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Document 32012L0048
Commission Directive 2012/48/EU of 10 December 2012 amending the Annexes to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
Commission Directive 2012/48/EU of 10 December 2012 amending the Annexes to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
Commission Directive 2012/48/EU of 10 December 2012 amending the Annexes to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
OJ L 6, 10.1.2013, p. 1–48
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 07 Volume 023 P. 197 - 244
No longer in force, Date of end of validity: 06/10/2018; Implicitly repealed by 32016L1629
Relation | Act | Comment | Subdivision concerned | From | To |
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Modifies | 32006L0087 | Amendment | annex VII | 10/01/2013 | |
Modifies | 32006L0087 | Amendment | annex II | 10/01/2013 | |
Modifies | 32006L0087 | Amendment | annex IX | 10/01/2013 |
Relation | Act | Comment | Subdivision concerned | From | To |
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Implicitly repealed by | 32016L1629 | 07/10/2018 |
10.1.2013 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 6/1 |
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2012/48/EU
of 10 December 2012
amending the Annexes to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC (1), and in particular the first sentence of Article 20(1) first subparagraph thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
Since the adoption of the Directive 2006/87/EC in December 2006, amendments to the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation have been agreed pursuant to Article 22 of the Revised Convention for Rhine Navigation. It is therefore necessary to amend Directive 2006/87/EC accordingly. |
(2) |
It should be ensured that the Community inland navigation certificate and the vessel certificate delivered in accordance with the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation are issued on the basis of technical requirements which guarantee an equivalent level of safety. |
(3) |
In order to avoid distortions of competition as well as different levels of safety, the amendments to Directive 2006/87/EC should enter into force as quickly as possible. |
(4) |
Following the adoption of Commission Implementing Decisions 2012/64/EU (2), 2012/65/EU (3) and 2012/66/EU (4) of 2 February 2012 on the approval of three classification societies in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2006/87/EC the necessary amendments to Annex VII to Directive 2006/87/EC should be made. |
(5) |
The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 7 of Council Directive 91/672/EEC of 16 December 1991 on the reciprocal recognition of national boatmasters’ certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway (5), |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:
(1) |
Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Directive. |
(2) |
Annex VII to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Directive. |
(3) |
Annex IX to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance with Annex III to this Directive. |
Article 2
Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive at the latest on 1 December 2013. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
Article 3
This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Article 4
This Directive is addressed to the Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC.
Done at Brussels, 10 December 2012.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO
(1) OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 29.
ANNEX I
Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:
(1) |
Article 1.01 is amended as follows:
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(2) |
In Article 2.01 paragraph 2, point (c) is replaced by the following:
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(3) |
In Article 3.02 paragraph 1, the first paragraph of point (b), is replaced by the following:
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(4) |
The heading of Article 6.09 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 6.09 Acceptance test’ |
(5) |
In Article 7.05 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
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(6) |
In Article 7.06 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
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(7) |
In Article 8.01, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
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(8) |
In Article 10.02, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
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(9) |
Article 10.03 is amended as follows:
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(10) |
In Article 10.03a, paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 are replaced by the following:
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(11) |
In Article 10.03b paragraph 9 points (b), (c) and (e) are replaced by the following:
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(12) |
Article 11.02 is amended as follows:
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(13) |
Article 11.04 is amended as follows:
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(14) |
Article 11.12 is amended as follows:
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(15) |
Article 14.13 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 14.13. Acceptance test Liquefied gas installations shall be checked by an expert, in order to verify whether the installation conforms to the requirements of this Chapter:
An inspection certificate shall be issued, signed by the expert and showing the date of the inspection. A copy of the inspection certificate shall be submitted to the inspection body.’ |
(16) |
The heading of Article 14.14 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 14.14 Test conditions’ |
(17) |
In Article 14.15, paragraph 3, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘Exceptionally, where the owner of a vessel or his representative submits a reasoned request, the inspection body may extend the validity of the attestation for not more than three months without carrying out the acceptance test referred to in Article 14.13. Such extension shall be entered in the Community certificate.’ |
(18) |
In Article 15.02, paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:
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(19) |
Article 15.03 is amended as follows:
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(20) |
Article 15.06 is amended as follows:
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(21) |
Article 15.11 is amended as follows:
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(22) |
Article 22a.04 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 22a.04 Buoyancy and stability
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(23) |
In Article 22a.05 paragraph 2, point (c) is replaced by the following:
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(24) |
In Article 24.02 paragraph 2, the table is replaced by the following:
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(25) |
The table in Article 24.06 paragraph 5 is amended as follows:
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(26) |
The table in Article 24a.02 paragraph 2 is amended as follows:
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(27) |
In Appendix I to Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC, the following entry is added:
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(28) |
Appendix II to Annex II of Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:
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(1) OJ L 46, 17.2.1997, p. 25.’
