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►B COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/98/EC
of 20 December 1996
on marine equipment
(OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 25)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Commission Directive 98/85/EC of 11 November 1998 L 315 14 25.11.1998
►M2Commission Directive 2001/53/EC of 10 July 2001 L 204 1 28.7.2001
Corrected by:
►C1Corrigendum, OJ L 246, 10.9.1997, p. 7 (96/98/EC)
►C2Corrigendum, OJ L 241, 29.8.1998, p. 27 (96/98/EC)
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 96/98/EC
of 20 December 1996
on marine equipment
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and
in particular Article 84 (2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189c of
the Treaty(3),
(1)Whereas within the framework of the common transport policy
further measures must be adopted to ensure safety in maritime
transport;
(2)Whereas shipping accidents are a matter of serious concern to the
Community, in particular those that cause loss of human life and
pollution of the Member States' seas and coastlines;
(3)Whereas the risk of shipping accidents can be effectively reduced
by means of common standards that ensure high safety levels in
the performance of the equipment carried on board ships; whereastesting standards and testing methods can have great influence onthe future performance of equipment;
(4)Whereas international conventions require flag States to ensurethat the equipment carried on board ships complies with certainsafety requirements and to issue the relevant certificates; whereasto that end testing standards for certain types of marine equipmenthave been developed by the international standardization bodies
and by the International Maritime Organization (IMO); whereas
the national testing standards implementing the internationalstandards leave a margin of discretion certification authorities,which themselves have different levels of qualifications andexperience; whereas that leads to varying levels of safety for
products which the competent national authorities have certified
as complying with the relevant international safety standards andto great reluctance on the part of Member States to accept thatwithout further verification ships flying their flags carryequipment approved by other Member States;
(5)Whereas common rules must be laid down to eliminatedifferences in the implementation of international standards;whereas such common rules will result in the elimination ofunnecessary costs and administrative procedures relating to the
approval of equipment, the improvement of operating conditions
and of the competitive position of Community shipping and theelimination of technical barriers to trade by means of the mark ofconformity affixed to equipment;
(6)Whereas in its resolution of 8 June 1993 on a common policy onsafe seas(
4) the Council urged the Commission to submit
proposals for harmonizing the implementation of IMO standardsand the procedures for the approval of marine equipment;
(7)Whereas action at Community level is the only possible way ofachieving such harmonization, since Member States actingindependently or through international organizations cannotestablish the same level of safety performance in equipment;1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 2
(1) OJ No C 218, 23. 8. 1995, p. 9.
(2) OJ No C 101, 3. 4. 1996, p. 3.
(3) European Parliament opinion of 29 November 1995 (OJ No C 339, 18. 12.
1995, p. 21), Council common position of 18 June 1996 (OJ No C 248, 26. 8.
1996, p. 10) and European Parliament Decision of 24 October 1996 (OJ No C
347, 18. 11. 1996).
(4) OJ No C 271, 7. 10. 1993, p. 1.
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(8)Whereas a Council Directive is the appropriate legal instrument
as it provides a framework for uniform and compulsory
application of the international testing standards by MemberStates;
(9)Whereas it is appropriate in the first place to address equipmentthe carriage of which on board ship and the approval of which bynational administrations in accordance with safety standards laiddown in international conventions or resolutions is mandatoryunder the main international conventions;
(10)Whereas there are various Directives that ensure the freemovement of certain products which could be used inter alia ,
as equipment on board ships but which do not concern the
Member States' certification of equipment in accordance with therelevant international conventions; whereas equipment to beplaced on board ships must therefore be regulated exclusively bynew common rules;
(11)Whereas new testing standards must be laid down, preferably atinternational level, for equipment for which such standards do not
already exist or are not sufficiently detailed;
(12)Whereas Member States should ensure that the notified bodiesthat assess the compliance of equipment with testing standards are
independent, efficient and professionally competent to carry outtheir tasks;
(13)Whereas compliance with international testing standards can bestbe demonstrated by means of conformity-assessment proceduressuch as those laid down in Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22July 1993 concerning the modules for the various phases of theconformity-assessment procedures and the rules for the affixing
and use of the CE conformity marking, which are intended to be
used in the technical harmonization Directives(
1);
(14)Whereas nothing in this Directive restricts the right granted to aflag State administration by international conventions to carry outoperational-performance tests on board a ship for which it hasissued a safety certificate, provided such tests do not duplicate theconformity-assessment procedures;
(15)Whereas equipment covered by this Directive should, as a generalrule, bear a mark to indicate its compliance with the requirement
of this Directive;
(16)Whereas Member States may in certain cases take provisionalmeasures to limit or prohibit the use of equipment bearing the
mark of conformity;
(17)Whereas the use of equipment not bearing the mark of conformitymay be allowed in exceptional circumstances;
(18)Wherea s asimplified procedure involving aregula tory committeemust be followed for the amendment of this Directive,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
The purpose of this Directive shall be to enhance safety at sea and the
prevention of marine pollution through the uniform application of therelevant international instruments relating to equipment listed in AnnexA to be placed on board ships for which safety certificates are issued byor on behalf of Member States pursuant to international conventions andto ensure the free movement of such equipment within the Community.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 3
(1) OJ No C 220, 30. 8. 1993, p. 23.
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Article 2
For the purposes of this Directive:
(a) ‘conformity-assessment procedures’ shall mean the procedures set
out in Article 10 and Annex B;
(b) ‘equipment’ shall mean items listed in Annexes A.1 and A.2 which
must be placed on board a ship for use in order to comply withinternational instruments or are voluntarily placed on board for
use, and for which the approval of the flag State administration is
required according to international instruments;
(c) ‘radiocommunications equipment’ shall mean equipment required
by Chapter IV of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, in the version in
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VHF radiotelephone apparatus required by Regulation III/6.2.1 ofthe same Convention;
(d) ‘international conventions’ shall mean:
—►
C2the 1966 International Convention ◄on Load Lines
(LL66),
— the 1972 Convention on the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea (Colreg),
— the 1973 International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from Ships (Marpol) and
— the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
(Solas),
together with their Protocols and the amendments thereto in force
on►M2on 1 January 2001 ◄;
(e) ‘international instruments’ shall mean the relevant international
conventions, the relevant resolutions and circulars of the Interna-
tional Maritime Organization (IMO), and the relevant international
testing standards;
(f) ‘mark’ shall mean the symbol referred to in Article 11 and set out
in Annex D;
(g) ‘notified body’ shall mean an organization designated by the
competent national administration of a Member State in accor-dance with Article 9;
(h) ‘placed on board’ shall mean installed or placed on board a ship;(i) ‘safety certificates’ shall mean the certificates issued by or on
behalf of Member States in accordance with internationalconventions;
(j) ‘ship’ shall mean a ship falling within the scope of international
conventions; warships shall not be covered;
(k) ‘Community ship’ shall mean a ship for which safety certificates
are issued by or on behalf of Member States under internationalconventions. This definition shall not include a Member State
administration's issuing a certificate for a ship at the request of a
third country's administration;
(l) ‘new ship’ shall mean a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at
a similar stage of construction on or after the date of the entry intoforce of this Directive. For the purposes of this definition, ‘asimilar stage of construction’ shall mean the stage at which:
(i) construction identifiable with a specific ship begins
and
(ii) assembly of that ship has commenced, comprising at least
50 tonnes or 1 % of the estimated mass of all structuralmaterial, whichever is less;
(m) ‘existing ship’ shall mean a ship which is not a new ship;(n) ‘testing standards’ shall mean the standards set by
— the International Maritime Organization (IMO),1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 4
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— the International Organization for Standardization (ISO),
— the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),
— the European Committee for Standardization (CEN),
— the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
(Cenelec)
and
— the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI)
in force on ►M2on 1 January 2001 ◄, and established in
accordance with the relevant international conventions and with
the relevant IMO resolutions and circulars to define testingmethods and test results, but only in the form referred to in AnnexA;
(o) ‘type-approval’ shall mean the procedures for evaluating equip-
ment produced in accordance with the appropriate testing
standards and the issue of the appropriate certificate.
Article 3
1. This Directive shall apply to equipment for use on board:
(a) a new Community ship whether or not the ship is situated within the
Community at the time of construction;
(b) an existing Community ship
— where such equipment was not previously carried on board
or
— where equipment which was previously carried on board the ship
is replaced, except where international conventions permitotherwise,
whether or not the ship is situated within the Community when the
equipment is placed on board.
2. This Directive shall not apply to equipment which on the date of
the entry into force of this Directive has already been placed on board aship.
3. Notwithstanding the fact that the equipment referred to in
paragraph 1 may fall within the scope of Directives other than thisDirective for the purpose of free movement, and in particular Council
Directives 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws
of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility(
1)an d
89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws ofthe Member States relating to personal protective equipment(
2), that
equipment shall be subject only to this Directive, to the exclusion of allothers for those purposes.
Article 4
Each Member State or the organizations acting on its behalf shall ensure,
when issuing or renewing the relevant safety certificates, that theequipment on board Community ships for which it issues safetycertificates complies with the requirements of this Directive.
Article 5
1. Equipment listed in Annex A.1 that is placed on board a
Community ship on or after the date referred to in the second
subparagraph of Article 20 (1) shall meet the applicable requirementsof the international instruments referred to in that Annex.
2. The compliance of equipment with the applicable requirements of
the international conventions and of the relevant resolutions and1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 5
(1) OJ No L 139, 23. 5. 1989, p. 19. Directive as last amended by Directive 93/
68/EEC (OJ No L 220, 31. 8. 1993, p. 1).
(2) OJ No L 399, 30. 12. 1989, p. 18. Directive as last amended by Directive 93/
95/EEC (OJ No L 276, 9. 11. 1993, p. 11).
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circulars of the International Maritime Organization shall be demon-
strated solely in accordance with the relevant testing standards and theconformity-assessment procedures referred to in Annex A.1. For items
listed in Annex A.1, where both IEC and ETSI testing standards are
given, those standards shall be alternatives and a manufacturer or hisauthorized representative established within the Community maydetermine which of them is to be used.
3. Equipment listed in Annex A.1 and manufactured before the date
referred to in paragraph 1 may also be placed on the market and onboard a Community ship the certificates of which were issued by or onbehalf of a Member State in accordance with international conventionsduring the two years following that date if it was manufactured in
accordance with procedures for type-approval already in force within the
territory of that Member State before the date of the adoption of thisDirective.
Article 6
1. No Member State shall prohibit the placing on the market or the
placing on board a Community ship of equipment referred to in AnnexA.1 which bears the mark or for other reasons complies with thisDirective or refuse to issue or renew the safety certificates relating
thereto.
2. A radio licence shall be issued in accordance with the international
radio regulations by the competent authority before the relevant safetycertificate is issued.
Article 7
1. After the date of the entry into force of this Directive, the
Community shall submit a request to the IMO or to the European
standardization organizations, as appropriate, for the establishment of
standards, including detailed testing standards, for the equipment listedin Annex A.2.
2. The request referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made:
— by the Presidency of the Council and by the Commission, when it is
submitted to the IMO,
— by the Commission, in accordance with Council Directive 83/189/
EEC of 28 March 1983 laying down a procedure for the provision ofinformation in the field of technical standards and regulations(
1),
when it is submitted to the European standardization organizations.The mandates issued by the Commission shall aim for the
development of international standards through procedures for
cooperation between the European bodies and their counterparts atinternational level.
3. Member States shall do their utmost to ensure that the international
organizations, including the IMO, develop those standards expedi-
tiously.
4. The Commission shall monitor the development of the testing
standards on a regular basis.
