Ni 596 - Eu Ro Mutual Recognition

EU RO MUTUAL RECOGNITION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PROCEDURE FOR TYPE APPROVAL
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
October 2012
Guidance Note
NI 596 DT R00 E
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MARINE DIVISION
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1 5.4. - The Services of the Society cannot create any obligation bearing on the Society or constitute any
1.1. - BUREAU VERITAS is a Society the purpose of whose Marine Division (the "Society") is the classi- warranty of proper operation, beyond any representation set forth in the Rules, of any Unit, equipment or
fication (" Classification ") of any ship or vessel or structure of any type or part of it or system therein col- machinery, computer software of any sort or other comparable concepts that has been subject to any sur-
lectively hereinafter referred to as a "Unit" whether linked to shore, river bed or sea bed or not, whether vey by the Society.
operated or located at sea or in inland waters or partly on land, including submarines, hovercrafts, drilling ARTICLE 6
rigs, offshore installations of any type and of any purpose, their related and ancillary equipment, subsea 6.1. - The Society accepts no responsibility for the use of information related to its Services which was not
or not, such as well head and pipelines, mooring legs and mooring points or otherwise as decided by the provided for the purpose by the Society or with its assistance.
Society.
6.2. - If the Services of the Society cause to the Client a damage which is proved to be the direct
The Society: and reasonably foreseeable consequence of an error or omission of the Society, its liability to-
prepares and publishes Rules for classification, Guidance Notes and other documents (Rules); wards the Client is limited to ten times the amount of fee paid for the Service having caused the
issues Certificates, Attestations and Reports following its interventions (Certificates); damage, provided however that this limit shall be subject to a minimum of eight thousand (8,000)
publishes Registers. Euro, and to a maximum which is the greater of eight hundred thousand (800,000) Euro and one
1.2. - The Society also participates in the application of National and International Regulations or Stand- and a half times the above mentioned fee.
ards, in particular by delegation from different Governments. Those activities are hereafter collectively re- The Society bears no liability for indirect or consequential loss such as e.g. loss of revenue, loss
ferred to as " Certification ". of profit, loss of production, loss relative to other contracts and indemnities for termination of oth-
1.3. - The Society can also provide services related to Classification and Certification such as ship and er agreements.
company safety management certification; ship and port security certification, training activities; all activi- 6.3. - All claims are to be presented to the Society in writing within three months of the date when the Serv-
ties and duties incidental thereto such as documentation on any supporting means, software, instrumen- ices were supplied or (if later) the date when the events which are relied on of were first known to the Client,
tation, measurements, tests and trials on board. and any claim which is not so presented shall be deemed waived and absolutely barred. Time is to be in-
1.4. - The interventions mentioned in 1.1., 1.2. and 1.3. are referred to as " Services ". The party and/or its terrupted thereafter with the same periodicity.
representative requesting the services is hereinafter referred to as the " Client ". The Services are pre- ARTICLE 7
pared and carried out on the assumption that the Clients are aware of the International Maritime 7.1. - Requests for Services are to be in writing.
and/or Offshore Industry (the "Industry") practices.
7.2. - Either the Client or the Society can terminate as of right the requested Services after giving
1.5. - The Society is neither and may not be considered as an Underwriter, Broker in ship's sale or char- the other party thirty days' written notice, for convenience, and without prejudice to the provisions
tering, Expert in Unit's valuation, Consulting Engineer, Controller, Naval Architect, Manufacturer, Ship- in Article 8 hereunder.
builder, Repair yard, Charterer or Shipowner who are not relieved of any of their expressed or implied
obligations by the interventions of the Society. 7.3. - The class granted to the concerned Units and the previously issued certificates remain valid until the
date of effect of the notice issued according to 7.2. here above subject to compliance with 2.3. here above
ARTICLE 2 and Article 8 hereunder.
2.1. - Classification is the appraisement given by the Society for its Client, at a certain date, following sur- 7.4. - The contract for classification and/or certification of a Unit cannot be transferred neither assigned.
veys by its Surveyors along the lines specified in Articles 3 and 4 hereafter on the level of compliance of
a Unit to its Rules or part of them. This appraisement is represented by a class entered on the Certificates ARTICLE 8
and periodically transcribed in the Society's Register. 8.1. - The Services of the Society, whether completed or not, involve, for the part carried out, the payment
2.2. - Certification is carried out by the Society along the same lines as set out in Articles 3 and 4 hereafter of fee upon receipt of the invoice and the reimbursement of the expenses incurred.
and with reference to the applicable National and International Regulations or Standards. 8.2. Overdue amounts are increased as of right by interest in accordance with the applicable leg-
2.3. - It is incumbent upon the Client to maintain the condition of the Unit after surveys, to present islation.
the Unit for surveys and to inform the Society without delay of circumstances which may affect the 8.3. - The class of a Unit may be suspended in the event of non-payment of fee after a first unfruitful
given appraisement or cause to modify its scope. notification to pay.
2.4. - The Client is to give to the Society all access and information necessary for the safe and efficient ARTICLE 9
performance of the requested Services. The Client is the sole responsible for the conditions of presenta- 9.1. - The documents and data provided to or prepared by the Society for its Services, and the information
tion of the Unit for tests, trials and surveys and the conditions under which tests and trials are carried out. available to the Society, are treated as confidential. However:
ARTICLE 3 clients have access to the data they have provided to the Society and, during the period of classifica-
3.1. - The Rules, procedures and instructions of the Society take into account at the date of their tion of the Unit for them, to the classification file consisting of survey reports and certificates which
preparation the state of currently available and proven technical knowledge of the Industry. They have been prepared at any time by the Society for the classification of the Unit;
are not a standard or a code of construction neither a guide for maintenance, a safety handbook copy of the documents made available for the classification of the Unit and of available survey reports
or a guide of professional practices, all of which are assumed to be known in detail and carefully can be handed over to another Classification Society, where appropriate, in case of the Unit's transfer
followed at all times by the Client. of class;
Committees consisting of personalities from the Industry contribute to the development of those docu- the data relative to the evolution of the Register, to the class suspension and to the survey status of the
ments. Units, as well as general technical information related to hull and equipment damages, are passed on
3.2. - The Society only is qualified to apply its Rules and to interpret them. Any reference to them to IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) according to the association working
has no effect unless it involves the Society's intervention. rules;
the certificates, documents and information relative to the Units classed with the Society may be
3.3. - The Services of the Society are carried out by professional Surveyors according to the applicable
reviewed during certificating bodies audits and are disclosed upon order of the concerned governmen-
Rules and to the Code of Ethics of the Society. Surveyors have authority to decide locally on matters re-
tal or inter-governmental authorities or of a Court having jurisdiction.
lated to classification and certification of the Units, unless the Rules provide otherwise.
3.4. - The operations of the Society in providing its Services are exclusively conducted by way of The documents and data are subject to a file management plan.
random inspections and do not in any circumstances involve monitoring or exhaustive verifica- ARTICLE 10
tion. 10.1. - Any delay or shortcoming in the performance of its Services by the Society arising from an event
ARTICLE 4 not reasonably foreseeable by or beyond the control of the Society shall be deemed not to be a breach of
contract.
4.1. - The Society, acting by reference to its Rules:
reviews the construction arrangements of the Units as shown on the documents presented by the Cli- ARTICLE 11
ent; 11.1. - In case of diverging opinions during surveys between the Client and the Society's surveyor, the So-
conducts surveys at the place of their construction; ciety may designate another of its surveyors at the request of the Client.
classes Units and enters their class in its Register; 11.2. - Disagreements of a technical nature between the Client and the Society can be submitted by the
surveys periodically the Units in service to note that the requirements for the maintenance of class are Society to the advice of its Marine Advisory Committee.
met. ARTICLE 12
The Client is to inform the Society without delay of circumstances which may cause the date or the 12.1. - Disputes over the Services carried out by delegation of Governments are assessed within the
extent of the surveys to be changed. framework of the applicable agreements with the States, international Conventions and national rules.
ARTICLE 5 12.2. - Disputes arising out of the payment of the Society's invoices by the Client are submitted to the Court
5.1. - The Society acts as a provider of services. This cannot be construed as an obligation bearing of Nanterre, France.
on the Society to obtain a result or as a warranty. 12.3. - Other disputes over the present General Conditions or over the Services of the Society are
5.2. - The certificates issued by the Society pursuant to 5.1. here above are a statement on the level exclusively submitted to arbitration, by three arbitrators, in London according to the Arbitration
of compliance of the Unit to its Rules or to the documents of reference for the Services provided Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. The contract between the Society
for. and the Client shall be governed by English law.
In particular, the Society does not engage in any work relating to the design, building, production ARTICLE 13
or repair checks, neither in the operation of the Units or in their trade, neither in any advisory serv- 13.1. - These General Conditions constitute the sole contractual obligations binding together the
ices, and cannot be held liable on those accounts. Its certificates cannot be construed as an im- Society and the Client, to the exclusion of all other representation, statements, terms, conditions
plied or express warranty of safety, fitness for the purpose, seaworthiness of the Unit or of its value whether express or implied. They may be varied in writing by mutual agreement.
for sale, insurance or chartering. 13.2. - The invalidity of one or more stipulations of the present General Conditions does not affect the va-
5.3. - The Society does not declare the acceptance or commissioning of a Unit, nor of its construc- lidity of the remaining provisions.
tion in conformity with its design, that being the exclusive responsibility of its owner or builder, 13.3. - The definitions herein take precedence over any definitions serving the same purpose which may
respectively. appear in other documents issued by the Society.
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GUIDANCE NOTE NI 596
NI 596
EU RO MUTUAL RECOGNITION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PROCEDURE FOR TYPE APPROVAL
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1 GENERAL
SECTION 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SECTION 3 PROCEDURE FOR TYPE APPROVAL
SECTION 4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SECTION 5 CONTACTORS
SECTION 6 SWITCHES
SECTION 7 SENSORS
SECTION 8 DISPLAY MONITORS, VIDEO SCREENS, TERMINALS
SECTION 9 LV TRANSFORMERS
SECTION 10 FUSES
SECTION 11 LV ENCLOSURES AND BOXES
SECTION 12 ELECTRIC DRIVEN MOTORS < 20 KW
SECTION 13 MECHANICAL JOINTS
SECTION 14 RESIN CHOCKS
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SECTION 1 GENERAL
This Guidance Note contains the terms and conditions, procedure for type approval and technical
requirements on the basis of the works of the European Union Recognised Organisations (EU
ROs) according to the provisions of article 10 of the REGULATION (EC) No 391/2009 OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 April 2009.
Application for EU RO Mutual Recognition Type Approval may be signed by applicants on or after
1 January 2013 with Bureau Veritas for the products listed in this guidance note.
The procedure for EU RO Mutual Recognition Type Approval which is described by this note is
comprising three stages :
- Design evaluation, with document issued by Bureau Veritas upon satisfactory completion,
- Production Quality Assurance assessment, with document issued by Bureau Veritas upon
satisfactory completion,
- EU RO Mutual Recognition Type Approval certificate, issued by Bureau Veritas upon
satisfactory completion of the procedure
When the EU RO is Bureau Veritas, it means Bureau Veritas Marine Division and its local offices,
while surveyor means the technical staff of Bureau Veritas performing tasks in relation to
classification and survey duties.
All the corresponding services are provided within the scope of Marine Division General Conditions
enclosed and made available on the internet site <www.veristar.com>.
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SECTION 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. This document establishes a common set of requirements that will be applied to