(2) Partitions between control centres and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster areas only to Type B15.
(3) Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only to Type B15.
(4) Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical partitions separating lounges according to paragraph 10 shall comply with Type B15, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems B0. Partitions between cabins and saunas shall comply with Type A0, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems B15.
(5) Partitions between engine rooms according to Articles 15.07 and 15.10(6) shall comply with Type A60; in other cases they shall comply with Type A0.
(6) Partitions between store rooms for the storage of flammable liquids and control centres and muster areas shall comply with Type A60, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems A30.
(7) B15 is sufficient for partitions between galleys, on the one hand, and cold-storage rooms and food store rooms, on the other.
(8) Partitions between control centres and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster areas only to Type B15.
(9) Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only to Type B15.
(10) Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical partitions separating lounges according to paragraph 10 shall comply with Type B15, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems B0. Partitions between cabins and saunas shall comply with Type A0, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems B15.
(11) Partitions between engine rooms according to Articles 15.07 and 15.10(6) shall comply with Type A60; in other cases they shall comply with Type A0.
(12) Partitions between store rooms for the storage of flammable liquids and control centres and muster areas shall comply with Type A60, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems A30.
(13) B15 is sufficient for partitions between galleys, on the one hand, and cold-storage rooms and food store rooms, on the other.’
ANNEX II
Annex VII is amended as follows:
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the first two sentences of paragraph 1 of Part I are replaced by the following: ‘The classification society shall be able to document extensive experience in assessing the design and construction of inland waterway vessels. The classification society shall have comprehensive rules and regulations for the design, construction and periodic inspection of inland waterway vessels, in particular for calculating stability in accordance with Part 9 of the Regulations annexed to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) as referred to in Article 22a.04 and Article 22a.05 of Annex II and which will be published at least in Dutch, English, French or German and shall be continuously updated and improved through research and development programmes.’; |
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the first sentence of paragraph 11 of Part I is replaced by the following: ‘The classification society shall have prepared and implemented and shall maintain an effective internal quality system based on the relevant parts of internationally recognised quality standards and complying with the EN ISO/IEC 17020: 2004, as interpreted by the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme Requirements.’; |
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paragraph 4 of Part II is replaced by the following:
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Part III is replaced by the following: ‘Part III List of approved classification societies On the basis of the criteria set out in Parts I and II, the following classification societies are currently approved under Article 10(1) of this Directive:
Until their approval under Parts I and II, classification societies which are recognised and approved and authorised by a Member State in accordance with Council Directive 94/57/EC of 22 November 1994 on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations (1) are currently approved in accordance with Article 10 of this Directive only in respect of vessels which operate exclusively on waterways of that Member State. |
ANNEX III
Annex IX is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX IX
RADAR EQUIPMENT AND RATE-OF-TURN INDICATORS USED ON BOARD INLAND WATERWAY VESSELS
CONTENTS
Definitions
PART I |
: |
Minimum requirements and test conditions for radar installations used for navigation on board inland waterway vessels |
PART II |
: |
Minimum requirements and test conditions for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels |
PART III |
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Requirements for installation and performance tests for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels |
PART IV |
: |
Installation and performance certificate for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels |
PART V |
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Register of competent authorities, technical services, approved radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators and approved specialised firms |
PART VI |
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Equivalent equipment |
Definitions:
1. |
“Type test” means the test procedure as referred to in Part I Article 4 or Part II Article 1.03 which the technical service uses to test for compliance with the requirements according to this Annex. The type test forms an integral part of the type approval; |
2. |
“Type approval” means the administrative procedure by which a Member State confirms that equipment complies with the requirements of this Annex. For radar navigation equipment this procedure includes the provisions according to Articles 5 to 7 and 9. For rate-of-turn indicators the procedure includes the provisions according to Part II, Articles 1.04 to 1.06 and 1.08; |
