ISO/TC 8 - Ships and marine technology

This document defines terminology related to autonomous ship systems, which includes ships that can be classified as a “Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship” (MASS) according to the preliminary definitions from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Autonomous ship system can also be applied to similar ship types for use on inland waterways.

This document specifies the technical requirements for system makeup, ocean bottom seismometer (OBS) instruments, active sources, field design, exploration operation, data processing for active source exploration with OBS, and their relative terms. This document is applicable to active source exploration with OBS, but also a useful reference to the passive source exploration with OBS. It can be used in seabed resource exploration, geological disaster surveillance and submarine geoscience research.

This document specifies the requirements for design including shape and dimensions, material as well as strength for pipe support. Applicable pipe size range varies depending on support types. This document covers topside systems for fixed or floating offshore oil and gas projects. This document is applicable to design temperature of support within the range between –46 °C up to 200 °C. This document is limited to metallic pipes, covering the following pipe supports: — clamped shoe; — welded shoe; — U-bolt; — U-strap; — bracing for branch connection; — trunnion and stanchion; — guide support (guide, hold-down, guide and hold-down, line stop).

This document specifies design conditions and methods of calculation for air-conditioning and ventilation of accommodation spaces on board seagoing merchant ships for all conditions, except those encountered in extremely cold or hot climates (i.e. with lower or higher conditions than those stated in 4.2 and 4.3). This document also provides special considerations for machinery control-rooms, wheelhouse, and dry provision store rooms in Annexes C, D and E. NOTE Statutory requirements, rules and regulations can be applicable to the individual ships concerned.

This document provides general technical guidance for the operation of marine environment impact assessments (MEIA) to assess the degree of impact of deep-sea activities of exploration and exploitation for mineral resources to the marine environment. It does not cover matters related to the legal framework for MEIA and deep-sea activities on energy resources.

This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the attachments and associated equipment of pilot ladders, and gives guidance on their use. It is applicable, but not limited to, securing ladders at less than full length, deck securing points, hull securing equipment, man-ropes, bulwark openings and accesses, deck access, stanchions, anti-chafing arrangements, and interfaces between pilot ladders and accommodation ladders for their combined use.

This document specifies types, dimensions and strength characteristics of devices used for securing ro-ro cargoes in sea transportation. It can also be used as a reference for road vehicles secured on inland vessels.

This document provides a comparative scale (no judgement) of motion-related comfort onboard yachts to be used for technical and commercial benefit. The scale consists of a maximum number of 5 stars, the higher the amount of stars, the higher the comfort onboard. It allows the selection of the most suitable yacht for a specific purpose, evaluates the impact of stabilization systems, compares designs and identifies the most comfortable position onboard. The methodology, work flow and criteria proposed in this document are subject to possible improvements and do not take into account certain important aspects that influence the comfort onboard. The following aspects are not covered in this document: jerk, the method to derive roll damping, stern quartering seas, risk of parametric roll, the influence of the steering devices, green water and waves impacts, compensation for yacht size, gender and age dependency, habituation. By explicitly listing the aspects that are not covered in this document, the reader becomes aware of them and can improve the assessment with dedicated considerations.

This document specifies general requirements, type tests and individual tests for the marine electromagnetic compasses, intended for steering purposes and/or taking bearings on board ships, required by Chapter V of SOLAS, 1974 and the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft (HSC Code). In accordance with IMO Resolution MSC.166(78), this document is applicable to marine electromagnetic compasses fitted before 1 July 2002. For marine electromagnetic compasses installed on or after 1 July 2002, ISO 22090-2 is applicable. The magnetic compasses specified in this document apply to ships the overall length of which is normally not less than 24 m. NOTE In this document requirements extracted from the recommendations of IMO resolutions are printed in italics.

This document specifies the construction, performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results for electric rudder angle indicators required to comply with Clause 2.5.4, Regulation 19, chapter V, SOLAS 1974 (as amended, 2000). This document is associated with IMO Resolution A.694 (17) and IEC 60945. Where a requirement in this document is different from IEC 60945, the requirement in this document takes precedence.

This document specifies the construction, performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results for the rate of turn indicators required by Clause 2.9.1, Regulation 19, chapter V, SOLAS 1974 (as amended, 2000). It is based upon the requirements of IMO Resolution A.526(13), and is also associated with IMO Resolution A.694 (17) and IEC 60945. Where a requirement in this document is different from that in IEC 60945, the requirement in this document takes precedence. NOTE All requirements that are extracted from the recommendations of IMO Resolution A.526(13) on performance standards for rate of turn indicators are printed in italics and the resolution and paragraph numbers are indicated in brackets.

