.2013
enclosures within
of the Community certificate after
the superstructure
1.1.2045
that consist totally
or partly of
panoramic windows.
Requirements for
N.R.C, at the latest on issue or 1.12.2013’
enclosures
renewal of the Community certificate
(i) the following entry for Article 15.11 paragraph 7a is inserted:
‘Paragraph 7a Enclosures
N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 1.12.2013’
renewal of the Community certificate
(26) The table in Article 24a.02 paragraph 2 is amended as follows:
(a) the following entry for Article 7.05 paragraph 1 is inserted:
‘7.05(1) Navigation
lights,
their
Navigation lights, their casings, accessories, and light
casings, accessories and light sources that fulfill
sources
— the requirements for colour and light intensity of
navigation lights and for the admission of signal
lights for navigation on the Rhine as of 30 November
2009
or
— the respective requirements of a Member State as of
30 November 2009
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(b) the following entry for Article 7.06 paragraph 1 is inserted:
‘7.06(1) Radar
navigation
systems
Radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn indicators,
and rate-of-turn indicators
which have been approved and installed pursuant to a
Member State’s regulations before 31 December 2012
may continue to be installed and operated until the
issue or replacement of the Community certificate after
31 December 2018. These systems must be entered in
the Community certificate under number 52.
Radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn indicators,
which have been approved since 1 January 1990
pursuant to the regulations concerning the minimum
requirements and test conditions for navigation radar
systems for navigation on the Rhine and of the regu
lations concerning the minimum requirements and test
conditions for rate-of-turn indicators for navigation on
the Rhine may continue to be installed and operated,
provided that an installation certificate that is valid in
accordance with this Directive or Resolution CCNR
1989-II-35, is available.’
(c) the entries for Articles 11.02 paragraph 4 and 11.04 paragraph 2 are replaced by the following:
Article and paragraph Content Deadline
and
comments
‘11.02(4), first
Equipment of outer edges of NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
sentence
decks, side decks and work certificate after 1.1.2020
stations
Height of bulwarks or
NRC, NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the
coamings
Community certificate after 1.1.2020
11.04(1) Clear
width
of
side
deck
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
certificate after 1.1.2035, for craft exceeding 7,30 m in
width
Paragraph 2 Shipside
guard
rails
on
NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community
vessels of L < 55 m with
certificate after 1.1.2020’
only aft accommodation
(27) In Appendix I to Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC, the following entry is added:
Figure 10
Colour: blue/white
Wear life jacket
(28) Appendix II to Annex II of Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:
(a) the list of contents is amended as follows:
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‘Application of transitional provisions’
(ii) for No 6, the title is replaced by the following ‘Application of regulations in Chapter 15’
(iii) the following is added:
‘No 26: experts/competent persons
No 27: Recreational craft’;
(b) the Administrative instruction No 4 is replaced by the following:
‘ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No 4
Application of Transitional provisions
(Chapters 15 to 22b, Chapter 24 and Chapter 24a of Annex II)
1. APPLICATION
OF
TRANSITIONAL
PROVISIONS
IN
JOINING
TOGETHER
PARTS
OF
CRAFT
1.1. Principles
Where parts of different vessels are joined together, status quo protection shall be granted only for the
parts which belong to the vessel which retains its Community certificate. Transitional provisions may
therefore be invoked only for those parts. Other parts shall be treated as a newly built vessel.
1.2. Application
of
the
transitional
provisions
in
detail
1.2.1. Where parts of different vessels are joined together, transitional provisions may be invoked only for those
parts which belong to the vessel which retains its Community certificate.
1.2.2. Parts which do not belong to the vessel which retains its vessel certificate shall be treated as a newly built
craft.
1.2.3. After a vessel has had part of another vessel added to it, the former shall receive the European vessel
identification number of the craft, which retains its Community certificate as the converted craft.
1.2.4. Where an existing Community certificate is retained or a new Community certificate is issued for a craft
after a conversion, the year of construction of the oldest part of the craft shall additionally be entered in
the Community certificate.
1.2.5. If a new fore section is attached to a craft, the engine for the bow thruster system installed in the fore
section shall also comply with the current requirements.
1.2.6. If a new stern section is attached to a vessel, the engines installed in the stern section shall also comply
with the current requirements.
1.3. Examples
for
illustration
1.3.1. A vessel is put together from two older vessels (vessel 1 year of construction 1968; vessel 2 year of
construction 1972). The whole of vessel 1 apart from the fore section is used; of vessel 2, the fore section
is used. The assembled vessel receives vessel 1’s Community certificate. The fore section of the assembled
vessel must now be fitted, inter alia, with anchor niches.
1.3.2. A vessel is put together from two older vessels (vessel 1 year of construction 1975; vessel 2 year of
construction 1958, oldest component 1952). The whole of vessel 1 apart from the fore section is used; of
vessel 2, the fore section is used. The assembled vessel receives vessel 1’s Community certificate. The fore
section of the assembled vessel must now be fitted, inter alia, with anchor niches. The oldest component
from the original vessel 2, with year of construction 1952, is additionally entered in the Community
certificate.
1.3.3. The stern section of a vessel of year of construction 2001 is attached to a vessel of year of construction
1988. The engine of the vessel of year of construction 1988 is to remain in the vessel. In this case, the
engine has to be type approved. The engine would also have to be type approved if it was the engine in
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2.
APPLICATION OF TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS IN THE CASE OF A CHANGE IN THE TYPE OF CRAFT
(INTENDED USE OF THE CRAFT)
2.1. Principles
2.1.1. In any decision on the application of transitional provisions in the case of change of the type of craft
(vessel type; intended use of the vessel), as regards to Annex II to this Directive safety considerations shall
be key.
2.1.2. It shall constitute a change in the type of craft if the safety requirements applying to the new type of craft
are different from those for the old type; this is so if special provisions of Chapters 15 to 22b of Annex II
are applicable to the new type which were not applicable to the old type.
2.1.3. In the case of a change in the type of craft, all special provisions and all requirements specific to this type
of craft shall be complied with fully; transitional provisions may not be invoked for these requirements.
This also applies to parts which are taken over from the existing craft and come under these special
requirements.
2.1.4. The conversion of a tanker into a dry cargo vessel shall not constitute a change in the type of craft as
defined in 2.1.2.
2.1.5. In the case of conversion of a cabin vessel into a day-trip vessel, all new parts shall comply fully with the
current requirements.
