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 EUROPEAN COMMISSION 
Brussels, XXX 
[…](2011) XXX draft 
  
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE ../…/EU 
of XXX 
amending the Annexes to Direc tive 2006/87/EC of the Europe an Parliament and of the 
Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels 
 EN 2   EN COMMISSION DIRECTIVE ../…/EU 
of XXX 
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, 
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Directive 2006/87/EC of the Eu ropean Parliament and of the Council of 12 
December 2006 laying down technical requirem ents for inland waterway vessels and 
repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC
1, and in particular the firs t sentence of Article 20 (1) 
first subparagraph thereof, 
Whereas: (1) Since the adoption of the Directive 2006/87/ EC in December 2006, amendments to the 
Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation have been  agreed pursuant to Article 22 of the 
Revised Convention for Rhine Navigation. It is  therefore necessary to amend Directive 
2006/87/EC accordingly. 
(2) It should be ensured that the Union vessel certificate and the vessel certificate 
delivered in accordance with the Rhine Vesse l Inspection Regulation are issued on the 
basis of technical requirements which gua rantee an equivalent level of safety. 
(3) In order to avoid distortions of competition as  well as different levels of safety, the 
amendments to Directive 2006/87/EC should en ter into force as quickly as possible. 
(4) Following the adoption of Commission D ecisions ../…../… and ../…../…of …on the 
approval of three classification societies in  accordance with Artic le 10 of Directive 
2006/87/EC the necessary amendments to Annex VII to Directive 2006/87/EC should 
be made.  
(5) The measures provided for in this Directiv e are in accordance with the opinion of the 
Committee referred to in Article 7 of C ouncil Directive 91/672/EEC of 16 December 
1991 on the reciprocal recognition of national bo atmasters’ certificates for the carriage 
of goods and passengers by inland waterway
2, 
                                                 
1 OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1. 
2 OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 29. EN 3   EN HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 
Article 1 
Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows: 
(1) Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amende d in accordance with Annex I to this 
Directive. 
(2) Annex VII to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance with Annex II to this 
Directive. 
(3) Annex IX to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance with Annex III to this 
Directive. 
Article 2 
Member States which have inland waterways as  referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 
2006/87/EC shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions 
necessary to comply with this  Directive at the latest on 30 June 2012. They shall forthwith 
inform the Commission thereof. 
When Member States adopt those provisions, they  shall contain a refere nce to this Directive 
or be accompanied by such a reference on the o ccasion 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 Stat es which have inland waterways as referred to 
in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC. 
Done at Brussels,  
 For the Commission 
 The President 
  EN 4   EN 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 classifica tion society that has been approved in 
accordance with the criteria a nd 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 re levant area on the basis of his or her 
professional training and experience, fully conversant with the relevant rules and 
regulations and the generally accepted techni cal 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 trai ning and experience and is 
sufficiently conversant with the relevant rules and regu lations 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 wate rways boatmaster's licence, 
which authorises the holder to sail the vessel to be inspected." 
(3) In Article 3.02 paragraph 1, the first par agraph 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 pl ates of vessels made from steel shall 
be no less than the higher of the values resulting fr om the following formulae:" 
(4) The heading of Article 6.09 is replaced by the following: EN 5   EN "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 L46, 17.2.1997, p. 25."  
(6) In Article 7.06 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 
"1. Radar navigation equipment and ra te-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 indicators used in inland waterway vessels, laid down in Annex IX, Part III shall be met.  
The register of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indi cators 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 ope ration 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 servic e after any modification or repair, and 
(c) regularly, at leas t every five years. 
The inspection shall involve an internal and an extern al inspection. Compressed-air 
vessels the interior of which cannot be pr operly inspected, or the condition of which 
cannot be clearly established during the in ternal inspection, are required to undergo 
additional non-destructive testi ng 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 insp ection, particularly steam boilers, other 
pressure vessels and their accessories, and li fts, shall meet the re gulations applying in 
one of the Member States of the Union." EN 6   EN (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 forc e 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 s ealing 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 ar ise, 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:" 
(b) Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:   
"2. For the portable fire extinguishers re quired by paragraph 1, only powder type 
extinguishers with a content of at least 6 kg or other portable ex tinguishers 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 lique fied 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 uns uitable for Class C fires. These fire 
extinguishers shall have a minimum capacity of 9 litres.  EN 7   EN All extinguishers shall be suitable to extingui sh fires in electrical systems of up to 
1000V." 
(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 showi ng 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 leas t every two years. 
Inspections as referred to in point (d) may also be carried out by a competent person 
from a competent firm specialisi ng 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 pr essure tanks and pumping system. 
8. An inspection certificate, signed by th e 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 servic e after any major modification or repair, 
(dd) regularly, at l east every two years. EN 8   EN Inspections as referred to in point (dd) may also be carried out by a competent person 
from a competent firm specialisi ng in fire extinguishing systems. 
(c) In the inspection the expert or co mpetent person shall check whether the 
system meets the requirements of this Article. 
(e) An inspection certificate, signed by th e expert or compet ent 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 deck s shall be fitted with bulwarks that are 
at least 0,90 m high or with a continuous guard rail in accord ance with European 
standard EN 711 : 1995. Work stations wher e 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 acco rdance 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 he ight 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 gua rd rail shall be in stalled instead." 
(b) The following paragraphs are inserted: 
"4a. By way of derogation from paragra ph 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 d ecks 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 gua rd rails be fitted di rectly 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."  EN 9   EN (c) the following paragraph 6 is inserted: 
(6) Paragraph 4 is a temporary requireme nt according to Article 1.06 and will be 
valid until 30 June 2015." 
(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 less than 0,65 m. 
(b) the following paragraph 4 is inserted: 
(4) Paragraph 2 is a temporary requireme nt according to Article 1.06 and will be 
valid until 30 June 2015."  
(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 leas t every ten years. 
In this inspection proof of adequate st rength and stability shall be provided by 
calculations and an on-board load test. 
Where a crane’s safe working load does not exceed 2000 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 carri ed 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 inspection." 
(b) Paragraph 8 is deleted. 
