ISO/TC 8 - Ships and marine technology

This document specifies requirements on publish-subscribe architecture on ship-shore data communication. It is intended for use by system providers and users, including software vendors, platform developers, fleet managers, application users in the field of the shipbuilding industry, shipping companies, equipment manufacturers, and port and on-shore service providers, to communicate in the publish-subscribe architecture between ship and shore. This document focuses on enabling interoperability of shipboard and shore-based systems for the exchange of operational data using publish-subscribe methods. This document describes: — the role of a broker, publisher and subscriber; — the multitenancy-based data management system in the cloud environment; — general requirements for publish-subscribe architecture; — security requirements for ensuring data confidentiality, integrity and availability; — the message format for client id and topic name, and data model; — functional requirements for data management.

This document specifies the classification, structure and code, design requirements and testing methods of a marine combined connecting mooring line (hereinafter referred to as a combined line), which consists of a mooring line, connection device and tail. This document applies to the design, manufacture and inspection of combined lines for tankers.

This document specifies the performance, maintenance and inspection requirements, and usage recommendations for equipment (eye pads/rings, magnetic or pneumatic systems, etc.) used to secure (bowse) pilot ladders, accommodation ladders and man-ropes to a ship hull when a combination pilot ladder arrangement is used for pilot transfer.

This document specifies requirements and procedures for the performance test to verify the mechanical features of the liquified natural gas (LNG) boil-off gas (BOG) re-liquefaction system on board a ship. These test procedures can be prepared for LNG BOG re-liquefaction systems of LNG ships such as LNG carriers, LNG bunkering vessels and LNG fuelled vessels. Functions which are specific to manufacturers and any additional tests or specifications required by clients are not covered in this document.

This document provides requirements and guidance for implementing a safety and sustainability management system for commercial shipping on inland waterways. The document is tailored toward navigation on the inland waterways, including but not limited to rivers and lakes. It applies to freight, cruise, ferries and passenger vessels larger than 24 m in length on inland waterways and land-based operations supporting ships. This document is aligned with the ISM Code[14] and is also applicable to sea going vessels when sailing on inland waterways.

This document specifies the laboratory test method for screening anti-fouling paints in a flow-through system using algae as the test organism. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 21716-1, which specifies the general requirements of the test methods described in the other parts of the ISO 21716 series. The purpose of the test specified in this document is to determine the difference in colour of algae on painted test panels compared with algae on inert non-toxic control panels under the test conditions.

This document gives good practices on how to prevent the capsizing of ships with large profile height during turning. The following are covered this document: a) ship turning, centrifugal force, and consequent heeling; b) accident use cases of capsizing during turning; c) effect of the KG on the ship stability; d) three good practices of preventing capsizing during turning of ships.

This document is applicable to small floating working machines used for work in, over, or on, inland waters. This document specifies safety-related requirements and test methods. This document specifies minimum requirements for small floating working machines with a length of 3, with temporarily or permanently installed work equipment or machines used on inland waters. These small floating working machines can be used for activities such as extraction work, lifting work, sampling, mowing and clearing work or comparable tasks.

This document specifies the acceptance test requirements, test conditions, test contents and methods, test reports and other requirements for the jacking system of the self-elevating unit. This document is applicable to the acceptance test of the rack and pinion jacking system and the hydraulic yoke and pin jacking system supporting the self-elevating unit. This document can also apply to the acceptance tests of other types of jacking systems.

This document provides a uniform reference for tertiary structure items when a tertiary structure is designed and constructed in offshore oil and gas projects. This document covers topside systems for fixed or floating offshore projects not covered by class requirements. This document can be applicable for hull systems and onshore projects when there is consent from relevant stakeholders. This document does not provide class rules from classification societies. This document provides requirements on dimensions of the items but does not include requirements on clearances with other structures. The following tertiary outfitting designs for equipment items are covered in this document: — handrails; — safety gate; — stairs; — spiral stairs; — vertical ladder; — grating; — access hole (manhole); — connection method.

This document provides requirements on the classification, designation, inspection, testing method, marking, packaging, transportation, storage, installation and maintenance of slewing bearings for marine cranes. This document is applicable to the design, manufacture and acceptance of slewing bearings for marine cranes at an ambient temperature not lower than −40 °C.