2.2. Application
of
the
transitional
provisions
in
detail
2.2.1. Article 24.02(2) (NRC), resp. Article 24a.02(2) applies to the parts of the craft that are renewed; hence
new parts of the craft cannot be subject to the transitional provisions.
2.2.2. For the parts of the craft that are not converted, the transitional provisions shall continue to be applicable
with the exception of parts according to 2.1.3, second sentence.
2.2.3. If the dimensions of the craft are modified, the transitional provisions no longer apply to those parts of
the craft that are connected with this modification (e.g. distance of collision bulkhead, freeboard and
anchor).
2.2.4. In the case of a change in the type of craft, the special requirements of Annex II that only apply to the
new type of craft shall be applicable. All parts and items of equipment that are affected by the conversion
of the craft must satisfy the current requirements Part II and III of Annex II.
2.2.5. The craft shall then be granted a new or amended Community certificate and a note shall be made in
fields 7 and 8 of the certificate both of the original construction and of the conversion.
2.3. Examples
for
illustration
2.3.1. A cargo vessel (year of construction 1996) is converted into a passenger vessel. Chapter 15 of Annex II
then applies to the whole vessel, without invoking transitional provisions. If the fore section is not
modified either according to the conversion plans or in accordance with Chapter 15, the vessel does
not need to present any anchor niches in accordance with Article 3.03.
2.3.2. A tug (year of construction 1970) is converted into a pusher. The physical conversion consists solely of
changing the deck equipment and installing a pushing device. All transitional provisions for a 1970 vessel
remain applicable, except for the Chapters 5, 7 (in part), Article 10.01 and Article 16.01.
2.3.3. A motor tanker (year of construction 1970) is converted into a pusher. The physical conversion consists
of separating off the fore section and the cargo section, as well as changing the deck equipment and
installing a pushing device. All transitional provisions for a 1970 vessel remain applicable, except for the
provisions of Chapters 5, 7 (in part), Article 10.01 and Article 16.01.
2.3.4. A motor tanker is converted into a motor cargo vessel. The motor cargo vessel must comply with current
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3.
APPLICATION OF TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS IN THE CASE OF CONVERSION OF PASSENGER
VESSELS
3.1. Application
of
the
transitional
provisions
3.1.1. Conversion measures that are necessary in order to comply with requirements of Chapter 15, no matter
when they are carried out, shall not constitute conversion “C” within the meaning of Article 24.02(2),
Article 24.03(1) or Article 24.06(5) of Annex II, resp. Article 24a.02, Article 24a.03.
3.1.2. In the case of conversion of a cabin vessel into a day-trip vessel, all new parts shall comply fully with the
current requirements.
3.2. Examples
for
illustration
3.2.1. A passenger vessel (year of construction 1995) must have a second independent propulsion system
installed by 1 January 2015 at the latest. If no other voluntary conversions are made on this
passenger vessel, it is not necessary to carry out a stability calculation in accordance with the new
requirements, but if there is an objective need for one, a stability calculation may be carried out in
accordance with the original stability requirements of a Member State.
3.2.2. A passenger vessel (year of construction 1994, vessel certificate last renewed 2012) will be extended by
10 m in 2016. In addition, this craft must be given a second independent propulsion system. Also, a new
stability calculation will be necessary, which must be carried out in accordance with Chapter 15 for the
one-compartment status and the two-compartment status.
3.2.3. A passenger vessel (year of construction 1988) receives a more powerful propulsion system including
propellers. This is such a major conversion that a stability calculation is required. This must be carried out
in accordance with current requirements.’;
(c) the Administrative instruction No 6 is replaced by the following:
‘ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No 6
Application of Chapter 15 requirements Local subdivisions
Transitional requirements for enclosures made with awnings or similar mobile installations
(Article 15.02(5), 15.03(4), 15.03(9) of Annex II)
1. LOCAL
SUBDIVISIONS
(ARTICLE
15.02(5))
Under Article 15.02 paragraph 5 it is conceivable that local watertight subdivisions, such as transversally
subdivided double bottom tanks of a greater length than the damage length to be considered, will not be
included in the evaluation. In this case it might not be possible to take the transversal subdivision into
account if it is not extended up to the bulkhead deck. This might lead to inappropriate subdivisions of
bulkheads.
Interpretation of the requirement:
If a watertight compartment is longer than required by Article 15.03 paragraph 9 and it contains local
subdivisions which form watertight sub compartments, and between which the minimum damage length
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2. TRANSITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
FOR
ENCLOSURES
MADE
WITH
AWNINGS
OR
SIMILAR
MOBILEIN
STALLATIONS WITH REGARD TO STABILITY (ARTICLE 15.03 PARAGRAPH 5)
Enclosures made with awnings or similar mobile installations can cause problems with the stability of the
vessel since, if of sufficient size to do so, they influence the heeling moment due to wind pressure.
Interpretation of the requirement:
In the case of passenger vessels for which a vessel certificate was issued for the first time before 1 January
2006, or for which Article 24.06 paragraph 2, second sentence, is invoked, after the erection of an
enclosure made with awnings or similar mobile installations, a new stability calculation must be made
according to this Directive, in so far as its lateral plane A wz exceeds 5 % of the total lateral plane A w to be
taken into account in each case.’;
(d) in Administrative instruction No 7 Part 1 is replaced by the following:
‘PART 1
Authorised special anchors
Special anchors with a reduced mass, authorised by competent authorities according to Article 10.01 paragraph
5 are listed in the following table.
Anchor No Acceppted
reduction
of
the
anchormass
(%) Competent
authority
1. HA-DU 30 Germany
2. D’Hone Spezial 30 Germany
3. Pool 1 (hol) 35 Germany
4. Pool 2 (massief) 40 Germany
5. De Biesbosch-Danforth 50 Germany
6. Vicinay-Danforth 50 France
7. Vicinay AC 14 25 France
8. Vicinay type 1 45 France
9. Vicinay type 2 45 France
10. Vicinay type 3 40 France
11. Stockes 35 France
12. D’Hone-Danforth 50 Germany
13. Schmitt HHP-anker 40 Netherlands
14. SHI high holding anchor, type ST
30 Netherlands
(standard)
15. SHI high holding anchor, type FB
30 Netherlands
(fully balanced)
16. Klinsmann anchor 30 Netherlands
17. HA-DU-POWER Anchor 50 Germany’
(e) in Administrative instruction No 11 point 4 after the explanation concerning item 2 of the Community
certificate the following explanation of item 10 of the Community certificate is inserted:
‘10. In respect of vessels allowed to navigate on the Rhine, i.e.