3. |
“Test certificate” means the document in which the type testing results are laid down; |
4. |
“Applicant” or “manufacturer” means any legal or natural person under whose name, trademark or any other form of identification the equipment submitted for testing is manufactured or marketed and who is responsible for all matters as regards the type testing and type approval procedure in respect of the technical service and the approval authority; |
5. |
“Technical service” means the institution, authority or organisation that does the type testing; |
6. |
“Manufacturer’s declaration” means the declaration by which a manufacturer gives the assurance that the equipment meets the prevailing minimum requirements and that is identical in every respect to the type submitted for testing; |
7. |
“Declaration of conformity” according to Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (1) means the declaration according to Directive 1999/5/EC Annex II Paragraph 1, by which the manufacturer confirms that the products in question meet the applicable requirements of the Directive; |
8. |
“Competent authority” means the official authority that issues the type approval. |
PART I
Minimum requirements and test conditions for radar installations used for navigation on board inland waterway vessels
Table of contents
Article 1 — |
Scope |
Article 2 — |
Purpose of the radar navigation equipment |
Article 3 — |
Minimum requirements |
Article 4 — |
Type tests |
Article 5 — |
Application for a type test |
Article 6 — |
Type-approval |
Article 7 — |
Marking of the equipment and type approval number |
Article 8 — |
Manufacturer’s declaration |
Article 9 — |
Modifications to type-approved equipment |
Article 1
Scope
These provisions set out the minimum requirements for radar equipment used for navigation on board inland waterway vessels as well as the conditions for testing conformity with these minimum requirements.
Article 2
Purpose of the radar navigation equipment
The radar navigation equipment shall facilitate the navigation of the vessel by providing an intelligible radar picture of its position in relation to buoys shorelines and navigational structures, as well as permitting the reliable and timely recognition of other vessels and obstructions protruding above the water surface.
Article 3
Minimum requirements
1. |
With the exception of requirements on electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of Directive 1999/5/EC) and of requirements on the effective use of the spectrum so as to avoid harmful interference arising from Article 3.2 of Directive 1999/5/EC, radar navigation equipment used in inland waterway vessels shall fulfil the requirements of European standard EN 302194-1: 2006. |
2. |
Paragraph 1 applies to inland ECDIS equipment which can be operated in navigation mode. This equipment shall additionally fulfil the requirements of the Inland ECDIS standards in the version valid on the date of issue of the type approval. |
Article 4
Type tests
1. |
Compliance with the minimum requirements as specified in Article 3(1) shall be established by means of a type test. |
2. |
If the equipment passes the type test the testing establishment shall issue a test certificate. If the equipment fails to meet the minimum requirements, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons for its rejection. |
Article 5
Application for a type test
1. |
Applications for a type test of a radar navigation installation shall be submitted to a technical service. The technical services shall be notified to the European Commission. |
2. |
Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents:
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3. |
In case it is not intended by the applicant to have the Declaration of Conformity pursuant to Directive 1999/5/EC established concurrently with the type-approval, a Declaration of Conformity shall be submitted together with the application for a type test. |
Article 6
Type-approval
1. |
Type-approval shall be granted by the competent authority pursuant to the test certificate. The competent authority shall inform the European Commission of the equipment for which it has issued type approval. The relevant notice shall include the type-approval number assigned, as well as the type designation, the name of the manufacturer, the name of the holder of the type-approval and the date of the type approval. |
2. |
Each competent authority or the technical service designated by the competent authority shall be entitled to select equipment from the production series at any time for inspection. If this inspection reveals defects in the equipment, type-approval may be withdrawn. The type-approval shall be withdrawn by the authority that issued it. |
Article 7
Marking of the equipment and type approval number
1. |
Each component of the equipment shall be marked indelibly with
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2. |
The type-approval number assigned by the competent authority shall be affixed indelibly to the display unit in such a way that it remains clearly visible after the equipment has been installed. Composition of a type-approval number: e-NN-NNN
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3. |
The type-approval number shall be used only in conjunction with the associated type-approval. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to produce and affix the type-approval number. |
Article 8
Manufacturer’s declaration
Each unit of equipment shall be accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration.