This document specifies requirements for the design and tests of pneumatic driven quick-closing valves, used in ship fuel and lubricating oil systems to stop the fluid flow in the event of a leak. This document is applicable to valves of nominal diameter (DN): 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200, 250, and 300, corresponding to nominal pipe sizes (NPS): 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12. NOTE This document is mainly intended for use by producers. Onboard ship inspection and maintenance after the delivery and installation of the valve can help ensure continued proper performance.

This document specifies the components, interface, technical requirements and test methods of the suction tube position monitor (STPM). It is applicable only to the installed components, functions or systems. This document covers the design, manufacture and modifications of the suction tube position monitor.

This document specifies requirements for the preparation, execution and reporting of speed trials of ships of the displacement type with a length between perpendiculars (Lpp) from 50 metres to 500 metres. It provides a procedure for the analysis, evaluation and correction of the gathered speed trial data covering all influences that can be relevant to the individual trial runs reporting on speed trials for ships, including effects that can influence the speed, power and propeller shaft speed relationship.

This document specifies requirements on the composition, classification, equipment, inspection, testing, designation, marking and documentation for the rack pinion leg fixation system of a self-elevating unit. This document is applicable to the design, manufacture, inspection and acceptance of leg fixation systems of self-elevating units.

This document provides detailed and rigorous procedures for the independent performance testing of all forms of ship in-water cleaning (IWC), including on all types of biofouling (i.e. biofilms/microfouling and macrofouling), all external submerged surfaces (i.e. hull and niche areas), and both proactive and reactive IWC systems with or without the capture, processing, and disposal of debris. This document also includes testing protocols and describes how to produce data and report on the efficacy and safety of IWC systems to clean various ship surfaces and for the capture and disposal of cleaning debris. The development of specific IWC performance requirements, criteria, or standards is outside the scope of this document and is the responsibility of individual authorities, agencies, or administrations. Similarly, while some methods and approaches described in this document can apply to other ship biofouling management approaches, systems designed to kill or prevent biofouling on external surfaces without removal (i.e. without in-water cleaning), and systems that remove or treat biofouling on internal surfaces (e.g. seawater pipes) or external surfaces of intricate mechanical components (e.g. external parts of propeller shaft seal), are also outside the scope of this document.

This document defines the principles, methods and requirements for message exchanges between ships, ship representatives, and other shore parties via a peer-to-peer communication system. This document defines the message structure, including how the data content is assembled from other parts of the ISO 28005 series, and how digital signatures for authentication, integrity, and confidentiality of the message can be used. It also specifies a transport protocol, the basic message exchange patterns, and the protocol related roles of each party in the message exchange. Furthermore, it specifies how more specific message implementation guides (MIGs) are provided for each type of communication application.

This document provides technical specifications to facilitate an efficient exchange of electronic information between ships and shore, for coastal transit and port calls, with a specific focus on the operational data exchange. It specifies requirements to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of information exchanges. This document describes core data elements for use in electronic port clearance (EPC) messages. It does not define any structuring of messages, but rather gives general details on safety-, security- and operation-related maritime information in the context of EPC messages. Details about message formats and applications are found in ISO 28005-1.

This document specifies the requirements for the installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion systems and components on ships and crafts. This document does not apply to large sea-going ships covered by SOLAS Chapter II-1 vessels. This document does not cover appliances with directly attached gas cylinders, such as portable container.

This document specifies generic measuring and calculation methods to evaluate the energy efficiency of individual maritime components installed on board ships, vessels for inland navigation or offshore structures. This document only covers energy consuming components for which a “unit output” can be clearly defined and which require energy to function. This document only covers the major energy consuming components of a typical ship. It does not cover the propulsion component of the ship (e.g. the propeller).