This document specifies the construction, performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results for the propeller pitch indicators (hereinafter referred to as “indicator system”) required by Clause 2.5.4, Regulation 19, chapter V, SOLAS 1974 (as amended, 2000). This document is associated with IMO Resolution A.694 (17) and IEC 60945. Where a requirement in this document differs from IEC 60945, the requirement in this document takes precedence.

This document specifies the shape, proportions, dimensions and tolerances of the component parts of stud-link anchor chains. NOTE Statutory requirements, rules and regulations can be applicable to the individual ships concerned.

This document specifies the classification, flagging, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, markings, packaging, transportation and storage of fireproof watertight hatch covers installed on decks (hereafter referred to as “hatch covers”). This document applies to the design, manufacture and acceptance of fireproof watertight hatch covers installed on decks of ships where anticipated water pressure by wave is up to 10 m.

This document provides a method for ships of 5 000 gross tonnage (GT) and above to collect data on fuel oil consumption, as required by regulation 22A of MARPOL, Annex VI. It specifies practical methods to measure the fuel oil consumption, the distance travelled and the hours underway. Annex A provides an example of a ship fuel oil consumption data collection plan.

This document provides requirements and recommendations for conducting marine surveys of interstitial biota in marine sediments. It includes the specification of technical methods for the investigation of marine sediments, foraminifera, ostracoda, radiolaria, diatoms, coccoliths, sedimentary sporopollen, benthic viruses, benthic microbes (including bacteria, archaea and fungi), benthic microalgae, benthic protozoa and metazoan meiobenthos. This document is applicable to marine surveys in diverse benthic habitats at any seabed, such as benthic sediments of coastal zones, shallow seas, or deep-sea waters.

This document specifies requirements for LNG bunkering transfer systems and equipment used to bunker LNG fuelled vessels, which are not covered by the IGC Code. This document is applicable to vessels involved in international and domestic service regardless of size, and addresses the following five elements: a) hardware: liquid and vapour transfer systems; b) operational procedures; c) requirement for the LNG provider to provide an LNG bunker delivery note; d) training and qualifications of personnel involved; e) requirements for LNG facilities to meet applicable ISO standards and local codes.

This document provides requirements and recommendations for designers of BWMS using electrolytic methods to document the risk assessment and risk reduction process over the lifecycle of the equipment, and to support its approval for use on ships by administrations and classification societies. Specifically, this document provides basic terminology, principles and a methodology to identify and subsequently minimize the risk of hazards in the design of BWMS using electrolytic methods. It specifies the procedures for risk assessment and risk reduction following the guidance in ISO 12100. Risks considered include: human health and safety; marine environment related to conditions on board; and ship installation, operation, maintenance and structural integrity. This document does not address the methodology for the risk assessment of corrosion effects, toxicity and ecotoxicity of active substances, relevant chemicals and/or other chemicals generated or used by BWMS using electrolytic methods, which is evaluated by the IMO GESAMP-Ballast Water Working Group as prescribed in the document IMO GESAMP, Methodology for the Evaluation of Ballast Water Management Systems using Active Substances[26]. This document does not address risks associated with the end of life disposition of the BWMS.

This document specifies the design and production requirements, test methods, marking and inspection certificate for high holding power balance anchors (hereinafter referred to as anchors). It is applicable to the design, selection, production and acceptance of high holding power balance anchors.

This document provides a classification of anchor chain releasers and a description of their structure. It also specifies their basic dimensions, requirements and test methods, and their marking and surface signs. It is applicable to the design, production and acceptance of anchor chain releasers.

This document specifies requirements for the design, strength, safety, function and operation of adjustable roller-type chain stoppers. It also specifies their structure, materials, acceptance and marking. It is applicable to the design, manufacture and acceptance of adjustable roller-type chain stoppers.

This document provides guidelines for product water quality of seawater reverse osmosis (RO) desalination that is used for municipal water supply. It specifies water quality parameters and ranges, monitoring frequency and test methods to ensure the compatibility of the product water with the pipelines.

This document specifies the minimum functions for software-based planned maintenance systems (SPMS) and related aspects, that shipping companies are intended to provide to ships. It includes requirements for planning and implementing a maintenance schedule, as well as for recording, reporting, analysing and optimizing the maintenance of onboard equipment and systems, in support of ISM Code 2018 Part A/10, which addresses maintenance, spare parts, procurement, personnel, and voyage planning; these aspects can be covered in one or more applications.

This document specifies requirements and characteristics of ships’ pilot ladder winch reels provided with hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, or manual drive. It is applicable to the design and test of pilot ladder winch reels. It does not include requirements for the prime mover used to operate the pilot ladder winch reels. Pilot ladder winch reels specified in this document are intended to be only used with pilot ladders conforming to ISO 799-1. They are not intended to be used for ‘man lifting’ activities.