5. Should the international organizations, including the IMO, fail or
refuse to adopt appropriate testing standards for a specific item ofequipment within a reasonable time, standards based on the work of the
European standardization organizations may be adopted in accordance
with the procedure laid down in Article 18.
6. When the testing standards referred to in paragraphs 1 or 5 are
adopted or enter into force, as appropriate, for a specific item of
equipment, that equipment may be transferred from Annex A.2 to Annex
A.1 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18 and,Article 5 shall apply from the date of that transfer.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 6
(1) OJ No L 109, 26. 4. 1983, p. 8. Directive as last amended by the 1994 Act of
Accession.
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Article 8
1. In the case of a new ship which, irrespective of its flag, is not
registered in a Member State but is to be transferred to the register of aMember State, such a ship shall, on transfer, be subject to inspection bythe receiving Member State to verify that the actual condition of its
equipment corresponds to its safety certificates and either complies with
this Directive and bears the mark or is equivalent, to the satisfaction ofthat Member State's administration, to equipment type-approval inaccordance with this Directive.
2. Unless the equipment either bears the mark or that administration
considers it to be equivalent, it shall be replaced.
3. Equipment which is considered equivalent pursuant to this Article
shall be given a certificate by the Member State which shall at all timesbe carried with the equipment and which gives the flag Member State'spermission for the equipment to be placed on board the ship and imposes
any restrictions or lays down any provisions relating to the use of the
equipment.
4. In the case of radiocommunications equipment, the flag State
administration shall require that such equipment does not unduly affectthe requirements of the radio-frequency spectrum.
Article 9
1. Member States shall notify the Commission and the other Member
States of the bodies which they have designated to carry out the
procedures for in Article 10 together with the specific tasks which thosenotified bodies have been designated to carry out and the identificationnumbers assigned to them beforehand by the Commission. Eachorganization shall submit to the Member State which intends todesignate it complete information concerning, and evidence of
compliance with the criteria laid down in Annex C.
2. At least once every two years each Member State shall cause an
audit of the duties its notified bodies are undertaking on its behalf to be
carried out by the administration or by an impartial external organizationappointed by the administration. That audit shall ensure that eachnotified body continues to comply with the criteriala id down in AnnexC.
3. A Member State which has designated a body shall withdraw its
designation if it finds that that body no longer complies with the criterialaid down in Annex C. It shall immediately inform the Commission and
the other Member States accordingly.
Article 10
1. The conformity-assessment procedure, details of which are listed
in Annex B, shall be:
(i) EC type-examination (module B) and, before equipment is placed
on the market and according to the choice made by the manufacturer
or his authorized representative established within the Communityfrom the possibilities indicated in Annex A.1, all equipment shall besubject to:
(a) the EC declaration of conformity to type (module C);
(b) the EC declaration of conformity to type (production-quality
assurance) (module D);
(c) the EC declaration of conformity to type (product-quality
assurance) (module E);
(d) the EC declaration of conformity to type (product verification)
(module F); or
(ii) EC full-quality assurance (module H).
2. The declaration of conformity to type shall be in written form and
shall give the information specified in Annex B.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 7
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3. Where sets of equipment are produced individually or in small
quantities and not in series or in mass, the conformity-assessmentprocedure may be the EC unit verification (module G).
4. The Commission shall keep an up-to-date list of approved
equipment and applications withdrawn or refused and shall make itavailable to interested parties.
Article 11
1. Equipment referred to in Annex A.1 which complies with the
relevant international instruments and is manufactured in accordancewith the conformity-assessment procedures shall have the mark affixed
to it by the manufacturer or his authorized representative established
within the Community.
2. The mark shall be followed by the identification number of the
notified body which has performed the conformity-assessment proce-dure, if that body is involved in the production-control phase, and by thelast two digits of the number of the year in which the mark is affixed.
The identification number of the notified body shall be affixed under its
responsibility either by the body itself or by the manufacturer or hisauthorized representative established within the Community.
3. The form of the mark to be used shall be as set out in Annex D.4. The mark shall be affixed to the equipment or to its data plate so as
to be visible, legible and indelible throughout the anticipated useful life
of the equipment. However, where that is not possible or not warranted
on account of the nature of the piece of equipment, it shall be affixed tothe packaging of the product, to a label or to a leaflet.
5. No marks or inscriptions which are likely to mislead third parties
with regard to the meaning or the graphics of the mark referred to in thisDirective shall be affixed.
6. The mark shall be affixed at the end of the production phase.
Article 12
1. Notwithstanding Article 6, each Member State may take the
measures necessary to ensure that sample checks are carried out onequipment bearing the mark which is on its market and which has notyet been placed on board, in order to ensure that it complies with thisDirective. Sample checks which are not provided for in the modules for
conformity assessment in Annex B shall be carried out at the expense of
the Member State.
2. Notwithstanding Article 6, after the installation of equipment
which complies with this Directive on board a Community ship,evaluation by that ship's flag State administration of that equipment shallbe permitted when operational on-board performance tests are required
by international instruments for safety and/or pollution-prevention
purposes, provided that they do not duplicate the conformity-assessmentprocedures already carried out. The flag State administration mayrequire the manufacturer of the equipment, his authorized representativeestablished within the Community or the person responsible for
marketing the equipment within the Community to provide the
inspection/testing reports.
Article 13
1. Where a Member State ascertains by inspection or otherwise that,
notwithstanding the fact that it bears the mark, a piece of equipmentreferred to in Annex A.1, when correctly installed, maintained and usedfor its intended purpose, may compromise the health and/or safety of the
crew, the passengers or, where applicable, other persons, or adversely
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C1affect the marine environment, it shall take all appropriate
interim measures to withdraw that piece of equipment from themarket◄or prohibit or restrict its being placed on the market or
being used on board a ship for which it issues the safety certificates. TheMember State shall immediately inform the other Member States and the1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 8
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Commission of that measure and indicate the reasons for its decision
and, in particular, whether non-compliance with this Directive is due to:
(a) failure to comply with Article 5 (1) and (2);
(b) incorrect application of the testing standards referred to in Article 5
(1) and (2); or
(c) shortcomings in the testing standards themselves.
2. The Commission shall enter into consultation with the parties
concerned as soon as possible. Where, after such consultation, the
Commission finds that:
— the measures are justified, it shall immediately so inform the
Member State which took the initiative and the other Member States;where the decision referred to in paragraph 1 is attributed toshortcomings in the testing standards, the Commission shall, afterconsulting the parties concerned, bring the matter before the
Committee referred to in Article 18 within two months if the
Member State which has taken the decision intends to maintain itand shall initiate the procedure referred to in Article 18,
— the measures are unjustified, it shall immediately so inform the
Member State which took the initiative and the manufacturer or hisauthorized representative established within the Community.
3. Where a non-complying piece of equipment bears the mark, the
appropriate measures shall be taken by the Member State which hasauthority over whomsoever affixed the mark; that Member State shallinform the Commission and the other Member States of the measures ithas taken.
4. The Commission shall ensure that the Member States are kept
informed of the progress and outcome of this procedure.
Article 14
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 5, in exceptional
circumstances of technical innovation, the flag State administrationmay permit equipment which does not comply with the conformity-assessment procedures to be placed on board a Community ship if it isestablished by trial or otherwise to the satisfaction of the flag State
administration that such equipment is at least as effective as equipment
which does comply with the conformity-assessment procedures.
In the case of radiocommunications equipment, the flag State
administration shall require that such equipment does not unduly affect
the requirements of the radio-frequency spectrum.
2. Such trial procedures shall in no way discriminate between
equipment produced in the flag Member State and equipment producedin other States.
3. Equipment covered by this Article shall be given a certificate by
the flag Member State which shall at all times be carried with theequipment and which gives the flag Member State's permission for theequipment to be placed on board the ship and imposes any restrictions orlays down any provisions relating to the use of the equipment.
4. Where a Member State allows equipment covered by this Article
to be placed on board a Community ship, that Member State shall
forthwith communicate the particulars thereof together with the reports
of all relevant trials, assessments and conformity-assessment proceduresto the Commission and the other Member States.
5. Equipment such as is referred to in paragraph 1 shall be added to
Annex A.2 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18.
6. Where aship with equipment on boa rd which is covered by
paragraph 1 is transferred to another Member State, the receiving flagMember State may undertake the measures necessary, which mayinclude tests and practical demonstrations, to ensure that the equipmentis at least as effective as equipment which does comply with theconformity-assessment procedures.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 9
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Article 15
1. Notwithstanding Article 5, a flag State administration may permit
equipment which does not comply with the conformity-assessmentprocedures or is not covered by Article 14 to be placed on board aCommunity ship for reasons of testing or evaluation, but only when thefollowing conditions are complied with:
(a) the equipment must be given a certificate by the flag Member State
which must at all times be carried with the equipment and whichgives the flag Member State permission for the equipment to beplaced on board the Community ship and imposes any restrictions or
lays down any provisions relating to the use of the equipment;
(b) the permission must be limited to ashort period of time;
(c) the equipment must not be relied on in place of equipment which
meets the requirements of this Directive and must not replace suchequipment, which must remain on board the Community ship inworking and ready for immediate use.
2. In the case of radiocommunications equipment, the flag State
administration shall require that such equipment does not unduly affectthe requirements of the radio-frequency spectrum.
Article 16
1. Where equipment needs to be replaced in a port outwith the
Community and in exceptional circumstances which shall be dulyjustified to the flag State administration where it is not practicable interms of reasonable time, delay and cost to place on board equipment
which is EC type-approved, other equipment may be placed on board in
accordance with the following procedure:
(a) the equipment shall be accompanied by documentation issued by a
recognized organization equivalent to a notified body, where an
agreement has been concluded between the Community and thethird country concerned on the mutual recognition of suchorganizations;
(b) should it prove impossible to comply with (a), equipment
accompanied by documentation issued by a Member State of theIMO which is a party to the relevant conventions, certifying
compliance with the relevant IMO requirements, may be placed on
board, subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.
2. The flag State administration shall be informed at once of the
nature and characteristics of such other equipment.
3. The flag State administration shall, at the earliest opportunity,
ensure that the equipment referred to in paragraph 1, along with itstesting documentation, complies with the relevant requirements of the
international instruments and of this Directive.
4. In the case of radiocommunications equipment, the flag State
administration shall require that such equipment does not unduly affect
the requirements of the radio-frequency spectrum.
Article 17
This Directive may be amended in accordance with the procedure laid
down in Article 18, in order:
— to apply subsequent amendments of international instruments for the
purposes of this Directive,
— to update Annex A, both by introducing new equipment and by
transferring equipment from Annex A.2 to Annex A.1 and viceversa,
— to add the possibility of using modules B + C and module H for
equipment listed in Annex A.1,
— to include other standardization organizations in the definition of
‘testing standards’ in Article 2.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 10
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Article 18
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the committee set up by
Article 12 of Council Directive 93/75/EEC of 13 September 1993
concerning minimum requirements for vessels bound for or leaving
Community ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods(1)i n
accordance with the procedure laid down in this Article.
2. The Commission representative shall submit to the committee a
draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver itsopinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may laydown according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be
delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in
the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on aproposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of theMember States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner setout in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.
3. (a) The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are
in accordance with the opinion of the committee.
(b) If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion
of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commissionshall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating tothe measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified
majority.
If the Council has not acted within two months of the date of the
referral to it, the Commission shall adopt the measures proposed.
Article 19
The Member States shall offer each other mutual assistance with a view
to the effective implementation and enforcement of this Directive.
Article 20
1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no
later than 30 June 1998.
They shall apply those measures from 1 January 1999.When Member States adopt the measures referred to in the first
subparagraph, these shall contain references to this Directive or shall beaccompanied by such references on their official publication. Themethods of making such references shall be laid down by the MemberStates.