(c) Paragraph 10 is replaced by the following: EN 10   EN "10. The crane manufacturer's operating inst ructions shall be kept on board. These 
shall include at least the following information: 
(a) operating range and f unction 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 replace d 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, (b) before being put back into service after any major modification or repair,  
(c) on every renewal of the attesta tion 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 sh all 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 ma y extend the validity of th e attestation for not more 
than three months without carrying out th e acceptance test referred to in Article 
14.13. Such extension shall be ente red in the Union certificate." 
(18) In Article 15.02, paragraph 8 is replaced by the following: 
"8. Bulkheads separating the engine r ooms from passenger areas or crew and 
shipboard personnel accommodation shall have no doors." 
(19) Article 15.03 is amended as follows: EN 11   EN  (a) Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: 
"5. The heeling moment due to wind pressure (M W) shall be calculated as follows: 
MW= p W • A W • (l W + T/2) [kNm] 
where: p
W = the specific wind pr essure of 0.25 kN/m²; 
AW = lateral plane of the vessel above  the plane of draught according to 
theconsidered loading condition in [m²]; 
lW = distance of the centre of gravity of the lateral plane AW from the plane 
of draught according to the cons idered loading condition in [m]. 
In calculating the lateral plane, account sh all be taken of the intended enclosure of 
the deck by awnings and sim ilar 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 di stance of less than B/3 to the hull,
 measured perpendicular to the centr e line from the shell plating at the
 maximum draft shall not be taken in to account for calculation purposes. A 
bulkhead recess in a transverse bulkh ead 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 af t of the level of the collis ion bulkhead and, if they are 
below the bulkhead deck, forward of the level of the aft-peak bulkhead,  
(b) be separated from the engine a nd 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 consisti ng totally or partially of panoramic panes 
and enclosures created by awnings or si milar mobile installations and their 
substructures shall be so designed as to, and shall only be manufactured from EN 12   EN 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 is replaced by the following: 
"2. Partitions 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 Artic le 10.03a are installed  
Rooms Control 
centres Stairwells Muster 
areas Lounges Engine 
rooms Galleys Store 
rooms  
Control centres - A0 A0/B151) A30 A60 A60 A30/A605)
Stairwells  - A0 A30 A60 A60 A30 
Muster areas   - A30/B152) A60 A60 A30/A605)
Lounges    -/A0/B153) A60 A60 A30 
Engine rooms     A60/A04) A60 A60 
G a l l e y s       A 0  A 3 0 / B 1 56)
S t o r e  r o o m s        -  
(bb) Table for partitions between rooms, in which pressurised sprinkler 
systems according to Artic le 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/A305) 
Stairwells  - A0 A0 A60 A30 A0 
Muster areas   - A30/B15 2) A60 A30 A0/A305) 
Lounges    -/B15/ B 03) A60 A30 A0 
Engine rooms     A60/A0 4) A60 A60 
Galleys      - A0/B156)  
Store rooms       - 
1) Partitions between control centres a nd internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster 
areas only to Type B15. 
2) Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas sha ll correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only 
to Type B15. 
3) Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical pa rtitions 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 wi th 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 flamma ble 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-s torage rooms and food store rooms, on 
the other." EN 13   EN (b) Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: 
"4. Lounge ceilings and wall claddings, includ ing their substructu res, shall, where 
these lounges do not have a pressurised sprinkl er system in accordance with Article 
10.03a, be manufactured from non-combustible materials with the exception of their 
surfaces, which shall be at le ast 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 thei r substructures shall be at least flame-retardant." 
(22) Article 22a.04 is replace d by the following: 
"Buoyancy and stability  
1. Paragraphs 2 to 10 shall apply to craft th at are longer than 110 m, with the exception 
of passenger vessels. 
2. The basic values for the stability calculat ion, the vessel's lightweight and the location 
of the centre of gravity shal l be determined by means of  an inclining experiment 
carried out in accordance with Anne x 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 th e vessel are appropriate  in the event of 
flooding. All calculations shall be carri ed out with free sinkage and trim. 
Sufficient buoyancy and stability of the ve ssel in the event of flooding shall be 
proven with a cargo corresponding to its ma ximum draught and evenly distributed 
among all the holds and with maximum supplies and fully fuelled.  
For diversified cargo, the stability calcula tion shall be performed for the most 
unfavourable loading condition. This stabil ity calculation shall be carried on board. 
For this purpose, mathematical proof of sufficient stability shall be determined for 
the intermediate st ages of flooding (25%, 50% a nd 75% of flood build up, and, 
where appropriate, for the stage immediatel y prior to transverse equilibrium) and for 
the final stage of flooding, in the loading conditions specified above. EN 14   EN 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 rema ins afloat after the 
flooding of two or more adjacent compartmen ts 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 r oom 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 pe rmeability 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 a ssumed as full or empty for the vessel 
floating at the maximum perm issible 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. EN 15   EN 5. For all intermediate stages of flooding re ferred 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 containe rs are not secured) befo re 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 imme rsed before the heel in the equilibrium 
position of the intermediate stage in question has been reached.  
6. During the final stage of flooding, th e following criteria shall be met: 
(a) the lower edge of non-watertight open ings (e.g., doors, windows, access hatches) 
shall be not less than 0,10 m a bove the damaged waterline;  
(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 i mmersed or a heeling angle φ of 27° (10° where 
containers are not secured) is reached; 
 
 ≤ 12° / 5° righting lever GZ [m] 
GZ R ≥ 0,05 m 
heeling angle φ [°] 
equilibrium position in the 
final stage of flooding first unprotected opening to 
water, however φ ≤ 27° / 10° A ≥ 0,0065 m•rad 
 EN 16   EN (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 asymme trical flooding are pr ovided, the following 
conditions shall be met: 
(a) for the calculation of cross-flooding, IM O 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 watert ight, the shut-off devices shall bear the 
following readily legible in struction on both sides: 
"Close immediately after passage". 
9. The proof by calculation in accordance with pa ragraphs 3 to 7 shall be considered to 
have been provided if damaged stability calculations in acco rdance with Part 9 of the 
Regulations annexed to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Wa terways (hereinafter referred to as 
'ADN') are produced with a positive result. 
