EN 13711:2002
(Main)Inland navigation vessels - Winches for ship operation - Safety requirements
Inland navigation vessels - Winches for ship operation - Safety requirements
This European Standard specifies safety requirements for winches for ship operation. These winches are windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, mast and funnel winches, boat winches.
The standard is not applicable to:
- cargo winches as specified in ISO 3078;
- winches on recreational craft in accordance with "Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft";
- manually-operated coupling winches for push-tows as specified in EN ISO 6218;
- movable or fixed lifting devices (chain hoists etc.};
- rackwork and hydraulic equipment and similar devices (e.g. wheelhouse lift).
Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Winden für den Schiffsbetrieb - Sicherheitsanforderungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt Sicherheitsanforderungen an Winden für den Schiffsbetrieb fest. Solche Winden sind Ankerwinden, Verholwinden, Schleppwinden, Mast- und Schornsteinwinden, Bootswinden.
Die Norm gilt nicht für
- Ladewinden nach ISO 3078;
- Winden auf Sportbooten nach "Richtlinie 94/25/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 16. Juni 1994 zur Angleichung der Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften der Mitgliederstaaten über Sportboote";
- Handbetätigte Spannvorrichtungen für Seilverbindungen von Schubverbänden nach ISO 6218;
- lose oder festeingebaute Hubvorrichtungen (Kettenzüge und ähnliche Vorrichtungen);
- zahnstangengetriebene und hydraulische Vorrichtungen und ähnliche Geräte (z. B. Steuerhauslift).
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Treuils pour le service navire - Prescriptions de sécurité
Plovila za celinske vode – Vitli za ladje – Varnostne zahteve
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Apr-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2002
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 24-Apr-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
EN 13711:2002 – Safety Requirements for Winches on Inland Navigation Vessels
Overview
EN 13711:2002 is a European Standard developed by CEN that sets out comprehensive safety requirements for winches used in inland navigation vessels. This standard covers various types of ship operation winches including windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, mast and funnel winches, as well as boat winches. It aims to ensure the safe design, installation, and operation of these critical deck equipment components to prevent accidents and improve maritime safety on inland waterways.
Importantly, EN 13711:2002 excludes cargo winches (covered by ISO 3078), winches on recreational craft per EU Directive 94/25/EC, manually-operated coupling winches as per EN ISO 6218, lifting devices like chain hoists, and rackwork or hydraulic equipment such as wheelhouse lifts. The focus remains strictly on ship operational winches for inland vessels.
Key Topics
General Safety Design
Winches must maintain reliable function despite vessel vibrations, weather conditions, or tilting, contributing to overall operational safety.Strength and Load Requirements
The drum load should not exceed 25% of the minimum breaking force of the rope or chain. Locking and braking devices must reliably hold between 80% and less than 100% of the minimum breaking force to prevent load loss. Components require a safety factor of 1.3 relative to the yield point.Locking Devices and Brakes
Automatic locking devices prevent unintentional rope or chain runbacks; brakes ensure holding loads without harmful effects like overheating. Emergency hand-operated release devices are mandatory for power-driven brakes.Operating Elements and Manual Drives
Control elements must be safeguarded against accidental activation. Manual winches incorporate devices limiting maximum handle forces (150 N) and mechanisms preventing handle kickback and slippage, ensuring safe user interaction.Rope Reels and Safety Devices
Reels must secure wire ropes properly and prevent lateral run-off. Guard protections are required around moving gear parts to mitigate injury risks.Special Winch Types
Additional detailed requirements are provided for windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, mast and funnel winches, and boat winches, each addressing specific operational safety aspects relevant to their applications.Manufacturers’ Documentation
The standard mandates that manufacturers provide certificates verifying compliance and detailed operating instructions covering installation, maintenance, safety, and operational parameters.Marking and Identification
Winches must feature permanent markings identifying type, manufacturer, manufacture year, drum load, holding load, rope or chain specifications, and powerdrive ratings where applicable.
Applications
EN 13711:2002 applies primarily to inland navigation vessels equipped with various operational winches used in mooring, towing, lifting, and handling functions. These vessels operate in rivers, canals, and other inland waterways where vessel safety and operational reliability are crucial. Key applications include:
- Securing vessels with mooring winches
- Anchoring and raising anchors using windlasses
- Towing operations via towing winches
- Folding or erecting masts and funnels with specialized winches
- Launching and retrieving boats using boat winches and davits
By adhering to EN 13711, vessel owners, manufacturers, and operators ensure that winches meet rigorous safety performance standards, reducing risk of failure, injuries, and operational downtime.
Related Standards
- ISO 3078 – Cargo winches standard, not covered under EN 13711
- EN ISO 6218 – Coupling winches for push-tows
- ISO 1704 – Stud-link anchor chains relevant to windlass designations
- EN 13573 – Installation standards for anchoring, coupling, towing, and mooring devices
- EN ISO 11102-1 – Safety requirements for hand starting equipment on reciprocating internal combustion engines, referenced for handle safety
- IACS UR-W18 – Anchor chain cables and accessories guidelines
Conclusion
EN 13711:2002 is an essential standard ensuring the safe construction, installation, and use of operational winches on inland navigation vessels. It addresses technical design, strength criteria, safety devices, and operational controls to safeguard crew, equipment, and vessel integrity. Compliance with this standard supports regulatory adherence and promotes safer inland waterway navigation.