2. The Member States shall immediately communicate to the
Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they
adopt in the field governed by this Directive. The Commission shall
inform the other Member States thereof.
Article 21
This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the
Official Journal of the European Communities .
Article 22
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 11
(1) OJ No L 247, 5. 10. 1993, p. 19.
ANNEXA
ANNEX A.1: EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH DETAILED TESTING STANDARDS ALREADY EXIST IN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Notes applicable to the whole of Annex A.1
General: in addition to the testing standards specifically mentioned, a number of provisions, which must be checked during type-examination (type- approval) as referred to in the modules for conformity
assessment in Annex B, are to be found in the applicable requirements of the international conventions and the relevant resolutions and circulars of t he IMO.
Column 5: where IMO resolutions are cited, only the testing standards contained in relevant parts of the Annexes to the resolutions are applicable and exclude the provisions of the resolutions themselves.
Column 5: for the purpose of identifying correctly the relevant standards, the test reports and the appropriate type-approval certificates shall sp ecify the applied standard and its version as identified in the
column.
Column 5: where two sets of testing standards are indicated (separated by a ‘;’), each set fulfils all the testing requirements to meet IMO performance standards. Thus the testing of an item based on one of
the sets is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the relevant international instruments.
Column 6: where module H appears, module H plus design-examination certificate is to be understood.
1.Life-saving appliances
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/1.1 Lifebuoys Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/7.1 and III/34, IMO
Resolution MSC.48 (66), MSC.36
(63) 8.1.3, 8.3 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.2 Position-indicating lights
for life-saving appliances
(a) For survival craft and
rescue boats
(b) For lifebuoys
(c) For life jacketsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/7.1.3, III/22.1.2, III/
22.3.1, III/32.1, III/32.2 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1,
8.3 and 8.10 (1994 HSC Code),
IMO MSC/Circ. 885IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70), and,
for battery requirements, as speci-
fied in EN 394 (1993)XXX
A.1/1.3 Lifebuoys self-activating
smoke signalsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/7.1.3 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1,
8.3.4 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 12
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/1.4 Life jackets Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/7.2 and III/34, IMO
Resolution MSC.48 (66), IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.3
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70), and,
for battery requirements, as speci-
fied in EN 394 (1993)XXX
A.1/1.5 Immersion suits and anti-
exposure suits
— insulated or not insu-
latedRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/7.3, III/22.4, III/32.3
and III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.3 (1994 HSC
Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.6 Immersion suits and anti-
exposure suits classified as
life jacketsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/7.3, III/22.4, III/32.3
and III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.3 (1994 HSC
Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.7 Thermal protective aids Regulation III/4 Regulation III/7.3, III/22.4, III/32.3
and III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.8 Rocket parachute flares
(pyrotechnics)Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/6.3 and III/34, IMO
Resolution MSC.48 (66), IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.2.3
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.9 Hand flares (pyrotechnics) Regulation III/4 Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.10 Buoyant smoke signals
(pyrotechnics)Regulation III/4 Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.11 Line-throwing appliances
(pyrotechnics)Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/18 and III/34, IMO
Resolution MSC.48 (66), IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.8
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.12 Inflatable life-rafts Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/21.1, III/31.1 and
III/34, IMO Resolution MSC.48
(66), IMO MSC/Circ. 811, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.5
and 8.10 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 13
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/1.13 Rigid life-rafts Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/21.1, III/31.1.1.2
and III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO MSC/Circ.
811, IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
8.1, 8.5 and 8.10 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X
A.1/1.14 Automatically self-righting
life-raftsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/26.2.4 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO MSC/Circ. 809 (1), IMO
MSC/Circ. 811, IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.5 and 8.10
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X
A.1/1.15 Canopied reversible life-
raftsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/26.2.4 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO MSC/Circ. 809 (1), IMO
MSC/Circ. 811, IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.5 and 8.10
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X
A.1/1.16 Float-free arrangements for
life-rafts (hydrostatic
release units)Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/13.4.2, III/26.2.2
and III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO MSC/Circ.
811, IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
8.1 and 8.6 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.17 Lifeboats Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/21.1, III/31.1.1.1,
III/31.1.2.1, III/31.1.6, III/31.1.7
and III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1 and 8.10 (1994
HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.18 Rigid rescue boats Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/21.2, III/31.2 and
III/34, IMO Resolution MSC.48
(66), IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
8.1 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.19 Inflated rescue boats Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/21.2, III/31.2 and
III/34, IMO Resolution MSC.48
(66), IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
8.1, 8.5, 8.7 and 8.10 (1994 HSC
Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 14
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/1.20 Fast rescue boats Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/26.3 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1
(1994 HSC Code), IMO MSC/Circ.
809 (1)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X
A.1/1.21 Launching appliances using
fall and winch (davits)Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/23, III/33 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1,
8.5 and 8.7 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X X
A.1/1.22 Float-free launching appli-
ances for survival craftMoved to Annex A.2
A.1/1.23 Launching appliances for
free-fall lifeboatsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/33 and III/34, IMO
Resolution MSC.48 (66), IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.5
and 8.7 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X
A.1/1.24 Life-raft launching appli-
ancesRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.5 and 8.7
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X X
A.1/1.25 Fast rescue boat launching
appliancesRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/26.3.2 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1
(1994 HSC Code), IMO MSC/Circ.
809 (1)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.26 Release mechanism for
(a) Lifeboats and rescue
boats and
(b) Life-rafts
Launched by a fall or fallsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1 and 8.5 (1994
HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.27 Marine evacuation systems Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/15, III/26.2.1 and
III/34, IMO Resolution MSC.48
(66), IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
8.1, 8.7 and 8.10 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 15
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/1.28 Means of rescue Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/26.4 and III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC.48 (66),
IMO MSC/Circ. 810 (2), IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1, 8.5
and 8.10 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70),
MSC/Circ. 810X
A.1/1.29 Embarkation ladders Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.30 Retro-reflective materials Regulation III/4 Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66)IMO Resolution A.658 (16),
Annex 2XXX
A.1/1.31 Survival craft two-way
VHF radio telephone appa-
ratusMoved to Annex A.1, section 5
A.1/1.32 9 GHz SAR transponder
(SART)Moved to Annex A.1, section 4
A.1/1.33 Radar reflector for lifeboats
and rescue boatsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution A.384 (X), EN
ISO 8729 (1998);
IMO Resolution A.384 (X), ISO
8729 (1997)XXXX
A.1/1.34 Compass for lifeboats and
rescue boatsMoved to Annex A.1, section 4
A.1/1.35 Portable fire-extinguishing
equipment for lifeboats and
rescue boatsMoved to A.1, section 3
A.1/1.36 Lifeboat/rescue boat
propulsion engineRegulation III/4 Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.37 Rescue boat propulsion
engine-outboard motorRegulation III/4 Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X
A.1/1.38 Searchlights for use in
lifeboats and rescue boats
‘new item’Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.81 (70) X X X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 16
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/1.39 Open reversible life-rafts
‘new item’Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 8.1,
8.5, 8.7 and 8.10 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63),
Annex 10 (1994 HSC Code)X
(1) MSC Circ. 809 is only applicable if the equipment is to be fitted on ro-ro passenger ships.
(2) MSC Circ. 810 is only applicable if the equipment is to be fitted on ro-ro passenger ships.
2.Marine-pollution prevention
Item No Item designationRegulation Marpol 73/78 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of Marpol 73/78,
as amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/2.1 Oil-filtering equipment (for
an oil content of the
effluent not exceeding 15
p.p.m.)Annex I, Regulation 16(4)
and (5)Annex I, Regulation 16(1) and (2) IMO Resolution MEPC 60 (33) X X X
A.1/2.2 Oil/water interface detec-
torsAnnex I, Regulation
15(3)(b)Annex I, Regulation 15(3)(b) IMO Resolution MEPC 5 (XIII) X X X
A.1/2.3 Oil-content meters Annex I, Regulation 16(4)
and (5)Annex I, Regulation 16(1) and (2) IMO Resolution MEPC 60 (33) X X X
A.1/2.4 Process units intended for
attachment to existing oily
water separating equipment(for an oil content of the
effluent not exceeding 15
p.p.m.)Item deleted
A.1/2.5 Oil discharge monitoring
and control system for an
oil tankerAnnex I, Regulation
15(3)(a)Annex I, Regulation 15(3) IMO Resolution A.586 (14) X X X
A.1/2.6 Sewage treatment plants Annex IV, Regulation
8(1)(b)Annex IV, Regulation 8(1)(b) IMO Resolution MEPC 2 (VI) X X X X
A.1/2.7 Shipboard incinerators Annex VI, Regulation
16(2)(a)Annex VI, Regulation 16(2)(a) IMO Resolution MEPC 76 (40) X X X X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 17
3.Fire protection
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/3.1 Primary deck coverings Regulation II-2/34.8, II-2/
49.3Regulation II-2/34.8, II-2/49.3 IMO Resolution MSC 61 (67),
Annex 1, Parts 2 and 6, Annex 2X
A.1/3.2 Portable fire extinguishers Regulation II-2/6.1, Regu-
lation X/3Regulation II-2/6, IMO Resolution
A.602 (15), (IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 7.7.7 and 7.8.4.1.3
(1994 HSC Code)EN 3-1 (1996), 3-2 (1996), 3-3
(1994), 3-4 (1996), 3-5 (1996) +
AC (1997), 3-6 (1995) + A1 (1999)XXX
A.1/3.3 Fireman's outfit: protective
clothingRegulation II-2/17.1.1.1,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.1.1, IMO
Resolution MSC. 36 (63)
7.10.3.1.1 (1994 HSC Code), IMO
MSC/Circ. 847EN 469 (1995), EN 531/A1 (1998),
EN 1486 (1996), ISO 15538 (2001)X
A.1/3.4 Fireman's outfit: boots Regulation II-2/17.1.1.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.1.2, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.10.3.1.2
(1994 HSC Code)EN 344 (1992) + AC (1993) + A1
(1997), EN 344-2 (1996), EN 345
(1992) + A1 (1997), EN 345-2
(1996) Class 2, IEC 60903 (1993)X
A.1/3.5 Fireman's outfit: gloves Regulation II-2/17.1.1.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.1.2, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.10.3.1.2
(1994 HSC Code), IMO MSC/Circ.
