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2019 Technical Updates

  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting
    [166.48 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting held January 2019 in Seattle, Washington
  • ABYC Product Interface Project Technical Committee meeting
    [273.49 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Product Interface Project Technical Committee meeting held January 2019 in Seattle, Washington.
  • ABYC Navigation Lights Project Technical Committee meeting
    [79.06 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Navigation Lights Project Technical Committee meeting held January 2019 in Seattle, Washington
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 20 meeting
    [126.15 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 20, Windows, portlights and hatches meeting held January 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 2 meeting
    [130.05 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 2, Inflatable liferafts meeting held January 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Advisory Group 1 meeting
    [136.49 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Advisory Group 1 meeting held January 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO CEN/BT 69 Working Group meeting
    [141.92 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO CEN/BT 69 meeting held January 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • MAIB Safety Digest - First Edition 2019
    [8801.67 Kb]     The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) in the UK has recently released the First Edition of the Safety Digest for 2019.
  • Notice to Stakeholders on Withdrawal of the UK and EU Rules in the Field of Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft
    [393.43 Kb]     The European Commission has recently issued a notification, specific to the RCD (Directive 2013/53/EU), on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
  • Recreational craft Sectoral Group meeting
    [156.04 Kb]     Highlights of the Recreational craft Sectoral group meeting held May 2019 in Berlin, Germany
  • ICOMIA Quarterly EU Report, May 2019
    [1512.71 Kb]     LOGOS report covering legislative and regulatory issues under consideration in the EU.
  • Watercraft Manufacturers Form, May 2019
    [306.49 Kb]     Letter and Form from the Alberta Government regarding AIS Rules in the three Western Provinces.
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting
    [127.76 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2, Engines and propulsive systems meeting held Jun 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2018 Technical Updates

  • ABYC Control Systems Project Technical Committee meeting
    [145.53 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Control Systems Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2018 in Charleston, South Carolina
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Working Group 2 meeting
    [127.04 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Working Group 2 meeting, Engine and propulsion systems held January 2018 in Dusseldorf Germany
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 9 meeting
    [191.09 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 9 meeting, Main dimensions and documentations held January 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 30 meeting
    [127.53 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 30, Waste water retention and treatment held January 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ICOMIA Position Paper on Teak in EU
    [447.15 Kb]    
  • Recreational craft Sectoral Group meeting
    [110.5 Kb]     Notes and highlights of the Recreational craft Sectoral Group meeting, held February 2018 in Hamburg, Germany
  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting
    [146.61 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2018 in Charleston, South Carolina
  • ISO CEN BT Working Group 69 meeting
    [140.21 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO CEN BT Working Group 69 meeting, held January 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • Recreational Craft Sectoral Group meeting
    [139.89 Kb]     Highlights of the Recreational Craft Sectoral Group Committee meeting, held April 2018 in Leuven, Belgium
  • Brazil - Technical Standards Update
    [1145.2 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting
    [149.91 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting, held June 2018 in Berlin, Germany
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 9 meeting
    [131.01 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 9 meeting, Main Dimensions held June 2018 in Paris, France
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 3 meeting
    [133.2 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting, Steering Gear, held June 2018 in Paris, France.
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting
    [125.01 Kb]     Highlights of the Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting, Engines and propulsive systems, held June 2018 in Paris, France.
  • ISO Techncial Committee 188, Work Group 10 meeting
    [125.87 Kb]     Highlights of the Technical Committee 188, Work Group 10, electrical equipment meeting, held June 2018 in Paris, France
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Advisory Group 1 meeting
    [131.88 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Advisory Group 1, held June 2018 in Paris, France.
  • ICOMIA Superyacht Division meeting
    [157.4 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Superyacht Division meeting, held June 2018 in Berlin, Germany
  • ICOMIA Environment Committee meeting
    [153.92 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Environment Committee meeting, held June 2018 in Berlin, Germany
  • Structural Design of High Performance Composite Sailing Yachts under the new BS EN 12215-5
    [287.92 Kb]    
  • Structural Analysis of Composite Search and Rescue Vessels under the new BS EN ISO 12215-5
    [316.09 Kb]    
  • The Revisions of the BS EN ISO 12215 (Powerpoint)
    [840.54 Kb]    
  • MAIB Safety Digest - Feb 2018
    [5875.67 Kb]     The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) in the UK has recently released the second edition of the Safety Digest for 2018.
  • Recreational craft Sectoral Group meeting
    [103.1 Kb]     Highlights of the Recreational craft Sectoral Group meeting, held October 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden
  • ISO Technical Committee Committee 188, Working Group 9, AG1 meeting
    [124.38 Kb]     Highlights of ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 9, AG 1 meeting, Main Dimensions/Glossary held November 2018 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 10 meeting
    [127.95 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 10 meeting, Electrical, held November 2018 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Working Group 3 meeting
    [133.86 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Working Group 3 meeting, Steering gear held November 2018 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