manufacturers of marine equipment or components (product(s)) where such products are to
benefit from the mutual recognition of type approval by the European Union recognized
classification societies (hereafter described as EU ROs) under EU regulations.
2. The European Union Recognised Organisation (EU RO) Mutual Recognition (MR) Type
Approval Certificate (MR TAC) is issued in pursuance of Article 10 of the Regulation (EC)
No 391/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 April
2009 on Common Rules and Standards for Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations.
Technical Requirements applicable to products under MR are adopted by the EU ROs
pursuant to same Article 10. These Technical requirements may be amended from time to
time.
3. The MR TAC is intended to enable mutual recognition (MR) of certain type approved
products, through the uniform application of Technical Requirements, to enable those
products to be installed on board ships for which MR TACs are issued by one or more of
the EU ROs.
4. The EU ROs currently are:

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Bureau Veritas (BV)
China Classification Society (CCS)
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Korean Register of Shipping (KRS or KR)
Lloyd's Register( LR)
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK or ClassNK)
Polish Register of Shipping (PRS)
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
Registro Internacional Naval (RINAVE)
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS)
5. The MR TAC applies to products to be installed aboard EU RO classed ships as defined in

Article 2 (a) of the Regulation (EC) No 391/2009.
For those products intended to be installed on board a ship that do not fall within the scope
of the above definitions, the individual EU RO requirements will apply.
6. The Manufacturer will be required to sign a contract with the EU RO providing the MR TAC
service and certificate: such contract will include terms whereby the manufacturer accepts
expressly that:
a. when a product is intended to be installed on board as an element or sub-element of a
piece of equipment, part or system of the ship, the EU RO classing the ship that is not
the issuer of the MR TAC of the product may ask for information in addition to that
provided in the MR TAC;
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b. the Manufacturer shall provide immediately, when so requested, information,

documentation and/or evidence required by the EU RO classing the ship ;
c. where a product that has a valid MR TAC is rejected because the product is not found
in compliance with the published classification Rules and Regulations or applicable
statutory requirements applied by the EU RO classing the ship or otherwise, the EU
RO which has noted or ascertained the non compliance shall promptly inform the other
EU ROs, stating the reasons for rejecting the product;
d. MR TAC may be suspended or withdrawn by the EU RO issuing it (ref. 10d);
e. Flag National Authorities may have their own requirements for the approval of
products to be installed aboard ships flying their flag. Both the requirements of
National Authorities and those of the Classification Rules must be complied with by the
Manufacturers of the products to be installed aboard such ships.
7. The Manufacturer must ensure and certify that the product(s) supplied for an individual ship
under a MR TAC is (are) marked with suitable identification to ensure traceability.
8. The Manufacturer is required to operate and maintain a quality management system

certified by an accredited certifying body to ISO 9001 standard or equivalent and that this
certification relates to the products for which MR TAC is sought.
9. The Manufacturer will be required to agree that it will fulfil the obligations arising out of its
quality assurance scheme as approved during production. The Manufacturer certifies it has
kept the accredited certification body and the EU RO that issued the MR TAC is duly
informed of any intended design changes or updating of the production quality assurance
scheme for its consideration with regard to the validity of the MR TAC. The Manufacturer
will apply annually for periodical assessment by the EU RO to show that the production
under the MR TAC and the quality assurance scheme are being satisfactory maintained.
10. The MR TAC of an existing product remains valid until:

a its expiry date, or
b such time as any material modification of the design or construction is made; or,
c such time as the Manufacturer has not fulfilled its obligations of annual assessment; ,
or
d such time as the MR TAC is suspended or withdrawn by the EU RO; or,
e such time as the EU RO Mutual Recognition Technical Committee considers it

necessary to change the Technical Requirements on which the MR TAC was based.
Validity may be extended in b), c), or e) case following further review by the EU RO
providing MR TAC
10. The Manufacturer of a MR TAC product, its heirs and designee are responsible for the
archiving and retention of all records of the design and construction approved by the EU
RO, the records of type testing, and the quality records of the production under the MR
TAC for seven years after the validity of the relevant MR TAC expires.
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SECTION 3 PROCEDURE FOR TYPE

APPROVAL
GENERAL
APPENDIX I EU MR Type Approval Certificate Information
APPENDIX II Flow chart technical and procedural conditions for EU RO Mutual

Recognition of Type Aprroval Certificates for equipment and components
based on equivalent standards
APPENDIX III List of Products
APPENDIX IV List of Recognized Organizations
APPENDIX V EU RO Design Evaluation Scheme
APPENDIX VI EU RO Production Quality Assurance (PQA)
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EU RO Mutual Recognition Procedure for Type Approval
General
1. The purpose of this Agreed Procedure is to provide a framework document setting out the
minimum steps necessary to enable mutual recognition (MR) of certain type approved
products, through the uniform application of agreed technical requirements relating to
equipment listed in Appendix III to be placed on board ships for which MR Type Approval
Certificates are issued by one or more of the Recognised Organizations listed in Appendix
IV.
2. For the purpose of this Agreed Procedure the following definitions shall apply:
Agreed Technical Requirements - a mutually agreed document or documents that

prescribe technical requirements to be fulfilled by a design, product, process or service.
Assessment - is the process of evaluating a design, product service or process. It involves

generating and collecting evidence of the design, product service or process and judging
that evidence against defined standards.
Certification - a procedure whereby a design, product, service or process is assessed for

compliance with agreed technical requirements.
Classification - that specific type of certification, for which the technical requirements are
the Rules of the relevant Classification Society.
Design Evaluation Two step process involving Engineering evaluation and Witnessing
the manufacturing and testing processes.
Engineering evaluation - Evaluation of a design of a type of the product to determine

compliance with the agreed technical requirements.
Installed on Board a Ship - the assembling and final placement of components,

equipment and subsystems to permit operation of the system on board of the ship.
Manufacturer - a company producing and/or assembling final products and is responsible

for such products.
Parties see IMO definition.
Product is material, equipment and component (ME & C).
Testing Process - a technical operation to determine if one or more characteristic(s) or

performance of a product or process satisfies agreed technical requirements.
Type Approval - see IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1221.
Witness - to be physically present at a test in accordance with the agreed technical

requirements and be able to give evidence about its outcome.
Witnessing the manufacturing and testing processes - witnessing manufacture as

applicable and testing of a type of the product to determine compliance with the agreed
technical requirements.
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EU RO Mutual Recognition Procedure for Type Approval
3. This Agreed Procedure shall apply to ships as defined in Article 2 of the Regulation (EC)
No 391/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 April
2009 on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations
a. ship means a ship falling within the scope of the international conventions;
b. international conventions means the International Convention for the Safety of Life
at Sea of 1 November 1974 (SOLAS 74) with the exception of chapter XI-2 of the
Annex thereto, the International Convention on Load Lines of 5 April 1966 and the
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 2 November
1973 (MARPOL), together with the protocols and amendments thereto, and the
related codes of mandatory status in all Member States, in their up-to-date version;
4. The conformity-assessment procedure for products listed under the EU RO Agreed