847EN 659 (1996), EN 60903 (1993),
EN 60903 + A.11 (1997)X
A.1/3.6 Fireman's outfit: helmet Regulation II-2/17.1.1.3,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.1.3, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.10.3.1.3
(1994 HSC Code)EN 443 (1997) X
A.1/3.7 Self-contained,
compressed-air-operated
breathing apparatusRegulation II-2/17.1.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.2.2, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.10.3.2.2
(1994 HSC Code)EN 137 (1993), EN 136 (1998) X
A.1/3.8 Air-supplied breathing
apparatus for use with a
smoke helmet or smoke
maskRegulation II-2/17.1.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.2.1, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.10.3.2.1
(1994 HSC Code)EN 138 (1994) X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 18
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/3.9 Sprinkler systems equiva-
lent to that referred to in
SOLAS Regulation II-2/12Regulation II-2/36.1.2, II-2/
36.2, II-2/41-2.5, II-2/52.2Regulation II-2/12, II-2/36.1.2, II-
2/36.2, II-2/41-2.5, II-2/42.5.2 and
II-2/52.2IMO Resolution A.800 (19) X X
A.1/3.10 Nozzles for fixed pressure
water spraying fire extin-
guishing systems for
machinery spacesItem transferred to Annex A.2
A.1/3.11 ‘A’ and ‘B’ Class divisions,
fire integrityRegulation II-2/3.3.5, II-2/
3.4.4Regulation II-2/3.3.5, II-2/3.4.4, II-
2/16.11IMO Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MSC.61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3, and Annex 2XXX
A.1/3.12 Devices to prevent the
passage of flame into the
cargo tanks in oil tankersRegulation II-2/59.1.5, II-2/
59.1.9.4, II-2/59.2Regulation II-2/59.1.5, II-2/
59.1.9.4, II-2/59.2IMO MSC/Circ. 677 X X X
A.1/3.13 Non-combustible materials Regulation II-2/3.1, Regu-
lation X/3Regulation II-2/3.1, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 7.2.4 (1994 HSC
Code)IMO Resolution A.799 (19), IMO
Resolution MSC.61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 1, and Annex 2XXX
A.1/3.14 Materials other than steel
for pipes penetrating ‘A’ or
‘B’ Class divisionRegulation II-2/18.2.1 Regulation II-2/18.2.1 IMO Resolution A.753 (18), IMO
Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MSC 61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3XXX
A.1/3.15 Materials other than steel
for pipes conveying oil or
fuel oilRegulation II-2/15.2.8, II-2/
18.2.2, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/15.2.8, II-2/18.2.2,
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.5.4 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution A.753 (18) X X X
A.1/3.16 Fire doors Regulation II-2/30.2, II-2/
31.1.1 and II-2/47Regulation II-2/30.2, II-2/31.1.1,
II-2/47IMO Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MSC 61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3XXX
A.1/3.17 Fire door control systems Regulation II-2/30.4.15,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/30.4.15, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.9.3.3
(1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC 61(67),
Annex 1, Part 4XXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 19
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/3.18 Surface materials and floor
coverings with low flame-
spread characteristicsRegulation II-2/3.8, II-2/
34.3, II-2/34.7, II-2/49.1,
II-2/49.2, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/3.8, II-2/3.23.4, II-
2/3.23.5, II-2/16.1.1, II-2/
32.1.4.3.1, II-2/34.2, II 2/34.3, II-2/
49.1, II-2/50.3.1, II-2/34.7, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.4.3.4
and 7.4.3.6 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution A.653 (16), IMO
Resolution MSC.61 (67), Annex 1,
Parts 2 and 5, and Annex 2, ISO
1716 (1973) (1)XXX
A.1/3.19 Draperies, curtains and
other suspended textile
materials and filmsRegulation II-2/3.23.3, II-2/
26.2, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/3.23.3, II-2/26.2,
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.4.3.3.3 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC 61 (67),
Annex 1, Part 7XXX
A.1/3.20 Upholstered furniture Regulation II-2/3.23.6, II-2/
26.2, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/3.23.6, II-2/26.2,
II-2/34.6, IMO Resolution MSC.36
(63) 7.4.3.3.4 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution A.652 (16), IMO
Resolution MSC 61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 8XXX
A.1/3.21 Bedding components Regulation II-2/3.23.7, II-2/
26.2, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/3.23.7, II-2/26.2,
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.4.3.3.5 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution A.688 (17), IMO
Resolution MSC 36 (67), Annex 1,
Part 9XXX
A.1/3.22 Fire dampers Regulation II-2/16.11.1 Regulation II-2/16.2, II-2/32, II-2/
48IMO Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MSC 61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3XXX
A.1/3.23 Non-combustible duct
penetrations through ‘A’
class divisionsItem transferred to A.1/3.26
A.1/3.24 Electric cable transits
through ‘A’ class divisionsItem transferred to A.1/3.26
A.1/3.25 Windows and side scuttles Regulation II-2/33 Regulation II-2/33, MSC/Circ. 847 IMO Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MS 61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3, ISO 614 (1989), ISO 1095
(1989), ISO 1751 (1993), ISO 3254
(1989), ISO 3903 (1993), ISO 3904
(1994)XXX
A.1/3.26 Penetrations through ‘A’
class divisions by pipes,
trunks, etc.
‘new item’Regulation II-2/18.1.1 Regulation II-2/18.1.1 IMO Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MSC 61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3XXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 20
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/3.27 Penetrations through ‘B’
class divisions by electric
cables, pipes, trunks, ducts,
ventilation terminals,
lighting fixtures, etc.
‘new item’Regulation II-2/18.1.2 Regulation II-2/18.1.2 IMO Resolution A.754 (18), IMO
Resolution MSC.61 (67), Annex 1,
Part 3XXX
A.1/3.28 Sprinkler systems (limited
to sprinkler heads and to
the method of automatic
sprinkling and signalling)
‘new item’Regulation II-2/12.3, II-2/
36.1.2, II-2/36.2, II-2/41-
2.5 and II-2/52.2Regulation II-2/12., II-2/36.1.2, II-
2/36.2, II-2/41-2.5 and II-2/52.2ISO 6182-1 (1993), ISO 6182-2
(1993), ISO 6182-3 (1993), ISO
6182-4 (1993), ISO 6182-5 (1995)XXX
A.1/3.29 Fire hoses
‘new item’Regulation II-2/4.7.1,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/4.7.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 7.7.8.5 (1994
HSC Code)EN 671-2 (1994) X X X
A.1/3.30 Oxygen analysis and gas
detection equipment
‘new item’Regulation VI/3.1 Regulation II-2/59.5, II-2/59.4.4.1,
II-2/62.17, II-2/59.5, Regulation
VI/3.1, MSC/Circ. 774 (Fixed
installations)EN 50104 (1999) Oxygen, EN
50054 (1991), EN 50057 (1999)
Combustible gasesXXX
A.1/3.31 Fixed sprinkler systems for
high speed craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.13.1 (1994 HSC Code), MSC/
Circ. 912IMO Resolution MSC.44 (65),
IMO Resolution A.800 (19)XXXX
A.1/3.32 Fire restricting materials
(except furniture) for high
speed craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.2.2 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.40 (64),
IMO Resolution MSC.90 (71)XXX
A.1/3.33 Fire restricting materials
for furniture for high speedcraft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.2.2 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.40 (64),
IMO Resolution MSC.90 (71)XXX
A.1/3.34 Fire resisting divisions for
high speed craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.2.1 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.45 (65) X X X▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 21
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/3.35 Fire doors on high speed
craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.2.1, 7.4.2.6 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.45 (65) X X X
A.1/3.36 Fire dampers on high speed
craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.6.4 (1994 HS Code)IMO Resolution MSC.45 (65) X X X
A.1/3.37 Penetrations through fire
resisting divisions on high
speed craft by pipes, ducts,
controls, electric cables,
etc.
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.4.2.6 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.45 (65) X X X
A.1/3.38
Ex A.1/1.35Portable fire-extinguishing
equipment for lifeboats and
rescue boatsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.48 (66), IMO Resolution
A.602 (15), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1.2 (1994 HSC
Code)EN 3-1 (1996), 3-2 (1996), 3-3
(1994), 3-4 (1996), 3-5 (1996) +
AC (1997), 3-6 (1995) + A1 (1999)XXX
A.1/3.39 Alternative arrangements
for halon fire extinguishing
systems in machinery
spaces and pump rooms -
equivalent water based fire
extinguishing systems
‘new item’Regulation II-2/5.3, II-2/
63.1.1Regulation II-2/5.3, II-2/63.1.1 IMO MSC/Circ. 668, IMO MSC/
Circ. 728XXX
(1) Where the surface material is required to have a certain maximum calorific value, this shall be measured in accordance with ISO 1716.▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 22
4.Navigation equipment
Notes for Annex A.1, section 4, Navigation equipment
Column 4: ITU recommendations cited are those referred to in the international conventions and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO.
Column 5: Wherever reference is made to EN/IEC 61162, the relevant product testing standard shall be verified to define the applicable part of EN/IEC 6 1162.
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/4.1 Magnetic compass Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (b), IMO Resolu-
tion A.382 (X), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)ISO 449 (1997), ISO 694 (2000),
ISO 1069 (1973), ISO 2269 (1992),
EN 60945 (1997);
ISO 449 (1997), ISO 694 (2000),
ISO 1069 (1973), ISO 2269 (1992),
IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX
A.1/4.2 Transmitting magnetic
heading device (previously
electro-magnetic compass)Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (b), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.86 (70), Annex 2, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 13.2
(1994 HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)ISO 11606 (2000), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
ISO 11606 (2000), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.3 Gyro compass Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (d), IMO Resolu-
tion A.424 (XI), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN ISO 8728 (1997), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
ISO 8728 (1997), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.4 Radar equipment Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (g), Regulation V/
12 (h), IMO Resolution A.278
(VIII),
IMO Resolution A.477 (XII), as
amended by IMO Resolution MSC
64 (67), Annex 4, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17), ITU-R M.628-3 (11/
93), ITU-R M.1177- (10/97)EN 60936-1 (2000), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
IEC 60936-1 (2000), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.5 Automatic radar plotting
aid (ARPA)Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (j), IMO Resolu-
tion A.823 (19), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60872-1 (1998), EN 61162;
EC 60872-1 (1998), EC 61162XXXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 23
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/4.6 Echo-sounding equipment Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (k), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 13.4 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.224
(VII), as amended by IMO Reso-
lution MSC74 (69), Annex 4, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)EN ISO 9875 (1997), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
ISO 9875 (2000), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.7 Speed and distance
measuring equipment
(SDME)Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (c), IMO Resolu-
tion A.824 (19), IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 13.3 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.694 (17)EN 61023 (1999), EN 61162;
IEC 61023 (1999), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.8 Rudder angle, rpm, pitch
indicatorItem split in three. See A.1/4.20/21/22
A.1/4.9 Rate-of-turn indicator Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (n), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 13.7.1 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.526 (13), IMO Resolution A.694
(17)IMO Resolution A.526 (13), EN
60945 (1997), EN 61162;
IMO Resolution A.526 (13), IEC
60945 (1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.10 Direction finder Item deleted
A.1/4.11 Loran-C equipment Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (p), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 13.6 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.694
(17), IMO Resolution A.818 (19)EN 61075 (1993), EN 60945
(1997) EN 61162;
IEC 61075 (1991), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.12 Chayka equipment Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (p), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 13.6 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.818
(19), IMO Resolution A.694 (17)EN 61075 (1993), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
IEC 61075 (1991), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.13 Decca navigator equipment Item deleted
A.1/4.14 GPS equipment Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (p), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 13.6 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.819
(19), IMO Resolution A.694 (17)EN 61108-1 (1996), EN 61162;
IEC 61108-1 (1994), IEC 61162XXXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 24
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/4.15 GLONASS equipment Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (p), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 13.6 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution MSC.53
(66), IMO Resolution A.694 (17)EN 61108-2 (1998), EN 61162;
IEC 61108-2 (1998), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.16 Heading control system
HCS (formerly auto-pilot)Regulation V/18.7 Regulation V/19.2.8.2, IMO Reso-
lution A.342 (IX), as amended by
IMO Resolution MSC.64 (67),
Annex 3, IMO Resolution A.694
(17)ISO 11674 (2000), IEC 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
ISO 11674 , IEC 60945 (1996),
IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/4.17 Mechanical pilot hoist Regulation V/17 (b) Regulation V/17 (f), IMO Resolu-
tion A.889 (21), IMO MSC/Circ.
