International Standards Organisation

ISO logo 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.