2017 Technical Updates

  • ICOMIA SMALL CRAFT STANDARDS BULLETIN – EDITION 2017:2
    [747.3 Kb]    
  • Prop 65 for Boat Owner's Manuals
    [240.58 Kb]    
  • CARB Warranty Template (NMC-2017-013: SIMW California Evaporative Emissions Warranty)
    [18.02 Kb]     Boat builder template for "CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY STATEMENT." Approval number to be used for SIMW CARB applications when utilizing this template: NMC-2017-013.
  • ICOMIA SMALL CRAFT STANDARDS BULLETIN – EDITION 2017:1
    [557.53 Kb]    
  • ABYC Electrical Components Project Technical Committee meeting
    [20.47 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Components Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2017 in Charleston, South Carolina
  • ISO TC188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting
    [129.46 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting, Engines and propulsion systems, held January 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • ISO TC188, Work Group 24 meeting
    [127.01 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 24 meeting, Field of vision, held January 2017 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • ABYC Navigation Lights and Sound Signals Project Technical Committee meeting
    [141.59 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Navigation Lights and Sound Signals Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2017 in Charleston. South Carolina.
  • RSG Meeting Highlights
    [128.98 Kb]     Highlights of the Recreational Craft Sectoral Group (RSG) meeting, held March 8-9, 2017 in Ferrara, Italy
  • Indian Pleasure Craft Guidelines
    [12556.68 Kb]     Pleasure Craft Guidelines released by the Ministry of Shipping in India in consultation with the Indian Marine Federation
  • EU Manufacturer's Identification Code Contact Points
    [114.11 Kb]     Listing of contact points to obtain the EU Manufacturer's Identification Codes (MIC) for the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU. (Dated 21 February 2017)
  • ISO TC188, Work Group 30 meeting
    [128.7 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 30 meeting, Waste water retention and treatment, held July 2017 in Berlin, Germany
  • ISO TC 188, Work Group 24 meeting
    [117.62 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 24 meeting, Field of vision, held June 2017 in Berlin, Germany.
  • ISO TC188, Work Group 10 meeting
    [177.05 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 10 meeting, Electrical equipment, held June 2017 in Berlin, Germany.
  • RSG Guidelines 2017
    [16199.14 Kb]     Recreational Craft Sectoral Group (RSG) Guidelines 2017 for the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) 2013/53/EU applicable for recreational craft brought into and sold in the European Union.
  • ISO TC188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 4 meeting
    [126.57 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 4 meeting, Engine and propulsion systems, held November 16, 2017 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