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(b) those which make no use of the transitional provisions of Chapter 24a or the reductions provided for in
Annex IV,
the following is to be added to the indent “— on Community waterways in zone(s)”:
(a) Rhine or
(b) zone R. ’
In point 4 the explanation concerning item 43 of the Community certificate is amended as follows:
‘43. Portable fire extinguishers required by other safety regulations, e.g. European Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN), are not included here.’;
(f) in Administrative instruction No 17 section 3 is replaced by the following:
‘3. ACCEPTANCE
TEST
3.1. Fire alarm systems must be checked by an expert:
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
(b) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair,
(c) regularly, at least every two years.
In the case of engine rooms and boiler rooms these checks shall be made under various machine operation
conditions and under changing ventilation conditions. Inspections as referred to in subsection (c) above
may also be carried out by a competent person from a competent firm specialising in fire extinguishing
systems.
3.2. An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert or competent person and showing the date of
the inspection.’;
(g) in Administrative instruction No 18 section 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. The requirements set out in points 2 and 3 shall also be deemed to have been met if, for each of the two
parts, the stability requirements set out in Section 9.1.0.95.2 of the European Agreement concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) are met.’;
(h) in Administrative instruction No 21 section 8 is replaced by the following:
‘8. Acceptance
test
8.1. The luminance of the LLL must be checked by an expert
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
(b) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair,
(c) regularly, at least every five years.
Checks as referred to in subsection (c) above may also be carried out by a competent person trained in
safety guidance systems.
8.2. An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert or competent person and showing the date of
the inspection.
8.3. If, after a single measurement, the luminance does not meet the requirements set out in this administrative
instruction, measurements are to be taken at least 10 equidistant points. If over 30 % of the measurements
do not meet the requirements set out in this administrative instruction, the safety guidance systems must be
replaced. If 20 to 30 % of the measurements do not meet the requirements set out in this administrative
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(i) in Administrative instruction No 24 section 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. Calibration and inspection of gas leak detectors, replacement of parts with limited service life
4.1. Gas leak detectors shall be calibrated and inspected by an expert or a competent person as directed by the
manufacturer:
(a) before being put into service for the first time,
(b) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair,
(c) regularly.
A calibration and inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert or competent person and
showing the date of the inspection.
4.2. Parts of the gas warning equipment which have a limited service life must be duly replaced before expiry of
their specified operational life.’;
(j) the following administrative instructions No 26 and 27 are added:
‘ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No 26
Experts and Competent Persons
(Article 1.01 paragraphs 106 and 107 of Annex II)
Experts
Experts are required to carry out acceptance tests which call for specialist knowledge either on account of the
complexity of the systems or on account of the safety level required. The following persons or institutions are
among those authorised to carry out such acceptance tests:
— classification societies which have the necessary in-house expertise or which bear responsibility, on the basis
of their authorisation, for calling in external persons or institutions and have the necessary quality control
systems in place in respect of the selection of these persons or institutions;
— members of the inspection bodies or employees of the relevant authorities;
— officially approved persons or institutions with recognised expertise for the scope of inspection in the
relevant subject area, whereby the vessel inspection bodies can also issue this approval in their capacity
as public agencies, ideally on the basis of a quality assurance system. A person or institution is also deemed
to be approved if the latter has passed an official selection procedure which specifically assesses the
possession of the required expertise and experience.
Competent persons
Competent persons are required, for example, to conduct regular visual checks and operating checks on safety
equipment. The following may be classed as competent persons:
— persons who, on the basis of their professional training and experience, have sufficient expertise to be able to
assess specific situations and circumstances, e.g. ship’s masters, safety officers in shipping companies, crew
members with relevant experience;
— companies which have acquired sufficient specialist knowledge on the basis of their regular work, e.g.
shipyards or installation firms;
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Terminology
German English French Dutch
Sachverstndiger expert expert erkend
deskundige
Sachkundiger competent
person spécialiste deskundige
Fachfirma competent
firm société
spécialisée deskundig
bedrijf
Acceptance tests
The table below summarises the schedule of acceptance tests, including their frequency and the type of inspector
required to conduct them. This table is for information purposes only.
Rule Subject
matter Maximum
test
interval Inspector
Article 6.03(5) Hydraulic
cylinders, 8 years Competent
firm
pumps and motors
Article 6.09(3) Motor-driven
control 3 years Competent
person
equipment
Article 8.01(2) Pressure
vessels 5
years Expert
Article 10.03(5) Portable
fire
extin
2 years Competent
person
guishers
Article 10.03a(6)(d) Built-in
fire
extinguishing 2 years Competent
person
or
systems
competent firm
Article 10.03b(9)(b)(dd) Built-in
fire
extinguishing
2 years Competent
person
or
systems
competent firm
Article 10.04(3) Inflatable
launches As
specified
by
the
manufacturer
Article 10.05(3) Life
jackets As
specified
by
the
manufacturer
Article 11.12(6) Cranes 10
years Expert
Article 11.12(7) Cranes 1
year Competent
person
Article 14.13 Liquefied
gas
installa
3 years Expert
tions
Article 15.09(9) Life-saving
appliances As
specified
by
the
manufacturer
Article 15.10(9) Insulating
resistance,
before expiry of validity
earthing
of the Community
certificate
Administrative instruction Fire alarm systems 2
years Expert
or
competent
No 17
person
Administrative instruction Safety guidance systems 5
years Expert
or
competent
No 21
person
Administrative instruction Gaswarning equipment As
specified
by
the Expert or competent
No 24
manufacturer
person
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION No 27
Recreational craft
(Article 21.02(2) in conjunction with Article 7.02, Article 8.05(5), Article 8.08(2) and Article 8.10 of Annex II)
1. General
Recreational craft of up to 24 metres length, that are placed on the market, have to comply with the
requirements of Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (*), as amended by
Directive 2003/44/EC (**). According to Article 3 in conjunction with Article 2 of this Directive, recreational
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craft’s compliance with the technical requirements of Annex II. Since double inspection or certification for
certain equipment, arrangements and installations of newly built recreational craft which can result from
certain provisions in Article 21.02 of Annex II should be avoided, this Administrative Instruction gives
information on those requirements listed in Article 21.02 that are already sufficiently covered under Directive
94/25/EC.
