ISO/TC 8/SC 4/WG 3 - Outfitting

This document specifies the technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules and markings for major components of emergency towing arrangements (ETA) provided for tankers, gas carriers (LPG, LNG, etc.) and chemical vessels no less than 20 000 deadweight tonnes (DWT). It is only applicable to emergency towing arrangements as defined in 3.1. NOTE For any other applications, such as for mooring at a single point mooring (SPM) facility, the appropriate standards need to be referred to.

ISO 17907:2014 specifies the technical requirements and test methods for the equipment necessary for the ships intended to use single point mooring (hereinafter referred to as "SPM") arrangements, such as bow chain stoppers, bow fairleads, and pedestal rollers. ISO 17907:2014 is applicable to the SPM arrangements provided for tankers, gas carriers, and chemical vessels.

ISO 1704:2008 specifies the shape, proportions, dimensions and tolerances of the component parts of stud-link anchor chains. Any statutory requirements, rules and regulations applicable to the individual ship concerned also apply.

Specifies dimensions and materials. Guidance information on the positioning of the guy eyeplate (eyeplate according to ISO 8146) on the derrick boom is given in the annex.

Lays down the dimensions and materials of oval eyeplates primarily intended for mounting on ships' decks and as guy eyeplates on ships' derrick booms for cargo handling purposes.

Specifies the shape, proportions, dimensions and tolerances of the component parts of new chains. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (1973).