Article 9
Modifications to type-approved equipment
1. |
Any modification made to equipment already approved shall cause the type-approval to be withdrawn. Whenever modifications are planned, details shall be sent in writing to the competent technical service. |
2. |
The competent authority shall decide following consultation with the technical service whether the type-approval still applies or whether an inspection or new type test is necessary. If a new type test is granted, a new type-approval number shall be assigned. |
PART II
Minimum requirements and test conditions for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels
Table of contents
CHAPTER 1
General
Article 1.01 — |
Scope |
Article 1.02 — |
Purpose of the rate-of-turn indicator |
Article 1.03 — |
Type test |
Article 1.04 — |
Application for a type test |
Article 1.05 — |
Type-approval |
Article 1.06 — |
Marking of the equipment and type approval number |
Article 1.07 — |
Manufacturer’s declaration |
Article 1.08 — |
Modifications to type-approved equipment |
CHAPTER 2
General minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 2.01 — |
Construction, design |
Article 2.02 — |
Spurious emissions and electromagnetic compatibility |
Article 2.03 — |
Operation |
Article 2.04 — |
Operating instructions |
Article 2.05 — |
Installation of the sensor |
CHAPTER 3
Minimum operational requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 3.01 — |
Operational readiness of the rate-of-turn indicator |
Article 3.02 — |
Indication of the rate of turn |
Article 3.03 — |
Measuring ranges |
Article 3.04 — |
Accuracy of the indicated rate of turn |
Article 3.05 — |
Sensitivity |
Article 3.06 — |
Monitoring of operation |
Article 3.07 — |
Insensitivity to other normal movements of the vessel |
Article 3.08 — |
Insensitivity to magnetic fields |
Article 3.09 — |
Slave indicators |
CHAPTER 4
Minimum technical requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 4.01 — |
Operation |
Article 4.02 — |
Damping devices |
Article 4.03 — |
Connection of additional equipment |
CHAPTER 5
Test conditions and procedures for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 5.01 — |
Safety, load capacity and electromagnetic compatibility |
Article 5.02 — |
Spurious emissions |
Article 5.03 — |
Test procedure |
Appendix: |
Maximum tolerances for indication errors of rate-of-turn indicators |
CHAPTER 1
General
Article 1.01
Scope
These provisions set out the minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels, as well as the conditions for testing conformity with these minimum requirements.
Article 1.02
Purpose of the rate-of-turn indicator
The rate-of-turn indicator is intended to facilitate radar navigation, and to measure and indicate the rate of turn of the vessel to port or starboard.
Article 1.03
Type test
1. |
Compliance with the minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators pursuant to Chapters 2 to 4 shall be established by means of a type test. |
2. |
If the equipment passes the type test the technical service shall issue a test certificate. If the equipment fails to meet the minimum requirements, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons for its rejection. |
Article 1.04
Application for a type test
1. |
Applications for a type test of a rate-of-turn indicator shall be submitted to a technical service. The technical services shall be notified to the European Commission. |
2. |
Each application shall be accompanied by the following documents:
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3. |
By means of tests, the applicant shall establish or have it established that the equipment meets the minimum requirements of these provisions. The results of the test and the measurement reports shall be attached to the application. These documents and the information obtained during testing shall be kept by the competent authority. |
Article 1.05
Type approval
1. |
Type approval shall be granted by the competent authority pursuant to the test certificate. The competent authority shall inform the European Commission of the equipment it has approved. The relevant notice shall include the type approval number assigned, as well as the type designation, the name of the manufacturer, the name of the holder of the type approval and the date of the type approval. |
2. |
Each competent authority or the technical service designated by the competent authority shall be entitled to select equipment from the production series at any time for inspection. If this inspection reveals defects in the equipment, type approval may be withdrawn. The type-approval shall be withdrawn by the authority that issued it. |
Article 1.06
Marking of the equipment and type approval number
1. |
Each component of the equipment shall be marked indelibly with
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2. |
The type-approval number assigned by the competent authority shall be affixed indelibly to the control unit in such a way that it remains clearly visible after the equipment has been installed. Composition of a type-approval number: e-NN-NNN
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3. |
The type-approval number shall be used only in conjunction with the associated type-approval. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to produce and affix the type-approval number. |
Article 1.07
Manufacturer’s declaration
Each unit of equipment shall be accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration.