10. Where necessary in order to meet the re quirements 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: 
"are built as double-hull vess els in accordance with the ADN, where for motor 
vessels sections 9.1.0.91 to 9.1.0.95, and fo r tank vessels sections 9.3.2.11.7 and 
9.3.2.13 to 9.3.2.15 of Part 9 of the ADN shall apply;"  
(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 casings, accessories and light sources
  Navigation lights, their casings, accessories, an d 
light sources that fulfill the requirements fo r 
color and light intensity of navigation lights, an d 
for the admission of signal lights for navigation 
on the Rhine, as of 30 December 2008 may still be used. 
" EN 17   EN (b) the following entries for Article 7.06(1) are inserted: 
" 
7.06(1) Radar navigation equipment which has 
received an approval before 1.1.1990 Radar navigation equipment which has 
received an approval before 1.1.1990 may be 
installed and used until issue or renewal of the Union certificate after 30.12.2008, 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, which have received 
an approval before 1.1.1990 Rate-of-turn indicators, which have received 
an approval before 1.1.1990 and have been 
installed before 1-1-2000, may be installed and 
used until issue or renewal of the Union 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 and rate-of-turn 
indicators which have received an approval 
after 1.1.1990 Radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn 
indicators which have received an approval on 
or after 1 January 1990 pursuant to the minimum requirements and test 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 sentence point b
 Receptacles made of steel  or another sturdy, non-
flammable material and holding at least 10 L  N.R.C., at the latest on renewal of 
the Union certificate  
 " 
(d) the entries for Articles 11.02, paragr aph 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 decks, side NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the EN 18   EN sentence decks and work stations Union certificate after 1.1.2020 
11.04(1) Clear width of side deck NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the 
Union certificate after 1.1.2035, for craft exceeding 7,30 m in width 
Paragraph 2 Shipside guard rails on vessels of L<55 m 
with only aft accommodation NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the 
Union certificate after 1.1.2020  
 " 
(e) the entry for Article 11.12 is replaced by the following: 
" 
11.12(2), (4), (5) 
and (9) Manufacturer’s plate, protect ion devices, certificates on 
board NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2015. 
" 
(f) the entries for Article 15.03, paragraphs  7 to 13 are replaced by the following: 
" 
Paragraphs 7 and 
8 Damaged stability  
 N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate
after 1.1.2045 
Paragraph 9 Damaged stability  
 N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate
after 1.1.2045 
 Vertical extent of damage to the bottom of the boat 
  N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate 
after 1.1.2045  
N.R.C. applicable for vessels with 
watertight decks on a minimum distance of 0,50m and less then 0,60 m of the bottom of vessels 
that obtained a Union certificate or 
other traffic licence before 31.12.2005  
 Two–compartments status  N.R.C. 
Paragraphs 10 to 13 Damaged stability  N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2045 
" EN 19   EN (g) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 1 (a) is replaced by the following: 
" 
Article 15.06(1),  
first subparagraph  Passenger area's under the bulkhead deck behind the 
collision bulkhead and in front of the aft peak bulkhead.  NRC, at the latest on renewal 
of Union certificate after 1.1.2045  
Article 15.06(1), second subparagraph Enclosures N.R.C, at the latest on renewal 
of Union certificate 
" 
(h) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 15 is replaced by the following: 
" 
Paragraph 15 Requirements for enclosures within the superstructure 
that consist totally or partly of panoramic windows.  NRC, at the latest on renewal 
of Union certificate after 1.1.2045  
 Requirements for enclosures  N.R.C, at the latest on renewal 
of Union certificate 
" 
(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 Union 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: 
" 
Article and 
paragraph  CONTENT  Deadline and comments  Valid for craft 
with vessel 
certificate or 
traffic licence 
before  
7.05(1) Navigation lights, their casings, accessories 
and light sources   Navigation lights, their casings, accessories, and light 
sources that fulfil the requirements for color and 
light intensity of navigation 
lights and for the admission of signal lights for navigation on 
the Rhine as of 30 December 
2008 may still be used.
 1.12.2011 EN 20   EN " 
(b) the following entry for Articl e 7.06 paragraph 1 is inserted: 
" 
7.06(1) Radar navigation equipment which has 
received an approval before 1.1.1990 Radar navigation equipment which has 
received an approval before 1.1.1990 
may be installed and used until issue or renewal of the Union certificate after 
30.12.2008, 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. 1.12.2011 
 Rate-of-turn indicators, which have 
received an approval before 1.1.1990 Rate-of-turn indicators, which have 
received an approval before 1.1.1990 and have been installed before 1-1-
2000, may be installed and used until 
issue or renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2015, if there is a valid 
installation certificate pursuant to this 
Directive or Resolution CCNR 1989-II-35. 1.12.2011 
 Radar navigation equipment and rate-
of-turn indicators which have received an approval after 1.1.1990 Radar navigation equipment and rate-
of-turn indicators which have received an approval after 1 January 1990 
pursuant the minimum requirements 
and test 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 a valid 
installation certificate pursuant to this Directive or Resolution CCNR 1989-II-
35 has been issued. 1.12.2011 
" 
(c) the following entry for Article 10.02 paragraph 1 second sentence, point b is 
inserted: 
Article and 
paragraph  CONTENT  Deadline and 
comments  Valid for 
craft with 
vessel 
certificate or 
traffic 
licence 
before  
Article 10.02(1) 
second sentence Receptacles made of st eel or another sturdy, 
non-flammable material and holding at least N.R.C., at the latest on 
renewal of the Union 1.12.2011  EN 21   EN point b  10 L  certificate  
(d) the following entries for Articles 11.02 paragraph 4 and 11.04, paragraph 2 are 
inserted: 
 " 
Article and 
paragraph Content Deadline and comments Valid for craft with 
vessel certificate or 
traffic licence before 
11.02(4), 
first 
sentence Height of bulwarks and coamings, 
and shipside guard rails NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate 
after 1.1.2020 1.12.2011 
11.04(2) Shipside guard rails on vessels of 
L<55 m with only aft accommodation  NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2020 1.12.2011 
" 
(e) the following entry for Article 11.12 is inserted : 
" 
11.12 (2),(4),(5) and (9)  Manufacturer’s plate, protection devices, 
certificates on board  NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the 
Union certificate after 
1.1.2015.
