Small craft - Owner's manual

This document specifies requirements and information for inclusion in the owner’s manual of small craft to enable the owner/operator to use the craft safely.

Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Eignerhandbuch

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen und aufzunehmende Informationen für das Eignerhandbuch von kleinen Wasserfahrzeugen fest, um dem Eigner/Schiffsführer eine sichere Nutzung des Wasserfahrzeugs zu ermöglichen.

Petits navires - Manuel du propriétaire

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les informations devant être incluses dans le manuel du propriétaire d’un petit navire afin de permettre à leur propriétaire/opérateur de l’utiliser en sécurité.

Mala plovila - Priročnik za uporabo

Ta dokument določa zahteve in informacije za vključitev v priročnik za lastnika majhnih plovil, da bi omogočil lastniku/operaterju varno uporabo plovila.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
07-Apr-2026
Technical Committee
I13 - Imaginarni 13
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
03-Apr-2026
Due Date
08-Jun-2026
Completion Date
08-Apr-2026

Relations

Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 sets out requirements for the content and structure of owner’s manuals for small craft. Developed by CEN, this European amendment aligns with ISO 10240 and ensures that owners and operators have access to essential information for safe use, operation, and maintenance of their boats. The standard is designed to help manufacturers, importers, and boatbuilders comply with key aspects of the EU Recreational Craft Directive (2013/53/EU), supporting both user safety and regulatory conformity throughout the European market.

Key Topics

  • Owner’s Manual Requirements
    Specifies what information must be included in the owner’s manual for small craft to ensure safe usage and compliance with regulations.
  • Safety and Operational Guidance
    Encompasses details on safe operation, onboard systems, equipment handling, and emergency procedures.
  • Regulatory Alignment
    Addresses conformity with Directive 2013/53/EU, ensuring that the owner’s manual meets legislative requirements for recreational craft.
  • Normative References
    Cites other fundamental standards related to construction, equipment, power ratings, stability, and safety systems for small craft.
  • Languages and National Versions
    The standard is officially available in English, French, and German, with the possibility of official national translations for cross-European consistency.

Applications

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is applicable to:

  • Boat Manufacturers and Importers
    Essential for those producing or placing small craft on the European market, providing clear guidelines on preparing compliant and user-focused manuals.
  • Boat Owners and Operators
    Delivers critical safety information, operational instructions, and maintenance requirements for anyone operating a recreational boat.
  • Regulatory Authorities
    Facilitates market surveillance and conformity assessments by providing a harmonized framework for documentation.
  • Standards Developers
    Used as a reference in the development of related small craft safety and construction standards.
  • Marinas, Dealers, and Retailers
    Assists in ensuring that new craft delivered to end users include all required documentation for safe and legal operation.

Related Standards

The effectiveness of SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is supported by its relationship with various other international and European standards, including:

  • EN ISO 6185 Series: Inflatable boats - requirements for different categories of hull length and motor power.
  • EN ISO 8666: Defines principal data for small craft.
  • EN ISO 9094: Fire protection on small craft.
  • EN ISO 10239: Safety of LPG systems onboard small craft.
  • EN ISO 11105: Ventilation requirements for engine and tank compartments.
  • EN ISO 11592 Series: Determination of maximum propulsion power ratings.
  • EN ISO 12217 Series: Stability and buoyancy assessment for small craft.
  • EN ISO 14946: Maximum load capacity.
  • EN ISO 13297: Electrical systems onboard small craft.
  • EN ISO 15085: Protection from falling overboard and means of reboarding.
  • EN ISO 16315: Electric propulsion systems.
  • EN ISO 80000-1: Quantities and units for standardization.

These references ensure that the owner’s manual remains an authoritative resource, integrating safety, legal compliance, and technical integrity for small craft users.


SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is vital for achieving regulatory compliance and promoting user safety in the small craft sector, serving as an essential tool for manufacturers, authorities, and boat owners across Europe. For the latest versions and national implementations, consult your national standards body or the CEN website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Small craft - Owner's manual". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements and information for inclusion in the owner’s manual of small craft to enable the owner/operator to use the craft safely.

This document specifies requirements and information for inclusion in the owner’s manual of small craft to enable the owner/operator to use the craft safely.

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.080 - Small craft. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 18184:2026, SIST EN ISO 10240:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2013/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/542. 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.

SIST EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Mala plovila - Priročnik za uporabo
Small craft - Owner's manual
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Eignerhandbuch
Petits navires - Manuel du propriétaire
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026
ICS:
47.080 Čolni Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10240:2024/A11
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080
English Version
Small craft - Owner's manual
Petits navires - Manuel du propriétaire Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Eignerhandbuch
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 10240:2024; it was approved by CEN on 14 January 2026.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered . 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10240:2024/A11:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC
464 “Small Craft” the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 10240:2024 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2026,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request
M/542/C(2015) 8736 final
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