Keywords: EN 13711, inland navigation vessels, ship winches safety, mooring winches, towing winches, windlasses, boat winches, winch safety standards, maritime deck equipment, European Maritime Standards, CEN standards
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13711:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Inland navigation vessels - Winches for ship operation - Safety requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies safety requirements for winches for ship operation. These winches are windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, mast and funnel winches, boat winches. The standard is not applicable to: - cargo winches as specified in ISO 3078; - winches on recreational craft in accordance with "Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft"; - manually-operated coupling winches for push-tows as specified in EN ISO 6218; - movable or fixed lifting devices (chain hoists etc.}; - rackwork and hydraulic equipment and similar devices (e.g. wheelhouse lift).
This European Standard specifies safety requirements for winches for ship operation. These winches are windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, mast and funnel winches, boat winches. The standard is not applicable to: - cargo winches as specified in ISO 3078; - winches on recreational craft in accordance with "Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft"; - manually-operated coupling winches for push-tows as specified in EN ISO 6218; - movable or fixed lifting devices (chain hoists etc.}; - rackwork and hydraulic equipment and similar devices (e.g. wheelhouse lift).
EN 13711:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.50 - Deck equipment and installations; 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13711:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 82/714/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Plovila za celinske vode – Vitli za ladje – Varnostne zahteveFahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Winden für den Schiffsbetrieb - SicherheitsanforderungenBateaux de navigation intérieure - Treuils pour le service navire - Prescriptions de sécuritéInland navigation vessels - Winches for ship operation - Safety requirements47.060Inland navigation vessels47.020.50Palubna oprema ter napraveDeck equipment and installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13711:2002SIST EN 13711:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 13711:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13711April 2002ICS 47.020.50; 47.060English versionInland navigation vessels - Winches for ship operation - SafetyrequirementsBateaux de navigation intérieure - Treuils pour le servicenavire - Prescriptions de sécuritéFahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Winden für denSchiffsbetrieb - SicherheitsanforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 March 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13711:2002 ESIST EN 13711:2004
EN13711:2002(E)2ContentsForeword.31Scope.42Normativereferences.43Termsanddefinitions.44Safetyrequirements.54.1Generalspecifications.54.2Strengthrequirements.54.3Installation.54.4Maintenance.54.5Lockingdevices.64.6Brakes.64.7Operatingelements.64.8Ropereels.64.9Safetydevices.64.10Handlekickbacklimiter.74.11Manualdrive.74.12Handlesonwincheswithmanualdriveandpowerdrive.75Additionalrequirementsforspecialwinches.75.1Windlasses.75.2Mooringwinches.75.3Towingwinches.85.4Mastwinchesandfunnelwinches.85.5Boatwinches.86Manufacturer'scertificateandoperatinginstructions.86.1Manufacture'scertificate.86.2Operatinginstructions.87Designation.88Marking.9Bibliography.11SIST EN 13711:2004
EN13711:2002(E)3ForewordThisdocument(EN13711:2002)hasbeenpreparedbyCEN/TC15,"Inlandnavigationvessels",thesecretariatofwhichisheldbyDIN.ThisEuropeanStandardhastobeimplementedatnationallevel,eitherbypublicationofanidenticaltextorbyendorsement,byOctober2002,andconflictingnationalstandardshavetobewithdrawnbyOctober2002.Thisstandardcontainsbibliographicalreferences.ThestandardspecifiesrequirementsforwinchesforshipoperationwithinthemeaningofCouncilDirective82/714/EECof4October1982layingdowntechnicalrequirementsforinlandwaterwayvesselsAccordingtotheCEN/CENELECInternalRegulations,thenationalstandardsorganizationsofthefollowingcountriesareboundtoimplementthisdocument:Austria,Belgium,theCzechRepublic,Denmark,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Iceland,Ireland,Italy,Luxembourg,Netherlands,Norway,Portugal,Spain,Sweden,SwitzerlandandtheUnitedKingdom.SIST EN 13711:2004
EN13711:2002(E)41ScopeThisEuropeanStandardspecifiessafetyrequirementsforwinchesforshipoperation.Thesewinchesarewindlasses,mooringwinches,towingwinches,mastandfunnelwinches,boatwinches.Thestandardisnotapplicableto:-cargowinchesasspecifiedinISO3078;-winchesonrecreationalcraftinaccordancewith"Directive94/25/ECoftheEuropeanParliamentandoftheCouncilof16June1994ontheapproximationoflaws,regulationsandadministrativeprovisionsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtorecreationalcraft";-manually-operatedcouplingwinchesforpush-towsasspecifiedinISO6218;-movableorfixedliftingdevices(chainhoistsetc.};-rackworkandhydraulicequipmentandsimilardevices(e.g.wheelhouselift).2NormativereferencesThisEuropeanStandardincorporatesbydatedorundatedreference,provisionsfromotherpublications.Thesenormativereferencesarecitedattheappropriateplacesinthetextandthepublicationsarelistedhereafter.Fordatedreferences,subsequentamendmentstoorrevisionsofanyofthesepublicationsapplytothisEuropeanStandardonlywhenincorporatedinitbyamendmentorrevision.Forundatedreferencesthelatesteditionofthepublicationreferredtoapplies(includingamendments).EN13573,Inlandnavigationvessels–Anchoring,coupling,t
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