 1.12.2011  
" 
(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 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2045 1.12.2011 
paragraph 9 Damaged stability  
 N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2045 1.12.2011 
 Vertical extent of damage to the 
bottom of the boat 
 
 N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2045  
N.R.C. applicable for vessels with 
watertight decks on a minimum 
distance of 0,50m and less then 0,60 m 
of the bottom of vessels that obtained a Union certificate or other traffic 
licence before 31.12.2005  1.12.2011 
 Two–compartments status  N.R.C.  EN 22   EN paragraphs 10 to 13 Damaged stability  N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 
1.1.2045 1.12.2011 
 " 
(g) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 
" 
Article15.06(1), firs t 
subparagraph  Passenger areas under the bulkhead 
deck behind the collision bulkhad and in front of the aft peak bulkhead. NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2045  1.12.2011 
Article15.06(1), 
second subparagraph Enclosures N.R.C, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate  1.12.2011 
" 
(h) the entry for Article 15.06 paragraph 15 is replaced by the following: 
" 
Paragraph 15 
 Requirements for enclosures within 
the superstructure that consist totally or partly of panoramic windows.  NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2045  1.12.2011 
 Requirements for enclosures  N.R.C, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate  1.12.2011 
" 
(i) the following entry for Articl e 15.11 paragraph 7a is inserted: 
" 
Paragraph 7a  Enclosures  N.R.C., at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate   1.12.2011 
 " 
(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: " EN 23   EN 7.05(1) Navigation lights, their casings, accessories 
and light sources   Navigation lights, their casings, accessories, 
and light sources that fulfill  
-the requirements for color and light 
intensity of navigation lights and for the 
admission of signal lights for navigation on 
the Rhine as of 30 December 2008  
or 
- the respective requirements of a Member 
State as of 30 December 2008 
may still be used. 
" 
(b) the following entry for Articl e 7.06 paragraph 1 is inserted: 
" 
7.06(1) Radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn 
indicators Radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn 
indicators, which have been approved and 
installed pursuant to a member State’s 
regulations before 30.12.2008 may continue to be installed and operated until the issue or 
replacement of the Un ion certificate after 
31.12.2018. These system s must be entered in 
the Union 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 regulations 
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 Dir ective or Resolution 
CCNR 1989-II-35, is available. 
" 
(c) the entries for Articles 11.02 paragr aph 4 and 11.04 paragraph 2 are replaced 
by the following: 
" 
Article and 
paragraph CONTENT DEADLINE and COMMENTS 
11.02(4), first 
sentence Equipment of outer edges of decks, side decks and 
work stations NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate EN 24   EN  
Height of bulwarks or coamings after 1.1.2020 NRC,  
NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2020 
11.04(1) Clear width of side deck NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate after 1.1.2035, for craft exceeding 7,30 m in width  
paragraph 2 Shipside guard rails on vessels of L<55 m with only 
aft accommodation NRC, at the latest on issue or 
renewal of the Union certificate 
after 1-1-2020 
 " 
(27) The table in Article 24a.03 paragraph 2 is amended as follows: 
(a) the following entry for Article 7.05 paragraph 1 is inserted: " 
7.05(1) Navigation lights, their casings, accessories 
and light sources   Navigation lights, their casings, accessories, 
and light sources that fulfill  
-the requirements for color 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 December 2008 
may still be used. 
" 
(b) the following entry for Articl e 7.06 paragraph 1 is inserted: 
" 
7.06(1) Radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn 
indicators Radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn 
indicators, which have been approved and 
installed based on a member State’s 
regulations before 30.12.2008 may continue to be installed and operated until the issue or 
replacement of the Un ion certificate after 
31.12.2018. These system s must be entered in 
the Union certificate under number 52. EN 25   EN   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 regulations 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 an installation 
certificate that is valid in accordance with this 
Directive or Resolution CCNR 1989-II-35, is 
available. 
" 
(28) In Appendix I to Annex II to Directive 2006 /87/EC, the following entry is added: 
Figure  10 
Wear life jacket  
 Colour: blue/white  
 
  EN 26   EN  
(29) Appendix II to Annex II of Directive  2006/87/EC is amended as follows: 
(a) the list of contents is amended as follows: 
(i) for No 4, the title is  replaced by the following  
"Application of transitional provisions" 
(ii) for No 6, the title is replaced by th e 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 N o. 4 is replaced by the following : 
"ADMINISTRATIVE IN STRUCTION No. 4 
Application of Transitional provisions  
(Chapters 15 to 22b, Chapter 24 and Chapter 24a) 
1. APPLICATION OF TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS IN JOINING TOGETHER PARTS OF 
CRAFT  
1.1. Principles  
 Where parts of different vessels are join ed together, status quo protection shall be 
granted only for the parts which belong to the vessel which retains its Union 
certificate. Transitional provisions may ther efore 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, transitiona l provisions may be 
invoked only for those parts which belong to the vessel which retains its Union 
certificate.  
1.2.2 Parts which do not belong to the vessel whic h retains its vessel ce rtificate shall be 
treated as a newly built craft.  
1.2.3 After a vessel has had part of another vesse l added to it, the form er shall receive the 
European vessel identification number of the craft, which retains its Union certificate as the converted craft. EN 27   EN 1.2.4 Where an existing Union certificate is reta ined or a new Union certificate is issued 
for a craft after a conversion, th e year of construction of th e oldest part of the craft 
shall additionally be entered in the Union certificate. 
1.2.5 If a new fore section is a ttached 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 vesse l, 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 e ngine has to be type approved. The engine 
would also have to be type approved if it was the engine in the 2001 stern section. 
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 transi tional provisions in th e case of change of 
the type of craft (vessel type; intended us e of the vessel), as re gards 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 cr aft, all special provisi ons and all requirements 
specific to this type of craft shall be co mplied 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. EN 28   EN 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 craf t 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 part s according to 2.1.3, second 
sentence. 
2.2.3 If the dimensions of the craft are m odified, the transitional provisions no longer 
apply to those parts of the craft that ar e 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 cr aft, the special requirem ents of Annex II that 
only apply to the new type of craft shal l be applicable. All parts and items of 
equipment that are affected by the convers ion of the craft must  satisfy the current 
requirements of Annex II. 