2. Requirements in Article 21.02 which are already covered under Directive 94/25/EC
For recreational craft subject to Directive 94/25/EC the inspection body shall as regards to the issuance of the
Community inland navigation certificate (initial inspection) not require further inspection or certification of
the following requirements of Article 21.02 (2), of Annex II provided that the craft presented for inspection
has been placed on the market no more than 3 years before the date of presentation to the inspection body
and no modifications to the craft have been carried out, and the Declaration of Conformity refers to the
following harmonised standards or their equivalence:
— Article 7.02:
EN ISO 11591:2000, (Unobstructed view)
— Article 8.05(5): EN ISO 10088:2001, (Fuel tanks and pipes)
— Article 8.08(2): EN ISO 15083:2003, (Bilge pumping)
— Article 8.10:
EN ISO 14509, (Noise emission)
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(*) OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 15.
(**) OJ L 214, 26.8.2003, p. 18.’.

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ANNEX II
Annex VII is amended as follows:
— the first two sentences of paragraph 1 of Part I are replaced by the following:
‘The classification society shall be able to document extensive experience in assessing the design and construction of
inland waterway vessels. The classification society shall have comprehensive rules and regulations for the design,
construction and periodic inspection of inland waterway vessels, in particular for calculating stability in accordance
with Part 9 of the Regulations annexed to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) as referred to in Article 22a.04 and Article 22a.05 of Annex II
and which will be published at least in Dutch, English, French or German and shall be continuously updated and
improved through research and development programmes.’;
— the first sentence of paragraph 11 of Part I is replaced by the following:
‘The classification society shall have prepared and implemented and shall maintain an effective internal quality system
based on the relevant parts of internationally recognised quality standards and complying with the EN ISO/IEC 17020:
2004, as interpreted by the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme Requirements.’;
— paragraph 4 of Part II is replaced by the following:
‘4. Before approving a classification society which has not been recognised within the framework of the Rhine Vessel
Inspection Regulation by all the Member States of the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, the
Commission shall consult the Secretariat of the Central Commission.’;
— Part III is replaced by the following:
‘Part III
List of approved classification societies
On the basis of the criteria set out in Parts I and II, the following classification societies are currently approved under
Article 10(1) of this Directive:
(1) Bureau Veritas
(2) Germanischer Lloyd
(3) Lloyd’s Register of Shipping
(4) Polski Rejestr Statków SA
(5) RINA SpA
(6) Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
Until their approval under Parts I and II, classification societies which are recognised and approved and authorised by
a Member State in accordance with Council Directive 94/57/EC of 22 November 1994 on common rules and
standards for ship inspection and survey organisations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations (*)
are currently approved in accordance with Article 10 of this Directive only in respect of vessels which operate
exclusively on waterways of that Member State.
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ANNEX III
Annex IX is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX IX
RADAR EQUIPMENT AND RATE-OF-TURN INDICATORS USED ON BOARD INLAND WATERWAY
VESSELS
CONTENTS
Definitions
PART I: Minimum requirements and test conditions for radar installations used for navigation on board inland
waterway vessels
PART II: Minimum requirements and test conditions for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels
PART III: Requirements for installation and performance tests for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on
board inland waterway vessels
PART IV: Installation and performance certificate for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland
waterway vessels
PART V: Register of competent authorities, technical services, approved radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn
indicators and approved specialised firms
PART VI: Equivalent equipment
Definitions:
1. “Type test” means the test procedure as referred to in Part I Article 4 or Part II Article 1.03 which the technical service
uses to test for compliance with the requirements according to this Annex. The type test forms an integral part of the
type approval;
2. “Type approval” means the administrative procedure by which a Member State confirms that equipment complies with
the requirements of this Annex.
For radar navigation equipment this procedure includes the provisions according to Articles 5 to 7 and 9. For rate-of-
turn indicators the procedure includes the provisions according to Part II, Articles 1.04 to 1.06 and 1.08;
3. “Test certificate” means the document in which the type testing results are laid down;
4. “Applicant” or “manufacturer” means any legal or natural person under whose name, trademark or any other form of
identification the equipment submitted for testing is manufactured or marketed and who is responsible for all matters
as regards the type testing and type approval procedure in respect of the technical service and the approval authority;
5. “Technical service” means the institution, authority or organisation that does the type testing;
6. “Manufacturer’s declaration” means the declaration by which a manufacturer gives the assurance that the equipment
meets the prevailing minimum requirements and that is identical in every respect to the type submitted for testing;
7. “Declaration of conformity” according to Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity (*) means the declaration according to Directive 1999/5/EC Annex II Paragraph 1, by which the manu
facturer confirms that the products in question meet the applicable requirements of the Directive;
8. “Competent authority” means the official authority that issues the type approval.
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PART I
Minimum requirements and test conditions for radar installations used for navigation on board inland waterway
vessels
Table of contents
Article 1 — Scope
Article 2 — Purpose of the radar navigation equipment
Article 3 — Minimum requirements
Article 4 — Type tests
Article 5 — Application for a type test
Article 6 — Type-approval
Article 7 — Marking of the equipment and type approval number
Article 8 — Manufacturer’s declaration
Article 9 — Modifications to type-approved equipment
Article 1
Scope
These provisions set out the minimum requirements for radar equipment used for navigation on board inland waterway
vessels as well as the conditions for testing conformity with these minimum requirements.
Article 2
Purpose of the radar navigation equipment
The radar navigation equipment shall facilitate the navigation of the vessel by providing an intelligible radar picture of its
position in relation to buoys shorelines and navigational structures, as well as permitting the reliable and timely
recognition of other vessels and obstructions protruding above the water surface.
Article 3
Minimum requirements
1. With the exception of requirements on electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of Directive 1999/5/EC) and of
requirements on the effective use of the spectrum so as to avoid harmful interference arising from Article 3.2 of Directive
1999/5/EC, radar navigation equipment used in inland waterway vessels shall fulfil the requirements of European standard
EN 302194-1: 2006.
2. Paragraph 1 applies to inland ECDIS equipment which can be operated in navigation mode. This equipment shall
additionally fulfil the requirements of the Inland ECDIS standards in the version valid on the date of issue of the type
approval.
Article 4
Type tests
1. Compliance
with
the
minimum
requirements
as
specified
in
Article
3(1)
shall
be
established
by
means
of
a
type
test.
