M/557 - Marine equipment
[C(2017)8343 final] Marine Equipment (MAREQUIP1)
Mandate M/557, known as MAREQUIP1, tasks European standardisation organisations with developing harmonised standards for marine equipment. The mandate supports the implementation of EU legislation related to maritime safety, environmental protection, and market access for marine equipment. It aims to ensure that marine products meet essential safety requirements, promote innovation, and facilitate free movement within the internal market. The standards developed under this mandate address technical specifications, testing methods, and conformity assessment procedures to enhance the reliability and safety of marine equipment used on seagoing vessels. This contributes to improved maritime safety and environmental protection in the EU.
Purpose
The mandate M/557, titled Marine Equipment (MAREQUIP1), aims to standardise marine equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and interoperability within the European Union. The standardisation work supports the implementation of EU regulations and directives related to maritime safety and the certification of marine equipment.
Standardisation request
The request calls for the development and harmonisation of European standards for various categories of marine equipment. These standards are intended to cover design, manufacture, testing, performance, and conformity assessment procedures. The standardisation work should align with international maritime regulations and facilitate mutual recognition of marine equipment across EU member states.
Expected deliverables
- Harmonised European standards covering key types of marine equipment relevant to EU regulations.
- Specifications addressing safety, performance, and environmental considerations.
- Guidelines for conformity assessment and certification processes.
- Support materials to aid manufacturers, regulators, and certification bodies in applying the standards.
Context
Marine equipment plays a vital role in ensuring maritime safety and environmental protection. The European Union mandates the harmonisation of standards to facilitate trade, improve safety at sea, and comply with international conventions such as those by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The MAREQUIP1 mandate supports these objectives by commissioning standardisation bodies to develop coherent, widely accepted standards for marine equipment used within the EU market.
The mandate covers standardisation work related to marine equipment, focusing on enhancing safety, environmental protection, and operational efficiency in the maritime sector. It includes products used on ships and other marine vessels, addressing regulatory compliance and harmonisation of technical specifications within the EU maritime industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/557 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "[C(2017)8343 final] Marine Equipment (MAREQUIP1)". [C(2017)8343 final] Marine Equipment (MAREQUIP1) There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.