773ISO 799 (1986) X X X
A.1/4.18
Ex A.1/1.329 GHz SAR transponder
(SART)Regulation III/4, Regula-
tion IV/14 and Regulation
X/3Regulation III/6.2.2, Regulation
IV/7.1.3, IMO Resolution MSC.36
(63) 8.2.1.2 (1994 HSC Code),
IMO Resolution A.530 (13), IMO
Resolution A.802 (19), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-R
M.628-3 (11/93)EN 61097-1 (1993), EN 60945
(1997);
IEC 61097-1 (1992), IEC 60945
(1996)XXX
A.1/4.19 Radar equipment for high
speed craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63) 13.5
(1994 HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.278 (8), IMO Resolution A.820
(19), IMO Resolution A.694 (17),
ITU-R M.628-3 (11/93), ITU-R
M.1177-1 (10/97)EN 60936-2 (1999), EN 61162;
IEC 60936-2 (1998), IEC 61162XXX
A.1/4.20
Ex A.1/4.8Rudder angle indicator Regulation V/12 (r), Regu-
lation X/3Regulation V/12 (m), IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 13.7.2 (1994
HSC Code)
IMO Resolution A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX
A.1/4.21
Ex A.1/4.8Rpm indicator Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (m), IMO Reso-
lution A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX
A.1/4.22
Ex A.1/4.8Pitch indicator Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (m), IMO Reso-
lution A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 25
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/4.23
Ex A.1/1.34Compass for lifeboats and
rescue boatsRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/34, IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) 8.1 (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution MSC.48
(66) 4.4.8.5ISO 613 (2000), ISO 10316 (1990) X X X
A.1/4.24 Automatic radar plotting
aid (ARPA) for high speed
craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
13.5.3 (1994 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution A.823 (19), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)EN 60872-1 (1998), EN 61162;
IEC 60872-1 (1998), IEC 61162XXX
A.1/4.25 Automatic tracking aid
(ATA)
‘new item’Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (i), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.64 (67), Annex 4,
Appendix 1, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60872-2 (1999), EN 61162;
IEC 60872-2 (1999), IEC 61162XXX
A.1/4.26 Automatic tracking aid
(ATA) for high speed craft
‘new item’Regulation X/3 IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
13.5.3 (1994 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution MSC.64 (67), Annex 4,
Appendix 1, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60872-2 (1999), EN 61162
IEC 60872-2 (1999), IEC 61162XXX
A.1/4.27 Electronic plotting aid
(EPA)
‘new item’Regulation V/12 (r) Regulation V/12 (i), IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.64 (67), Annex 4,
Appendix 2, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60872-3 (1999), EN 61162
IEC 60872-3 (1999), IEC 61162XXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 26
5.Radio-communication equipment
Notes for Annex A.1, section 5, Radio-communication equipment
Column 4: ITU recommendations cited are those referred to in the international conventions and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO.
Column 5: In case of conflicting requirements between IMO MSC/Circ. 862, cited for several items, and the product testing standards, the IMO MSC/Circ . 862 requirements shall take precedence.
Column 5: Wherever reference is made to EN/IEC 61162, the relevant product testing standard shall be verified to define the applicable part of EN/IEC 6 1162.
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/5.1 VHF radio capable of
transmitting and receiving
DSC and radiotelephonyRegulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.1, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.1 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.385 (X), IMO Resolution A.524
(13), IMO Resolution A.803 (19),
as amended by IMO Resolution
MSC.68 (68), Annex 1, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-R
M.489-2 (10/95), ITU-R M. 493-9
(10/97), ITU-R M.541-8 (10/97),
ITU-R M.689-2 (11/93), IMO
MSC/Circ. 862ETS 300 162-1 (2000-12), EN 300
338 (V1.2.1 1999.04), EN 300 828
(V1.1.1 1998-03), IMO MSC/Circ.
862, EN 61162;
IEC 61097-3 (1994), IEC 61097-7
(1996), IEC 60945 (1996), IMO
MSC/Circ. 862, IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/5.2 VHF DSC watch-keeping
receiverRegulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.2, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.2 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.803 (19), IMO Resolution
MSC.68 (68), Annex 1, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-R
M.489-2 (10/95), ITU-R M.493-9
(10/97), ITU-R M.541-8 (10/97)EN 300 338 (V1.2.1 1999-04), EN
301 033 (V1.1.1 1998-08), EN 300
828 (V1.1.1 1998-03), EN 60945
(1997);
IEC 61097-3 (1994), IEC 61097-8
(1998), IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX
A.1/5.3 Navtex receiver Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.4, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.4 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.525 (13), IMO Resolution A.694
(17), ITU-R M.540-2 (06/90), ITU-
R M.625-3 (10/95)ETS 300 065 V1.1.3 (2001-5), EN
301 011 V1.1.1 (1998-09);
IEC 61097-6 (1995), IEC 60945
(1996)XXXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 27
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/5.4 EGC receiver Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.5, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.5 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.570 (14), IMO Resolution A.664
(16), IMO Resolution A.694 (17)ETS 300 460 Ed. 1 (1997-11) + A1
(1997-11), EN 300 829 V1.1.1
(1998-03);
IEC 61097-4 (1994), IEC 60945
(1996)XXXX
A.1/5.5 HF marine safety informa-
tion (MSI) equipment (HF
NBDP receiver)Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.5, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.5 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.699 (17), IMO Resolution A.700
(17) IMO Resolution A.806 (19),
IMO Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-
R M.491-1 (07/86), ITU-R M.492-
6 (10/95), ITU-R M.540-2 (06/90),
ITU-R M.625-3 (10/95), ITU-R
M.688 (06/90)ETS 300 067 Ed.1 (1992-09) + A1
(1998-09), EN 60945 (1997), EN
61162;
IEC 61097-11 (2000), EN 61162XXXX
A.1/5.6 406 MHz (Cospas-Sarsat) Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.6, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.6 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.662 (16), IMO Resolution A.696
(17), IMO Resolution A.810 (19),
as amended by IMO Resolution
MSC.56 (66), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17), ITU-R M.633-1 (06/
90), ITU-R M.690-1 (10/95), IMO
MSC/Circ. 862ETS 300 066 V 1.3.1 (2001-01),
EN 60945 (1997), MSC/Circ.
862 (1);
IEC 61097-2 (1994), IEC 60945
(1996), MSC/Circ. 862XXXX
A.1/5.7 L-band EPIRB (Inmarsat) Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.1.6, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 14.6.1.6 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.662 (16), IMO Resolution A.812
(19), IMO Resolution A.694 (17),
ITU-R M.632-3 (02/97), ITU-R
M.690-1 (10/95), IMO MSC/Circ.
862ETS 300 372 Ed.1 (1996-05), EN
60945 (1997), MSC/Circ. 862 (1);
IEC 61097-5 (1997), MSC/Circ.
862XXXX
A.1/5.8 2 182 kHz watch receiver Item deleted▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 28
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/5.9 Two-tone alarm generator Item deleted
A.1/5.10 MF radio capable of trans-
mitting and receiving DSC
and radiotelephony (2)Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/9.1.1, IV/10.1.2,
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
14.8.1.1 (1994 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution A.804 (19), as amended
by IMO Resolution MSC.68 (68),
Annex 2, IMO Resolution A.694
(17), ITU-R M.1173 (10/95), ITU-
R M.493-9 (10/97), ITU-R M.541-
8 (10/97)ETS 300 338 V1.2.1 (1999-04),
ETS 300 373 Ed.1 (1995-08) + A1
(1997-08), EN 60945 (1997) MSC/
Circ. 862, EN 61162;
IEC 61097-3 (1994), IEC 61097-9
(1997), IEC 60945 (1996), MSC/
Circ. 862, IEC 61162XXXX
A.1/5.11 MF DSC watch-keeping
receiverRegulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/9.1.2, IV/10.1.3,
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
14.8.1.2 (1994 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution A.804 (19), as amended
by IMO Resolution MSC.68 (68),
Annex 2, IMO Resolution A.694
(17), ITU-R M.493-9 (10/97), ITU-
R M.541-8 (10/97), ITU-R M.1173
(10/95)EN 301 033 V1.1.1 (1998-08),
ETS 300 338 V1.2.1 (1999-04),
EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 61097-3 (1994), IEC 61097-8
(1998), IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX
A.1/5.12 Inmarsat-B SES Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/10.1.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 14.9.1.1 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.570 (14), IMO Resolution A.808
(14), IMO Resolution A.694 (17),
IMO MSC/Circ. 862IEC 61097-10 (1999), MSC/Circ.
862XXXX
A.1/5.13 Inmarsat-C SES Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/10.1.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 14.9.1.1 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.570 (14), IMO Resolution A.664
(16) (3), IMO Resolution A.807
(19), as amended by IMO Resolu-tion MSC.68 (68), Annex 4, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17), IMO MSC/
Circ. 862ETS 300 460 ed.1 (1996-05) + A1
(1997-11), EN 300 829 V1.1.1
(1998-03), EN 61162, MSC Circ.
862;
IEC 61097-4 (1994), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162, MSC/Circ. 862XXXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 29
12 3 4 5 6
A.1/5.14 MF/HF radio capable of
transmitting and receiving
DSC, NBDP and radiote-
lephony (4)Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/10.2.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 14.9.2.1 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.806 (19), as amended by IMO
Resolution MSC.68 (68), Annex 3,
IMO Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-
R M.476-5 (10/95), ITU-R M.491-
1 (07/86), ITU-R M.492-6 (10/95),
ITU-R M.493-9 (10/97), ITU-R
M.541-8 (10/97), ITU-R M.625-3
(10/95), ITU-R M.1173 (10/95),
IMO MSC/Circ. 862ETS 300 373 ed.1 (1995-08) + A 1
(1997-08), EN 300 338 V1.2.1
(1999-04), ETS 300 067 Ed.1
(1992-09) + A1 (1998-09), EN
60945 (1997), EN 61162, MSC/
Circ. 862;
IEC 61097-3 (1994), IEC 61097-9
(1997), IEC 61097-11 (2000), IEC
60945 (1996), IEC 61162, MSC/
Circ. 862XXXX
A.1/5.15 MF/HF DSC watch-
keeping receiverRegulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/10.2.2, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 14.9.2.2 (1994
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.806 (19), as amended by IMO
Resolution MSC.68 (68), Annex 3,
IMO Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-
R M.493-9 (10/97), ITU-R M.541-
8 (10/97)EN 301 033 V1.1.1 (1998-08),
ETS 300 338 V1.2.1 (1999-04),
EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 61097-3 (1994), IEC 61097-8
(1998), IEC 60945 (1996)XXXX
A.1/5.16 Aeronautical two-way VHF
radio-telephone apparatusRegulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/7.5, IMO Resolution
MSC.36 (63) (1994 HSC Code),
IMO Resolution MSC.80 (70),
Annexes 1 and 2, IMO ResolutionA.694 (17), ICAO Convention,
Annex 10, Radio RegulationsEN 301 688 V1.1.1 (2000-07), EN
60945 (1997);
EN 301 688 V1.1.1 (2000-07), IEC
60945(1996)XXXX
A.1/5.17
Ex A.1/1.31Portable survival craft two-
way VHF radiotelephone
apparatusRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/6.2.1, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.809
(19), Annex 1, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17), ITU-R M.489-2 (10/
95), ITU-R M.542.1 (07/82)ETS 300 225 Ed. 3 (1998-01), EN
300 828 V1.1.1 (1998-03), EN
60945 (1997);
IEC 61097-12 (1996), IEC 60945
(1996)XXXX
A.1/5.18
Ex A.1/1.31Fixed survival craft two-
way VHF radiotelephone
apparatusRegulation III/4, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation III/6.2.1, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) (1994 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.809
(19), Annex 2, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17), ITU-R M.489-2 (10/
95)EN 301 466 (2000-11), EN 60945
(1997);
EN 301 466 (2000-11), IEC 60945
(1997)XXXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 30
(1) IMO MSC/Circ. 862 is applicable only to the optional remote activation device, not to the EPIRB itself.
(2) In line with IMO and ITU decisions, the requirements for the two-tone alarm generator and transmission on H3E are no longer applicable in the testing s tandards.