This document specifies requirements for the design, construction, safety, performance and acceptance testing of windlasses and anchor capstans. This document is applicable to windlasses and anchor capstans of sea-going vessels, which have an electric, hydraulic, pneumatic or external drive, of the following types: — symmetrical double cable-lifter windlasses (type 1); — single cable-lifter windlasses (type 2); — single cable-lifter windlass units (types 3 and 4); — anchor capstans (type 5); — double cable-lifter windlasses with connecting shaft (type 6). For combined windlasses/mooring winches, ISO 3730 is applicable in addition to this document. NOTE Attention is drawn to the requirements of relevant Classification Societies or the government of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly.

This document defines a ship software logging system (SSLS) for logging and retrieving software version information and current operational status. The system facilitates software maintenance for ship operational technology equipment and associated integrated systems, including but not limited to: — control and alarm systems; — fire and water mist systems; — navigation and communication systems; — steering control systems; — propulsion systems; — power generation systems; — performance monitoring systems; — auxiliary systems. This document sets requirements for the design and usability of a ship software logging system (SSLS) software that: — records software versions for equipment with updateable software (hereinafter “equipment”); — sets an initial log entry when equipment is first installed or detected by the SSLS; — includes a repository of electronic service reports associated with log entries; — automatically logs reports sent by the equipment.

This document specifies a general protocol for the observation of the meiofaunal community in the deep seabed. The standardized method can be used in any phase [baseline data acquisition, monitoring during and after mining (testing)] accompanying resource development, making it easier to compare data beyond differences in workers and waters. This document is intended for marine environment impact assessments and other occasions where long-term image-based data are required.

This document specifies minimum requirements and provides recommendations for the gathering of image-based data at seafloor where epifauna and benthopelagic fauna with a minimum dimension of 1 cm are used as a proxy for the status of the biological community.

This document specifies a bioassay for the determination of the presence of unknown toxic contaminants in test seawater (see Figure A.1). It is based on the inhibition of photosynthetic activity of the marine cyanobacterium Cyanobium sp. (NIES-981) by such toxic contaminants. The inhibition is determined based on delayed fluorescence (DF) intensity. The method is rapid and requires less laboratory space than standard bioassays. Hence, it can be used on-board to generate basic data for seawater quality management at deep-sea mining sites where time and space are extremely limited.

This document specifies the methodology to conduct computational modelling of ultraviolet (UV) reactor designs for ballast water management systems (BWMS) that incorporate ultraviolet disinfection technology (UVBWMS). The computational modelling is used to calculate the UV reduction equivalent dose (RED) and to compare calculated REDs of the scaled reactor to its base reactor. REDs are determined using organisms with a given dose response. NOTE The IMO requires validation of the computational model. The simulation of a physical UV reactor using a computational model requires that the model be validated (i.e. it performs as intended and reflects the correct physical constraints) and verified (i.e. produces outputs consistent with empirical data). A model developed according to this document is intended to validate the performance of simulated but untested, scaled UV reactors, where the simulation has been verified with test data from base model UV reactors within the product line. As a complete UV BWMS typically incorporates other treatment methodologies such as filters, the impact of changes to external subsystem performance on the overall BWMS is not considered in this document.

This document specifies evaluation methods of characteristics such as pressure, flow rate, temperature and system stability of fuel gas supply systems (FGSS), which are manufactured to use vaporized liquefied natural gas (LNG) or boil-off gas as fuel gas supply to the vessel's gas consumers. It is applicable to evaluate the performance of the LNG FGSS: (1) prior to delivery or after installation on board a ship, and (2) to assure the system characteristics are taken into account for the entire gas consumers during ship’s gas trial or sea trial.

This document provides technical specifications to facilitate an efficient exchange of electronic information between ships and shore, for coastal transit or port calls. It specifies requirements for the safety, security and efficiency enhancement of information, related mainly to the relationships between the ship and the port and coastal state authorities. This document provides the definition of core data elements for use in electronic port clearance (EPC) messages. It does not define any structuring of messages nor provides any guidance on what information is required for a particular purpose; it is a general data dictionary for safety, security or operation-related maritime information. Details about message formats and applications are defined in ISO 28005-1. The data elements in this document is a superset of the data elements and the data model defined in the IMO Reference Data Model as specified in the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business. It also contains data elements from other IMO instruments as described in 4.1. The specifications in this document is compatible with the definitions in the IMO Reference Data Model and the mapping between ISO 28005 and the data element list in the IMO Reference Data Model is defined in Annex B.

This document specifies performance and additional tests for high-pressure pumps in marine fuel gas supply systems (FGSS) supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ships. It is applicable to positive displacement pumps (hereinafter "pumps") to assess the mechanical features of the pumps and their auxiliary devices.

This document provides requirements and recommendations for the maintenance, use, storage, and inspection of pilot ladders.

