Overview
This international conference on Small Craft Regulations will provide a forum for discussion on the various present or future National, European and International regulations applicable to small craft. Such regulations include: the MCA Harmonised Code for craft less than 24 m, MCA Large Yacht Code (presently applicable to charter yachts of and over 24 m length), ISO Standards for Small Craft for compliance with EC Directive on recreational craft, for craft less than 24 m in length, EC and UK regulations for inland waterway craft and safety standards for RIBs, and rescue craft. These are examples only and papers on small craft regulations other than those mentioned will be equally welcome.
The regulations mentioned above vary in content but all are concerned with safety of life and protection of the environment. Most delegate structural strength to classification societies or refer to classification strength standards. Some such as the ISO Standards for Small Craft include structural strength standards. This conference will provide on update on present regulations as well as giving an introduction to new regulations.
Content
Papers will discuss development of, and experience in, the use and application of the regulations in general, or on specific topics such as:
Fire safety and structural fire protection
- Structural strength standards
- Materials
- Watertight and weathertight integrity
- Stability
- Stability and floatation tests for small craft
Additional Paper
In addition to the papers shown in the programme, the conference will also feature the following paper:
The EU Policies and Regulations Relating to Recreational Craft
Johan Renders, European Commission Enterprise Directorate General
Programme & Registration
If you would like to register for this conference, either
Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.
OR
Call Sophie Armitage, Conference Organiser, on +44 (0)20 7201 2401, to book over the phone.
Conference Proceedings
If you are unable to attend the conference but would like to reserve a copy of the conference proceedings at pre-publication price, either
Download the Programme & Registration Form (pdf file, approx 300 kB) and return to the Events Department at the address given on the form.
Delegate Information
For general information on RINA events, visit the Delegate Information Page
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Click here if you would like to receive more information about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at this conference.
For general information about RINA Events, visit the Sponsorship and Exhibition Information Page.
Venue Information
The venue for this conference will be RINA HQ. (Near Victoria Rail and Tube Station). Please click here for a PDF file containing the full address and a map (approx 200 kB)
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