(3) Applicable only if the Inmarsat C SES comprises the EGC functions.
(4) In line with IMO and ITU decisions, the requirements for the two-tone alarm generator and transmission on A3H are no longer applicable in the testing s tandards.
Annex A.2: EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH NO DETAILED TESTING STANDARDS EXIST IN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
1.Life-saving appliances
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/1.1 Radar reflector for life-rafts Regulation III/4, III/34,
Regulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC 48(66)
A.2/1.2 Immersion suit materials Regulation III/4, III/34,
IMO Resolution MSC
48(66)
A.2/1.3
Ex A.1/1.22Float-free launching appli-
ances for survival craftRegulation III3/4, IMO
Resolution MSC 48(66)
2.Marine-pollution prevention
p.m.
3.Fire protection
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/3.1 Non-portable and transpor-
table extinguishersRegulation II-2/6.1, II-2/
7.1.3, II-2/7.2.3, II-2/7.3.1,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/6.1, II-2/7.1.3, II-2/
7.2.3, II-2/7.3.1, IMO Resolution
MSC.36(63) 7.5.6.11.2, 7.5.6.11.3
(1994 HSC Code)EN 1866 (1998) ISO 11601 (1999)▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 31
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/3.2 Nozzles for fixed pressure,
water-spraying, fire-extin-
guishing systems for
special category spacesRegulation II-2/37.1.3, II-2/
54.2.9, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/37.1.3, II-2/54.2.9,
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.8.2 (1994 HSC Code)IMO Resolution A 123 (V)
(Performance)
IMO MSC/Circ. 914
A.2/3.3 Cold-weather starting of
generator sets (starting
devices)Regulation II-1/44.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-1/44.2, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 12.4 (1994 HSC
Code)
A.2/3.4 Dual-purpose-type nozzles
(spray/jet type)Regulation II-2/4.8.4, II-2/
41-2.1.5, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/4.8.4, II-2/41-2.1.5
IMO Resolution MSC.36 (63)
7.7.8.6 (1994 HSC Code)
A.2/3.5 Fixed fire detection and fire
alarm systems for control
stations, service spaces,
accommodation spaces,
machinery spaces and
unattended machinery
spacesRegulation II-2/13, II-2/
14.1, Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/13, II-2/14.1, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.7.1
(1994 HSC Code)EN 54-2 (1997) + AC (1999)
EN 54-4 (1997) + AC (1999)
A.2/3.6 Smoke detectors Regulation II-2/13.3.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/13.3.2, IMO Reso-
lution MSC 36 (63) 7.7.1 (1994
HSC Code)EN 54-7 (2000), pr EN 54-12, pr
EN 54-15
A.2/3.7 Heat detectors Regulation II-2/13.3,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/13.3.3, IMO Reso-
lution MSC 36 (63) 7.7.1 (1994
HSC Code)EN 54-5 (2000), EN 54-6 (1982) +
A1 (1998), pr EN 54-15
A.2/3.8 Electric safety lamp Regulation II-2/17.1.1.4,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.1.4, IMO
Resolution MSC.36 (63) 7.10.3.1.4
(1994 HSC Code)IEC Publication 79
A.2/3.9 Protective clothing resistant
to chemical attackRegulation II-2/54.2.6.1 Regulation II-2/54.2.6.1 EN 368 (1992), EN 369 (1993),
EN 463 (1994)
A.2/3.10 Low-location lighting
systemsRegulation II-2/28.1.10, II-
2/28.1.11, II-2/41-2.4.7Regulation II-2/28.1.10, II-2/
28.1.11, II-2/41-2.4.7IMO Resolution A.752 (18), ISO/
CD 15370▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 32
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/3.11
Ex A.1/3.10Nozzles for fixed pressure,
water-spraying fire-extin-
guishing systems for
machinery spacesRegulation II-2/10.1,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/10.1, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 7.7.4 (1994 HSC
Code)
A.2/3.12 Equivalent fixed gas fire-
extinguishing systems for
machinery spaces and
cargo pump roomsRegulation II-2/5.1.12,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/5.1.12, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 7.7.6.1 (1994
HSC Code)IMO MSC/Circ. 848
A.2/3.13 Compressed airline
breathing apparatusRegulation II-2/17.1.2,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/17.1.2, IMO Reso-
lution MSC 36 (63) 7.10.3.2.1
(1994 HSC Code)EN 139 (1994) + AC (1995) + A1
(1999)
A.2/3.14 Fire hoses (reel type) Regulation II-2/4.7.1,
Regulation X/3Regulation II-2/4.7.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.36 (63) 7.7.8.5 (1994
HSC Code)EN 671-1 (1994)
A.2/3.15 Sample extraction smoke
detection systemsRegulation II-2/13-1 Regulation II-2/13-1
A.2/3.16 Flame detectors Regulation II-2/13, Regu-
lation X/3Regulation II-2/13, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 7.7.1 (1994 HSC
Code)Pr EN 54-10
A.2/3.17 Manual call points Regulation II-2/13, Regu-
lation X/3Regulation II-2/13, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 7.7.1 (1994 HSC
Code)Pr EN 54-11
A.2/3.18 Alarm devices Regulation II-2/13, Regu-
lation X/3Regulation II-2/13, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.36 (63) 7.7.1 (1994 HSC
Code)Pr EN 54-3 (2000)
A.2/3.19 Fixed water based local
application fire fighting
systems for use in category
‘A’ machinery spacesRegulation II-2/7.7 (1) Regulation II-2/7.7 IMO MSC/Circ. 913
(1) Reference to SOLAS Chapter II is to SOLAS 1974 as amended by MSC 73 and entering into force on 1 July 2002.▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 33
4.Navigation equipment
Notes for Annex A.2, section 4, Navigation equipment
Columns 3 and 4: References to SOLAS Chapter V are to SOLAS 1974 as amended by MSC 73 and entering into force on 1 July 2002.
Column 4: ITU recommendations cited are those referred to in the international conventions and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO.
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/4.1 Gyro compass for high
speed craftRegulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.17.4 (2000 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.2.6 (2000 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution A.821 (19), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN/ISO 16328, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
ISO 16328 (1999), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.2 Heading control system for
high speed craft (formerly
auto-pilot)Regulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.17.1 (2000 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.12 (2000 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution A.822 (19), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)ISO project 16329, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
ISO project 16329, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.3 Transmitting heading
device THD (GNSS
method) (formerly electro-
magnetic compass)Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.5.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.2.5 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.382 (X), IMO Resolution
MSC.116 (73), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)Future ISO 22090-X, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future ISO 22090-X, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.4 Daylight signalling lamp Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.2.2, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.95 (72), IMO
Resolution MSC.97(73) 13.9 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 60945 (1996)XXX
A.2/4.5 Searchlight for high speed
craftRegulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.17.1 (2000 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.97 (73) 13.9
(2000 HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997) EN 61162;
IEC 60945 (1996) IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.6 Night vision equipment for
high speed craftRegulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.17.1 (2000 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.10 (2000 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution MSC.94 (72), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN 16273, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future ISO 16273, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 34
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/4.7 Track control system Regulation V/18.7, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.17.4 (2000 HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.8.2, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.12 (2000
HSC Code) IMO Resolution
MSC.74 (69), Annex 2, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN 62065, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 62065, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.8 Electronic chart display
and information system
(ECDIS)Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.1.4, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.8 (2000
HSC Code) IMO Resolution A.817
(19), as amended by IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.64 (67), Annex 5, and by
IMO Resolution MSC.86 (70),
Annex 4, IMO Resolution A.694
(17)Future EN 61174 (2001), EN
60945 (1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61174 (2001), IEC
60945 (1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.9 Electronic chart display
and information system
(ECDIS) backupRegulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.1.5, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.8 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.817 (19), as amended by IMO
Resolution MSC.64 (67), Annex 5,
and by IMO Resolution MSC.86
(70), Annex 4, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)Future EN 61174 (2001), EN
60945 (1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61174 (2001), IEC
60945 (1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.10 Raster chart display system
(RCDS)Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.1.4, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.8 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.817 (19), as amended by IMO
Resolution MSC.64 (67), Annex 5,
and by IMO Resolution MSC.86
(70), Annex 4, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)Future EN 61174, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61174, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.11 Combined GPS/GLONASS
equipmentRegulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO ResolutionMSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.1.6, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.6 (2000HSC Code), IMO Resolution
MSC.74 (69), Annex 1, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN 61108-3, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61108-3, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 35
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/4.12 DGPS, DGLONASS
equipmentRegulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.1.6, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.6 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
MSC.64 (67), Annex 2, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN 61108-4, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61108-4, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.13 Universal automatic identi-
fication system equipment
(AIS)Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/2.4, IMO Resolution
MSC.74 (69), Annex 3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73) 13.15
(2000 HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17), ITU-R M.1371-1 (10/
00)Future EN 61993-2, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61993-2, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.14 Voyage data recorder Regulation V/18.1, V/20.2,
Regulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.17.1 (2000 HSC Code)Regulation V/20, IMO Resolution
A.861 (20), IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.16 (2000 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.694 (17)EN 61996 (2000), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
IEC 61996 (2000), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.15 Integrated navigation
systemRegulation V/18.7, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.4 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.6, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.86 (70), Annex 3, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN 61924, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 61924, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.16 Integrated bridge system Regulation V/18.7, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.4 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V19.6, IMO Resolution
MSC.64 (67), Annex 1, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)EN 61209 (1999), EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
IEC 61209 (1999), IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.17 Radar target enhancer Regulation V/18.7, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.4 (2000
HSC Code)ITU-R M.1176-(10/95), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 60945 (1996)
A.2/4.18 Sound reception system Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.17.1 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.1.8, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.14 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
MSC.86 (70), Annex 1, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997), EN 61162;
IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 36
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/4.19 Magnetic compass for high
speed craftRegulation X/3, IMO
Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.1.2 (2000 HSC Code)IMO Resolution MSC.97 (73) 13.2
(2000 HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.382 (X), IMO Resolution A.694
(17)ISO 449 (1997), ISO 694 (2000),
ISO 1069 (1973), ISO 2269 (1992),
EN 60945 (1997);
ISO 449 (1997), ISO 694 (2000),
ISO 1069 (1973), ISO 2269 (1992),
IEC 60945 (1996)
A.2/4.20 Track control system for
high-speed craftIMO Resolution MSC.97
(73) 13.17.4 (2000 HSC
Code)IMO Resolution MSC.97 (73)
13.12 (2000 HSC Code), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997), EN 61162;
IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.21 Chart facilities for ship-
borne radarRegulation V/18.1, X/3,
IMO Resolution MSC.97
(73) 13.17.1 (2000 HSC
Code)Regulation V/19.2.3.2, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.2 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.817 (19), as amended by IMO
Resolution MSC.64 (67), Annex 5,
IMO Resolution A.477 (XII), as
amended by IMO Resolution MSC
64 (67), Annex 4, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)Future EN 60936-3 (2001), EN
60945 (1997), EN 61162;
Future IEC 60936-3 (2001), IEC
60945 (1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.22 Transmitting heading
device THD (gyroscopic
method)Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.1.2 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.3.5, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.2 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
MSC.116 (73), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)Future ISO 22090-1, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future ISO 22090-1, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162XXX
A.2/4.23 Transmitting heading
device THD (magnetic
method)Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.1.2 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.3.5, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.2 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
MSC.86 (70), Annex 2, IMO
Resolution MSC.116 (73), IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future ISO 22090-2, EN 60945
(1997), EN 61162;
Future ISO 22090-2, IEC 60945
(1996), IEC 61162
A.2/4.24 Thrust indicator Regulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.1.2 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.5.4, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.7.2 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)
A.2/4.25 Lateral thrust, pitch and
mode indicatorsRegulation V/18.1, Regu-
lation X/3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 13.1.2 (2000
HSC Code)Regulation V/19.2.5.4, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 13.11.2 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 37
5.Radio-communication equipment
Notes for Annex A.2, section 5, Radio-communication equipment
Column 4: ITU recommendations cited are those referred to in the international conventions and the relevant resolutions and circulars of the IMO.