2. If the equipment passes the type test the testing establishment shall issue a test certificate. If the equipment fails to
meet the minimum requirements, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons for its rejection.
Article 5
Application for a type test
1. Applications for a type test of a radar navigation installation shall be submitted to a technical service.
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2. Each
application
shall
be
accompanied
by
the
following
documents:
(a) detailed technical descriptions;
(b) complete set of installation and service documents;
(c) detailed operator’s manuals;
(d) short operator’s manual; and
(e) where applicable, evidence of previously completed tests.
3. In case it is not intended by the applicant to have the Declaration of Conformity pursuant to Directive 1999/5/EC
established concurrently with the type-approval, a Declaration of Conformity shall be submitted together with the
application for a type test.
Article 6
Type-approval
1. Type-approval shall be granted by the competent authority pursuant to the test certificate. The competent authority
shall inform the European Commission of the equipment for which it has issued type approval. The relevant notice shall
include the type-approval number assigned, as well as the type designation, the name of the manufacturer, the name of
the holder of the type-approval and the date of the type approval.
2. Each competent authority or the technical service designated by the competent authority shall be entitled to select
equipment from the production series at any time for inspection.
If this inspection reveals defects in the equipment, type-approval may be withdrawn.
The type-approval shall be withdrawn by the authority that issued it.
Article 7
Marking of the equipment and type approval number
1. Each
component
of
the
equipment
shall
be
marked
indelibly
with
(a) the name of the manufacturer,
(b) the trade designation of the equipment,
(c) the type of equipment and
(d) the serial number.
2. The type-approval number assigned by the competent authority shall be affixed indelibly to the display unit in such
a way that it remains clearly visible after the equipment has been installed.
Composition of a type-approval number: e-NN-NNN
e =
European
Union
NN =
number
for
the
country
of
type-approval,
where
01
= Germany
08
= Czech
Republic
02
= France
09
= Spain
03
= Italy
11
= United
Kingdom
04
= Netherlands
12
= Austria
05
= Sweden
13
= Luxembourg
06
= Belgium
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= Switzerland
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= Denmark
27
= Slovakia
19
= Romania
29
= Estonia
20
= Poland
32
= Latvia
21
= Portugal
34
= Bulgaria
23
= Greece
36
= Lithuania
24
= Ireland
49
= Cyprus
26
= Slovenia
50
= Malta
NNN = three-digit number, to be determined by the competent authority.
3. The
type-approval
number
shall
be
used
only
in
conjunction
with
the
associated
type-approval.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to produce and affix the type-approval number.
Article 8
Manufacturer’s declaration
Each unit of equipment shall be accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration.
Article 9
Modifications to type-approved equipment
1. Any
modification
made
to
equipment
already
approved
shall
cause
the
type-approval
to
be
withdrawn.
Whenever
modifications are planned, details shall be sent in writing to the competent technical service.
2. The competent authority shall decide following consultation with the technical service whether the type-approval
still applies or whether an inspection or new type test is necessary.
If a new type test is granted, a new type-approval number shall be assigned.
PART II
Minimum requirements and test conditions for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels
Table of contents
CHAPTER 1
General
Article 1.01 — Scope
Article 1.02 — Purpose of the rate-of-turn indicator
Article 1.03 — Type test
Article 1.04 — Application for a type test
Article 1.05 — Type-approval
Article 1.06 — Marking of the equipment and type approval number
Article 1.07 — Manufacturer’s declaration
Article 1.08 — Modifications to type-approved equipment
CHAPTER 2
General minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 2.01 — Construction, design
Article 2.02 — Spurious emissions and electromagnetic compatibility
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Article 2.04 — Operating instructions
Article 2.05 — Installation of the sensor
CHAPTER 3
Minimum operational requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 3.01 — Operational readiness of the rate-of-turn indicator
Article 3.02 — Indication of the rate of turn
Article 3.03 — Measuring ranges
Article 3.04 — Accuracy of the indicated rate of turn
Article 3.05 — Sensitivity
Article 3.06 — Monitoring of operation
Article 3.07 — Insensitivity to other normal movements of the vessel
Article 3.08 — Insensitivity to magnetic fields
Article 3.09 — Slave indicators
CHAPTER 4
Minimum technical requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 4.01 — Operation
Article 4.02 — Damping devices
Article 4.03 — Connection of additional equipment
CHAPTER 5
Test conditions and procedures for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 5.01 — Safety, load capacity and electromagnetic compatibility
Article 5.02 — Spurious emissions
Article 5.03 — Test procedure
Appendix:
Maximum tolerances for indication errors of rate-of-turn indicators
CHAPTER 1
General
Article 1.01
Scope
These provisions set out the minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels, as
well as the conditions for testing conformity with these minimum requirements.
Article 1.02
Purpose of the rate-of-turn indicator
The rate-of-turn indicator is intended to facilitate radar navigation, and to measure and indicate the rate of turn of the
vessel to port or starboard.
Article 1.03
Type test
1. Compliance with the minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators pursuant to Chapters 2 to 4 shall be
established by means of a type test.
2. If the equipment passes the type test the technical service shall issue a test certificate. If the equipment fails to meet
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Article 1.04
Application for a type test
1. Applications for a type test of a rate-of-turn indicator shall be submitted to a technical service.
The technical services shall be notified to the European Commission.
2. Each
application
shall
be
accompanied
by
the
following
documents:
(a) detailed technical descriptions;
(b) complete set of installation and service documents;
(c) operating instructions.
3. By means of tests, the applicant shall establish or have it established that the equipment meets the minimum
requirements of these provisions.
The results of the test and the measurement reports shall be attached to the application.
These documents and the information obtained during testing shall be kept by the competent authority.
Article 1.05
Type approval
1. Type approval shall be granted by the competent authority pursuant to the test certificate.
The competent authority shall inform the European Commission of the equipment it has approved. The relevant notice
shall include the type approval number assigned, as well as the type designation, the name of the manufacturer, the name
of the holder of the type approval and the date of the type approval.
2. Each competent authority or the technical service designated by the competent authority shall be entitled to select
equipment from the production series at any time for inspection.
If this inspection reveals defects in the equipment, type approval may be withdrawn.
The type-approval shall be withdrawn by the authority that issued it.