Article 1.08
Modifications to type-approved equipment
1. |
Any modification made to equipment already approved shall cause the type-approval to be withdrawn. Whenever modifications are planned, details shall be sent in writing to the competent technical service. |
2. |
The competent authority shall decide following consultation with the technical service whether the type-approval still applies or whether an inspection or new type test is necessary. If a new type test is granted, a new type approval number shall be assigned. |
CHAPTER 2
General minimum requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 2.01
Construction, design
1. |
Rate-of-turn indicators shall be suitable for operation on board inland waterway vessels. |
2. |
The construction and design of the equipment shall be in accordance with current good engineering practice, both mechanically and electrically. |
3. |
In the absence of any specific provision in Annex II or in this Annex, the requirements and test methods contained in European Standard EN 60945:2002 shall apply to power supply, safety, mutual interference of ship borne equipment, compass safe distance, resistance to climatic influences, mechanical strength, environmental influences, audible noise emission and equipment markings. Additionally, the equipment shall satisfy all requirements of this Annex at ambient temperatures between 0 and 40 °C. |
Article 2.02
Spurious emissions and electromagnetic compatibility
1. |
General requirements: Rate-of-turn indicators shall meet the requirements of Directive 2004/108/EC (2) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC. |
2. |
Spurious emissions: In the frequency ranges of 156 to 165 MHz, 450 to 470 MHz and 1,53 to 1,544 GHz the field strength shall not exceed a value of 15 μV/m. These field strengths shall apply at a test distance of 3 metres from the equipment under test. |
Article 2.03
Operation
1. |
The equipment shall not have more controls than are necessary for its correct operation. The design, markings and manipulation of the controls shall be such as to permit their simple, unambiguous and fast operation. Their arrangement shall be such as to prevent operational mistakes as far as possible. Controls that are not necessary for normal operation shall not be immediately accessible. |
2. |
All controls and indicators shall be provided with symbols or markings in English. Symbols shall meet the requirements of European Standard EN 60417:1998. All numerals and letters shall be at least 4 mm high. If it can be demonstrated that, for technical reasons, numerals and letters 4 mm high are not possible and if for the purposes of operation smaller numerals and letters are acceptable, a reduction to 3 mm shall be allowed. |
3. |
The equipment shall be designed in such a way that operating mistakes cannot cause its failure. |
4. |
Any functions over and above the minimum requirements, such as facilities for connection to other equipment, shall be provided in such a way that the equipment meets the minimum requirements under all conditions. |
Article 2.04
Operating instructions
A detailed operator’s manual shall be supplied with each unit. It shall be available in Dutch, English, French and German and shall contain at least the following information:
(a) |
activation and operation; |
(b) |
maintenance and servicing; |
(c) |
general safety instructions. |
Article 2.05
Installation of the sensor
The direction of installation in relation to the keel line shall be indicated on the rate-of-turn indicator’s sensor unit. Installation instructions shall be provided to ensure maximum insensitivity to other normal movements of the vessel.
CHAPTER 3
Minimum operational requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 3.01
Operational readiness of the rate-of-turn indicator
1. |
From a cold start, the rate-of-turn indicator shall be fully operational within 4 minutes and shall operate to within the required accuracy tolerances. |
2. |
A warning signal shall indicate that the indicator is switched on. It shall be possible to observe and operate the rate-of-turn indicator simultaneously. |
3. |
Cordless remote controls shall not be permitted. |
Article 3.02
Indication of the rate of turn
1. |
The rate of turn shall be indicated on a linear graduated scale having the zero point situated in the middle. It shall be possible to read the direction and extent of the rate of turn with the necessary accuracy. Indicators other than needle indicators and bar-graphs shall not be permitted. |
2. |
The indicator scale shall be at least 20 cm long and may be circular or rectilinear. Rectilinear scales may be arranged horizontally only. |
3. |
Solely digital indicators shall not be permitted. |
Article 3.03
Measuring ranges
Rate-of-turn indicators may be provided with one or more measuring ranges. The following measuring ranges are recommended:
30 |
°/min |
60 |
°/min |
90 |
°/min |
180 |
°/min |
300 |
°/min. |
Article 3.04
Accuracy of the indicated rate of turn
The indicated rate of turn shall not differ by more than 2 % from the measurable maximum value or by more than 10 % from the actual value; whichever is the greater (see Appendix).