Procedure for Mutual Recognition of Type Approval, details of which are listed in Appendix
II, shall be subject to:
a. EU RO Design Evaluation (DE) and;
b. Production Quality Assurance (PQA) Assessment
For those products that do not fall within the scope of the EU RO Agreed Procedure for
Mutual Recognition of Type Approval the individual EU RO Requirements will apply.
A flow chart of the conformity assessment procedures provided for EU RO Mutual
Recognition and individual EU RO requirements is provided at appendix II.
5. The EU MR Type Approval Certificate shall contain as a minimum the information as

specified in Appendix I.
6. Each EU RO shall maintain an up-to-date list of EU RO MR type approval certificates that

have been issued by that EU RO.
7. Individual ROs are responsible for:

a. giving detailed reasons to a manufacturer when an MR Type Certificate is refused
b. Making available information when an MR Type Certificate is withdrawn.
8. Manufacturers responsibility
a. Where a manufacturer reapplies for type-approval for products for which an MR
Type Certificate has been refused, his submission to the EU RO must include all
relevant documentation, including the original test reports, the detailed reasons for
the previous refusal and details of all modifications made to the product or
manufacturing process;
b. The manufacturer shall provide other ROs, on request, with relevant information on
Design Evaluation documentation that has been amended or superseded.
9. Where a Recognised Organization refuses the placing onboard of a product that has been
ascertained not to be in compliance with its certificate, that RO shall immediately inform the
other EU ROs, stating the reasons for its refusal.
10. This Agreed Procedure shall become effective on 1 January 2013 after which the EU RO
Mutual Recognition Technical Committee shall meet on an annual basis or as required to
review the Agreed Technical Requirements of existing products identified in Appendix III
and to consider new products for inclusion in the Appendix as required.
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APPENDIX I
EU MR Type Approval Certificate Information
The EU MR Type Approval Certificate shall contain as a minimum the following information:
Certificate Heading
Mutual Recognition Type Approval Certificate
Certificate number
Each EU MR Type Approval Certificate is to be issued with a specific number to ensure
traceability
Company Information
Manufacturers Name
Street Address, City, State, Postal Code, Country
Product Information
Product
Model
Intended Service
Description
Ratings
Restrictions (limitations as outlined by the Technical requirements)
Term of Validity
Place of Issue
Issue Date
Expiration Date
Rules & Standards
Technical requirement reference
Other standards as applicable

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APPENDIX II

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APPENDIX III
List of Products:
Electric Driven Motors < 20 kW

Circuit Breakers
Contactors
Fuses
Display Monitors, Video Screens, Terminals
LV Enclosures & Boxes
LV Transformers
Mechanical Joints
Resin Chocks
Switches
Sensors

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APPENDIX IV
List of Recognised Organizations:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Bureau Veritas (BV)
China Classification Society (CCS)
Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
Germanischer Lloyd (GL)
Korean Register of Shipping (KRS or KR)
Lloyds Register( LR)
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK or ClassNK)
Polish Register of Shipping (PRS)
Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)
Registro Internacional Naval (RINAVE)
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS)

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APPENDIX V
EU RO Design Evaluation Scheme
Procedure:
1. An application for the Design Evaluation must be submitted by the manufacturer or product
designer to the EU Recognized Organization(s) and must include:
a) the name and address of the manufacturer or product designer
b) the technical documentation as described in point 2.
2. The technical documentation must make it possible to assess the product'

s compliance
with the agreed technical requirements.
3. The EU RO will review the submitted technical documentation to confirm compliance with
the agreed technical requirements
4. Verifies where required, that the product to be tested has been manufactured in
accordance with the technical documentation
5. Where required, agree with the applicant the location where the examinations and
necessary tests will be carried out
6. The EU RO is to witness the required tests and to check whether the agreed technical
requirements have been met.
7. Where the product meets the relevant agreed technical requirements, the EU RO will issue
an Individual RO document(s) for Design Evaluation to the applicant. The document must
give the name and address of the applicant, details of the product, the conclusions of the
examination, the conditions of its validity and the necessary data for identification of the
approved product.
8. The applicant must inform the EU RO(s) that hold the technical documentation concerning
the EU RO MR Type Approval Certificate of any modification of the design, which must
receive additional approval where such changes may affect compliance with the agreed
technical requirements or the prescribed conditions for use of the product. Such additional
approval must be given in the form of an addition to the original EU RO MR Type Approval
Certificate.
9. The applicant must provide on request the Design Evaluation documents to each EU RO
for which they want Mutual Recognition.

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APPENDIX VI
EU RO Production Quality Assurance (PQA)
Procedure:
1. A manufacturer who satisfies the obligations of point 2 must ensure that the product(s)
concerned conform to type as described in valid EU RO Design Evaluation documents. The
documents must be issued by the EU RO responsible for the whole EU RO Type Approval
process (hereinafter called "the EU RO"), i.e. both Design Evaluation and Production
Quality Assurance.
The manufacturer must ensure that the product(s) supplied for an individual ship under a
MR TAC is (are) marked with suitable identification to ensure traceability.
2. The manufacturer must operate a quality management system certified by an accredited

certifying body as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001 or industry equivalent.
The Production Quality Assurance scheme must be approved by the EU RO for production,
final-product inspection and testing of the product(s) subject to EU RO MR Type Approval
as specified in point 3 and must be subject to surveillance as specified in point 4.
The approval shall only be valid as long as the Quality Management System certificate is
valid.
The manufacturer has to inform the EU RO if the Quality Management System certificate is
suspended, withdrawn or not renewed.
3. Production Quality Assurance scheme
3.1. The manufacturer must submit an application for assessment of his Production Quality
Assurance scheme according to point 2 with the EU RO. The application must include:
a) all relevant information for the product(s) envisaged
b) list of manufacturing/production sites other than the TA applicant site
c) the documentation concerning the quality management system and its certification
including:
i) the quality management system certificate issued by the certifying body,
ii) the manufacturing, quality-control and quality-assurance techniques,
processes and systematic actions that will be used,
iii) the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during and after
manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out
iv) the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration
data, damage and claim records, qualification reports of the personnel
concerned, etc.,
v) the means of monitoring the achievement of the required product quality and
the effective operation of the quality system.
3.2. The EU RO shall assess Production Quality Assurance scheme to determine whether it
gives reasonable confidence that the concerned product(s) can be consistently produced in
compliance with the type of product(s) covered by the Design Evaluation document(s). The
assessment procedure must also include a review of the quality management system
documentation and a visit to the manufacturer' s premises and manufacturing/production
sites other than the TA applicant site. A report of the audit assessment is provided to the
manufacturer.

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3.3. The manufacturer must undertake to fulfill the obligations arising out of the Production
Quality Assurance scheme as approved and to uphold it so that it remains adequate and
efficient. The manufacturer must keep the EU RO that has evaluated the Production Quality
Assurance scheme informed of any intended updating of that Production Quality Assurance
scheme for its consideration with regard to the validity of the EU MR type approval
certificate. The manufacturer is to apply for periodical assessment to the EU RO at an
annual frequency to verify that the quality system Production Quality Assurance scheme is
maintained and applied. Audit reports are to be provided to the manufacturer.
4. Periodical Assessment by the EU RO
4.1. The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations
arising out of the approved Production Quality Assurance scheme.
4.2. The manufacturer must allow the EU RO access for inspection purposes to the locations of
manufacture, inspection and testing and storage and must provide it with all necessary
information, in particular:
a. the Production Quality Assurance scheme documentation and the design evaluation
documentation
b. the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, damage
and claims records, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
c. additional testing as per the Technical Requirements may be required by the EU RO
5. Upon satisfactory completion of the Design Evaluation and Production Quality Assurance
evaluation, the EU RO may issue an EU MR type approval certificate for the concerned
product(s) with a maximum validity of 5 years. The document must give the name and
address of the manufacturer and place of manufacture, if at a different location, conditions
of its validity and the necessary data for identification of the approved product(s).