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/5.1 VHF EPIRB Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/8.3, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 14.8.3 (2000 HSC
Code), IMO Resolution A.662
(16), IMO Resolution A.805 (19),
IMO Resolution A.694 (17), ITU-
R M.489-2 (10/95), ITU-R M.693
(06/90)EN 60945 (1997);
IEC 60945 (1996)
A.2/5.2 Radio reserve source of
energyRegulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/13.2, IMO Resolu-
tion MSC.97 (73) 14.13 (2000
HSC Code), Comsar Circ. 16, IMO
Resolution A.694 (17)Future EN 61097-14;
Future IEC 61097-14
A.2/5.3 Inmarsat-F SES Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/10.1.1, IMO Reso-
lution MSC.97 (73) 14.10.1 (2000
HSC Code), IMO Resolution
A.570 (14), IMO Resolution A.808
(19), IMO Resolution A.694 (17),
IMO MSC/Circ. 862Future IEC 61097-13, IMO MSC/
Circ. 862
A.2/5.4 Distress panel Regulation IV/14, Regula-
tion X/3Regulation IV/6.6, IMO Resolution
MSC.97 (73) 14.6.4 (2000 HSC
Code)▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 38
6.Equipment required under Colreg 72
Item No Item designationRegulation Colreg 72 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of Colreg 72, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/6.1 Navigation lights Annex I/14 Annex I/14, IMO Resolution A.694
(17)EN 60945 (1997), Colreg 72
Annex I (Performance);
IEC 60945 (1996), Colreg 72
Annex I (Performance)
A.2/6.2 Sound signal appliances Annex III/3 Annex III/3, IMO Resolution
A.694 (17)EN 60945 (1997), Whistles —
Colreg 72 Annex III/1 (Perfor-
mance), Bells or Gongs — Colreg
72 Annex III/2 (Performance);
IEC 60945 (1996), Whistles —
Colreg 72 Annex III/1 (Perfor-
mance), Bells or Gongs — Colreg
72 Annex III/2 (Performance)
7.Bulk carrier safety equipment
Item No Item designationRegulation SOLAS 74 as
amended where ‘type-
approval’ is requiredApplicable regulations of SOLAS 74, as
amended, and the relevant resolutions
and circulars of the IMOTesting standardsModules for conformity assessment
B+C B+D B+E B+F G H
12 3 4 5 6
A.2/7.1 Loading instrument Regulation XII/11, 1997
SOLAS Conference
Resolution 5Regulation XII/11, 1997 SOLAS
Conference
Resolution 5IACS Recommendation No 48 on
loading instruments (SOLAS/CONF.4/7)▼M21996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 39
▼B
ANNEXB
Modules for conformity assessment
EC TYPE-EXAMINATION (MODULE B)
1. A notified body must ascertain and attest that a specimen, representative of
the production envisaged, complies with the provisions of the international
instruments that apply to it.
2. The application for the EC type-examination must be lodged by the
manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community with anotified body of his choice.
The application must include:
— the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is
lodged by the authorized representative, his name and address as well,
— a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged
simultaneously with any other notified body,
— the technical documentation as described in point 3.
The applicant must place at the disposal of the notified body a specimen,
representative of the production envisaged and hereinafter called ‘type’(1).
The notified body may request further specimens if needed for the test
programme.
3. The technical documentation must make it possible to assess the product's
compliance with the requirements of the relevant international instruments.
It must, as far as is relevant for such assessment, cover the design, the
building standard, manufacture, installation and functioning of the product in
accordance with the description of technical documentation set down in the
Appendix to this Annex.
4. The notified body must:
4.1. examine the technical documentation and verify that the type has been
manufactured in accordance with the technical documentation;
4.2. perform the appropriate examinations and necessary tests or have them
performed to check whether the requirements of the relevant international
instruments have actually been met;
4.3. agree with the applicant the location where the examinations and necessary
tests will be carried out.
5. Where the type meets the provisions of the relevant international
instruments, the notified body must issue an EC type-examination certificate
to the applicant. The certificate must give the name and address of the
manufacturer, details of the equipment, the conclusions of the examination,
the conditions of its validity and the necessary data for identification of the
approved type.
A list of the relevant parts of the technical documentation must be annexed
to the certificate and a copy kept by the notified body.
If a manufacturer is refused a type-certification, the notified body must give
detailed reasons for that refusal.
Where a manufacturer reapplies for type-approval for equipment for which a
type-certificate has been refused, his submission to the notified body must
include all relevant documentation, including the original test reports, the
detailed reasons for the previous refusal and details of all modifications
made to the equipment.
6. The applicant must inform the notified body that holds the technical
documentation concerning the EC type-examination certificate of all
modifications to the approved product, which must receive additional
approval where such changes may affect compliance with the requirements
or the prescribed conditions for use of the product. Such additional approval
must be given in the form of an addition to the original EC type-examination
certificate.
7. Each notified body must, on request, provide flag Member State
administrations and the other notified bodies with the relevant information1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 40
(1) A type may cover several versions of the product provided that the differences between
the versions do not affect the level of safety or the other requirements concerning the
performance of the product.
▼B
concerning the EC type-examination certificates and additions issued and
withdrawn.
8. The other notified bodies may receive copies of the EC type-examination
certificates and/or their additions. The Annexes to the certificates must be
kept at the disposal of the other notified bodies.
9. The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must keep with the technical documentation copies of EC type-
examination certificates and their additions for at least 10 years after the last
product has been manufactured.
CONFORMITY TO TYPE (MODULE C)
1. A manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must ensure and declare that the products concerned conform to
type as described in the EC type-examination certificate and satisfy the
requirements of the international instruments that apply to them. The
manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must affix the mark to each product and draw up a written
declaration of conformity.
2. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary to ensure that the
manufacturing process ensures that the manufactured products conform to
type as described in the EC type-examination certificate and comply with the
requirements of the international instruments that apply to them.
3. The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must keep a copy of the declaration of conformity for at least 10years after the last product has been manufactured.
PRODUCTION-QUALITY ASSURANCE (MODULE D)
1. A manufacturer who satisfies the obligations of point 2 must ensure and
declare that the products concerned conform to type as described in the EC
type-examination certificate. The manufacturer or his authorized represen-
tative established within the Community must affix the mark to each product
and draw up a written declaration of conformity. The mark must be
accompanied by the identification symbol of the notified body responsible
for surveillance as specified in point 4.
2. The manufacturer must operate an approved quality system for production,
final-product inspection and testing as specified in point 3 and must be
subject to surveillance as specified in point 4.
3.Quality system
3.1. The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his quality
system with anotified body of his choice for the products concerned.
The application must include:
— all relevant information for the product category envisaged,
— the documentation concerning the quality system,
— the technical documentation of the approved type and a copy of the EC
type-examination certificate.
3.2. The quality system must ensure that the products conform to type as
described in the EC type-examination certificate.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer
must be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of
written policies, procedures and instructions. The quality-system documen-
tation must permit a consistent interpretation of the quality programmes,
plan, manuals and records.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 41
▼B
It must, in particular, include an adequate description of:
— the quality objectives and the organizational structure, responsibilities
and powers of the management with regard to product quality,
— the manufacturing, quality-control and quality-assurance techniques,
processes and systematic actions that will be used,
— the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during and
after manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out,
— the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration
data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.,
— the means of monitoring the achievement of the required product quality
and the effective operation of the quality system.
3.3. The notified body must assess the quality system to determine whether it
satisfies the requirements laid down in point 3.2. It must presume
compliance with those requirements in respect of quality systems that
implement the relevant harmonized standard.
The auditing team must have at least one member with experience of
assessment in the product technology concerned. The assessment procedure
must include a visit to the manufacturer's premises.
The manufacturer must be notified of the decision. The notification must
include the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment
decision.
3.4. The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the
quality system as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and
efficient.
The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must keep the notified body that has approved the quality
system informed of any intended updating of that quality system.
The notified body must assess the modifications proposed and decide
whether the modified quality system will still satisfy the requirements laid
down in point 3.2 or whether area ssessment is required.
The manufacturer must be notified of its decision. The notification must
include the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment
decision.
4.Surveillance under the responsibility of the notified body
4.1. The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils
the obligations arising out of the approved quality system.
4.2. The manufacturer must allow the notified body access for inspection
purposes to the locations of manufacture, inspection and testing and storage
and must provide it with all necessary information, in particular:
— the quality-system documentation,
— the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration
data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
4.3. The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the
manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system and must provide the
manufacturer with audit reports.
4.4. In addition, the notified body may pay unannounced visits to the
manufacturer. During such visits the notified body may carry out tests or
cause tests to be carried out to check that the quality system is functioning
correctly, if necessary. The notified body must provide the manufacturer
with a visit report and, if a test has taken place, with a test report.
5. The manufacturer must, for at least 10 years after the last product has been
manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
— the documentation referred to in the second indent of the second
paragraph of point 3.1,
— the updating referred to in the second paragraph of point 3.4,— the decision and reports from the notified body referred to in the final
paragraph of point 3.4, point 4.3 and point 4.4.
6. Each notified body must, on request, provide flag Member State
administrations and the other notified bodies with the relevant information
concerning the quality-system approvals issued and withdrawn.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 42
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PRODUCT-QUALITY ASSURANCE (MODULE E)
1. A manufacturer who satisfies the obligations of point 2 ensures and declares
that the products concerned conform to type as described in the EC type-
examination certificate. The manufacturer or his authorized representativeestablished within the Community must affix the mark to each product and
draw up a written declaration of conformity. The mark must be accompanied
by the identification symbol of the notified body responsible for surveillance
as specified in point 4.
2. The manufacturer must operate an approved quality system for final
inspection and testing as specified in point 3 and must be subject to
surveillance as specified in point 4.
3.Quality system
3.1. The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his quality
system for the products concerned with anotified body of his choice.
The application must include:
— all relevant information for the product category envisaged,
— documentation concerning the quality system,
— the technical documentation of the approved type and a copy of the EC
type-examination certificate.
3.2. Under the quality system, each product must be examined and appropriate
tests must be carried out in order to ensure its compliance with the relevant
requirements of the international instruments. All the elements, requirements
and provisions adopted by the manufacturer must be documented in a
systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, proceduresand instructions. That quality-system documentation must ensure common
understanding of the quality programmes, plans, manuals and records.
It must, in particular, include an adequate description of:
— the quality objectives and the organizational structure, responsibilities
and powers of the management with regard to product quality,
— the examinations and tests that will be carried out after manufacture,
— the means of monitoring the effective operation of the quality system,— the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration
data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
3.3 The notified body must assess the quality system to determine whether it
satisfies the requirements laid down in point 3.2. It must presume
compliance with the requirements in respect of quality systems that
implement the relevant harmonized standard.
The auditing team must have at least one member with experience as an
assessor in the product technology concerned. The assessment procedure
must include an assessment visit to the manufacturer's premises.
The manufacturer must be notified of the decision. The notification must
include the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment
decision.
3.4. The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the
quality system as approved and to maintain it in an appropriate and efficient
manner.
The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must keep the notified body that has approved the quality
system informed of any intended updating of that quality system.