2.2.5 The craft shall then be granted a new or  amended Union 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 th en applies to the whole vessel, without invoking 
transitional provisions. If the fore secti on 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 cons truction 1970) is convert ed into a pusher. The physical conversion 
consists solely of changing the deck equi pment and installing a pushing device. All 
transitional provisions for a 1970 vessel re main applicable, except as regards 
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 fo re section and the cargo section, as well as 
changing the deck equipment and instal ling a pushing device.  All transitional 
provisions for a 1970 vessel re main 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 moto r cargo vessel. The motor cargo vessel must 
comply with current workplace safety require ments, particularly those referred to in 
Article 11.04 of Chapter 11 of Annex II. EN 29   EN 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 Artic le 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 vesse l, it is not necessary to carry out a 
stability calculation in accordance with th e new requirements, but if there is an 
objective need for one, a stability calculatio n may be carried out in accordance with 
the original stability requirements of a Member State. 
3.2.2 A passenger vessel (year of constructi on 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 su ch a major conversi on that a stability 
calculation is required. This must be carried out in accordance with current requirements." EN 30   EN (c) the Administrative instruction N o. 6 is replaced by the following: 
"ADMINISTRATIVE IN STRUCTION No. 6 
Application of Chapter 15 requirements  
Local subdivisions 
Transitional requirements for enclosures made with  
awnings or similar mo bile installations 
(Article 15.02(5), 15.03(4), 15.03(9) of ANNEX II) 
1. LOCAL SUBDIVISIONS (ARTICLE 15.02(5))  
Under Article15.02  paragraph 5 it is conceiva ble that local watertight  subdivisions, such as 
transversally subdivided double botto m tanks of a greater length than the damage length to 
be considered, will not be included in the eval uation. 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 Ar ticle 15.03 paragraph  9 and it 
contains local subdivisions which form watert ight sub compartments, and between which the 
minimum damage length can be contained, these can be taken into account in the damaged stability calculation. 
2. T
RANSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENCLOSURES MADE WITH AWNINGS OR 
SIMILAR MOBILEINSTALLATIONS WITH REGARD TO STABILITY (ARTICLE 15.03  
PARAGRAPH 5) 
Enclosures made with awnings or similar mob ile installations can cause problems with the 
stability of the vessel since, if of sufficient size to do so, they influe nce the heeling moment 
due to wind pressure. 
Interpretation of the requirement: EN 31   EN 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 mob ile installations, a new 
stability calculation must be made according to th is Directive, in so far as its lateral plane A wz 
exceeds 5% of the to tal 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 Ar ticle 10.01 paragraph 5 
are listed in the following table.  
Anchor nr. Acceoppted 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 (standard) 30 % Netherlands  
15. SHI high holding anchor, type 
FB (fully balanced) 30 % Netherlands  
16. Klinsmann anchor 30 % Netherlands  
 " EN 32   EN (e) In Administrative instruction No. 11 point 4 after the explanation concerning 
item 2 of the Union certificate the followi ng explanation of item 10 of the Union 
certificate is inserted: 
"10. In respect of vessels allowed to navigate on the Rhine, i.e. 
a) those which comply fully with Annex II including the transitional 
provisions for Chapter 24, and 
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 in dent '- on Union waterways in zone(s)': 
a) Rhine or  
b) zone R.” 
In point 4  the explanation concerning item 43 of  the Union 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 leas t every two years. 
In the case of engine rooms and boiler room s these checks shall be made under various 
machine operation conditions and under changing ventilation conditi ons. Inspections as 
referred to in subsection (c) a bove may also be carried out by a competent person from a 
competent firm specialising in  fire extinguishing systems. 
3.2 An inspection certificate sha ll be issued, signed by the expert or competent person 
and showing the date of the inspection." 
(g) In Administrative instruction No. 18 s ection 4 is replaced by the following :  
"4. The requirements set out in points 2 and 3 sh all 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 In ternational Carriage of Dangerous Goods 
by Inland Waterways (ADN) are met." EN 33   EN (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 ma y also be carried out by a competent person 
trained in safety guidance systems. 
8.2 An inspection certificate sha ll be issued, signed by the expert or competent person 
and showing the date of the inspection.  
8.3 If, after a single measurement, the luminan ce does not meet the requirements set out 
in this administrative instruction, measurements are to be taken at least ten equidistant points. If over 30 % of the measurements do not meet the requirements 
set out in this administrative instructi on, the safety guidance systems must be 
replaced. If 20 to 30 % of the measurements  do not meet the requirements set out in 
this administrative instruction, the safety guidance systems are to  be checked again 
within one year." 
(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 a nd 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, EN 34   EN A calibration and inspection certificate sh all be issued, signed by the expert or 
competent person and showing th e date of the inspection.  
4.2 Parts of the gas leak detectors 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 ou t acceptance tests which call fo r 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 thos e authorised to carry out such acceptance 
tests:  
– Classification societies which have the n ecessary in-house expertise or which bear 
responsibility, on the basis of their authorisation, for callin g in external persons or 
institutions and have the necessary quality control systems in place in respect of the 
selection of these pers ons or institutions; 
– Members of the insp ection bodies or employees of the relevant authorities; 
– Officially approved persons or institutions with recognised expertise for the scope of 
inspection in the relevant s ubject 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 institut ion is also deemed to be approved if the 
latter has passed an official selection procedure which specifically assesses the 
possession of the required e xpertise and experience. 