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SECTION 4
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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EU Mutual Recognition Technical Requirements

Circuit Breakers Version 0.1
Date 19 September 2012
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................ 1

1.a General description of the product ............................................................................... 1
1.b Application limitations................................................................................................. 1
1.c Intended use.................................................................................................................. 1
1.d System context ............................................................................................................. 2
2. DESIGN EVALUATION .................................................................................................... 2
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements ........................................................................... 2
2.a i. Technical Requirements ................................................................................... 2
2.a.ii. Technical documents to be submitted .............................................................. 2
2.b Type testing requirements ............................................................................................ 3
3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 3
3.a. General Requirements .................................................................................................. 3
3.b Special Requirements.................................................................................................... 3
4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................... 3
5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT ............................................................... 3
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER.............................................................. 4
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES ........................................................ 4
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.a General description of the product
Description of product according to IEC IEV 441-14-20.
Circuit breaker: A mechanical switching device, capable of making, carrying and breaking
currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying for a specified time and breaking
currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as those of short circuit.
1.b Application limitations

Restricted to LV air circuit-breakers (ACBs) and moulded-case circuit-breaker (MCCBs)
according to IEC 60947-2 were the rated voltage does not exceed 1000V a.c. (50/60 Hz) or
1500 V d.c. and without electronic devices.
Onboard ships with exceptions as per SOLAS Ch. I, Reg. 3.
Installation on board ships within locations with climatic, biological, chemically active,
mechanically active and mechanical environmental conditions not exceeding those for
which performance has been proved according to IEC 60721-3-6 (1993) + A2 (1997).
1.c Intended use

Power supply system characteristics as per IEC 60092-101; 2.8.
Environment category 6K4, 6B2, 6C2, 6S2 and 6M3 according to IEC 60721-3-6 (1993) +
A2 (1997).
Circuit breaker shall have their energy for the tripping operation stored prior to the
completion of the closing operation.
Circuit breakers are to be of the trip-free type and be fitted with anti-pumping control.
Circuit breakers are to be equipped with independent manual closing as per IEC 60947-2
Sub-clause 7.2.1.
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1.d System context

See 1.c.
2. DESIGN EVALUATION
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements

2.a i. Technical Requirements
Type, ratings and characteristics of circuit breakers for intended applications to be
evaluated.
In general, IEC 60947 series shall be observed.
2.a.ii. Technical documents to be submitted

All technical documents in English.
Type test reports, product descriptions, operation manuals, assembly drawings, dimension
drawings, etc. to be submitted in the English language.
Prior to tests:
Proposed test program and test schedule
Description of the test specimens and explanation of the selected test sample(s) providing
evidence that the selected sample meets the most rigorous and demanding requirements.
Product descriptions, manuals, data sheets, assembly drawings, dimension drawings etc.
clearly identifying the product.
Complete accreditation certificate of the Test laboratory.
Details of production sites.
Product specification.
Application, working area.
Instructions on fitting, assembly and operation.
QM-certificate according to ISO 9001.
After completion of tests:
The test report with an identification number must contain all relevant data and test results
including place and date of the tests, the names of the responsible personnel carrying out the
test.
Type references and serial numbers of the products tested.
Test reports and test records must be signed by the personnel members in charge of the test
and are to be confirmed by the R.O. by signing and marking the test report.
Certificate of conformity to IEC Standards issued by one of the Certification Body under the
ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE mutual recognition agreement.
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2.b Type testing requirements

All type tests according to IEC 60947-2 sub-clause 8.2 and 8.3 to be performed in accredited
test laboratories recognized either by ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE. Above tests are to be
witnessed by R.O.
Test laboratory shall be authorized to conduct type tests according to the relevant IEC
standards.
Special test according to IEC 60947-2 sub-clause 8.5 and IEC 60947-1 Annex Q Special
tests Damp heat, salt mist, vibration and shock; Category D. All tests to be performed on
the agreed test samples.
Type test reports, product descriptions, manuals etc. to be submitted in the English
language.
IEC 60947-2 Annex H, Test sequence for circuit-breakers for IT systems.
3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
3.a. General Requirements

Refer to "EU RO Product Quality Assurance".
3.b Special Requirements

Routine test according to IEC 60947-2 sub-clause 8.4.
Production certification according to ISO 9001 by accredited certification bodies.
QM/QS audit (annual) to be submitted to R.O. for review
Production of the equipment is limited to those facility listed on R.O. certificate.
Changes to the product will void the R.O. certification.
R.O. shall be granted access to all manufacturing and testing facilities, and to be provided
with all the information necessary to performance its duties.
General terms and conditions of R.O. to be observed
4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS
Marking as required by IEC 60947-2 (sub-clause 5.2)
5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT

Technical data according to IEC marking.
Validity according to "EU RO Product Quality Assurance, validity".
R.O certificate is void if IEC standards are up-dated or withdrawn.
Reference to approved technical documents.
Application and limitations.
R.O. certificate remains valid until the date of validity, unless cancelled or revoked.
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R.O. certificate will not be valid if the applicant makes any changes or modifications to the
approved product, which have not been notified to, and agreed in writing with R.O. Should the
specified regulations or standards be amended during the validity of this certificate, the product(s)
is/are to be re-approved prior to it/they being placed on board vessels to which the amended
regulations or standards apply.
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER

Date Revision Comment
8 July 2012 0,0 Accepted by Advisory Board
19 Sept. 0.1 Errors corrected
2012
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES

See testing procedures.
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SECTION 5
CONTACTORS
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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................1

1.a General description of the product ...........................................................................................1
1.b Application limitations.............................................................................................................1
1.c Intended use..............................................................................................................................1
1.d System context .........................................................................................................................1
2. DESIGN EVALUATION ................................................................................................................2
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements .......................................................................................2
2.a i. Technical Requirements ...............................................................................................2
2.a.ii. Technical documents to be submitted ..........................................................................2
2.b Type testing requirements ........................................................................................................2
3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................3
3.a. General Requirements ..............................................................................................................3
3.b Special Requirements...............................................................................................................3
4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................3
5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT ...........................................................................3
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER..........................................................................3
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES ....................................................................3

Contactor: is a mechanical switching device having only one position of rest, operated otherwise
than by hand, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions
including operating overload conditions.

Restricted to LV electromechanical contactors according IEC 60947-4-1 were the rated
voltage does not exceed 1000V a.c. or 1500V d.c. and without electronic devices.
1.c Intended use

A2 (1997).
1.d System context

See 1.c.
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Type, ratings and characteristics of contactors for intended applications to be evaluated.
Prior to tests:
Proposed test program and test schedule.
Product descriptions, manuals, data sheets, assembly drawings, dimension drawings, etc.
test
Type references and serial numbers of the products tested
ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE mutual recognition agreement
All type tests according to IEC 60947-4-1 sub-clause 9.1.2 to be performed in accredited test
laboratories recognized either by ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE. Above tests are to be
witnessed by R.O.
standards.
Special test according to IEC 60947-4-1 sub-clause 9.1.5 and IEC 60947-1 Annex Q Special
tests Damp heat, salt mist, vibration and shock; (Category D). All tests to be performed on
the agreed test samples.
Type test reports, product descriptions, manuals etc. to be submitted in English language.
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Routine test according to IEC 60947-4-1 sub-clause 9.1.3.
QM/QS audit (annual) to be submitted to R.O. for review.
General terms and conditions of R.O. to be observed.
Marking as required by IEC 60947-4-1 (sub-clause 6.2)

specified regulations or standards be amended during the validity of this certificate, the
product(s) is/are to be re-approved prior to it/they being placed on board vessels to which the
amended regulations or standards apply.

8 July 2012 0.0 Accepted by Advisory Board
19 Sept 0.1 Errors corrected
2012

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SWITCHES
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1.a General description of the product.........................................................................................1
1.b Application limitations...........................................................................................................1
1.c Intended use ...........................................................................................................................1
1.d System context .......................................................................................................................1
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements.....................................................................................2
2.a i. Technical Requirements ...............................................................................................2
2.b Type testing requirements......................................................................................................2
3.a. General Requirements............................................................................................................3
3.b Special Requirements.............................................................................................................3
Switch (mechanical): is a mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking
currents under normal circuit conditions which may include specified operating overload conditions
and also carrying for a specified time currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as
those of short circuit.
Note: a switch may be capable of making but not breaking short circuit currents.

