IEC 60092-306:2009
(Main)Electrical installations in ships - Part 306: Equipment - Luminaires and lighting accessories
Electrical installations in ships - Part 306: Equipment - Luminaires and lighting accessories
IEC 60092-306:2009(E) applies to luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships. It applies primarily to luminaires for illumination purposes. NOTE - Boats, submarines (except naval submarines), watercraft and floating equipment are ships to which this standard applies. This standard also applies to lighting accessories associated with the wiring and current consuming appliance of an installation. This standard does not apply to portable luminaires, navigation lights, search lights, daylight signalling lamps, signal lights including the relevant control and monitoring equipment and other lights used for navigation in channels, harbours, etc. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) Title has been amended;
b) Scope has been stated more precisely;
c) Requirements on mechanical design and materials have been amended and stated more precisely;
d) Table 2 - Standard types of lampholders, has been amended;
e) Environmental tests, especially regarding shock and vibration have been added;
f) Requirements and tests concerning special chemical and physical attributes have been added;
g) Standard has been editorially revised.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Nov-2009
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 13-Oct-2022
- Completion Date
- 30-Jun-2017
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview - IEC 60092-306:2009 (Luminaires and lighting accessories)
IEC 60092-306:2009 is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard that specifies requirements and tests for luminaires and lighting accessories intended for use in ships (including boats, non‑naval submarines, watercraft and floating equipment). It applies primarily to fixed luminaires for illumination and associated accessories used in shipboard electrical installations, and excludes portable luminaires and navigation/search signalling equipment.
Key topics and technical requirements
This edition (4.0, 2009) is a technical revision that tightens scope and product requirements. Major subject areas covered include:
- Scope and definitions for shipboard luminaires and lighting accessories.
- Mechanical design and materials - construction, material selection and corrosion resistance for marine environments.
- Electrical requirements - electrical safety, insulation, high‑voltage/insulation tests and considerations for IT power distribution systems.
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for shipboard equipment.
- Illumination technology and special provisions for discharge lamp luminaires.
- Component parts and lampholders - standard types and requirements (Table 2 lists standard lampholders).
- Environmental tests tailored to ships:
- Vibration (sinusoidal) and shock exposure
- Climatic tests (cold, dry heat, damp heat, salt mist)
- Storage and exposure conditions
- Special chemical and physical attribute tests for non‑metallic materials (ageing, UV, chemical resistance).
- Coating thickness, marking, packaging and required documentation.
The standard references and aligns with other relevant documents such as IEC 60598‑1 (luminaires general requirements), IEC 60068 series (environmental testing), IEC 60529 (IP code), IEC 60533 (EMC in ships), IEC 60695 (glow‑wire), IEC 60754 (gases evolved in combustion), ISO 17884 and ISO 25861 for searchlights/daylight signalling.
Practical applications - who uses IEC 60092-306
This standard is essential for:
- Shipbuilders and marine electrical designers specifying fixed lighting for newbuilds and refits
- Luminaire manufacturers producing marine‑rated lighting and lighting accessories
- Classification societies, certification bodies and test laboratories performing conformity assessment and type testing
- Shipowners, operators and maintenance teams ensuring compliance with maritime safety and electrical installation codes
Related standards
- IEC 60092 series (ships electrical installations)
- IEC 60598-1 (luminaires)
- IEC 60068 (environmental testing)
- IEC 60529 (IP code)
- ISO 17884 / ISO 25861 (searchlights/daylight signalling)
- EN 14744 (navigation lights)
Keywords: IEC 60092-306, ship luminaires, marine lighting standard, maritime electrical installations, luminaires and lighting accessories, vibration and shock tests, lampholders, IP code, EMC.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60092-306:2009 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Electrical installations in ships - Part 306: Equipment - Luminaires and lighting accessories". This standard covers: IEC 60092-306:2009(E) applies to luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships. It applies primarily to luminaires for illumination purposes. NOTE - Boats, submarines (except naval submarines), watercraft and floating equipment are ships to which this standard applies. This standard also applies to lighting accessories associated with the wiring and current consuming appliance of an installation. This standard does not apply to portable luminaires, navigation lights, search lights, daylight signalling lamps, signal lights including the relevant control and monitoring equipment and other lights used for navigation in channels, harbours, etc. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition. a) Title has been amended; b) Scope has been stated more precisely; c) Requirements on mechanical design and materials have been amended and stated more precisely; d) Table 2 - Standard types of lampholders, has been amended; e) Environmental tests, especially regarding shock and vibration have been added; f) Requirements and tests concerning special chemical and physical attributes have been added; g) Standard has been editorially revised.