Competent persons Competent persons are required, for example, to conduct regula r visual checks and operating 
checks on safety equipment. The following may be classed as competent persons: 
– Persons who, on the basis of  their professional traini ng and experience, have 
sufficient expertise to be ab le to assess specific situa tions and circumstances, e.g. 
ship's masters, safety officers in shippi ng companies, crew members with relevant 
experience; 
– Companies which have acquired sufficient specialist knowledge on the basis of their 
regular work, e.g. shipyard s or installation firms; 
– Manufacturers of special-purpose systems (e .g. fire extinguishing systems, control 
equipment). EN 35   EN Terminology 
German English French Dutch 
Sachverständiger expert expert erkend deskundige 
Sachkundiger competent pe rson spécialiste deskundige 
Fachfirma competent firm sociét é 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, pumps and  
motors 8 years Competent firm 
Article 6.09 (3) Motor-driven control equipment 3 years Competent person 
Article 8.01 (2) Pressure vessels 5 years Expert 
Article 10.03 (5) Portable fire extinguishers 2 years Competent person 
Article 10.03a (6) 
(d) Built-in fire extinguishing systems 2 years Competent person 
or competent firm 
Article 10.03b (9) (b) (dd) Built-in fire extinguishing systems 2 years Competent person 
or 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 in stallations 3 years Expert 
Article 15.09 (9) Life-saving appliances  As specified by the manufacturer  
Article 15.10 (9) Insulating resistance, ea rthing before expiry of validity of the 
Union certificate  
Administrative 
instruction no. 17 Fire alarm systems 2 years Expert or 
competent person 
Administrative instruction no. 21  Safety guidance systems 5 years Expert or 
competent person 
Administrative instruction no. 24 Gas leak detectors As specified by the manufacturer Expert or 
competent person EN 36   EN ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTION  No. 27  
Recreational craft 
 
Issuance of the Union inla nd navigation certificate 
 
(Article 21.02 (2) in conjuncti on with Article 7.02, Article 8.05 (5), Article 8.08 (2) and 
Article 8.10) 
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*, as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC. 
According to Article 3 in conjunction with Article 2 of this Directive, recreational craft having a length of 20 metres or more shall carry  a Union inland navigati on certificate attesting 
the craft's compliance with the technical requirements of Anne x II. Since double inspection or 
certification for certain equipment, arrangements and installations of newly built recreational craft which can result from certain provis ions in Chapter 21.02 of  Annex II should be 
avoided, this Administrative In struction gives information on those requirements listed in 
Article 21.02 that are already sufficien tly 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 inspecti on body shall as regards to the 
issuance of the Union inland navigation certif icate (initial inspection) not require further 
inspection or certification of the following re quirements 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 th e inspection body and no modifications to the craft 
have been carried out, and th e Declaration of Conformity re fers to the following harmonised 
standards or their equivalence: 
– Article 7.02 : EN ISO 115 91:2000, (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) 
(*) OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 15." 
** EN 37   EN ANNEX II  
Annex VII is amended as follows: – The first two sentences of paragraph 1 of  Part I are replaced by the following : 
"1. the classification society shall be ab le to document extensive experience in 
assessing the design and cons truction of inland waterway vessels. The classification 
society shall have comprehensive rules a nd regulations for the design, construction 
and periodic inspection of inland waterway  vessels, in particular for calculating 
stability in accordance with Part 9 of th e 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 Du tch, 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 : 
"11. 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 standa rds 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 : 
"Before approving a classification society wh ich 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, th e Commission shall consult 
the Secretariat of the Central Commission." 
– Part III is replaced by the following : 
"Part III 
List of approved clas sification 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 S.A. 
(5) RINA s.p.a 
(6) Russian Maritime Register of Shipping EN 38   EN Until their approval under Parts I and II, cl assification societies which are recognised 
and approved and authorised by a Memb er 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 whic h operate exclusively on waterways of that 
Member State. 
(*) OJ L 319, 12.12.1994. p. 20" EN 39   EN ANNEX III  
Annex IX is amended as follows: 1. Annex IX is replaced by the following: 
"Annex IX 
Radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used 
 on board inland waterway vessels 
Contents 
Part I 
Definitions  
Part II 
Minimum requirements and test conditions for radar installations used for navigation on board  inland 
waterway vessels  
Part III 
Minimum requirements and test conditions for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland 
waterway vessels  
Part IV 
Requirements for installation and performance tests for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators 
used on board inland waterway vessels  
Part V  
Installation and performance certificate for radar e quipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on board 
inland waterway vessels 
Part VI  
Register of competent authorities, technical servi ces, approved radar naviga tion equipment and rate-
of-turn indicators and approved specialised firms 
Part VII  
Equivalent equipment EN 40   EN  
Part I 
Definitions : 
1. 'Type test' means the test procedure as re ferred 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 pr ocedure according to Part I, by which a 
Member State confirms that equipment complies with the requirements of this 
Annex. 
For radar navigation equipment this proce dure includes the provi sions according to 
Part I, Articles 5 to 7 and 8. For rate-o f-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 whic h the type testing re sults are laid down; 
4. 'Applicant' or 'manufacturer' means any legal or natural person under whose name, 
trademark or any other form of identifica tion the equipment submitted for testing is 
manufactured or marketed and who is respons ible 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, au thority or organisation that does the type 
testing; 
6. 'Manufacturer's declaration' means the de claration by which a ma nufacturer gives the 
assurance that the equipment meets the pr evailing 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 acco rding to Directive 1999/5/EC Annex 2 
Paragraph 1, by which the ma nufacturer confirms that th e products in question meet 
the applicable requirements of the Directive; 
8. 'Competent authority' means the official authority that issues  the type approval. 
(*) OJ L 91, 7.4.1999. p. 10 EN 41   EN Part II 
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 equipmen t and type approval number 
Article  8 - Manufacturer's declaration 
Article 9 - Modifications to type-approved equipment EN 42   EN Article 1 
Scope  
These provisions set out the minimum requirement s 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 ve ssel by providing an 
intelligible radar picture of its position in re lation 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 elec tromagnetic compatib ility (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 arisi ng 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 equi pment 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 issu e 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. 
The 
technical services  shall be notified to the European Commission. 
2. Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents: EN 43   EN (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 establishe d concurrently with the type-approval, a 
Declaration of Conformity shall be submitted together with the application for a type 
test. EN 44   EN Article 6 
Type-approval  
1. Type-approval shall be granted by the co mpetent authority pursuant to the test 
certificate. The competent authority sha ll inform the European Commission of the 
equipment for which it has issued type appr oval. The relevant not ice shall include the 
type-approval number assigned, as well as the type designation, the name of the 
manufacturer, the name of the holder of th e type-approval and the date of the type 
approval. 
2. Each competent authority or the technica l service designated by the competent 
authority shall be entitled to select equi pment 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 withdraw n by the authority that issued it. 