Restricted to LV mechanical switches according IEC 60947-3 where the rated voltage does
not exceed 1 000 V a.c. or 1 500 V d.c. and without electronic devices.
1.c Intended use

A2 (1997).
1.d System context

See 1.c.
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Type, ratings and characteristics of switches for intended applications to be evaluated.
Prior to tests:
Proposed test program and test schedule.
Product descriptions, manuals, data sheets, assembly drawings, dimension drawings, etc.
test
ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE mutual recognition agreement
All type tests according to IEC 60947-3 sub-clause 8.2 and 8.3 to be performed in accredited
test laboratories recognized either by ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE . Above tests are to be
witnessed by R.O.
standards.
Special test according to IEC 60947-3 clause 8 and IEC 60947-1 Annex Q Special tests
Damp heat, salt mist, vibration and shock; (Category D).All tests to be performed on the
agreed test samples.
Type test reports, product descriptions, manuals etc. to be submitted in the English
language.
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Routine test according to IEC 60947-3 sub-clause 8.1.3.
QM/QS audit (annual) to be submitted to R.O. for review.
General terms and conditions of R.O. to be observed.
Marking as required by IEC 60947-3 (sub-clause 5.2).

specified regulations or standards be amended during the validity of this certificate, the product(s)
is/are to be re-approved prior to it/they being placed on board vessels to which the amended
regulations or standards apply.

19 Sept. 0.1 Errors corrected
2012

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SECTION 7
SENSORS
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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................1

1.1 General description of the product .......................................................................................1
1.2 Application limitations.........................................................................................................1
1.3 Intended use .........................................................................................................................1
1.4 System context .....................................................................................................................1
2. DESIGN EVALUATION ............................................................................................................2
2.1 Engineering evaluation requirements...................................................................................2
2.2 Type testing requirements ....................................................................................................3
3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................4
3.1. General requirements ...........................................................................................................4
3.2. Special requirements ............................................................................................................4
4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................5
5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT .......................................................................5
5.1. General .................................................................................................................................5
5.2. Special requirements ............................................................................................................5
5.3. Validity.................................................................................................................................5
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER......................................................................5
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES ................................................................5
1.1 General description of the product

1. Electrical and electronic sensors (including P & T transducers) suitable for marine use.
1.2 Application limitations

1. Applicable for a ship as defined in Mutual Recognition provisions Article 10 Regulation
on Common Rules and Standards For Ship Inspection and Survey Organizations
2. Not applicable for a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU)
3. Not applicable for a fishing vessel
1.3 Intended use

Sensors intended to be used in all control, monitoring and instrumentation systems
necessary for the applications mentioned in 1.2.
1.4 System context

Refer to the item 1.3 above
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2.1 Engineering evaluation requirements

2.1.1 Technical Requirements
2.1.1.1. Design of electrical and electronic sensors
.1 Reliable operation of electrical and electronic sensors shall be ensured under the
following ambient temperature conditions:
0 to +55 C in enclosed spaces,
-25 C to + 45 C on open deck.
No damage to electrical and electronic sensors shall be caused by temperatures up to +70
C.
.2 Reliable operation of electrical and electronic sensors shall be ensured at relative air
humidity of 100%.
.3 Reliable operation of electrical and electronic sensors shall be ensured at vibrations
having a frequency of 2 to 100 Hz, namely, with shift amplitude of 1 mm where the
vibration frequency is between 2 and 13,2 Hz, and with an acceleration of 0,7 g where
the vibration frequency is between 13,2 and 100 Hz.
Reliable operation of electrical and electronic sensors mounted upon vibration sources
(engines (ICE), compressors, etc) or installed in steering flats shall be ensured at
vibration frequencies of 2 to 100 Hz, namely, with a shift amplitude of 1,6 mm where
the frequency is between 2 and 25 Hz, and with an acceleration of 4,0 g where the
frequency is between 25 and 100 Hz.
For more severe conditions which may exist, for example on exhaust manifolds of high
speed ICE, 40 Hz to 2000 Hz acceleration 10.0 g at 600 C.
.4 Reliable operation of electrical and electronic sensors shall be ensured at long-term heel
up to 22,5 and at motions of 22,5 with a period of (8 1) s.
.5 The protective enclosure of electrical and electronic sensors shall be chosen in
accordance with IEC 60529.
.6 Electrical and electronic sensors shall operate reliably in case of deviation of the power
parameters listed in Table 2.1.1.1.6 from nominal values.
Table 2.1.1.1.6
Parameter Deviation from nominal value
Long-term. Short-term
% % Time, s
Voltage (A. C.) +10...-10 20 1.5
Frequency 5 10 5
Voltage (D. C.) 10 5 Cyclic deviation of ripple
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Electrical and electronic sensors supplied from accumulator batteries shall operate
reliably with the following voltage variations from the nominal value:
from +30 to 25 per cent for the equipment, which is not disconnected from the battery
during battery charging;
from + 20 to 25 per cent for the equipment, which is disconnected from the battery
during battery charging.
.7 Provision shall be made to ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and
electronic sensors as specified IEC Publication 61000-4-2, IEC Publication 61000-4-3,
IEC Publication 61000-4-4, IEC Publication 61000-4-5, IEC Publication 61000-4-6.
.8 Electrical and electronic sensors to be installed in locations with specific operating
conditions (high or low temperature, excessive mechanical loads, etc) shall be designed
and tested with regard to the conditions.
.9 Electrical and electronic sensors shall be made of materials resistant to marine
environment or shall be reliably protected from its harmful effect.
2.1.1.2 Installations and Settings of Electrical and electronic sensors in accordance with
IEC 60092-504 and IEC 60533.
2.1.2 Technical documents to be submitted

1. Explanatory note with description of the principle of operation and structural data of the
sensor;
2. Specification with indication of the devices and appliances used and the technical
characteristics thereof;
3. General view drawings, structural units, appliances and instruments;
4. Functional block diagrams of the article with indication of input and output signals,
feedbacks, self-monitoring system, etc.,
5. Documentation on the enterprises quality system (description of the article quality
control system functioning) operating when manufacturing a prototype or production
samples (if any) for new enterprises, hitherto unknown to the Society;
6. In case when explosion-proof sensors are used, Certificates issued by competent
authorities in accordance with requirements of EN/IEC 60079 series should be provided;
7. The technical documentation must make it possible to assess the products compliance
with the agreed technical requirements, as described in the items 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2;
8. Test programme and standards;
9. For computer/microprocessor based sensors: Documents in accordance with the
paragraph 10.11 of IEC 60092-504, as well as, Firmware Version, Changes List;
10. For computer based electronics Software QA and other relevant documents according to
the requirement class.
2.2 Type testing requirements

In accordance with IACS UR E10 and additional tests for confirmation of special features of
sensors indicated in the technical documentation as follows:
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N Test Normative document Test parameters and Test purpose, performance

os conditions criteria
1 Protective IEC 60529 The test is applicable for The equipment is
enclosure enclosures of the articles considered to have passed
with operating voltage up the test, if it satisfies the
to 1000V. Performance Criterion A
and the requirements of IEC
60529.
2 Impact -Acceleration 5g, The test shall be carried The equipment is
-Duration : 10 15 ms, out under working considered to have passed
:No of impacts: 20, condition, in three the test, if during and after
Frequency of impacts: mutually perpendicular the test it complies with the
40 80 impacts/min. planes. Sinusoidal shape requirements specified in
of the impact momentum the technical
is recommended documentation.
3 Exposure -Temperature in the Subjected to the test are The equipment is
to solar chamber: + 55oC. appliances with the use of considered to have passed
radiation plastics which are the test, if:
intended for operation on
the open deck in areas
where they are
continuously exposed to
solar radiation
- Radiation intensity: - No deformation, cracking,
1125W/m2. stratification, buckling ,
ungluing of plastic pieces
and other materials has
taken place;
(Including flux density - No degradation of
of the ultra-violet readability of inscriptions
portion of spectrum with and signs on the instrument
a wave length of 280 scales has not been
400 nm shall be not less detected;
than 42 W/m2)
-Parameters and resistance
of insulation have remained
normal
3.1. General requirements

.1 Refer to EU RO Product Quality Assurance.
3.2. Special requirements

.1 A serial (not type approved) product shall be tested in accordance with requirement
specified in the IACS UR E10.
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.1 All units, devices and test points shall be clearly and permanently marked. The marking
shall be preferably placed adjacent to them.
5.1. General
1. In accordance with Appendix I of the EU RO Mutual Recognition procedure for Type
Approval.
5.2. Special requirements

1. Technical data
.1 Technical characteristics which express adequately the basic articles features
assuring its functional usage.
.2 Other important characteristics specified by this Requirements, including the power
supply parameters.
.3 Version and/or revision of the software (if applicable).
5.3. Validity
1. A Type Approval Certificate is generally issued with a validity period not more than 5
five years.


1. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards mentioned above.
2. Unified requirements (UR) E10 of the International Association of Classification
Societies (IACS)
3. RS Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going Ships
a. Part XI "Electrical Equipment"
b. Part XV "Automation"
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DISPLAY MONITORS,
VIDEO SCREENS, TERMINALS
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1.a General description of the product ...........................................................................................1
1.b Application limitations.............................................................................................................1
1.c Intended use / System context .................................................................................................1
2.a i. Technical Requirements...................................................................................................2
Ambient Conditions .....................................................................................................................2
Voltage and Frequency ................................................................................................................2
Construction, Materials, Installations, etc....................................................................................2
Table 2.1 Angles of Inclination.................................................................................................4
Table 2.2 - Voltage and Frequency Fluctuation...........................................................................4
Table 2.3 Modified testing condition and method of IACS UR E10........................................5

Display monitors and video screens for monitoring the conditions of systems, machinery and
equipment (This excludes touch screens or terminals with keys and buttons.)

Onboard ships with exceptions as per SOLAS Ch. I, Reg. 3. (navy, offshore and industrial
applications)
1.c Intended use / System context

Alarm and monitoring systems subject to classification
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Ambient Conditions
1. The ambient condition given in Table 2.1 is to be applied to the design, selection and
arrangement of electrical installations in order to ensure their proper operation.
2. Electrical equipment are to be suitable for operations up to 55 .

3. Electrical equipment are to be designed sufficiently enough to withstand any vibrations that
occur under normal conditions.
Voltage and Frequency
Electrical equipment supplied from main and emergency switchboards is to be designed and
manufactured so that it is capable of operating satisfactorily under the normally occurring
voltage and frequency fluctuations. Such electrical equipment is to operate satisfactorily under
those fluctuations in voltage and frequency that are given in Table 2.2. Any special systems,
e.g. electronic circuits, whose functions cannot operate satisfactorily, within the limits given in
this table, are to be supplied by some suitable means, i.e. through some stabilized supply.
Construction, Materials, Installations, etc.
1. All electrical equipment is to be constructed and installed so as not to cause injury when
handled and touched in a normal manner.
2. Insulating materials and insulated windings are to be resistant to moisture, sea air and oil
vapours.
3. Bolts, nuts, pins, screws, terminals, studs, springs and such other small parts are to be made
of corrosion resistant material or to be suitably protected against corrosion.

(a) Specifications (description of the product name, type, principal particulars, use,
construction, performance, etc.)
(b) Product name, principal particulars, general dimensions and sectional assembly plan,
material, quantity, applicable rules and standards, etc.)
(c) Wiring diagram (electrical systems) including PCB layouts and parts list
(d) Instruction manual (including operating procedure)
(e) Inspection and test specification for quality control (including test data)
(f) Environmental test procedures including appropriate measure of technical performance
(g) Certificate and test result certificate issued by bodies recognized by the R.O. (if any)
(h) Quality control for software
a. Quality standards
b. A quality plan for software lifecycle
c. Quality assurance procedures in production
(i) Documentation of software modification
Work procedures for modifying program contents and data including upgrades
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(a) After the drawings and documents submitted in accordance with 2.a.ii have been examined,
tests are to be carried out in accordance with the latest IACS UR E10 with modifications
given in Table 2.3 in the presence of the ROs surveyor, and they are to be proven to satisfy
the criteria of the latest IACS UR E10 and Table 2.3. In case the tests are conducted at a
Nationally Accredited Laboratory, the presence of the ROs surveyor may be omitted.
(b) In case the documents in 2.a.ii (g) are deemed appropriate, a part of tests may be exempted.
(c) Tests are to be carried out under normal temperature (25 10 ), normal humidity (60% 30%),
normal atmospheric pressure (96 kPa 10 kPa), rated electrical source voltage and rated
electrical source frequency unless otherwise specified. The number of test sample is, as a
rule, to be one for each type. However, additional test sample may be required when deemed
necessary by the RO.
Refer to EU RO Product Quality Assurance
Manufacturers of the approved equipment are, in principle, to mark the product before shipment for
identification of approved equipment and, in addition, at least the following items to be marked at
the suitable place :
(a) Manufacturers name or equivalent
(b) Type No. or symbol
(c) Serial No. and date of manufacture
(d) Particulars or ratings

(a) Certificate number,
(b) Name and Address of Manufacturer,
(c) Product description,
(d) Name of Model,
(e) Approval number,
(f) Specification and Documents,
(g) Environmental test items applied and Approval conditions,
(h) Rule applied/Standard applied
(i) Validity,
(j) Issue date, and
(k) Software name and version

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(a) IACS UR E10 Test specification for type approval
(b) IEC 60092-504 Electrical installations in ships Special features, Control and
instrumentation
(c) IEC 60945 Maritime Navigation and Radio communication Equipment and Systems
General Requirements
(d) IEC 60533 Electrical and electronic installations in ships Electromagnetic compatibility
Table 2.1 Angles of Inclination

Static Dynamic
inclination inclination
(1) (1)
22.5 22.5
Note:
In ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk and ships carrying dangerous chemicals in bulk, emergency power
supplies are to remain operable with the ship flooded to a final athwart ships inclination up to a maximum of
30 . In this case the test level has to be named on the certificate.
Table 2.2 - Voltage and Frequency Fluctuation

(a) Voltage and frequency fluctuations for a.c. distribution systems (Note 1)
Fluctuation (Note 4)
Type of fluctuation
Permanent Transient
Voltage 10% 20% (within 1.5 sec)
Frequency 5% 10% (within 5 sec)
(b) Voltage fluctuations for d.c. distribution systems

(Note 2)
Type of fluctuation Fluctuation (Note 4)

Voltage fluctuation (Permanent) 10%
Voltage cyclic fluctuation deviation 5%
Voltage ripple 10%
(c) Voltage fluctuations for battery systems

Systems Fluctuation (Note 4)
Components connected to the battery during +30%, -25%
charging (Note 3)
Components not connected to the battery during +20%, -25%

charging
Note 1: A.C. distribution systems mean a.c. generator circuits and a.c. power circuits produced by inverters.
Note 2: D.C. distribution systems mean d.c. generator circuits and d.c. power circuits produced by converters.
Note 3: Different voltage fluctuations as determined by charging and discharging characteristics, including voltage ripples from the
charging devices, may be considered.
Note 4: The numerical values given in the table, excluding those values for time, mean percentages of rated values.
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Table 2.3 Modified testing condition and method of IACS UR E10

PROCEDURE
NO. TEST TEST PARAMETERS OTHER INFORMATION
ACC. TO:*
1. Power supply -
variations AC SUPPLY
a) electric Combi Voltage( Frequen
%)
nation variation cy(%)
variatio
permane n
perman
1 nt
+10 ent
+5
2 +10 -5
3 -10 -5
4 -10 +5
voltage frequen
cy
transient transien
1,5 s t
5s
% %
5 +20 +10
6 -20 -10
DC SUPPLY
Voltage tolerance
10%
Continuous
Voltage cyclic
5%
Variation
Voltage ripple 10%
Electric battery supply:
+30% to 25% for equipment

connected to charging battery
or as determined by the
charging/discharging
characteristics, including ripple
voltage from the charging
device;
+20% to 25% for equipment
not connected to the battery
during charging.
2. Vibration IEC Publication 2(+3, -0)Hz to 13.2 Hz duration in case of no resonance

60068-2-6 Test Fc amplitude 1mm condition 90 minutes at 30 Hz;
13.2 Hz to 100 Hz duration at each resonance
acceleration 0.7 g. frequency at which Q 2 is
recorded - 90 minutes;
For severe vibration conditions
during the vibration test,
such as, e.g. on diesel engines,
functional tests are to be carried
air compressors, etc.
out;
2.0 Hz to 25 Hz amplitude tests to be carried out in three
1.6 mm mutually perpendicular planes;
25.0 Hz to 100 Hz Q should not exceed 5.
acceleration 4.0 g.
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where sweep test is to be carried

out instead of the discrete
frequency test and a number of
resonant frequencies is detected
close to each other duration of the
test is to be 120 min. Sweep over
a restricted frequency range
between 0.8 and 1.2 times the
critical frequencies can be used
where appropriate. Note: Critical
frequency is a frequency at which
the equipment being tested may
exhibit:
malfunction and/or performance
deterioration
mechanical resonances and/or
other response effects occur, e.g.
chatter
mechanical resonances with
amplification greater than 10 will
not be accepted
3. Compass safe IEC 60945 the test is applied to equipment
distance intended for installation on the
measurement navigation bridge
4. Acoustic noise IEC 60945 the test is applied to equipment
and signals intended for installation on the
measurement navigation bridge
5. Shock IEC 60068-2-27 The tests shall be earned out in
Acceleration (g) 5.0 operating condition under effect of
Shock duration 10 - 15 shock load in each of the three
(ms) mutually perpendicular directions
Number of 20 in relation to the item, in turn.
shocks in each The form of the shock pulse is
position recommended to be close to sine
Shock 40 - 80 one.
succession The method of fastening the items
frequency (mm) for testing shall be indicated in the
technical documentation with due
account of the possible positions
of the items in service. If the
technical documentation on the
items specifies different methods
of fastening in service, the item
shall be tested using the most
dangerous method of fastening
stated in the technical
documentation.
The equipment shall be considered
to have passed the tests if during
and after the tests it meets the
requirements set forth in the
technical documentation for the
test type concerned.
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SECTION 9
LV TRANSFORMERS
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1.a General description of the product .......................................................................................1
1.b Application limitations.........................................................................................................1
1.c Intended use Nil ..................................................................................................................1
1.d System context .....................................................................................................................1
2.b Type testing requirements ....................................................................................................4

