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RINA is a Category A Liaison Member of Technical Committee 8 (ISO TP8) – Ship & Marine Technology, and Technical Committee 188 (ISO TP188) – Small Craft.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 8 (ISO TP8)

Standards for Ship & Marine Technology

ISO TC8 operates through the following sub committees:

  • SC1 Lifesaving & Fire protection
  • SC2 Marine Environment Protection
  • SC3 Piping & Machinery
  • SC4 Outfitting & Deck Machinery
  • SC8 Structures
  • SC9 General Arrangements
  • SC10 Computer Applications
  • SC11 Intermodal & Short Sea Shipping

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 8 (ISO TP8)

Standards for Ship & Marine Technology

Standards for Small Craft (craft of Lh < 24m):

  • structural integrity;
  • stability and freeboard;
  • operational handling characteristics;
  • engines and engine spaces;
  • fuel systems;
  • electrical systems;
  • steering systems;
  • fire protection;
  • discharge prevention;
  • exhaust and noise emission;
  • windows and hatch covers; and
  • personal water craft, e.g. jet skis.