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.
Technical Panel 8 (ISO TP8) - standards for Ship & Marine Technology
ISO TC8 operates through th following sub committees
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SC1 Lifesaving & Fire protection
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SC2 Marine Environment Protection
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SC3 Piping & Machinery
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SC4 Outfitting & Deck Machinery
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SC8 Structures
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SC9 General Arrangements
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SC10 Computer Applications
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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
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structural integrity;
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stability and freeboard;
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operational handling characteristics;
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engines and engine spaces;
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fuel systems;
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electrical systems;
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steering systems;
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fire protection;
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discharge prevention;
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exhaust and noise emission;
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windows and hatch covers; and
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personal water craft, e.g. jet skis.