International Standards Organisation

The Institution is a Category A Liaison Member of Technical Panel 8 (ISO TP8) - Ship & Marine Technology, and Technical Panel 188 (ISO TP188) - Small Craft. 

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Technical Panel 8 (ISO TP8) - standards for Ship & Marine Technology

ISO TC8 operates through th following sub committees 

• SC1    Lifesaving & Fire protection
• SC2    Marine Environment Protection
• SC3    Piping & Machinery
• SC4    Outfitting & Deck Machinery
• SC8    Structures
• SC9    General Arrangements
• SC10  Computer Applications
• SC11   Intermodal & Short Sea Shipping

Technical Panel 188 (ISO TC188) - Standards  for Small Craft ( craft of Lh < 24m )

ISO TC 188 Working Groups cover the following engineering functions 

• structural integrity;
• stability and freeboard;
• operational handling characteristics;
• engines and engine spaces;
• fuel systems;
• electrical systems;
• steering systems;
• fire protection;
• discharge prevention;
• exhaust and noise emission;
• windows and hatch covers; and
• personal water craft, e.g. jet skis.

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