2016 Technical Updates

  • ABYC Engine and Powertrain Project Technical Committee meeting
    [74.13 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Engine and Powertrain Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida
  • ABYC Navigation Lights Project Technical Committee meeting
    [146.75 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Navigation Lights Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida
  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting
    [152.24 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 24 meeting
    [59.53 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 24 meeting, Field of Vision from the Helm, held January 2016 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO TC 188 Subcommittee 2 Work Group 2 meeting
    [128.77 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 2 meeting, Engines and propulsion systems, held January 2016 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 3 (Cockpits) meeting
    [180.6 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 3 meeting, Cockpits, Deck Fittings and Rigging Parts, held January 2016 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 3 (MOB) meeting
    [184.07 Kb]     Highlights of the Technical Committee 188, Work Group 3 meeting, Man Overboard Prevention and Recovery, held January 2016 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 4 meeting
    [182.5 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 4 meeting, Determination of Maximum Power Rating Using Maneuvering Speed - Craft with a Length of 8-24m, held January 2016 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • ISO TC 188 WG20 meeting
    [180.35 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 20 meeting, Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors, held January 2016 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • EU Blue Guide 2016
    [1888.29 Kb]     EU Blue Guide 2016, EN 160405
  • EU Transition Year Note
    [214.47 Kb]     Explanatory Note on Effect of Transitional Period Embedded in the RCD 2013/53/EU
  • ABYC Product Interface Project Technical Committee meeting
    [166.5 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Product Interface Project Technical Committee meetings, held May 2016 via webinar.
  • RSG 2016 Guidelines
    [13435.69 Kb]     Recreational Craft Sectoral Group (RSG) 2016 Guidelines for the new Directive - 2013/53/EU
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 24 meeting
    [128.75 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 24 meeting, Field of Vision from the steering position, held June 2016 in London, England
  • ISO TC 188 Subcommittee 2 Work Group 4 meeting
    [128.41 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Work Group 4 meeting, Manoeuvering speed and powering, held June 2016 in London, England.
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 9 meeting
    [174.6 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 9 meeting, Main Dimensions and Documentations, held June 2016 in London England.
  • Declaration of Conformity for RCD2
    [317.33 Kb]     Template for the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) related to recreational craft under the requirements of the new Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU.
  • ISO TC 188 Subcommittee 2 meeting
    [141.56 Kb]     Highlights from the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Engines and propulsion systems, held June 2016 in London England
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 18 WebScant Tool
    [924.54 Kb]     Presentation of the WebScant Tool for ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 18, Scantlings, May 2016
  • ICOMIA Small Craft Standards Bullitin #6, 2016
    [602.29 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA Fact Sheet on Di-Isocyanate
    [942.65 Kb]     This fact sheet explains what D-Isocyanate is and how it is used in industry. It also give some global measures being taken on the handling and use of this material.
  • Harmonized ISO Standards List
    [857.82 Kb]     A list of currently harmonized standards (September 9, 2016) taken from the Official Journal of the European Union.
  • European Union MIC Allocators
    [279.33 Kb]     List of contact points in the European Union for allocation of Manufacturers Identification Codes (MICs).
  • ICOMIA Technical Note on EU Trailer Regulations
    [406.55 Kb]     ICOMIA Technical Note on implications for boat manufacturers and dealers regarding EU regulations for new and existing types of boat trailers, dated 31 July 2014.
  • VCA Advice for Trailer Manufacturers
    [239.46 Kb]     Advice from the UK's Vehicle Certification Agency on construction, use and approval of trailers.
  • VCA Trailer Requirments Seminar
    [1530.57 Kb]     Presentation from the UK's Vehicle Certification Agency on trailer requirements.

2015 Technical Updates

  • ABYC Electrical Components Project Technical Committee meeting
    [141.74 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Components Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2015 in Seattle, Washington
  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting
    [150.33 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2015 in Seattle, Washington
  • ISO TC 188/SC2 Working Group 1 meeting
    [58.19 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Subcommittee 2, Working Group 1 meeting, Engines and propulsion systems, held January 2015 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • RSG meeting - Belgium 2015
    [99.9 Kb]     Highlights of the Recreational Craft Sectoral Group meeting, held April 2015 in Leuven, Belgium
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 3 meeting
    [136.15 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 3 meeting, Cockpits, Deck fittings and Rigging parts, held June 2015 in Gothenburg, Sweden
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting
    [199.22 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting, held June 2015 in Gdansk, Poland
  • ICOMIA Super Yacht Division meeting
    [188.67 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Super Yacht Division meeting, held June 2015 in Gdansk, Poland
  • USCG Safety Alert - Navigation Lights
    [437.34 Kb]     USCG Safety Alert 10-15 on Navigation Lights
  • ISO TC 188 Work Group 3 meeting
    [128.82 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188, Working Group 3 meeting, Cockpits, Deck fittings and Rigging parts, held November 2015 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2014 Technical Updates