This document provides operational and performance requirements for smart applications on board ships. It is applicable to documentation, process management, connection and data collection through human-machine interfaces, IoT technologies and related systems. This document defines methods to implement smart network applications, which are open to participants who implement the requirements defined in this document. This document also describes a smart logbook application that can be used as a supplement to ISO 21745, thus this document is subject to the same security requirements as in ISO 21745 (see Annex B). This document defines three incremental levels of equipment-classes (see 7.1.1): a) 4891-compliant equipment (as described in Clauses 5 to 7); b) 4891.A-compliant equipment (as described in Clauses 5 to 7 and Annex A); c) 4891.B-compliant equipment (as described in Clauses 5 to 7 and Annexes A and B).

This document specifies general inspection and test requirements for liquid hydrogen cargo tanks on board hydrogen carrier ships. In the cases of liquefied hydrogen containment systems, the testing activity depends strictly on the type of storage containment technology identified by the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code).[1] This document is applicable to Type C independent metallic double wall type tanks with vacuum insulation having a capacity of not more than 1 000 cubic metres (m3). It is also applicable to liquid hydrogen cargo tanks which are designed to transport pure para-hydrogen (not less than 95 % content).

This document specifies technical requirements for the measurement and assessment of the visual appearance of the superficial coating of large yachts. It is valid for coatings above the waterline. For the purpose of this document, large yachts are of length of hull (LH) higher or equal to 24 m (as defined according to ISO 8666), in use for sport or leisure and commercial operations. This document describes how the final finish can be evaluated before its acceptance.

This document specifies requirements and guidance for aluminium shore gangways. This document applies to gangways designed to be carried on board ships, to provide a lightweight, convenient and safe means of access from ship to shore, for use primarily by the ship’s crew. These gangways can also be used for access from ship to ship when conditions are favourable. The gangways to which this document applies are not intended to carry wheeled traffic such as loaded trolleys.

This document specifies the design, size and technical requirements for horizontal roller fairleads installed to brace the mooring rope over other obstacle fittings.

This document specifies requirements for the types, sizes, design, construction, strength, safety, function, operation, installation and acceptance tests of cable stoppers. This document is applicable to the design, manufacturing and acceptance tests of cable stoppers for use with marine windlasses and anchor capstans as defined in ISO 4568.

This document provides requirements on fire resistance, acoustic insulation, opening and penetration for “B” class fire-resistant compartment systems made of composite mineral wool panel, which are aligned with the 2010 FTP Code and SOLAS 74 and its amendments. This document also specifies how these “B” class fire-resistant compartment systems are inspected. This document is applicable to accommodation spaces made by “B” class composite mineral wool panels for ships and offshore installations where “B” class divisions are required.

This document specifies generic measuring and calculation methods to evaluate the energy efficiency of multiple components connected in a functional system installed on board ships, vessels for inland navigation and offshore structures. A maritime functional system consists of multiple components integrating multiple functions, working together to achieve an overall goal. The purpose of this document is to show how the energy efficiency of various functional systems correspond to the other installations on board of same functionality, thus ensuring that efficient design is rewarded. Maritime systems are grouped according to their functionality, to compare the energy efficiency of functional systems which can fulfil the same task on board a ship. This document is applicable to only the functional systems for which a unit output can be clearly defined, and which require energy to function. This document is applicable to energy consuming functional systems. It does not provide a life cycle assessment (LCA). NOTE An LCA can prove useful when considering systems which consume substances, and which would not meet the functional requirements without the use of these substances. An example is a ballast water management system (BWMS) using active substances (these types are not considered in this document). This document is applicable to the following five types of functional systems: a) pressure and flow; b) lighting; c) heating and cooling; d) mechanical; e) propulsion.

This document provides requirements and guidance for the effective management, communication, and maintenance of information regarding the use of hazardous materials, which are used in the manufacturing chain of shipbuilding and ship operations. The requirements in this document are aligned with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (SR/CONF/45).

This document applies to the design, testing, and operation of pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems that protect galley hoods, ducts, fryers and other grease-laden cooking equipment. This document provides requirements for the construction and performance of components within pre-engineered fire-extinguishing system units. This document also provides minimum requirements for the testing and evaluation of components. A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials or systems that are new or different from those covered by the requirements in this document and that involve a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, can be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end product testing.