IEC 60092-306:2009(E) applies to luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships. It applies primarily to luminaires for illumination purposes. NOTE - Boats, submarines (except naval submarines), watercraft and floating equipment are ships to which this standard applies. This standard also applies to lighting accessories associated with the wiring and current consuming appliance of an installation. This standard does not apply to portable luminaires, navigation lights, search lights, daylight signalling lamps, signal lights including the relevant control and monitoring equipment and other lights used for navigation in channels, harbours, etc. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition. a) Title has been amended; b) Scope has been stated more precisely; c) Requirements on mechanical design and materials have been amended and stated more precisely; d) Table 2 - Standard types of lampholders, has been amended; e) Environmental tests, especially regarding shock and vibration have been added; f) Requirements and tests concerning special chemical and physical attributes have been added; g) Standard has been editorially revised.
IEC 60092-306:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.60 - Electrical equipment of ships and of marine structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60092-306:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60092-306:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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IEC 60092-306 ®
Edition 4.0 2009-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Electrical installations in ships –
Part 306: Equipment – Luminaires and lighting accessories
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IEC 60092-306 ®
Edition 4.0 2009-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Electrical installations in ships –
Part 306: Equipment – Luminaires and lighting accessories
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
R
ICS 47.020.60 ISBN 978-2-88910-053-8
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
INTRODUCTION.6
1 Scope.7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms and definitions .9
4 Requirements on luminaires .9
4.1 General .9
4.2 Mechanical requirements.9
4.2.1 Design.9
4.2.2 Materials .10
4.3 Electrical requirements.10
4.3.1 Electrical safety.10
4.3.2 Luminaires for use on IT power distribution systems.10
4.3.3 Electromagnetic compatibility .10
4.4 Illumination technology.10
4.5 Environmental conditions .11
4.6 Special requirements on discharge lamp luminaires .11
4.7 Component parts.11
4.8 Lampholders .11
4.9 Marking .12
5 Requirements on lighting accessories.13
5.1 General .13
5.2 Enclosures .13
5.3 Ceiling roses .13
6 Requirements on socket-outlets and plugs for luminaires connection.13
7 Tests .14
7.1 General .14
7.2 Environmental tests.14
7.2.1 Vibration exposure .14
7.2.2 Shock exposure.14
7.2.3 Climatic exposure.15
7.2.4 Storage during climatic exposure.15
7.2.5 Special chemical and physical attributes.16
7.3 Electrical tests.16
7.3.1 High voltage test .16
7.3.2 Insulation resistance.17
7.4 Coating thickness.17
8 Packaging and marking .17
Bibliography.18
Table 1 – Special requirements on component parts .11
Table 2 – Standard types of lampholders .12
Table 3 – Vibration exposure .14
Table 4 – Shock exposure .15
Table 5 – Climatic conditions, operation.15
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Table 6 – Exposure to climatic conditions, storage.16
Table 7 – Special chemical and physical attributes of non-metallic materials .16
Table 8 – High voltage test .17
Table 9 – Insulation resistance .17
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN SHIPS –
Part 306: Equipment –
Luminaires and lighting accessories
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60092-306 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 18:
Electrical installations of ships and of mobile and fixed offshore units.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 1980. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition.
a) Title has been amended;
b) Scope has been stated more precisely;
c) Requirements on mechanical design and materials have been amended and stated more
precisely;
d) Table 2 – Standard types of lampholders, has been amended;
e) Environmental tests, especially regarding shock and vibration have been added;
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f) Requirements and tests concerning special chemical and physical attributes have been
added;
g) Standard has been editorially revised.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
18/1137/FDIS 18/1143/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60092 series, published under the general title Electrical
installations in ships, can be found on the IEC web site.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance date indicated on the IEC web site under “http://webstore.iec.ch” in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.