  • National Database of Vessel Information
    [211.33 Kb]    
  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting
    [149.67 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2014 in Tampa, Florida
  • ABYC Electrical Components Project Technical Committee meeting
    [143.02 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Components Project Technical Committee meeting, held January 2014 in Tampa, Florida
  • ISO Windows & Hatches Work Group meeting
    [126.23 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC 188 WG20, Windows and Hatches Work Group meeting, held January 2014 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • ISO Galley Stoves Work Group meeting
    [127.51 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC 188 WG29, Galley Stoves Work Group meeting, held January 2014 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Man Overboard Prevention Work Group meeting
    [130.33 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC188 WG3, Man Overboard Prevention Work Group meeting, held January 2014 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
  • ISO Field of Vision from the Helm Work Group meeting
    [126.08 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC 188 WG24, Field of Vision from the Helm Work Group meeting, held June 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • ISO Navigation Lights Work Group meeting
    [140.15 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC 188 WG 19, Navigation Lights Work Group meeting, held June 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.

2013 Technical Updates

  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee Meeting
    [147.56 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee meeting held January 2013 in Tampa, Florida
  • ABYC Product Interface Project Technical Committee meeting
    [175.84 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Product Interface Project Technical Committee meeting held January 2013 in Tampa, Florida
  • ISO Cockpit and Cockpit Drainage Work Group Meeting
    [123.25 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO WG 21 meeting, Cockpit and Cockpit Drainage, held January 2013 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Windows and Hatches Work Group Meeting
    [122.78 Kb]     Highlights of ISO WG 20 meeting, Windows, Portlights, Hatches, Deadlights and Doors, held January 2013 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Man Overboard Prevention Work Group Meeting
    [127.92 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO WG 3 meeting, Man Overboard Prevention, held January 2013 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • CEN Working Group 69 Meeting
    [129.53 Kb]     Highlights of the CEN WG 69 meeting held January 2013 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ISO Galley Stoves Work Group Meeting
    [125.46 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO WG 29 meeting, Galley Stoves, held June 2013 in Helsinki, Finland
  • ISO Electrical Equipment Work Group Meeting
    [126.47 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO WG 10 meeting, Electrical Equipment, held June 2013 in Helsinki, Finland
  • ISO Man Overboard Prevention and Recovery Work Group Meeting
    [134.27 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO WG 3 meeting, Man Overboard and Recovery, held June 2013, in Helsinki, Finland
  • ISO Gaseous Fuel Systems Work Group meeting
    [126.86 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO WG 16 meeting, Gaseous Fuel Systems, held November 2013, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • ISO Galley Stoves Work Group Meeting
    [124.21 Kb]     Highlights of ISO WG 29 meeting, Galley Stoves, held November 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • ISO Manoeuvering Speed and Powering Work Group Meeting
    [126.79 Kb]     Highlights of ISO WG 25 meeting, Manoeuvering Speed and Powering, held November 2013 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2012 Technical Updates

  • ISO Work Groups 3/21/20 Meeting - 1/2012
    [132.63 Kb]     Highlights of ISO Work Groups 3/21/20 meetings, Man overboard, Windows, and Cockpits, held January 2012 in Dusseldorf.
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting - 1/2012
    [180.8 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting, held January 2012 in Dusseldorf.
  • Industry Service Announcement - Low Permeation Fuel Tanks June 2012
    [304.15 Kb]     Industry Service Announcement concerning conditions surrounding the use of low permeation fuel tanks.
  • ISO Technical Committee 43, Subcommittee 3 Plenary meeting - 6/2012
    [86.03 Kb]     Highlights of the first Plenary Meeting of ISO Technical Committee 43, Subcommittee 3, Underwater Acoustics, held June 2012 in Woods Hole, MA.