Article 1.06
Marking of the equipment and type approval number
1. Each
component
of
the
equipment
shall
be
marked
indelibly
with
(a) the name of the manufacturer,
(b) the trade designation of the equipment,
(c) the type of equipment and
(d) the serial number.
2. The type-approval number assigned by the competent authority shall be affixed indelibly to the control unit in such
a way that it remains clearly visible after the equipment has been installed.
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e =
European
Union
NN =
code
for
the
country
of
type-approval,
01
= Germany
18
= Denmark
02
= France
19
= Romania
03
= Italy
20
= Poland
04
= Netherlands
21
= Portugal
05
= Sweden
23
= Greece
06
= Belgium
24
= Ireland
07
= Hungary
26
= Slovenia
08
= Czech
Republic
27
= Slovakia
09
= Spain
29
= Estonia
11
= United
Kingdom
32
= Latvia
12
= Austria
34
= Bulgaria
13
= Luxembourg
36
= Lithuania
14
= Switzerland
49
= Cyprus
17
= Finland
50
= Malta
NNN = three-digit number, to be determined by the competent authority.
3. The
type-approval
number
shall
be
used
only
in
conjunction
with
the
associated
type-approval.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to produce and affix the type-approval number.
Article 1.07
Manufacturer’s declaration
Each unit of equipment shall be accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration.
Article 1.08
Modifications to type-approved equipment
1. Any modification made to equipment already approved shall cause the type-approval to be withdrawn.
Whenever modifications are planned, details shall be sent in writing to the competent technical service.
2. The competent authority shall decide following consultation with the technical service whether the type-approval
still applies or whether an inspection or new type test is necessary.
If a new type test is granted, a new type approval number shall be assigned.
CHAPTER 2
General minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 2.01
Construction, design
1. Rate-of-turn
indicators
shall
be
suitable
for
operation
on
board
inland
waterway
vessels.
2. The construction and design of the equipment shall be in accordance with current good engineering practice, both
mechanically and electrically.
3. In the absence of any specific provision in Annex II or in this Annex, the requirements and test methods contained
in European Standard EN 60945:2002 shall apply to power supply, safety, mutual interference of ship borne equipment,
compass safe distance, resistance to climatic influences, mechanical strength, environmental influences, audible noise
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Additionally, the equipment shall satisfy all requirements of this Annex at ambient temperatures between 0 and 40 °C.
Article 2.02
Spurious emissions and electromagnetic compatibility
1. General
requirements:
Rate-of-turn indicators shall meet the requirements of Directive 2004/108/EC (*) of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC.
2. Spurious
emissions:
In the frequency ranges of 156 to 165 MHz, 450 to 470 MHz and 1,53 to 1,544 GHz the field strength shall not exceed
a value of 15 μV/m. These field strengths shall apply at a test distance of 3 metres from the equipment under test.
Article 2.03
Operation
1. The
equipment
shall
not
have
more
controls
than
are
necessary
for
its
correct
operation.
The design, markings and manipulation of the controls shall be such as to permit their simple, unambiguous and fast
operation. Their arrangement shall be such as to prevent operational mistakes as far as possible.
Controls that are not necessary for normal operation shall not be immediately accessible.
2. All controls and indicators shall be provided with symbols or markings in English. Symbols shall meet the
requirements of European Standard EN 60417:1998.
All numerals and letters shall be at least 4 mm high. If it can be demonstrated that, for technical reasons, numerals and
letters 4 mm high are not possible and if for the purposes of operation smaller numerals and letters are acceptable, a
reduction to 3 mm shall be allowed.
3. The
equipment
shall
be
designed
in
such
a
way
that
operating
mistakes
cannot
cause
its
failure.
4. Any
functions
over
and
above
the
minimum
requirements,
such
as
facilities
for
connection
to
other
equipment,
shall be provided in such a way that the equipment meets the minimum requirements under all conditions.
Article 2.04
Operating instructions
A detailed operator’s manual shall be supplied with each unit. It shall be available in Dutch, English, French and German
and shall contain at least the following information:
(a) activation and operation;
(b) maintenance and servicing;
(c) general safety instructions.
Article 2.05
Installation of the sensor
The direction of installation in relation to the keel line shall be indicated on the rate-of-turn indicator’s sensor unit.
Installation instructions shall be provided to ensure maximum insensitivity to other normal movements of the vessel.
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CHAPTER 3
Minimum operational requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 3.01
Operational readiness of the rate-of-turn indicator
1. From a cold start, the rate-of-turn indicator shall be fully operational within 4 minutes and shall operate to within
the required accuracy tolerances.
2. A
warning
signal
shall
indicate
that
the
indicator
is
switched
on.
It
shall
be
possible
to
observe
and
operate
the
rate-
of-turn indicator simultaneously.
3. Cordless
remote
controls
shall
not
be
permitted.
Article 3.02
Indication of the rate of turn
1. The rate of turn shall be indicated on a linear graduated scale having the zero point situated in the middle. It shall
be possible to read the direction and extent of the rate of turn with the necessary accuracy. Indicators other than needle
indicators and bar-graphs shall not be permitted.
2. The indicator scale shall be at least 20 cm long and may be circular or rectilinear.
Rectilinear scales may be arranged horizontally only.
3. Solely
digital
indicators
shall
not
be
permitted.
Article 3.03
Measuring ranges
Rate-of-turn indicators may be provided with one or more measuring ranges. The following measuring ranges are
recommended:
30 °/min
60 °/min
90 °/min
180 °/min
300 °/min.
Article 3.04
Accuracy of the indicated rate of turn
The indicated rate of turn shall not differ by more than 2 % from the measurable maximum value or by more than 10 %
from the actual value; whichever is the greater (see Appendix).
Article 3.05
Sensitivity
The operating threshold shall be less than or equal to a change in angular speed equivalent to 1 % of the indicated value.
Article 3.06
Monitoring of operation
1. If the rate-of-turn indicator does not operate within the required accuracy range, this shall be indicated.
2. If a gyroscope is used, any critical fall in the rate of rotation of the gyroscope shall be signalled by an indicator. A
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Article 3.07
Insensitivity to normal movements of the vessel
1. Rolling of the vessel of up to 10° at a rate of turn of up to 4°/s shall not give rise to measurement errors in excess
of the stipulated tolerances.
2. Impacts such as those that may occur during berthing shall not give rise to measurement errors in excess of the
stipulated tolerances.