This document specifies the design, minimum safety requirements, and inspection and testing procedures for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) marine transfer arms intended for use at onshore LH2 terminals handling LH2 carriers. It also covers the minimum requirements for safe LH2 transfer between ship and shore. Although the requirements for power/control systems are covered, this document does not include all of the details for the design and fabrication of standard parts and fittings associated with transfer arms. This document is mainly focused on hard pipe type transfer systems; hose type transfer systems are not described in detail in the general description of this document. However, hose type transfer systems can also be considered as reasonable vacuum insulated technology for the design of transfer arms for liquefied hydrogen.

This document defines terms and definitions for the integral seawater desalination process. It covers basic definitions, as well as specific subject matter including water intake, pre-treatment, membrane desalination, distillation desalination, post-treatment and auxiliary terms. This document applies to all types and sizes of seawater desalination facilities and systems, and to all types of stakeholders involved in seawater desalination.

This document provides requirements on the management of waste generated during the operation of inland navigation vessels, including handling, collection, separation, marking, treatment, and storage on board of the vessel. It also describes the ship-to-shore interface and the delivery of waste from the vessel to the reception station. Small crafts or vessels can use this document to improve their waste management. This document also provides information for segregating and managing waste that any reception station worldwide can expect from inland navigation vessels and concentrates on: — prevention/elimination/minimization of waste prior to sailing; — minimization of waste at the source on the inland vessel; — waste collection at the source; — waste segregation on the inland vessel into defined categories that are recognized globally and fit into any of the different waste categorization systems around the world; — waste minimization once segregated; — waste storage on board the vessel; and — health and safety concerns surrounding the handling, storage, and offloading of waste.

This document provides basic terminology and concepts related to submersibles. It covers 11 aspects of terminology related to submersibles: types, performance, structural system, mechanical system, electrical system, acoustic system, control system, surface system, work pattern, test and maintenance and personnel. It is not applicable to particular conditions, such as the classification and construction of submersibles.

This document specifies the technical requirements and test methods for shipborne meteorological instruments (SMIs). This document applies to shipborne meteorological instruments installed on ships that shares marine meteorological data with other ships, national meteorological services or other users.

This document provides requirements and guidance on the capture and processing of data from sensors monitoring: ¾ the structure of the ship; ¾ shipboard machinery and equipment on board the ship; ¾ ship operational information. It is intended for implementers of software used to capture and process such data. This document describes how to name the sensor and required data item, as well as how to describe the data for shipboard machinery and equipment.

This document specifies requirements for shipboard data servers that are used to collect data from other shipboard machinery and systems, and to further share the collected data in a safe and efficient manner. This document specifies communication protocols with reference to the data structure of ISO 19848. This document is intended for users and developers of shipboard data servers, as well as users and developers of systems that record data on, or retrieve data from, shipboard data servers.

This document provides installation specifications for ship communication networks, so as to improve communication between shipboard equipment and within shipboard systems that are independent from navigational equipment networks and engine-control networks. This document can also be applied to operational technology (OT) networks that use software and hardware to control and monitor devices and infrastructure such as navigational equipment networks and machinery control networks in ship. The ship communication networks covered in this document are intended for information sharing and are not directly related to safety of navigation. This document utilizes existing standards relating to protocols, and provides new specifications for aspects such as communication network-system architecture, administration, operation and installation. The new specifications in this document include: redundancy, if necessary, for a shipboard communication network system; a network administration that does not require experts; physical as well as logical security; and network installation. This document uses the standard communication network Internet protocol. This document applies to shipboard wired networks for IP communication, using Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet as specified in IEEE 802.3 and to shipboard wireless networks for IP communication, using the unlicensed 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz bands as specified in IEEE 802.11. NOTE Other wireless technologies based on non-IP communication such as IEEE 802.15.1, IEEE 802.15.4 or wireless communication methods using 920 MHz band are not covered in this document.

This document specifies requirements for a ship’s embarkation ladder that is provided to enable passengers and crew to safely embark to waterborne survival crafts along a vertical portion of the ship's hull. It is applicable to merchant ships required to carry embarkation ladders under Chapter III of the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)[1], as amended. Embarkation ladders complying with this document can be used by National maritime administrations on their ships in order to comply with the requirements of SOLAS.