2011 Technical Updates

  • ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting
    [181.45 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting held at METS in November 2010
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting
    [157.7 Kb]     Summary and Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting held in January 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting
    [30.54 Kb]     Summary and Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee Meeting held in June 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • ICOMIA Super Yacht Meeting - 6/2011
    [192.19 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Super Yacht meeting held in Rotterdam, June 2011
  • ISO Work Group 5, Propulsion Systems Meeting
    [78.67 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Work Group 5, Propulsion Systems, meeting held June 2011 in Paris.
  • ISO Work Group 3/21/20 Meeting - 6/2011
    [127.98 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Work Group 3/21/20, Man Overboard Recovery and Watertight Cockpits, meeting held in June 2011 in Paris, France
  • ISO Work Group 16, LPG Systems Meeting
    [127.55 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Work Group 16, LPG Systems, meeting held June 2011 In Paris.
  • ISO Work Group 10, Electrical Equipment Meeting
    [130.6 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Work Group 10, Electrical Equipment, meeting, held June 2011 in Paris.
  • RSG Subgroup Meeting Highlights
    [134.85 Kb]     Highlights of the RSG Subgroups meeting held in Joure, The Netherlands in October 2011.
  • ISO TC 188/ Work Group 1, Electrical Propulsion
    [127.88 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC188 / Work Group 1 meeting held on November 13, 2011 in Amsterdam.
  • ISO Work Group 3/21/20 Meeting - 11/2011
    [137.73 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Work Groups 3/21/20, Man Overboard Recovery and Watertight Cockpits, meeting held in November 2011 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

2010 Technical Updates

  • SAE PWC Technical Committee meeting
    [35 Kb]     Highlights of the SAE PWC Technical Committee meeting held in February 2010 in Miami Beach
  • ISO TC188 Plenary meeting highlights - 2010
    [68 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO Technical Committee 188 (small craft) Plenary meeting, held in Italy in June 2010
  • ICOMIA Super Yacht Meeting Report - 6/2010
    [52 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Super Yacht meeting held in Chicago, June 2010
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting
    [51.5 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting held in Dusseldof, January 2010
  • ICOMIA Technical Comm Meeting Chicago 2010
    [54 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting held in Chicago June 2010
  • ISO TC 188 WG 24 meeting
    [29.5 Kb]     Highlights of ISO WG 24 meeting, Field of Vision from the Helm, Dusseldorf, January 2010
  • ABYC Electrical Components PTC
    [37 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Components PTC meeting held January 2010 in Orlando, Florida
  • ABYC Electrical PTC meeting
    [42 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical PTC meeting held in January 2010
  • ICOMIA Super Yacht meeting report - 11/2009
    [52.5 Kb]     Report of the highlights of the ICOMIA super yacht division meeting held at METS on November 17, 2009
  • RSG Subgroup Meeting 2010
    [286.16 Kb]     Highlights of the Recreational Craft Sectoral Subgroups meeting held in October 2010 in Egham, England
  • ISO TC8/SC12/WG3 meeting
    [286.74 Kb]     Highlights of the Large Yacht work group meeting on deck equipment held in Amsterdam November 2010

2009 Technical Updates

  • ISO Large Yacht Work Group meeting - FRP Yacht Fire Protection
    [41 Kb]     Highlights of the first meeting of the ISO Large Yacht Work Group to develop an ISO standard for Fire Protection of FRP Yachts.
  • ISO TC 188 WG 2 meeting
    [32 Kb]     Highlights of the ISO TC188 WG2 meeting on the standards for inflatable boats
  • ABYC Electrical PTC
    [33 Kb]     Highlights of the recent ABYC Electrical PTC webinar held in December 2009
  • ABYC Control Systems PTC
    [33 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Control Systems PTC meeting held October 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida.
  • ISO TC 8, SC 12, Large Yachts plenary meeting
    [50 Kb]     This is a summary of the annual plenary meeting of TC 8, Subcommittee 12 for Large yachts
  • ISO TC 188, WG 9 Principal Data meeting
    [31 Kb]     Highlights of the meeting of ISO Technical Committee 188, Work Group 9, on Small craft principal data, held in London in June 2009.
  • ABYC Electrical Propulsion PTC
    [34 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Propulsion PTC Conference Call
  • NFPA 30A Technical Committee Meeting Highlights
    [38 Kb]     Highlights of the NFPA 30A Technical Committee meeting for Automotive and Marine Service Stations
  • ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting highlights
    [45.5 Kb]     Highlights of the ICOMIA Technical Committee meeting, held in Amsterdam in November 2008
  • SAE Personal Watercraft meeting highlights
    [36 Kb]     Highlights of the SAE Personal Watercraft meeting held on February 12, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida
  • ISO TC 188 / WG 5, Propulsion Systems meeting
    [32 Kb]     Highlights of Work Group 5, Propulsion Systems meeting held at METS in Amsterdam, November 2008
  • ABYC Product Interface PTC Report
    [44 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Product Interface PTC meeting held in November 2008
  • ICOMIA Super Yacht Meeting Report
    [50.5 Kb]     Meeting report from the ICOMIA Super Yacht meeting held in Amsterdam November 18, 2008

