ISO/TC 188/WG 9 - Main dimensions of the craft and identification of the hull

This document specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of boats susceptible to swamping are also encompassed. The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using this document will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (A, B, C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum load. This document is principally applicable to boats propelled primarily by sail (even if fitted with an auxiliary engine) of 6 m up to and including 24 m hull length. However, it can also be applied to boats less than 6 m if they are habitable multihulls or can be applied if they do not attain the desired design category specified in ISO 12217‑3 and they are decked and have quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 11812. In relation to habitable multihulls, this document includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation. This document excludes: — inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by the ISO 6185 series, except for references made in the ISO 6185 series to specific clauses of the ISO 12217 series; — gondolas and pedalos; — surfboards including sailing surfboards; and — hydrofoils and foil stabilized boats when not operating in the displacement mode. NOTE Displacement mode means that the boat is only supported by hydrostatic forces. It does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

This document specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of craft susceptible to swamping are also encompassed. The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using this document will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum load. This document is applicable to boats of hull length less than 6 m, whether propelled by human or mechanical power, except habitable sailing multihulls. Boats of hull length less than 6 m which are fitted with a full deck and quick-draining cockpit(s) complying with ISO 11812 can alternatively be assessed using ISO 12217‑1 or ISO 12217‑2 (for non-sailing and sailing boats, respectively), in which case higher design categories can be assigned. In relation to habitable multihulls, this document includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation. This document excludes: — inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by the ISO 6185 series, except for references made in the ISO 6185 series to specific clauses of the ISO 12217 series; — personal watercraft covered by ISO 13590 and other similar powered craft; — aquatic toys; — canoes and kayaks; — gondolas and pedalos; — sailing surfboards; — surfboards, including powered surfboards; — hydrofoils, foil stabilized boats and hovercraft when not operating in the displacement mode; and — submersibles. NOTE Displacement mode means that the boat is only supported by hydrostatic forces. It does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

This document specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of boats susceptible to swamping are also encompassed. The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using this document will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (A, B, C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum total load. This document is principally applicable to boats propelled by human or mechanical power of 6 m up to 24 m hull length. However, it can also be applied to boats of under 6 m if they do not attain the desired design category specified in ISO 12217‑3 and they are decked and have quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 11812. In relation to habitable multihulls, this document includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation. This document excludes: — inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by the ISO 6185 series, except for references made in the ISO 6185 series to specific clauses of the ISO 12217 series; — personal watercraft covered by ISO 13590 and other similar powered craft; — gondolas and pedalos; — sailing surfboards; — surfboards, including powered surfboards; — hydrofoils and hovercraft when not operating in the displacement mode; and — submersibles. NOTE Displacement mode means that the boat is only supported by hydrostatic forces. It does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

This document establishes a coding system to achieve identification of any small craft in terms of: a) identification code of the country of the manufacturer of the craft; b) identification code of the manufacturer; c) serial number; d) month and year of manufacture; e) model year. This document is applicable to small craft of all types and materials, of hull length, LH, up to 24 m.

This document specifies the items included in the maximum load of small craft, without exceeding the limits set by other ISO standards for stability, freeboard, and flotation. It further sets requirements for seating and occupancy areas of crew members. Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.

This document specifies requirements for the uniform display of the information exhibited on the builder’s plate of small craft. Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.

This document establishes definitions of main dimensions and related data and of mass specifications and loading conditions. It applies to small craft having a length of the hull (LH) of up to 24 m.

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 establishes a coding system to achieve identification of any small craft in terms of: — identification code of the country of the manufacturer of the craft; — identification code of the manufacturer; — serial number; — month and year of manufacture; — model year. It applies to small craft of all types and materials, of hull length, LH, up to 24 m.

ISO 8666:2016 establishes definitions of main dimensions and related data and of mass specifications and loading conditions. It applies to small craft having a length of the hull (LH) of up to 24 m.

ISO 10087:2006 establishes a coding system to achieve identification of any small craft in terms of identification code of the country of the manufacturer; identification code of the manufacturer; serial number; month and year of manufacture; model year. It applies to small craft of all types and materials, of hull length up to 24 m. It does not apply to beach or bathing toys.

ISO 10240:2004 specifies the information that shall be included in the owner's manual of small craft of hull length up to 24 m.

ISO 14945:2004 establishes requirements for the uniform display of information to be exhibited on the builder's plate of small craft with a hull length LH of up to 24 m, measured according to ISO 8666. Excluded are inflatable boats covered by ISO 6185 and personal watercraft covered by ISO 13590.

ISO 8666:2002 establishes uniformity of definitions of main dimensions and related data, and of mass specifications and loading conditions. It applies to small craft having a length of the hull of up to 24 m.

Cancels and replaces the first edition (1990). Establishes a coding system to achieve identification of any small craft hull, concerning: identification code of the country and of the manufacturer; serial number; month and year of production; model year. Applies to small craft of all types and materials, of length of hull of up to 24 m. Does not apply to beach or bathing toys.