This document specifies general terms for cargo securing systems on ships, as well as specific terms for cargo securing on container ships and on ro-ro ships. It is applicable to the design, manufacture, trade, teaching and other fields of cargo securing systems on ships. NOTE ISO 3874 defines specific terms for handling and securing methods on series 1 freight containers.

This document specifies the basic dimensions of PN 10 flanged connections for bunker fuel and lubricating oil transfer to ships from bunkering vessels or onshore facilities, and the technical requirements for the design of such connections. This document is not applicable to connections of the ship's fuel system for the reception of liquefied natural gas.

This document is applicable to pressure-vacuum valves and to devices to prevent the passage of flame, both protecting cargo tanks, that can be subject to explosive gas/vapour and/or to gas/vapour pressure or vacuum beyond the design parameters of the system/tank. It specifies the minimum requirements for performance and testing. It also specifies design and in-service performance criteria, operational testing and maintenance requirements. Design or manufacturing in accordance with this document does not imply suitability for any given installation, it indicates that certain minimum requirements have been considered and that information necessary for determination of suitability is provided to the buyer of the equipment. The flame test procedures of ISO 16852:2016 are incorporated in this document. NOTE Minimum requirements for devices to prevent the passage of flame are found in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) "International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, as amended" (SOLAS), Chapter II-2, Regulation 4, and IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) Circular No. 677 (MSC/Circ. 677), "Revised Standards for the Design, Testing and Locating of Devices to Prevent the Passage of Flame into Cargo Tanks in Tankers", as amended.

This document defines terms, specifies test methods and provides reporting requirements for marine sensor specifications to ensure a consistent reporting by manufacturers. It is applicable to those devices known as conductivity-temperature-depth (CTDs), sound velocity probes, multi-parameter sondes and dissolved gas sensors, that measure parameters such as conductivity, temperature, pressure, sound speed, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH, and chlorophyll in seawater. It is also generally applicable to all marine environment instruments. NOTE 1: A CTD directly measures conductivity, temperature, and pressure. Depth is derived from pressure using an equation. NOTE 2: The term sound velocity probe is widely used to describe instruments that measure sound speed. In this document the term ?sound velocity is used when describing the type of sensor, and the term sound speed is used when describing the parameter or measurand, but these terms can be used interchangeably.

This document specifies the requirements for the approval, installation and maintenance of low-location lighting systems as defined in Chapter II-2, Regulation 13.3.2.5.1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 74), as amended in 2000, and detailed in Chapter 11 of the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code).

This document specifies requirements for the design, operation, performance and acceptance tests of marine shark jaws and towing pins having electric, hydraulic, diesel or steam drive. It is applicable to the design, manufacture and acceptance of marine shark jaws and towing pins.

This document specifies a laboratory test method for screening anti-fouling paints in a flow-through system using barnacle cyprid larvae as the test organism. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 21716-1, which specifies the general requirements. The purpose of the test is to determine if there is a difference in barnacle settlement on painted test panels compared with barnacle settlement on inert non-toxic control panels under the conditions of the test. Examples of statistical analysis to determine if the difference in barnacle settlement is statistically significant are given in Annex A.

This document specifies general requirements and common specifications for preparing and aging panels coated with anti-fouling paint to perform laboratory bioassay screening tests against specified organisms. Such tests are given in the other parts of the ISO 21716 series, with which this document is intended to be used. This document is applicable to all anti-fouling paints that prevent or deter the attachment and growth of sessile organisms on a surface through chemical or biological means. It is not applicable to the following: — coatings that deter or prevent fouling solely by physical means such as biocide-free foul release paints; — anti-fouling methods used for controlling harmful marine organisms and pathogenic organisms in ships' ballast water and sediments according to IMO International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004[7].

This document specifies a laboratory test method for screening anti-fouling paints in a flow-through system using mussels as the test organism. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 21716-1, which specifies the general requirements. The purpose of the test is to determine if there is a difference in mussel settlement on painted test panels compared with mussel settlement on inert non-toxic control panels under the conditions of the test. Examples of statistical analysis to determine if the difference in mussel settlement is statistically significant are given in Annex A.

This document specifies the classification, requirements, test methods and inspection rules, as well as marking, packaging, shipping and storage requirements for multifunctional manipulators for deck operations (hereinafter referred to as "multifunctional manipulators"). It is applicable to the design, manufacture and acceptance of double folding multifunctional manipulators for clamping and tidying the anchor chain and ropes in deck operations.

This document specifies requirements for the design, operation, performance, and acceptance tests of tandem mooring winches. It is applicable to the design, manufacture and acceptance of tandem mooring winches for crude oil offloading systems of liquid cargo handling equipment.

This document specifies requirements for the design, operation and acceptance tests of hose reels for crude oil offloading systems. It is applicable to the design, manufacture and acceptance of hose reels for crude oil offloading systems used on marine structures such as floating production storage & offloading (FPSO) and mobile platforms.

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