2008 Technical Updates

  • USCG Letter: Ignition Protection Equivalency
    [53 Kb]     US Coast Guard letter dated November 6, 2008 addressing CFR and ISO test equivalency for ignition protection
  • Smoke Detectors Meeting Report
    [35.5 Kb]     ABYC A-34, Smoke Detectors Meeting Report
  • Evaporative Emissions FAQs
    [397 Kb]     EPA Evaporative Emissions FAQs November 2008
  • ABYC Engine & Powertrain PTC
    [38.5 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Engine & Powertrain PTC meeting, October 2008.
  • ABYC Electrical Components PTC Report
    [38.5 Kb]     Highlights of the ABYC Electrical Components PTC meeting on September 16-17, 2008
  • ISO TC 188 Plenary meeting - Berlin 2008
    [61.5 Kb]     Highlights of the TC 188 Plenary meeting held in Berlin, June 2008
  • ISO TC 188 WG 12 Fire Protection
    [32 Kb]     Highlights of the recent ISO WG 12 meeting in Berlin
  • ISO TC 188/WG 28 - ISO Sound Assessment meeting
    [40.5 Kb]    
  • ISO TC 8/ SC 12 - Large Yacht Plenary meeting - Milan 2008
    [25.59 Kb]    
  • ISO.Milan.TC8.SC12.WG3
    [17.54 Kb]    
  • Product Interface PTC Meeting
    [23.85 Kb]    
  • Electrical Components PTC Meeting
    [21.78 Kb]    

2007 Technical Updates

  • Hull & Deck PTC Meeting Report
    [14.92 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA Standards Report, Large Yachts
    [223.81 Kb]    
  • ISO TC8, SC12, WG2 Large Yacht Window Standards
    [41.5 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA Super Yacht Meeting Report
    [18.85 Kb]    
  • ISO TC8/SC12/WG2 Meeting Report
    [41.5 Kb]    
  • ABYC Electrical Propulsion Project Technical Subcommittee Mtg Report
    [20.08 Kb]    
  • RSG Subgroup Meetings
    [78.57 Kb]    
  • Electrical PTC Report
    [23.43 Kb]    
  • ISO/TC 8 SC 12 N 004 Large Yachts - Coatings - Measurement & Analysis of the Visual Appearance
    [668.15 Kb]    
  • ISO/TC 8 SC 12 N 003 Large Yachts - Windows, Portlights - Strength & Watertightness Requirements
    [1591.12 Kb]    
  • ISO TC 188, WG22 Meeting Report
    [43 Kb]    
  • RSG CE Guidelines 2007
    [1058.45 Kb]    
  • Boat and Motor Dealer Certification Article
    [1524.44 Kb]    
  • ISO WG12 Meeting Report
    [15.22 Kb]    
  • Guidance for Submitting Written Comments
    [34.71 Kb]    
  • Managing Electrical Safety on Boats
    [222.17 Kb]    
  • RSG Meeting - Brussells
    [83.67 Kb]    
  • BMF WEEE
    [219.01 Kb]    
  • DTI WEEE
    [547.58 Kb]    
  • Galvanic Isolator PTC Meeting
    [15.92 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA Auckland TC
    [43 Kb]    
  • Control Systems TC Conference Call Highlights
    [30.5 Kb]    
  • Houseboat Generator Stack Exhaust Design
    [23.66 Kb]    
  • ISO Technical Committee 8, Subcommittee 12 Meeting Report
    [42.5 Kb]    
  • ABYC Electrical PTC Meeting Report
    [48 Kb]    
  • Gas Detector PTC - Meeting Report
    [41.5 Kb]     Meeting report of the last Gas Detector Project Technical Committee held on January 24-25, 2007
  • ICOMIA TC Amsterdam - 11/14/06
    [43 Kb]    
  • ISO Amsterdam WG28
    [38 Kb]    