The notified body must evaluate the modifications proposed and decide
whether the modified quality system will still satisfy the requirements laid
down in point 3.2 or whether area ssessment is required.
The manufacturer must be notified of its decisions. The notification must
include the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment
decision.
4.Surveillance under the responsibility of the notified body
4.1. The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils
the obligations arising out of the approved quality system.
4.2. The manufacturer must allow the notified body access for inspection
purposes to the locations of inspection, testing and storage and must provide
it with all necessary information, in particular:
— the quality-system documentation,1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 43
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— the technical documentation,
— the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration
data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
4.3. The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the
manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system and must provide the
manufacturer with audit reports.
4.4. In addition, the notified body may pay unannounced visits to the
manufacturer. During such visits the notified body may carry out tests or
cause tests to be carried out to check that the quality system is functioning
correctly, if necessary. The notified body must provide the manufacturer
with a visit report and, if a test has been carried out, with a test report.
5. The manufacturer must, for at least 10 years after the last product has been
manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
— the documentation referred to in the third indent of the second paragraph
of point 3.1,
— the updating referred to in the second paragraph of point 3.4,— the decision and reports from the notified body referred to in the final
paragraph of point 3.4, point 4.3 and point 4.4.
6. Each notified body must on request provide flag Member State adminis-
trations and the other notified bodies with the relevant information
concerning the quality-system approvals issued and withdrawn.
PRODUCT VERIFICATION (MODULE F)
1. A manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must check and attest that the products subject to point 3
conform to the type as described in the EC type-examination certificate.
2. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary to ensure that the
manufacturing process ensures that the products conform to type as
described in the EC type-examination certificate. He must affix the mark
to each product and must draw up a declaration of conformity.
3. The notified body must carry out the appropriate examinations and tests in
order to check that the product complies with the requirements of the
international instruments either by examination and testing of every product
as specified in point 4 or by examination and testing of products on a
statistical basis, as specified in point 5, at the choice of the manufacturer.
3a. The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must keep a copy of the declaration of conformity for at least
10 years after the last product has been manufactured.
4.Verification by examination and testing of every product
4.1. All products must be individually examined and appropriate tests must be
carried out in order to verify their conformity to type as described in the EC
type-examination certificate.
4.2. The notified body must affix its identification symbol or cause it to be
affixed to each approved product and draw up a written certificate of
conformity relating to the tests carried out.
4.3. The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must ensure that he is able to supply the notified body's
certificate of conformity on request to the flag Member State administration.
5.Statistical verification
5.1. The manufacturer must present his products in the form of homogeneous lots
and must take all measures necessary to ensure that the manufacturing
process ensures the homogeneity of each lot produced.
5.2. All products must be available for verification in the form of homogeneous
lots. A random sample must be drawn from each lot. Products in a sample
must be individually examined and appropriate tests must be carried out to
ensure that they comply with the requirements of the international
instruments which apply to them and to determine whether the lot is to be
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5.3. In the case of accepted lots, the notified body must affix its identification
symbol or cause it to be affixed to each product and must draw up a written
certificate of conformity relating to the tests carried out. All products in the
lot may be put on the market except those products from the sample which
are found not to comply.
If a lot is rejected, the notified body or the competent authority must take
appropriate measures to prevent that lot's being put on the market. In the
event of frequent rejection of lots the notified body may suspend statistical
verification.
The manufacturer may, under the responsibility of the notified body, affix
the latter's identification symbol during the manufacturing process.
5.4. The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must ensure that he is able to supply the notified body's
certificates of conformity on request to the flag Member State administra-
tion.
UNIT VERIFICATION (MODULE G)
1. The manufacturer must ensure and declare that the product concerned, which
has been issued with the certificate referred to in point 2, complies with the
requirements of the international instruments that apply to it. The
manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must affix the mark to the product and draw up a declaration
of conformity.
2. The notified body must examine the individual product and carry out
appropriate tests to ensure that it complies with the relevant requirements of
the international instruments.
The notified body must affix its identification number or cause it to be
affixed to the approved product and must draw up a certificate of conformity
concerning the tests carried out.
3. The aim of the technical documentation is to enable compliance with the
requirements of the international instruments to be assessed and the design,
manufacture and operation of the product to be understood.
FULL-QUALITY ASSURANCE (MODULE H)
1. A manufacturer who satisfies the obligations of paragraph 2 must ensure and
declare that the products concerned comply with the requirements of the
international instruments that apply to them. The manufacturer or his
authorized representative established within the Community must affix the
mark to each product and draw up a written declaration of conformity. The
mark must be accompanied by the identification symbol of the notified body
responsible for surveillance as specified in point 4.
2. The manufacturer must operate an approved quality system for design,
manufacture, final-product inspection and testing as specified in point 3 and
must be subject to surveillance as specified in point 4.
3.Quality system
3.1. The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his quality
system with anotified body.
The application must include:
— all relevant information for the product category envisaged and
— documentation concerning the quality system.
3.2. The quality system must ensure that the products comply with the
requirements of the international instruments that apply to them.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer
must be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 45
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written policies, procedures and instructions. The quality-system documen-
tation must ensure common understanding of the quality policies and
procedures such as quality programmes, plans, manuals and records.
It must, in particular, include an adequate description of:
— the quality objectives and the organizational structure, responsibilities
and powers of the management with regard to product quality,
— the technical design specifications, including standards, that will be
applied and the assurance that the essential requirements of the
international instruments that apply to the products will be met,
— the design-control and design-verification techniques, processes and
systematic actions that will be used in the design of the products
pertaining to the product category covered,
— the corresponding manufacturing, quality-control and quality-assurance
techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used,
— the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during and
after manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out,
— the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration
data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.,
— the means of monitoring the achievement of the required design and
product quality and the effective operation of the quality system.
3.3. The notified body must assess the quality system to determine whether it
satisfies the requirements laid down in point 3.2. It must presume
compliance with the requirements in respect of quality systems that
implement the relevant harmonized standard.
The auditing team must have at least one member with experience as an
assessor in the product technology concerned. The assessment procedure
must include an assessment visit to the manufacturer's premises.
The manufacturer must be notified of the decision. The notification must
include the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment
decision.
3.4. The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising from the
quality system as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and
efficient.
The manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the
Community must keep the notified body that has approved the quality
system informed of any intended updating of that quality system.
The notified body must evaluate the modifications proposed and decide
whether the modified quality system will still satisfy the requirements laid
down in point 3.2 or whether area ssessment is required.
The manufacturer must be notified of its decisions. The notification must
include the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment
decision.
4.EC surveillance under the responsibility of the notified body
4.1. The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils
the obligations arising out of the approved quality system.
4.2. The manufacturer must allow the notified body access for inspection
purposes to the locations of design, manufacture, inspection and testing and
storage and must provide it with all necessary information, in particular:
— the quality-system documentation,
— the quality records as provided for in the design part of the quality
system, such as the results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc.,
— the quality records as provided for in the manufacturing part of the
quality system, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data,
qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
4.3. The notified body must periodically carry out audits to make sure that the
manufacturer maintains and applies the quality system and must provide the
manufacturer with audit reports.
4.4. In addition the notified body may pay unannounced visits to the
manufacturer. During such visits, the notified body may carry out tests or
cause tests to be carried out to check that the quality system is functioning
correctly, if necessary. The notified body must provide the manufacturer
with a visit report and, if a test has been carried out, with a test report.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 46
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5. The manufacturer must, for at least 10 years after the last product has been
manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities:
— the documentation referred to in the second indent of the second
paragraph of point 3.1,
— the updating referred to in the second paragraph of point 3.4,— the decision and reports from the notified body referred to in the final
paragraph of point 3.4, point 4.3 and point 4.4.
6. Each notified body must, on request, provide flag Member State
administrations and the other notified bodies with the relevant information
concerning the quality-system approvals issued and withdrawn.
7.Design examination
7.1. The manufacturer must lodge an application for examination of the design
with asingle notified body.
7.2 The application must make it possible to understand the design, manufacture
and operation of the product and to assess compliance with the requirements
of international instruments.
It must include:
— the technical design specifications, including standards, that have been
applied and
— the necessary supporting evidence for their adequacy, in particular where
the standards specified in Article 5 have not been applied in full. Such
supporting evidence must include the results of tests carried out by an
appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer's or on his behalf.
7.3. The notified body must examine the application and where the design
complies with those provisions of the international instruments that apply it
must issue an EC design-examination certificate to the applicant. The
certificate must include the conclusions of the examination, the conditions of
its validity, the data necessary for identification of the approved design and,
if relevant, a description of the product's functioning.
7.4. The applicant must keep the notified body that has issued the EC design-
examination certificate informed of any modification to the approved design.
Modifications to the approved design must receive additional approval from
the notified body that issued the EC design-examination certificate where
such changes may affect compliance with the relevant requirements of the
international instruments or the prescribed conditions for use of the product.
Such additional approval must be given in the form of an addition to the
original EC design-examination certificate.
7.5. The notified bodies must, on request, provide flag Member State
administrations and the other notified bodies with the relevant information
concerning:
— the EC design-examination certificates and additions issued and
— the EC design-approvals and additional approvals withdrawn.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 47
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Appendix to Annex B
Technical documentation to be supplied by the manufacturer to the notified
body
The provisions set down in this Appendix apply to all modules of Annex B.
The technical documentation referred to in Annex B must comprise all relevant
data and means used by the manufacturer to ensure that equipment complies with
the essential requirements relating to it.
The technical documentation must make it possible to understand the design,
manufacture and operation of the product, and must make it possible to assess
compliance with the requirements of the relevant international instruments.
The documentation must, so far as they are relevant to assessment, include:
— agenera l description of the type,
— conceptual-design, build standard and manufacturing drawings and schemes
of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc.,
— descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of those
drawings and schemes, including the operation of the product,
— the results of design calculations made, impartial examinations carried out,
etc.,
— impartial test reports,— manuals for installation, use and maintenance.
Where appropriate, the design documentation must contain the following:
— attestations relating to the equipment incorporated in the appliance,
— attestations and certificates relating to the methods of manufacture and/or
inspection and/or monitoring of the appliance,
— any other document that makes it possible for the notified body to improve its
assessment.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 48
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ANNEXC
Minimum criteria to be taken into account by Member States for the
designation of bodies
1. Notified bodies must fulfil the requirements of the relevant EN 45000 series.
2. A notified body must be independent and must not be controlled by
manufacturers or by suppliers.
3. A notified body must be established within the territory of the Community.
4. Where type-approvals are issued by a notified body on behalf of a Member
State, the Member State must ensure that the qualifications, technicalexperience and staffing of the notified body are such as will enable it to issue
type-approvals which comply with the requirements of this Directive and to
guarantee a high level of safety.
5. A notified body must be in aposition to provide ma ritime expertise.
A notified body is entitled to perform conformity-assessment procedures for any
economic operator established within or outwith the Community.
A notified body may perform conformity-assessment procedures in any Member
State or State outwith the Community using either its home-based means or the
personnel of its branch office abroad.
If a subsidiary of a notified body performs conformity-assessment procedures, all
documents relating to the conformity-assessment procedures must be issued by
and in the name of the notified body and not in the name of the subsidiary.
A subsidiary of a notified body which is established in another Member State
may, however, issue documents relating to conformity-assessment procedures if it
is notified by that Member State.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 49
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ANNEXD
Mark of conformity
The mark of conformity must take the following form:
If the mark is reduced or enlarged the proportions given in the above graduated
drawing must be respected.
The various components of the mark must have substantially the same vertical
dimension, which may not be less than 5 mm.
That minimum dimension may be waived for small devices.1996L0098 — EN — 17.08.2001 — 002.001 — 50