Section 2 Essential Requirements

201. General

Following essential requirements are to apply to all recreational crafts.

202. Design categories

1. Craft in each category must be designed and constructed to withstand these parameters in respect of stability, buoyancy, and other relevant essential requirements listed in this Section and, Ch 3 to Ch 13, and to have good handling characteristics.

Remarks :

A. Ocean : Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale)

and significant wave heights of 4 m and above but excluding abnormal conditions, and vessels largely self- sufficient

B. Offshore : Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including, wind force 8 and sig- nificant wave heights up to, and including, 4 m may be experienced.

C. Inshore : Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where con-

ditions up to, and including, wind

be experienced.

force 6 and significant wave

heights up to, and including, 2 m may

D. Sheltered waters : Designed for and canals when conditions up to,

voyages on sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to, and

including, 0.3 m may be experienced, with occasional waves of 0.5 m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.

Note :

1. The Design category parameters are intended to define the physical conditions that might arise in any category for design evaluation, and are not intended for limiting the use of the recreational craft in any geographical areas of operation.

2. For category D, allowance should be made for waves of passing vessels up to a maximum wave height of 0.5 m.

3. For category A, unlimited conditions apply as they reflect that a vessel might incur any conditions dur- ing the voyage and should be designed accordingly, excluding abnormal weather conditions e.g. hurricane.

203. Craft identification

1. Each craft is to be marked permanently on the hull with an identification number including the fol- lowing information:

(1) Manufacturer's code

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(2) Country of manufacture

(3) Unique serial number

(4) Year of production

(5) Model year

2. Details of craft identification are to be in accordance with the following.

(1) The craft identification numbers are to be displayed in alphanumerical characters(arabic numerals and upper-case letters) and are to be read from left to right. Composition of the identification numbers is to be in accordance with KS V ISO 10087.

(2) The characters are to be at least 6 mm high.

(3) Each identification number is to be carved, burned, stamped, embossed, moulded, or otherwise permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement will be obvious. If on a plate, the plate is to be fastened, excluding screwing or riveting as sole means of fastening, so that its removal will cause scarring to the surrounding area.

(4) The craft identification numbers are to be visible on the starboard outboard side of the transom or near the stern within 50 mm of the transom top, gunwale, hull/deck joint or its capping,

(5) On craft with a transom, the identification numbers are to be located on the starboard side of the transom.

(6) On craft without a transom or with a transom on which it is impractical to locate the identi-

fication numbers, the identification numbers are to be affixed within 300 mm of the stern.

(7) On catamarans the craft identification numbers are to be located as follows.

(A) Hulls structurally permanently connected : on the starboard hull

(B) Hulls detachable but regarded as the primary structure : on both hulls

(C) Hulls readily removable and/or replaceable : on the aft cross-beam within 300 mm of the starboard hull. this also applies to catamaran-type pontoon crafts.

(8) On trimarans the identification numbers are to be located on the centre hull in accordance with (5) or (6).

(9) Rails, fittings or other accessories are not to obscure the identification numbers located as speci-

fied above. If the design of the craft would result in this, the identification numbers are to be located as near as possible to the required location to be visible.

(10) If additional information is displayed on the craft within 50 mm of the craft identification num-

bers, it is to be separated from the craft identification numbers by means of borders or it is to be on a separate label so that it will not be interpreted as a part of the identification numbers.

(11) A duplicate craft identification number is to be affixed to a non-removable part of the craft in

a hidden location only known by the manufacturer such as in the interior or beneath a fitting or item of hardware. Catamarans are to have this hidden craft identification number in or on both hulls. The craft identification number are to be located so that it is extremely difficult to reach and modify.

(12) The craft identification number is to be affixed to the craft during the construction or assembly of the craft.

204. Builder's plate

1. Each craft is to carry a permanently affixed plate mounted separately from the craft identification number, containing the following information:

(1) Manufacturer's name

(2) CE marking (if applicable)

(3) Craft design category according to 202.

(4) Manufacturer's maximum recommended load derived from Ch 5, Sec 5 excluding the weight of the contents of the fixed tanks when full, with the person symbol and the suitcase symbol(for craft which are powered by outboard engine(s) the mass of the engine(s) is to be included, with the outboard engine symbol).