2006 Technical Updates

  • OSHA NFPA 33 Proposal
    [83.81 Kb]    
  • PCA General Information
    [38.83 Kb]    
  • CARB Regulations Table_1
    [16.58 Kb]    
  • ABYC Electrical Project Technical Committee Meeting Report
    [48 Kb]    
  • Trailer Safety Industry Coalition Meeting Report
    [59.5 Kb]    
  • Draft minutes from 15th RCD ADCO meeting
    [152.59 Kb]    
  • Safety Lanyards – 2004
    [66 Kb]    
  • Proposed California Air Resources Board Regulation Order
    [50 Kb]    
  • 15th RECREATIONAL CRAFT DIRECTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE CO-OPERATION WORKING GROUP MEETING 15 minutes
    [152.59 Kb]    
  • NIOSH-Express Cruisers Final Report Jan 2006
    [798.8 Kb]    
  • Canadian Licensing Update
    [12.91 Kb]    
  • Canada Automated Vessel ID System
    [866.98 Kb]    
  • 2002-95-EC - hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.pdf
    [114.85 Kb]    
  • Carbon Monoxide Report
    [361.8 Kb]    
  • Draft minutes from 15th RCD ADCO meeting
    [152.59 Kb]    

2005 Technical Updates

  • Sample Australian Builders Plate
    [349.07 Kb]    
  • Trailer Cargo Capacities and Load Distribution – Trailer Safety Industry Coalition (TSIC)
    [15.3 Kb]    
  • Updating existing EC type-examination Certificates under Directive 94/25/EC to cover Directive 2003/
    [43.5 Kb]    
  • Industry Update on Australian Builders Plate
    [78.94 Kb]    
  • Edition 2 of the ICOMIA Technical Guide on Sound Testing
    [450 Kb]    
  • Modeling Safe Boating Behavior, and Promoting Boating Education
    [55.27 Kb]    

2004 Technical Updates

  • NHTSA Recall for brake hose assemblies
    [51.79 Kb]    
  • Recommended Industry Practices for Trailer Wheel Mounting and Application
    [76.68 Kb]    
  • MEMO - European Navigation Light Regulations
    [33.04 Kb]    
  • Directive 2003/44/EC Amending the RCD and comments to the Directive combined
    [884.33 Kb]    
  • USCG stance on Audio Speakers in spaces requiring ignition protection
    [8.49 Kb]    
  • DRAFT Congressional Letter to Customs Requesting Rulemaking
    [39.5 Kb]    
  • CEN report for period May to August 2004
    [94.33 Kb]    
  • Checklist for craft in the scope of Directive 94/25/EC
    [15.66 Kb]    
  • USCG Ruling on HIN codes
    [56.77 Kb]    
  • Draft of ISO 12215-8, Scantlings, Rudders
    [566.5 Kb]    
  • ISO/WD 122150-9 Small Craft Scantlings, Part 9: Sailing Boats
    [343.31 Kb]    
  • ISO/WD 122150-9 Small Craft Scantlings, Part 9: Sailing Boats corresponding excel worksheet
    [157 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA TECHNICAL NOTE
    [147.84 Kb]    
  • Hull construction - Scantlings — Multihulls
    [207.5 Kb]    
  • Hull construction — Scantlings — Part 5
    [1861 Kb]    
  • RSG Meeting - Helsinki, Finland
    [53 Kb]     Document has been converted to HTML and can be found at: http://www.nmma.org/certification/technical/technicalupdates/?id=219

2003 Technical Updates

  • ISO TC 188 WG 28
    [53.04 Kb]    
  • SAE PWC Subcommittee
    [51.64 Kb]    
  • ABYC Hull Piping PTC
    [74.61 Kb]    
  • ABYC Fuel & Ventilation PTC
    [71.12 Kb]    
  • Conference Call
    [89.6 Kb]    
  • Frequently Asked Questions Guide for the new EU Directive 2003/44
    [254.26 Kb]    
  • 10th ADCO Group Meeting Minutes
    [61.58 Kb]    
  • ICOMIA End of July 2003 Newsletter
    [255.36 Kb]    
  • Directive 1994/25/EC (Recreational Craft) – Declaration of Conformity
    [71.2 Kb]    

2002 Technical Updates

  • Certification of Navigational Lights Final Rule
    [60.04 Kb]    

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