Article 3.05
Sensitivity
The operating threshold shall be less than or equal to a change in angular speed equivalent to 1 % of the indicated value.
Article 3.06
Monitoring of operation
1. |
If the rate-of-turn indicator does not operate within the required accuracy range, this shall be indicated. |
2. |
If a gyroscope is used, any critical fall in the rate of rotation of the gyroscope shall be signalled by an indicator. A critical fall in the rate of rotation of the gyroscope is one which lowers accuracy by 10 %. |
Article 3.07
Insensitivity to normal movements of the vessel
1. |
Rolling of the vessel of up to 10° at a rate of turn of up to 4°/s shall not give rise to measurement errors in excess of the stipulated tolerances. |
2. |
Impacts such as those that may occur during berthing shall not give rise to measurement errors in excess of the stipulated tolerances. |
Article 3.08
Insensitivity to magnetic fields
The rate-of-turn indicator shall be insensitive to magnetic fields which typically occur on board the vessel.
Article 3.09
Slave indicators
Slave indicators shall comply with all requirements applicable to rate-of-turn indicators.
CHAPTER 4
Minimum technical requirements for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 4.01
Operation
1. |
All controls shall be so arranged that during their operation no information is concealed from view and radar navigation remains unimpaired. |
2. |
All controls and indicators shall be provided with a dazzle-free source of lighting appropriate for all ambient lighting conditions and adjustable down to zero by means of an independent control. |
3. |
Adjustment of controls shall be such that movements to the right or upwards have a positive effect on the variable and movements to the left or downwards a negative effect. |
4. |
If push-buttons are used, it shall be possible to locate and operate them by touch. They shall also have clearly perceptible contact release. If pushbuttons have multiple functions, it must be apparent which hierarchical level is active. |
Article 4.02
Damping devices
1. |
The sensor system shall be damped for critical values. The damping constant (63 % of the limit value) shall not exceed 0,4 s. |
2. |
The indicator shall be damped for critical values. Controls for increasing damping shall be permitted. Under no circumstances may the damping constant exceed 5 s. |
Article 4.03
Connection of additional equipment
1. |
If the rate-of-turn indicator can be connected to slave indicators or similar equipment, the rate-of-turn indication shall remain usable as an analogue electric signal. In addition, the rate-of-turn indicator may possess a digital interface in accordance with (2). The rate of turn shall continue to be indicated with galvanic earth insulation and the equivalent to an analogue voltage of 20 mV/°/min ± 5 % and a maximum internal resistance of 100 Ω. Polarity shall be positive when the vessel is turning to starboard and negative when it is turning to port. The operating threshold shall not exceed 0,3°/min. Zero error shall not exceed 1°/min at temperatures from 0 to 40 °C. With the indicator switched on and the sensor not exposed to the effects of movement, the spurious voltage at the output signal measured with a 10 Hz pass-band low-pass filter shall not exceed 10 mV. The rate-of-turn signal shall be received without additional damping beyond the limits referred to in Article 4.02 (1). |
2. |
A digital interface shall be designed pursuant to European standards EN 61162-1: 2008, EN 61162-2: 1998 and EN 61162-3: 2008. |
3. |
An external alarm switch shall be provided. The switch shall be installed as a galvanic insulation break-switch for the indicator. The external alarm shall be triggered by contact closure:
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CHAPTER 5
Test conditions and procedures for rate-of-turn indicators
Article 5.01
Safety, load capacity and electromagnetic compatibility
Power supply, safety, mutual interference of ship borne equipment, compass safe distance, resistance to climatic influences, mechanical strength, environmental impact, audible noise emission and electromagnetic compatibility shall be tested in accordance with European Standard EN 60945:2002.
Article 5.02
Spurious emissions
Spurious emissions shall be measured in accordance with European Standard EN 60945:2002 in the frequency range of 30 to 2000 MHz.
The requirements of Article 2.02 (2) shall be met.