Article 7 
Marking of the equipment and type approval number  
1. Each component of the equipment sh all 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  18  =  Denmark  
02  =  France  19 = Romania 
03  =  Italy  20  =  Poland  
04  =  Netherlands  21  =  Portugal  
05  =  Sweden  23  =  Greece  
06  =  Belgium  24  =  Ireland  EN 45   EN 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 dete rmined by the competent authority). 
3. The type-approval number shall be used onl y in conjunction w ith the associated 
type-approval. 
It shall be the responsibility of the app licant to produce and a ffix the type-approval 
number. 
Article 8 
Manufacturer's declaration  
Each unit of equipment shall be accomp anied by a manufacturer's declaration. 
Article 9 
Modifications to type-approved equipment  
1. Any modification made to equipment alrea dy approved shall cause the type-approval 
to be withdrawn. Whenever modifications ar e planned, details shall be sent in writing 
to the competent technical service. 
2. The competent authority shall decide fo llowing consultation with the technical 
service whether the type-approval still applie s 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. EN 46   EN Part III 
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 equipm ent and type approval number 
Article  1.07 - Manufacturer's declaration 
Article  1.08 - Modifications to  type-approved equipment 
Chapter 2 
General minimum requirements fo r rate-of-turn indicators 
Article  2.01 - Construction, design 
Article  2.02 - Spurious emissions and electromagnetic compatibility 
Article  2.03 - Operation 
Article  2.04 - Operati ng 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 EN 47   EN 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  EN 48   EN CHAPTER 1 
GENERAL  
Article 1.01 
Scope  
These provisions set out the minimum requireme nts for rate-of-turn indicators used on board 
inland waterway vessels, as well as the conditio ns 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 f acilitate 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 estab lished by means of a type test. 
2. If the equipment passes the type test the te chnical service shall issue a test certificate. 
If the equipment fails to meet the mini mum requirements, the applicant shall be 
notified in writing of the reasons for its rejection. 
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 no tified 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. EN 49   EN  
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 measurem ent reports shall be attached to the 
application. 
These documents and the information obtai ned during testing sh all 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 in clude the type appr oval 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 techni cal service designated by the competent 
authority shall be entitled to select equi pment from the production series at any time 
for inspection. 
If this inspection reveals defects in the e quipment, type approval may be withdrawn. 
The type-approval shall be withdraw n 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. EN 50   EN 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. 
Composition of a type-a pproval number: e -NN-NNN 
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 dete rmined by the competent authority). 
3. The type-approval number shall be used only in conjunction w ith the associated 
type-approval. 
It shall be the responsibility of the app licant to produce and a ffix the type-approval 
number. 
Article 1.07 
Manufacturer's declaration  
Each unit of equipment shall be accomp anied by a manufacturer's declaration. EN 51   EN Article 1.08 
Modifications to type-approved equipment  
1. Any modification made to equipment alr eady 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 applie s 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. EN 52   EN  
CHAPTER 2 
GENERAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  
FOR RATE-OF-TURN INDICATORS 
Article 2.01 
Construction, design  
1. Rate-of-turn indicators shal l 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 m echanically and electrically. 
3. In the absence of any specific provisi on 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 interf erence of ship borne equipment, compass 
safe distance, resistance to climatic infl uences, mechanical strength, environmental 
influences, audible noise emission and equipment markings.  
Additionally, the equipment shall satisfy al l 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 re quirements 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 rela ting 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 cont rols than are necessary for its correct 
operation. EN 53   EN The design, markings and manipulation of th e 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 n ecessary for normal operation shall not be immediately 
accessible. 
2. All controls and indicators shall be provi ded 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 a nd 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 pr ovided 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 w ith each unit. It shall be available in Dutch, 
English, French and German and shall cont ain 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 ke el line shall be indicated on the rate-of-turn 
indicator's sensor unit. Installation instru ctions shall be provided to ensure maximum 
insensitivity to ot her normal movements of the vessel. EN 54   EN 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 min. 
and shall operate to within th e required accuracy tolerances. 
2. A warning signal shall indicate that the i ndicator is switched on. It shall be possible 
to observe and operate the rate-o f-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. Indicat ors other than needle indicators and bar-
graphs shall not be permitted. 
2. The indicator scale sh all be at least 20 cm long and ma y 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 m easuring ranges. The following 
measuring ranges are recommended: 
 30 °/min  60 °/min 
 90 °/min 
 180 °/min  300 °/min. EN 55   EN Article 3.04 
Accuracy of the indi cated 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 va lue; whichever is the greater (see Appendix). 
Article 3.05 
Sensitivity  
The operating threshold shall be less than or equa l to a change in angular speed equivalent to 
l % of the indicated value. 
Article 3.06 
Monitoring of operation  
1. If the rate-of-turn indicato r does not operate within the required accuracy range, this 
shall be indicated. 
2. If a gyroscope is use d, any critical fall in th e rate of rotation of the gyroscope shall be 
signalled by an indicator. A critical fall in the rate of rotation of the gyroscope is one which lowers accuracy by 10 % and over. 
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 shal l 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 requirem ents applicable to rate-of-turn indicators. EN 56   EN 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 da zzle-free source of lighting 
appropriate for all ambient li ghting conditions and adjustab le 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 possi ble to locate and ope rate them by touch. 
They shall also have clearly perceptible c ontact release. If pushbuttons have multiple 
functions, it must be apparent wh ich hierarchical level is active. 
Article 4.02 
Damping devices  
1. The sensor system shall be damped for cr itical values. The damping constant (63 % 
of the limit value) shall not exceed 0.4 s. 
2. The indicator shall be da mped for critical values. 
Controls for increasing damping shall be permitted. Under no circumstances may the damping constant exceed 5 s. EN 57   EN Article 4.03 
Connection of additional equipment  
1. If the rate-of-turn indicator can be c onnected to slave indicators or similar 
equipment, the rate-of-turn indication sha ll remain usable as an analogue electric 
signal. In addition, the rate-of-turn i ndicator may possess a digital interface in 
accordance with (2). 