Article 3.08
Insensitivity to magnetic fields
The rate-of-turn indicator shall be insensitive to magnetic fields which typically occur on board the vessel.
Article 3.09
Slave indicators
Slave indicators shall comply with all requirements applicable to rate-of-turn indicators.
CHAPTER 4
Minimum technical requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 4.01
Operation
1. All
controls
shall
be
so
arranged
that
during
their
operation
no
information
is
concealed
from
view
and
radar
navigation remains unimpaired.
2. All controls and indicators shall be provided with a dazzle-free source of lighting appropriate for all ambient
lighting conditions and adjustable down to zero by means of an independent control.
3. Adjustment of controls shall be such that movements to the right or upwards have a positive effect on the variable
and movements to the left or downwards a negative effect.
4. If push-buttons are used, it shall be possible to locate and operate them by touch. They shall also have clearly
perceptible contact release. If pushbuttons have multiple functions, it must be apparent which hierarchical level is active.
Article 4.02
Damping devices
1. The sensor system shall be damped for critical values. The damping constant (63 % of the limit value) shall not
exceed 0,4 s.
2. The
indicator
shall
be
damped
for
critical
values.
Controls for increasing damping shall be permitted.
Under no circumstances may the damping constant exceed 5 s.
Article 4.03
Connection of additional equipment
1. If the rate-of-turn indicator can be connected to slave indicators or similar equipment, the rate-of-turn indication
shall remain usable as an analogue electric signal. In addition, the rate-of-turn indicator may possess a digital interface in
accordance with (2).
The rate of turn shall continue to be indicated with galvanic earth insulation and the equivalent to an analogue voltage of
20 mV/°/min ± 5 % and a maximum internal resistance of 100 Ω.
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The operating threshold shall not exceed 0,3°/min.
Zero error shall not exceed 1°/min at temperatures from 0 to 40 °C.
With the indicator switched on and the sensor not exposed to the effects of movement, the spurious voltage at the output
signal measured with a 10 Hz pass-band low-pass filter shall not exceed 10 mV.
The rate-of-turn signal shall be received without additional damping beyond the limits referred to in Article 4.02 (1).
2.
A digital interface shall be designed pursuant to European standards EN 61162-1: 2008, EN 61162-2: 1998 and EN
61162-3: 2008.
3. An external alarm switch shall be provided. The switch shall be installed as a galvanic insulation break-switch for
the indicator.
The external alarm shall be triggered by contact closure:
(a) if the rate-of-turn indicator is disconnected; or
(b) if the rate-of-turn indicator is not in operation; or
(c) if the operating control has reacted following an excessive error (Article 3.06).
CHAPTER 5
Test conditions and procedures for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 5.01
Safety, load capacity and electromagnetic compatibility
Power supply, safety, mutual interference of ship borne equipment, compass safe distance, resistance to climatic
influences, mechanical strength, environmental impact, audible noise emission and electromagnetic compatibility shall
be tested in accordance with European Standard EN 60945:2002.
Article 5.02
Spurious emissions
Spurious emissions shall be measured in accordance with European Standard EN 60945:2002 in the frequency range of
30 to 2000 MHz.
The requirements of Article 2.02 (2) shall be met.
Article 5.03
Test procedure
1. Rate-of-turn indicators shall be tested under nominal and boundary conditions. In this regard, the influence of the
operating voltage and of the ambient temperature shall be tested as far as the prescribed limit value.
In addition, radio transmitters shall be used to set up the maximum magnetic fields in the vicinity of the indicators.
2. Under the conditions described in paragraph 1, indicator errors shall remain within the tolerances indicated in the
Annex.
3. All minimum requirements of Chapters 2 to 4 shall be met.

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Appendix
Figure 1
Maximum tolerances for indication errors of rate-of-turn indicators

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PART III
Requirements for installation and performance tests for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on
board inland waterway vessels
Table of contents
Article 1 — General
Article 2 — Approved specialised firms
Article 3 — Requirements for on-board power supply
Article 4 — Installation of the radar antenna
Article 5 — Installation of the display unit and the control unit
Article 6 — Installation of the rate-of-turn indicator
Article 7 — Installation of the position sensor
Article 8 — Installation and performance test
Article 9 — Installation and performance certificate
Article 1
General
1. Installation and performance tests of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicator systems must take place
according to the following provisions.
2. Only
equipment
approved
with:
(a) a type approval according to
(aa) Part I Article 6; or
(bb) Part II Article 1.05; or
(b) approved with a type approval recognised as equivalent according to Part VI; and
(c) bearing a corresponding type approval number
shall be authorised for installation.
Article 2
Approved specialised firms
1. The
installation,
replacement,
repair
or
maintenance
of
radar
navigation
equipment
and
rate-of-turn
indicators
shall
be carried out only by specialised firms approved by the competent authority.
The competent authorities responsible for approval shall be notified to the European Commission.
2. Approval
may
be
withdrawn
by
the
competent
authority.
3. The competent authority shall immediately notify the European Commission of the specialised firms which it has
approved.
Article 3
Requirements for on-board power supply
All power supply leads for radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators shall have their own separate safety
devices and if possible be fail-safe.
Article 4
Installation of the radar antenna
1. The radar antenna shall be installed as close as possible to the fore-and-aft-line. There shall be no obstruction in the
vicinity of the antenna causing false echoes or unwanted shadows; if necessary, the antenna shall be mounted on the
forecastle. The mounting and attachment of the radar antenna in its operational position shall be sufficiently stable to
enable the radar navigation equipment to perform within the required accuracy limits.
2. After the angular error in the mounting has been corrected and the equipment has been switched on, the difference
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Article 5
Installation of the display unit and the control unit
1. The display unit and control unit shall be installed in the wheelhouse in such a way that the evaluation of the radar
image and the operation of the radar navigation equipment present no difficulty. The azimuthal orientation of the radar
image shall be in accordance with the normal situation of the surroundings. Holders and adjustable consoles shall be
constructed in a way that they can be fixed in each position free of vibration.
2. During radar navigation, artificial lighting shall not be reflected in the direction of the radar operator.
3. When the control unit is not part of the display unit, it shall be located in housing within 1 metre of the display
unit. Cordless remote controls shall not be permitted.