(5) Maximum number of persons that the craft is designed to carry while underway(with the person symbol).

2. Details of builder's plate is to be in accordance with the following.

(1) The builder's plate is to be a rigid plate or flexible label affixed to the craft in such a way that it can only be removed by the use of tools. Alternatively, the craft shell may be used for the marking.

(2) Characters and other markings on the builder's plate are to be carved, stamped-burned, bossed, moulded, etched, printed, affixed by permanently setting adhesive, or be applied by

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er suitable means. Alternatively, the information may be printed or etched on the craft itself. The characters are to contrast or be on a different level to the background so that alterations will be obvious. The colours applied to the label are to be fade resistant.

(3) The required information characters are to be at least 5 mm in height and other characters are to be at least 3 mm in height. And, pictograms and symbols are to be at least 8 mm in height.

(4) The builder's plate is to be readily visible, preferably in the cockpit or near the main steering

position.

(5) In any case, the builder's plate is to be separate from the craft identification number.

(6) Where the manufacturer wishes to assign more than one design category to a craft, the display

is to be such that the maximum number of persons and the maximum load are clearly identi- fied to belong to a specific design category.

(7) The manufacturer is free to provide additional information in the label. The inclusion of this ad-

ditional information is not to impair the legibility of the minimum required information and is to be separated from it preferably by a line or similar delimiter.

(8) Design examples of builder's plates are to be referred to Annex A in KS V ISO 14945.

205. Owner's manual

1. Each craft shall be provided with an owner's manual in English or languages which may be de- termined by the Member State in which it is marketed in accordance with the Treaty. This manual should draw particular attention to risks of fire and flooding and shall contain the information of builder's plate, manufacturer's maximum recommended load and handling characteristics as well as the unladen weight of the craft in kilograms.

2. Constitution and format

(1) Description

(A) The owner's manual shall be produced in English or language required in the country of in- tended use. It may be multilingual.

(B) The owner's manual shall be produced in paper or proper material.

(C) Dimension are not to be regulated, but A4(210 mm × 297 mm), A5(148.5 mm × 210 mm) or B6(128 mm × l82 mm) are to be recommended and folded type paper could be used.

(D) Margins of top, bottom, left and right except the space of bind are not to be less than 7 mm.

(E) Colors could be used to emphasis important descriptions or to specify circuits, drawings and

manual. Black letters on the white background to be recommended and printing on both sides of the paper could be used.

(F) Both the corresponding page number and the total page number such as "1(15)" to be marked on page number.

(2) Text

(A) Height of letter to be not less than 1.5 mm.

(B) SI units shall be used in the owner's manual in accordance with units may be added between brackets.

3. Content

(1) Description of recreational crafts

(A) Principal dimension

(B) Service area

(C) Mass of the craft

(D) Draft, vertical height

(E) Designed maximum engine rated output (See the information manufacture.)

(F) Usage voltage (alternating or direct current), frequency, constant

(G) Battery capacity

(H) Engine : inboard/outboard engine

(I) Tank capacity/fuel/fresh water/storage tank/gas storage vessel

(J) Maximum recommended load

(K) Maximum number of persons

(L) Strong points for docking and towing

(2) Description for main machinery and equipment

(A) General arrangement

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(B) Engine installation

(C) System and circuit diagram

(3) Special manual

Manual for equipment installed or affixed on the crafts to be attached in the owner's manual. In case that this manual is simply attached, the reference about maintenance of engine, refrigerator and heater, etc. to be included.

(4) Information

The following information to be included in the manual.

(A) General information

- Quoted reference standards

- Description for symbols used inboard (See ISO 8999 and KS V ISO 11192.)

- label and warning noticed inboard

- Function of steering installation, valve and handle.

- Function of dial, switch, fuse or circuit isolator

- Handling method for equipment which the owner can handle

(B) Environment protection measures

(C) Maintenance

(D) Recommended items

Warning and/or caution in the manual to be arranged on the introduction of description for corresponding equipment and to be emphasized for the owners by colorful letters or under- line, etc.

(5) Additional information

In addition to the above information, the experience, advice, warning and description of builder

or seller could be stalled equipment.

included in the manual to help the maintenance for the optional or later in-

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