This document establishes the elements of onboard cyber risk assessment and specifies requirements for the assessment process, assessment preparation, risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation. This document applies to the risk assessment of onboard cyber systems based on network technologies which mainly include bridge systems, cargo management systems, propulsion and machinery management and power control systems, access control systems, passenger or visitor servicing and management systems, passenger-facing networks, core infrastructure systems, administrative and crew welfare systems and communication systems.

This document specifies the classification, design requirements and test methods of wire rope lifting platform for inspection (hereinafter called as “wire lift platform” throughout this document) as an alternative means of access for close-up inspections of under-deck structures of ships and offshore structures.

This document provides the instrumentation requirements and measurement procedures for measuring noise from HVAC systems in ship accommodation spaces. Accommodation spaces are defined according to ISO 2923, and include cabins, offices (for carrying out ship’s business), hospitals, messrooms and recreation rooms. Measurement of noise levels in HVAC systems in ship accommodation is performed in the third octave band over the frequency range from 63 Hz to 8 kHz, taking into account the correction of cabin reverberation.

This document specifies the construction, performance, and type testing for gyro-compasses which are required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 (as amended), Chapter V, Regulation 19. This document specifies the minimum requirements, the construction, performance, and type testing for gyro-compasses, which required to comply with the performance standards adopted by the IMO Resolution A.424(XI).

This document specifies the content required for electronic service reports which are used in ship software logging systems for operational technology. This document specifies a digital format for service reports intended for use after the finalization of a software maintenance event, which is completed by the service provider and submitted to the shipowner who then adds it to the ship software logging system.

This document provides a powerful decision-making tool for persons that either have clear professional development goals or uncertainties related to the progression of their career paths, including minimum education and training requirements for many of the maritime-related occupations. It aims to assist candidates to take the necessary steps to meet their goals. This document seeks to assist professionals in (or those who would like to enter) the maritime sector, on board or ashore, in determining their professional goals, establishing how to achieve them through this proactive tool, taking into consideration: — personal circumstances and academic background; — previous work experience, knowledge and skills; — short, medium and long-term ambitions; — changing education and training requirements resulting from continual industry evolution; — current and future job opportunities, — impact of technology, and — shifting personal interests, attitudes, abilities, and goals. This document helps identify many of the potential jobs within the maritime industry, on board and ashore, in order to provide alternative career paths.

This document specifies technical requirements for independent glazed openings on large yachts, taking into account navigation conditions, the location of the opening and the materials, framing and testing. Large yachts are yachts with length of the hull, LH, higher or equal to 24 m, used for sport or pleasure and commercial operations. This document is suitable for the design of glazed openings on all large yachts. However, where yachts carry more than 12 passengers, the additional requirements (set by the appropriate marine administration) for fire integrity and damage stability are outside the scope of this standard. The opening and the associated closing appliances considered in this document are only those that are above the deepest waterline (dsw) and are critical for the ship integrity related to weathertightness and watertightness, i.e. those that can lead to ingress of water in the hull in case of rupture, dislocation or loss of the pane or its mounting. This document is related and limited to independent glazed openings in which the pane is supported solely by simple linear support at the edges. Glazing in which the rotation at the edges is constrained more than it would be by a single bond line is not covered by this document. This document, excluding annexes, is limited to glazing of any shape, which is simply supported along all edges. Horizontally positioned glazing is excluded. NOTE This document is based on the experience of ship window and glass manufacturers, shipbuilders and authorities who apply to ships the regulations of SOLAS, as amended[7], and of the International Convention of Load Lines, as amended[6], noting the provisions by the SOLAS Protocol of 1988, Article 8, as agreed by the appropriate Marine Administration, and on the experience gained with application of the Large Commercial Yacht Code and the REG Yacht Code[16].

This document lays down standardized dimensions of clear openings for all types of external single-leaf doors on board ships, for which coamings are required. These dimensions are used as nominal sizes for these doors of ships.

This document specifies the minimum requirements for dynamic positioning (DP) systems on large yachts intended for recreational use (i.e. not mission critical, short duration, mild weather). This document provides minimum requirements for equipment, as well as a calculation method to quantify the DP stationkeeping capability and guidance on testing and personnel requirements.