The rate of turn shall conti nue to be indicated with galv anic earth insulation and the 
equivalent to an analogue  voltage of 20 mV/°/min± 5 % and a maximum internal 
resistance of 100 Ω. 
Polarity shall be positive when the vessel is  turning to starboard and negative when it 
is turning to port. 
–  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 th e output signal measured with a 10 Hz 
pass-band low-pass filter shall not exceed 10 mV. 
–  The rate-of-turn signal shall be rece ived without additional damping beyond 
the limits referred to in Article 4.02 (1). 
2. A digital interface shall be designed pursuant to Eur opean standards EN 61162-1: 
2008, EN 61162-2: 1998 and EN 61162-3: 2008. 
3. An external alarm switch shall be provi ded. 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 excessi ve error (Article 3.06). EN 58   EN CHAPTER 5 
TEST CONDITIONS AND PR OCEDURES FOR RATE -OF-TURN 
INDICATORS  
Article 5.01 
Safety, load capacity and elec tromagnetic compatibility  
Power supply, safety, mutual interference of sh ip borne equipment, co mpass safe distance, 
resistance to climatic influences, mechanical  strength, environmenta l 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 Europ ean 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 operati ng 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. 
Under the conditions described in paragraph 1, indicator errors shall remain within 
the tolerances indicat ed in the Annex.  
2. All minimum requirements of Chapters 2 to 4 shall be met. EN 59   EN Appendix 
Figure 1: Maximum tolerances for indicati on errors of rate-of-turn indicators 
 EN 60   EN Part IV 
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 disp lay 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 performan ce tests of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn 
indicator systems must take place acc ording 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 Annex II 
Article 7.06 
and 
(c) bearing a corresponding type approval number 
shall be authorised for installation. EN 61   EN Article 2 
Approved specialised firms  
1. The installation, replacement, repair or maintenance of radar navigation equipment 
and rate-of-turn indicators shall be carri ed out only by specialised firms approved by 
the competent authority.  
The competent authorities responsible for a pproval 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 fo r 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 ante nna causing false echoes or 
unwanted shadows; if necessary, the antenna  shall be mounted on the forecastle. The 
mounting and attachment of the radar an tenna in its operational position shall be 
sufficiently stable to enable the radar na vigation 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 between lubber line and fore-and-aft-line shall not be greater than 1 °. 
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.  
2. During radar navigation, artif icial lighting shall not be re flected 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. Cordle ss remote controls shall not be permitted. EN 62   EN 4. If slave indicators are installed, they sh all 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. Th e 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 inst alled directly above the radar display. 
3. If slave indicators are installed, they sh all satisfy the requirements which apply to 
rate-of-turn indicators. 
Article 7 
Installation of the position sensor  
For inland ECDIS equipment which is operate d 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 no t 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 Union certificate (except acco rding 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 te st 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 installa tion shall satisfy the provisions of Annex II and, if 
necessary, the 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 pr ovided, shall be in good working order; EN 63   EN (g) the arrangement of display units, rate-of-t urn indicators and control units shall be 
ergonomic and user-friendly; 
(h) the lubber line of the radar navigation equipment shall not deviate from the ship's 
fore-and-aft-line by more than 1 °; 
(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 sh all 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 unwan ted shadows on the lubb er 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 i ndicated 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 interference 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 affect ing the chart shall not exceed 2 m; 
(u) the statistical phase angle error aff ecting the chart shall not exceed 1 °; 
Article 9 
Installation and performance certificate  
After successful completion of a test in accord ance 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 shal l 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 co mpetent authority by the technical service or the 
approved firm. EN 64   EN Part V 
(model) 
Installation And Perf ormance 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: ……………………………………………………………………………… _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 
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/ technica l service/ Competent authority (*) 
Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………… 
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………… 
 Stamp/Seal Place ………………..  Date  …………………….  
 Signature 
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
(*) Cross out what is not applicable EN 65   EN Part VI 
(model) 
1. REGISTER OF COMPETENT AUTHORITIES FOR TYPE APPROVAL OF RADAR  
 NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND RATE -OF-TURN INDICATORS  
Country Name Address Tele phone number E-mail address 
Belgium      
Bulgaria     
Denmark      
Germany      
Estonia      
Finland     
France      
Greece      
Italy      
Ireland      
Latvia      
Lithuania      
Luxembourg      
Malta     
Netherlands      
Austria      
Poland      
Portugal      
Romania     
Sweden      
Switzerland     
Spain      
Slovakia      
Slovenia      
Czech Republic      
Hungary      
United Kingdom      EN 66   EN Country Name Address Tele phone number E-mail address 
Cyprus      
If no authority is given no competent authorit y 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-
approval Date of type-
approval Competent 
authority Type-approval 
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 type-
approval Date of type-
approval Competent 
authority Type-approval 
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 Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Bulgaria  
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Denmark   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Germany   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. EN 67   EN Estonia   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Finland   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
France   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Greece  
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Italy   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Ireland   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Latvia   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Lithuania   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  EN 68   EN Luxembourg   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Malta   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Netherlands   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Austria   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Poland   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Portugal   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Romania 
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Sweden   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. EN 69   EN Switzerland   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Spain   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Slovakia   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Slovenia  
Item No Name Address Te lephone 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 Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. 
Hungary   
Item No Name Address Te lephone 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 Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country.  
Cyprus   
Item No Name Address Te lephone number E-mail address 
     
If no approved firm is specified, no approval is granted for firms in this country. EN 70   EN 5. REGISTER OF TESTING ESTABLISHMENTS SPECIFIED FOR THE TYPE TESTINGOF 
RADAR NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND RATE -OF-TURN INDICATORS  
Item 
No Name Address Telephone 
number E-mail address State 
      
      
      
      
      EN 71   EN Part VII 
Equivalent equipment 
(1) Radar navigation equipment: Type approvals  based on Resolution 1989-II-35 of the 
CCNR*  
(2) Rate of turn indicators: Type approvals based on Resolution 1989-II-35 of the 
CCNR* 
(3) Radar navigation equipment and Rate of tu rn indicators inst alled and functioning 
conform Resolution 1989-II-35 of the CCNR* 
* Requirements for the installation and func tioning of radar navigation equipment and 
rate of turn indicators for the navigation on the Rhine."