4. If slave indicators are installed, they shall satisfy the requirements which apply to navigational radar equipment.
Article 6
Installation of the rate-of-turn indicator
1. The rate-of-turn indicator shall be located ahead of the helmsman and within their field of vision.
2. The sensor system shall be installed as far as possible amidships, horizontal and aligned with the ship’s fore-and aft-
line. The installation site shall as far as possible be free of vibration and be liable only to modest temperature variations.
The indicator unit shall if possible be installed directly above the radar display.
3. If
slave
indicators
are
installed,
they
shall
satisfy
the
requirements
which
apply
to
rate-of-turn
indicators.
Article 7
Installation of the position sensor
For inland ECDIS equipment which is operated in navigation mode, the position sensor (e.g. DGPS antenna) must be
installed in such a way as to ensure that it operates with the greatest possible degree of accuracy and is not adversely
affected by superstructures and transmitting equipment on board ship.
Article 8
Installation and performance test
Before the equipment is switched on for the first time after installation, or after renewals or extensions of the Community
certificate (except according to Article 2.09(2) of Annex II), as well as after each modification of the vessel likely to affect
the operating conditions of the equipment, an installation and performance test shall be carried out by the competent
authority or the technical service designated by the competent authority or by a firm authorised in accordance with
Article 2. For this purpose, the following conditions shall be fulfilled:
(a) the power supply shall have a separate safety device;
(b) the operating voltage shall be within the tolerance;
(c) the cabling and its installation shall satisfy the provisions of Annex II and, if applicable ADN;
(d) the rate of antenna revolutions shall reach at least 24 rpm;
(e) there shall be no obstruction in the vicinity of the antenna which impairs navigation;
(f) the
safety
switch
of
the
antenna,
if
provided,
shall
be
in
good
working
order;
(g) the arrangement of display units, rate-of-turn indicators and control units shall be ergonomic and user-friendly;
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(i) the accuracy of the range and azimuthal displays shall satisfy the requirements (measurements using known targets);
(j) linearity
in
short
ranges
shall
be
correct
(pushing
and
pulling);
(k) the displayed minimum range shall be 15 metres or less;
(l) the
centre
of
the
picture
shall
be
visible
and
its
diameter
shall
not
exceed
1
mm;
(m) false echoes caused by reflections and unwanted shadows on the lubber line shall not occur or shall not impair the
safety of navigation;
(n) sea-clutter and rain-clutter suppressors (STC and FTC preset) and the associated controls shall perform correctly;
(o) the gain adjustment shall be in proper working order;
(p) focus and picture definition shall be correct;
(q) the ship’s turning direction shall be as indicated on the rate-of-turn indicator and the zero position at dead ahead
shall be correct;
(r) the radar navigation equipment shall not be sensitive to transmissions by the ship’s radio equipment or to inter
ference from other on-board sources;
(s) the radar navigation equipment or rate-of-turn indicator shall not interfere with other on-board equipment.
Furthermore, in the case of inland ECDIS equipment:
(t) the
statistical
positional
error
affecting
the
chart
shall
not exceed
2 m;
(u) the statistical phase angle error affecting the chart shall not exceed 1°;
Article 9
Installation and performance certificate
After successful completion of a test in accordance with Article 8, the competent authority, the technical service or the
approved firm shall issue a certificate based on the model according to Part IV. This certificate shall be kept permanently
on board.
If the test conditions have not been met, a list of defects shall be drawn up. Any existing certificate shall be withdrawn or
sent to the competent authority by the technical service or the approved firm.
PART IV
(MODEL)
Installation and performance certificate for radar navigation installations and rate-of-turn indicators used on
board inland waterway vessels
Vessel name/type: ............................................................................................................................................................................................
European Vessel Identification Number: ....................................................................................................................................................
Vessel owner: .................................................................................................................................................................................................
Name: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Address: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Radar navigation equipment Number:
...........................................
Item No Type Manufacturer Type-approval
number Serial
number
Rate-of-turn indicators Number:
..........................................
Item No Type Manufacturer Type-approval
number Serial
number
It is hereby certified that the radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators of this vessel meet the requirements
of Directive 2006/87/EC Annex IX Part III concerning installation and performance tests of radar navigation systems and
rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels.
Approved specialised firm/technical service/Competent authority (*)
Name: ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Address: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Stamp/Seal Place
....................
Date
....................
Signature
___________
(*) Cross out what is not applicable.
PART V
(MODEL)
1. Register of competent authorities for type approval of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators
Country Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
Belgium
Bulgaria
Denmark
Germany
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Italy
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
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Poland

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Country Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
Portugal
Romania
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
Slovakia
Slovenia
Czech Republic
Hungary
United Kingdom
Cyprus
If no authority is given no competent authority was specified by the relevant country.
2. Register of approved radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators
Item No Type Manufacturer
Holder of type-
Date of
Competent
Type-approval
approval
type-approval
authority
No
3. Register of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators approved on the basis of equivalent type-approvals
Item No Type Manufacturer
Holder of
Date of
Competent
Type-approval
typeapproval
type-approval
authority
No
4. Register of specialised firms approved for the installation or replacement of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-
turn indicators
Belgium
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Bulgaria
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Denmark
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
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Germany
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Estonia
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Finland
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
France
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Greece
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Italy
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Ireland
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Latvia
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.

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Lithuania
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Luxembourg
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Malta
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Netherlands
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Austria
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Poland
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Portugal
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Romania
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.

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Sweden
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Switzerland
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Spain
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Slovakia
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Slovenia
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Czech Republic
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
Hungary
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
United Kingdom
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.

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Cyprus
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.
5. Register of testing establishments specified for the type testing of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn
indicators
Item No Name Address Telephone
number E-mail
address State
PART VI
Equivalent equipment
(1) Radar navigation equipment: type approvals based on Resolution 1989-II-33 of the Central Commission for the
Navigation on the Rhine of 19 Mai 1989 last amended by Resolution 2008-II-11 of 27 November 2008 (*)
(2) Rate of turn indicators: type approvals based on Resolution 1989-II-34 of the Central Commission for the Navigation
on the Rhine of 19 May 1989 last amended by Resolution 2008-II-11 of 27 November 2008 (*)
(3) Radar navigation equipment and Rate of turn indicators installed and functioning conform Resolution 1989-II-35 of
the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine of 19 May 1989 last amended by Resolution 2008-II-11of
27 November 2008 (*)
___________
(*) Requirements for the installation and functioning of radar navigation equipment and rate of turn indicators for the
navigation on the Rhine.’

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