Article 5.03
Test procedure
1. |
Rate-of-turn indicators shall be tested under nominal and boundary conditions. In this regard, the influence of the operating voltage and of the ambient temperature shall be tested as far as the prescribed limit value. In addition, radio transmitters shall be used to set up the maximum magnetic fields in the vicinity of the indicators. |
2. |
Under the conditions described in paragraph 1, indicator errors shall remain within the tolerances indicated in the Annex. |
3. |
All minimum requirements of Chapters 2 to 4 shall be met. |
Appendix
Figure 1
Maximum tolerances for indication errors of rate-of-turn indicators
PART III
Requirements for installation and performance tests for radar equipment and rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels
Table of contents
Article 1 — |
General |
Article 2 — |
Approved specialised firms |
Article 3 — |
Requirements for on-board power supply |
Article 4 — |
Installation of the radar antenna |
Article 5 — |
Installation of the display unit and the control unit |
Article 6 — |
Installation of the rate-of-turn indicator |
Article 7 — |
Installation of the position sensor |
Article 8 — |
Installation and performance test |
Article 9 — |
Installation and performance certificate |
Article 1
General
1. |
Installation and performance tests of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicator systems must take place according to the following provisions. |
2. |
Only equipment approved with:
shall be authorised for installation. |
Article 2
Approved specialised firms
1. |
The installation, replacement, repair or maintenance of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators shall be carried out only by specialised firms approved by the competent authority. The competent authorities responsible for approval shall be notified to the European Commission. |
2. |
Approval may be withdrawn by the competent authority. |
3. |
The competent authority shall immediately notify the European Commission of the specialised firms which it has approved. |
Article 3
Requirements for on-board power supply
All power supply leads for radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators shall have their own separate safety devices and if possible be fail-safe.
Article 4
Installation of the radar antenna
1. |
The radar antenna shall be installed as close as possible to the fore-and-aft-line. There shall be no obstruction in the vicinity of the antenna causing false echoes or unwanted shadows; if necessary, the antenna shall be mounted on the forecastle. The mounting and attachment of the radar antenna in its operational position shall be sufficiently stable to enable the radar navigation equipment to perform within the required accuracy limits. |
2. |
After the angular error in the mounting has been corrected and the equipment has been switched on, the difference between lubber line and fore-and-aft-line shall not be greater than 1°. |
Article 5
Installation of the display unit and the control unit
1. |
The display unit and control unit shall be installed in the wheelhouse in such a way that the evaluation of the radar image and the operation of the radar navigation equipment present no difficulty. The azimuthal orientation of the radar image shall be in accordance with the normal situation of the surroundings. Holders and adjustable consoles shall be constructed in a way that they can be fixed in each position free of vibration. |
2. |
During radar navigation, artificial lighting shall not be reflected in the direction of the radar operator. |
3. |
When the control unit is not part of the display unit, it shall be located in housing within 1 metre of the display unit. Cordless remote controls shall not be permitted. |
4. |
If slave indicators are installed, they shall satisfy the requirements which apply to navigational radar equipment. |
Article 6
Installation of the rate-of-turn indicator
1. |
The rate-of-turn indicator shall be located ahead of the helmsman and within their field of vision. |
2. |
The sensor system shall be installed as far as possible amidships, horizontal and aligned with the ship’s fore-and aft-line. The installation site shall as far as possible be free of vibration and be liable only to modest temperature variations. The indicator unit shall if possible be installed directly above the radar display. |
3. |
If slave indicators are installed, they shall satisfy the requirements which apply to rate-of-turn indicators. |
Article 7
Installation of the position sensor
For inland ECDIS equipment which is operated in navigation mode, the position sensor (e.g. DGPS antenna) must be installed in such a way as to ensure that it operates with the greatest possible degree of accuracy and is not adversely affected by superstructures and transmitting equipment on board ship.