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INTRODUCTION
IEC 60092 forms a series of international standards for electrical installations in sea-going
ships, incorporating good practice and coordinating, as far as possible, existing rules.
These standards form a code of practical interpretation and amplification of the requirements
of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, a guide for future regulations
which may be prepared and a statement of practice for use by shipowners, shipbuilders and
appropriate organizations.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN SHIPS –
Part 306: Equipment –
Luminaires and lighting accessories
1 Scope
This International Standard applies to luminaires and lighting accessories for use in ships. It
applies primarily to luminaires for illumination purposes.
NOTE Boats, submarines (except naval submarines), watercraft and floating equipment are ships to which this
standard applies.
This standard also applies to lighting accessories associated with the wiring and current
consuming appliance of an installation.
This standard does not apply to portable luminaires, navigation lights, search lights, daylight
signalling lamps, signal lights including the relevant control and monitoring equipment and
other lights used for navigation in channels, harbours, etc.
For navigation lights, see EN 14744, for search lights, see ISO 17884, for daylight signalling
lamps, see ISO 25861.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-1, Environmental testing – Part 2-1: Tests – Test A: Cold
IEC 60068-2-2, Environmental testing – Part 2-2: Tests – Test B: Dry heat
IEC 60068-2-6, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-27, Environmental testing – Part 2-27: Tests – Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium,
chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-78, Environmental testing – Part 2-78: Tests – Test Cab: Damp heat, steady
state
IEC 60079 (all parts), Equipment for explosive atmospheres
IEC 60092-101, Electrical installations in ships – Part 101: Definitions and general
requirements
IEC 60092-201:1994, Electrical installations in ships – Part 201: System design – General
IEC 60092-352, Electrical installations in ships – Part 352: Choice and installation of electrical
cables
IEC 60155, Glow-starters for fluorescent lamps
IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
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IEC 60332-1-2:2004, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-
2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure for 1 kW
pre-mixed flame
IEC 60400, Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60533, Electrical and electronic installations in ships – Electromagnetic compatibility
IEC 60598-1, Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60684-2, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test
IEC/TR 60721-4-6, Classification of environmental conditions – Part 4-6: Guidance for the
correlation and transformation of environmental condition classes of IEC 60721-3 to the
environmental tests of IEC 60068 – Ship environment
IEC 60695-2-11, Fire hazard testing – Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods –
Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products
IEC 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part 1:
Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas
IEC 60838-1, Miscellaneous lampholders – Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 60945, Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – General
requirements – Methods of testing and required test results
IEC 61184, Bayonet lampholders
IEC 61347-2-1, Lamp controlgear – Part 2-1: Particular requirements for starting devices
(other than glow starters)
IEC 61995-1, Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes –
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61995-2, Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes –
Part 2: Standard sheets for DCL
ISO 2409, Paints and varnishes – Cross-cut test
ISO 3882, Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Review of methods of measurement of
thickness
ISO 4892-2, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps
ISO 4892-3, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 3: Fluorescent
UV lamps
ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO 17884, Ships and marine technology – Searchlights for high-speed craft
ISO 25861 Ships and marine technology – Navigation – Daylight signalling lamps
Defence Standard 02-713, Determination of the Toxicity Index of the Products of Combustion
from Small Specimens of Materials
EN 12206-1, Paints and varnishes – Coating of aluminium and aluminium alloys for
architectural purposes – Part 1: Coatings prepared from coating powder
EN 13032-1, Light and lighting – Measurement and presentation of photometric data of lamps
and luminaires – Part 1: Measurement and file format
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