Article 8
Installation and performance test
Before the equipment is switched on for the first time after installation, or after renewals or extensions of the Community certificate (except according to Article 2.09(2) of Annex II), as well as after each modification of the vessel likely to affect the operating conditions of the equipment, an installation and performance test shall be carried out by the competent authority or the technical service designated by the competent authority or by a firm authorised in accordance with Article 2. For this purpose, the following conditions shall be fulfilled:
(a) |
the power supply shall have a separate safety device; |
(b) |
the operating voltage shall be within the tolerance; |
(c) |
the cabling and its installation shall satisfy the provisions of Annex II and, if applicable ADN; |
(d) |
the rate of antenna revolutions shall reach at least 24 rpm; |
(e) |
there shall be no obstruction in the vicinity of the antenna which impairs navigation; |
(f) |
the safety switch of the antenna, if provided, shall be in good working order; |
(g) |
the arrangement of display units, rate-of-turn indicators and control units shall be ergonomic and user-friendly; |
(h) |
the lubber line of the radar navigation equipment shall not deviate from the ship’s fore-and-aft-line by more than 1°; |
(i) |
the accuracy of the range and azimuthal displays shall satisfy the requirements (measurements using known targets); |
(j) |
linearity in short ranges shall be correct (pushing and pulling); |
(k) |
the displayed minimum range shall be 15 metres or less; |
(l) |
the centre of the picture shall be visible and its diameter shall not exceed 1 mm; |
(m) |
false echoes caused by reflections and unwanted shadows on the lubber line shall not occur or shall not impair the safety of navigation; |
(n) |
sea-clutter and rain-clutter suppressors (STC and FTC preset) and the associated controls shall perform correctly; |
(o) |
the gain adjustment shall be in proper working order; |
(p) |
focus and picture definition shall be correct; |
(q) |
the ship’s turning direction shall be as indicated on the rate-of-turn indicator and the zero position at dead ahead shall be correct; |
(r) |
the radar navigation equipment shall not be sensitive to transmissions by the ship’s radio equipment or to interference from other on-board sources; |
(s) |
the radar navigation equipment or rate-of-turn indicator shall not interfere with other on-board equipment. |
Furthermore, in the case of inland ECDIS equipment:
(t) |
the statistical positional error affecting the chart shall not exceed 2 m; |
(u) |
the statistical phase angle error affecting the chart shall not exceed 1°; |
Article 9
Installation and performance certificate
After successful completion of a test in accordance with Article 8, the competent authority, the technical service or the approved firm shall issue a certificate based on the model according to Part IV. This certificate shall be kept permanently on board.
If the test conditions have not been met, a list of defects shall be drawn up. Any existing certificate shall be withdrawn or sent to the competent authority by the technical service or the approved firm.
PART IV
(MODEL)
Installation and performance certificate for radar navigation installations and rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels
Vessel name/type: …
European Vessel Identification Number: …
Vessel owner: …
Name: …
Address: …
Radar navigation equipment Number: …
Item No |
Type |
Manufacturer |
Type-approval number |
Serial number |
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Rate-of-turn indicators Number: …
Item No |
Type |
Manufacturer |
Type-approval number |
Serial number |
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It is hereby certified that the radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators of this vessel meet the requirements of Directive 2006/87/EC Annex IX Part III concerning installation and performance tests of radar navigation systems and rate-of-turn indicators used on board inland waterway vessels.
Approved specialised firm/technical service/Competent authority (3)
Name: …
Address: …
Stamp/Seal Place … Date …
Signature
PART V
(MODEL)
1. |
Register of competent authorities for type approval of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators
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2. |
Register of approved radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators
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3. |
Register of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators approved on the basis of equivalent type-approvals
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4. |
Register of specialised firms approved for the installation or replacement of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators Belgium
Bulgaria
Denmark
Germany
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Italy
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Austria
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
Slovakia
Slovenia
Czech Republic
Hungary
United Kingdom
Cyprus
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5. |
Register of testing establishments specified for the type testing of radar navigation equipment and rate-of-turn indicators
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PART VI
Equivalent equipment
(1) |
Radar navigation equipment: type approvals based on Resolution 1989-II-33 of the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine of 19 Mai 1989 last amended by Resolution 2008-II-11 of 27 November 2008 (4) |
(2) |
Rate of turn indicators: type approvals based on Resolution 1989-II-34 of the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine of 19 May 1989 last amended by Resolution 2008-II-11 of 27 November 2008 (4) |
(3) |
Radar navigation equipment and Rate of turn indicators installed and functioning conform Resolution 1989-II-35 of the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine of 19 May 1989 last amended by Resolution 2008-II-11of 27 November 2008 (4) |
(2) OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 24.
(3) Cross out what is not applicable.
(4) Requirements for the installation and functioning of radar navigation equipment and rate of turn indicators for the navigation on the Rhine.