This part applies to three-phase power transformers rated at greater than 5 kVA and single phase
power transformers rated at greater than 1 kVA (including auto-transformers), up to a power limit
of 50KVA **(50KVA when single phase)**.
This part does not apply to special transformers as per IEC 60076 -1.
This part does not apply to the special transformers intended for Ice Breakers and ships with an ice
class, on high-speed crafts, on ships with nuclear power plant and on other special objects with
more severe environmental conditions or where raised reliability of the equipment is required.

Transformers are to be used in low voltage (<1000V AC systems) electrical installations of ships
and off shore units classed for unrestricted navigation if, designed, constructed and tested to operate
satisfactorily under the worst environmental conditions, found on board, for each application case.
1.c Intended use

Nil
1.d System context

Nil
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All transformers, except those used for motor starting, are to be double wound, with no electrical
connections between primary and secondary windings
Transformers are to be of the dry and air cooled type. Acceptance of liquid immersed type
transformers is subject to special considerations on a case-by-case basis. Liquid-immersed
transformers should be in compliance with the requirements as below
1. Liquid fillings for transformers are to be non-toxic and of a type which does not readily support
combustion. Such transformers are to have a pressure release device with an alarm and there is
to be a suitable means provided to contain any liquid which may leak from the transformer due
to the operation of the release device or damage to the tank;
2. Where forced liquid cooling is used, there is to be temperature monitoring of the cooling
medium and transformer windings with an alarm being given when the temperature exceeds a
preset limit, and provision is to be made for reducing the load to a level commensurate with the
cooling available;
3. The construction is such that the liquid is not spilled in inclined position; a liquid gauge
indicating the normal liquid level range is to be fitted.
The voltage drop of transformers supplying secondary distribution systems from no load to rated
load at resistive load is not to exceed the following:
1. 2.5% for single phase transformers rated more than 5 kVA or 3-phase transformers rated more
than 15 kVA;
2. (2) 5% for single phase transformers rated up to 5 kVA or 3-phase transformers rated up to 15
kVA.
3. The temperature rise of transformers at windings is not to exceed the values given in the Table
during continuous operation at rated output, where the ambient air temperature is based on
45 .
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Limit of Temperature Rise

Limit of temperature rise(K) Method of
Type of transformers windings measurement
Dry-type air-cooling Class A insulation 50

Resistance method
transformers Class E insulation 65
Class B insulation 75
Class F insulation 95
Class H insulation 120
Identified as ON.. or
OF.. in IEC60092-
Liquid-immersed 303 65 Thermometer or
transformers thermocouple
Identified as OD.. in
IEC60092-303 70
All transformers are to be
capable of withstanding,
without damage, the
thermal and mechanical
effects of a short-circuit at
the terminals of any
winding for 2 s.
Transformers are to be
subjected to high voltage
test according to the table
showing below, applying
a test voltage between
primary and secondary
windings and between
windings and the earthed
enclosure for 1 min
without breakdown and
flashover.
Voltage of High Voltage Test

Highest voltage root-mean-square) kV Rated short duration power frequency
withstand voltage root-mean-square kV

1.1 3
3.6 10
7.2 20
12.0 28
17.5 38
24.0 50
36.0 70
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Transformers are to withstand an induced high voltage test with a voltage twice the rated voltage.
The duration of the test is to be 1 min with a frequency less than or equal to twice the rated
frequency. If the frequency is greater than twice the rated frequency, the duration of the test is to be
obtained from the following formula with a minimum of 15 s:
t = (60 2 rated frequency) / test frequency (s)
For transformers subject to temperature rise test, the induced high voltage test is to be carried out
immediately after the temperature rise test.
Suitable terminals, clearly marked, shall be provided in an accessible position, convenient for
external connections. The terminals shall be effectively secured and shall be so spaced and/or
shielded that they cannot be accidentally earthed, short-circuited or touched.
Transformers should be fitted with an earth terminal for the connection of a protective conductor.
All exposed metallic conductive non-live parts should be connected to the earth terminal by
construction or otherwise. Marine transformers with metal enclosures should be in compliance with
the above-mentioned standards an in addition, the following requirements:
1. Metal enclosures are to be of sufficient mechanical strength for mechanical protection,
normal operation and safe handling of transformers.
2. Metal enclosures are to have sufficient space to maintain enough air clearance and creepage
distance between conducting parts and between conducting parts and non-conducting parts
of transformers inside metal enclosures. When a transformer mounted in the metal enclosure
is in normal operation, the temperature rise is to comply with above table.
3. Degree of protection provided by metal enclosures should be appropriate to the ambient
conditions of the location where transformers are installed.
4. The temperature rise of transformer mounted in metal enclosure in normal operation is to
comply with the aforementioned limits.

1. General drawings / plans
2. Detailed drawings of main parts including frames, primary windings, secondary windings,
magnetic cores (with type / model of the main material such as electromagnetic wire, silicon
steel sheet, insulation material, etc.);
3. Detailed construction drawings of metallic enclosure if any ;

4. Nameplate drawings;
5. External connection terminal drawings;
6. Product specifications;
7. Type test plan;
8. Installation manual;
9. Process flow diagram with quality reference point marking
Unless otherwise specified, all tests are to be carried out under the following atmospheric
conditions:
1. Ambient temperature between 10C and 40C and with cooling water (if required) at any
temperature not exceeding 25C;
2. Relative humidity 30 RH 90 RH;

3. Air pressure 86 106 kPa.
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Type test of marine transformers is at least to be in accordance with table below:

Test items Requirements Test method
Dielectric strength test Clause 2.a.i of this part IACS UR E10
Measurement of insulation resistance IACS UR E10 IACS UR E10
Voltage regulation test Clause 2.a.i of this part Clause 2.1.1 3 of this part
Temperature-rise measurement Clause 2.a.i of this part IEC60076-2

Secondary terminal short-current test Clause 2.a.i of this part IEC60076-5
Degree of protection (for transformers IP IEC60529
with enclosure)
Damp heat test IACS UR E10 IEC60068-2-30
Salt mist test IACS UR E10 IEC60068-2-52
Measurement of winding resistance Clause 15 of IEC60076-11
Measurement of voltage ratio and Clause 16 of IEC60076-11

vector
Measurement of impedance voltage , Clause 17 of IEC60076-11
short-circuit imp. and load loss
Measurement of no-load loss and Clause 18 of IEC60076-11
current
Dielectric tests Clause 19 and 20 of
IEC60076-11
Measurement of zero-sequence Clause 8.7 of IEC60076-11
impedance of 3 phase transformers
Measurement of harmonics of the no- Clause 8.6 of IEC60076-11
load current functional test of
supplement elements, if any (PT 100,
cooling fans, protection devices etc.)
3.1 A basic production site, suitable product equipment and measurement equipment, and
practical process documentation shall be provided by the manufacturer to ensure that the
transformers comply with the drawings and technical documents approved by the Classification
Society.
3.2 A Quality Management System meeting the requirements of EU RO Product Quality
Assurance shall be implemented effectively by the manufacturer.
3.3 The source of main material such as silicon steel sheet, electromagnetic core, insulation
material, etc. shall be controlled effectively by the manufacturer to ensure the type / model is in
compliance with the drawings and documents approved by Classification Society.
3.4 All of the silicon steel sheets shall have the same magnetic aligning for high magnetic
permeability core.
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3.5 The tests indicated below shall be carried out by manufacturer:

1. Observational check
2. Measurement of winding resistance(Clause 15 of IEC60076-11);
3. Measurement of voltage ratio and check of phase displacement (Clause 16 of IEC60076-11);
4. Measurement of short-circuit impedance and load loss(Clause 17 of IEC60076-11);
5. Measurement of no-load loss and current(Clause 18 of IEC60076-11);
6. Separator-source AC withstand voltage test (Clause 19 of IEC60076-11);
7. Induced AC withstand voltage test (Clause 20 of IEC60076-11);
8. High voltage test (IACS UR E10);
9. Insulation resistance measurement (IACS UR E10) ;
10. Partial discharge measurement (when Um 3.6kV) (Clause 22 of IEC60076-11);
11. Voltage regulation test (Clause 2.1.1.3 of this part),

12. Measurement of temperature rise (Clause 2.1.1.4 of this part).
Note For transformers subject to temperature rise test, the high voltage test is to be carried out
immediately after the temperature rise test.
The high voltage test is in general not to be repeated, but if it is necessary, one additional
test is permitted to be carried out with a test voltage equal to 75% of the voltage at the
first test.
If the test is impracticable at the manufacturer (such as the manufacturers power
distribution is limited, etc.), it may be waived, subject to agreement of Classification
Society.
The test may only be carried out to the first product for batch products of the same type
and specification.
4.1 Each transformer shall be provided with a clear symbol or mark near the terminals for
external connections. A clear earthing mark shall be provided near the earthing terminal. The entry
shall indelibly marked.
4.2 Rating plate fitted to the transformer
Each transformer shall be provided with a rating plate of weatherproof material, fitted in a visible
position, showing the items indicated as below. The entries on the plate shall be indelibly marked
(that is, by etching, engraving, stamping or by a photo-chemical process).
a) Kind of transformer;
b) Number and year of product standard;
c) Manufacturers name;
d) Manufacturers serial number;
e) Year of manufacture;
f) Insulation system temperature for each winding. The first letter shall refer to the high
voltage winding, the second letter shall refer to the low voltage winding. When more than
two windings are present, the letters shall be placed in the order of the windings from the
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h) Rated power for each kind cooling;

i) Rated frequency
j) Rated voltages, including tapping voltages, if any;
k) Rated currents for each kind cooling;
l) Connection symbol;
m) Short-circuit impedance at rated current and at the appropriate referenced temperature;
n) Type of cooling;
o) Total mass;
p) Insulation levels;
q) Degree of protection;
r) Environmental class;
s) Climatic class;
t) Fire behaviour class.
The rated withstand voltages for all windings shall appear on the rating plate. The principles of the
standard notation are illustrated in Clause 5 of IEC60076-3.
4.3 Rated plate fitted to the transformer enclosure
Each transformer enclosure shall be provided with a rating plate of weatherproof material, fitted in a
visible position, showing the items indicated in 4.1. The entries on the plate shall be indelibly
marked (that is, by etching, engraving, stamping or by a photo-chemical process).

a) Name of manufacturer
b) Address of manufacturer
c) Product description
d) Product type
e) Approval standards / Rules (Number of the standard and number of revision)
f) Insulation level
g) Cooling method
h) Degree of protection of enclosure if any)

i) Validity (4 years, generally, etc.
j) Rated power;
k) Primary/secondary voltage;
l) Coupling index, etc.

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7.1 IEC60092-303 ed3.0(1980-01), Electrical installations in ships. Part 303: Equipment -
Transformers for power and lighting
7.2 IEC 60092-303-am1 ed3.0 (1997-09), Amendment 1 - Electrical installations in ships. Part
303: Equipment - Transformers for power and lighting
7.3 IEC 60076-1(2000-04) , Power transformers - Part 1: General
7.4 IEC 60076-2(1993-04) , Power transformers - Part 2: Temperature rise
7.5 IEC 60076-3(2000-03) , Power transformers - Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests and
external clearances in air
7.6 IEC 60076-4(2002-06) , Power transformers - Part 4: Guide to the lightning impulse and
switching impulse testing - Power transformers and reactors
7.7 IEC 60076-5(2006-02) , Power transformers - Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit
7.8 IEC 60076-10(2005-07) , Power transformers - Part 10: Determination of sound levels
7.9 IEC 60076-10-1(2005-10) , Power transformers - Part 10-1: Determination of sound levels -
Application guide
7.10 IEC 60076-11(2004-05) , Power transformers - Part 11: Dry-type transformers
7.11 IEC 60905(1987-12) , Loading guide for dry-type power transformers
7.12 IEC 60529 (2001-02) , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
7.13 IEC 60068-2-30(2005-08) , Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat,
cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
7.14 IEC 60068-2-11(1981-01) , Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Test Ka: Salt mist
7.15 IACS UR E10
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FUSES
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1.c Intended use .........................................................................................................................1
1.d System context .....................................................................................................................1
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements...................................................................................2
2.a i. Technical Requirements...............................................................................................2
Fuses are over current protective devices that contain a calibrated current carrying element which
melts and opens under specified over current conditions. Fuses are individual devices and can have
different shapes. Connection to a circuit is normally carried out through the use of single or multi
fuse bases or fuse holders, as required. Fuses are to be classified according to applicable parts of
IEC standards 60269-1, IEC 60269-2, IEC 60068-2 and IEC 60721-3, as applicable.

Fuses are to be used in low voltage (<1000V for AC systems and <1500V for DC systems)
electrical installations of ships classed for unrestricted navigation and, designed, constructed and
tested to operate satisfactorily under the worst environmental conditions, found on board, for each
application case.
These technical requirements do not apply to fuses used for the protection of internal circuitry,
normally located inside of cabinets or enclosures such as semiconductor power converters, specific
motor controllers, battery chargers and similar equipments.
In the same way, fuse-bases or fuse-holders are not covered by this document.
1.c Intended use

Fuses used on protection of overload and short circuits in LV electrical installations, on power and
lighting distribution systems, motor and transformer circuits or, as a backup, to increase the short
circuit breaking capacity of electrical devices. Fuses may be used for overload protection only up to
a rating of 315A.
1.d System context

Nil.
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The terms and definitions, related to fuses, according to IEC 60269-1 will apply. Fuse elements are
to be of a totally enclosed type and allow no arc ejection to the outside, sparking, or any other
harmful effect upon the adjacent parts in the case the fuse blows. Fuse elements are to be made of
incombustible and non-hygroscopic insulating material.
Type testing conditions, namely those concerned with ambient air temperature, humidity, salt mist
and vibration level, shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60269-2, IEC 60068-2 and IEC
60721-3 as applicable. These environmental operating conditions aim at reflecting the higher
ambient air temperature, higher humidity and the presence of salt mist, all degrading factors with
influence in the behaviour of a fuse link.
The system voltage, the currents to be carried and to be broken, the rated frequency and the power
factor for AC systems, or the time constant for DC systems are to comply with IEC-60269-1as
applicable.
All documentation is to be submitted to the Recognised Organization (RO) in the English language.
The manufacturer shall submit detailed information concerning:
Technical data and characteristics,
Construction drawings concerning all parts of each of the fuse link types,
Dimensions and tolerances,
Instructions on fitting, assembly and operation
Materials specification,
Type of applied anticorrosive treatments,
Contact plating materials,
Prior to tests the manufacturer is to submit:
Proposed test program and test schedule,
Description of the test specimens and explanation of the selected test sample(s),
After completion of tests the manufacturer is to submit:
The test report with an identification number containing all relevant data and test results
including place and date of the tests.
and are to be confirmed by the RO by signing and marking the test report,
ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE mutual recognition agreement,
Complete report of the tests carried out according to applicable procedures as per IEC
60269-1, Chapter 8, taking into account the particular shipboard conditions,
The manufacturer shall also submit tables with conventional time for non fusing (Inf) and
fusing current (If) as well as time-current characteristics and gates, with due corrections for
shipboard conditions.
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Fuse links must be subject to a complete testing program carried out under the responsibility of the
fuse manufacturer with the survey of the RO.
All type tests according to the relevant IEC-Standards to be performed in accredited test
laboratories recognized either by ILAC or LOVAG or IECEE . Above tests are to be witnessed by
the RO. Test laboratory shall be authorized to conduct type tests according to the relevant IEC
standards.
The complete tests as well as type tests shall be carried out, considering the recommended number
of samples and following the applicable test program for the g or a fuse link types according to
IEC 60269-1, Chapter 8, Table 7A, 7B or 7C.
The following environmental tests according to IACS UR E10 are to be carried out: #5 (dry heat),
#6 (damp heat), #7 (vibration) (20mm/s velocity amplitude in frequency range 5-50Hz is accepted),
#11 (cold) and #12 (salt mist). Verification shall be according to IEC 60269-1 chapter 8.
EU RO Production Quality Assurance is to be applied. The manufacturer and its individual works
are to be recognized by the RO for the type of product(s) fabricated. Plants, production and
treatment procedures, testing equipments, laboratories, internal control systems and personnel
qualification are to be suitable in the opinion of the RO. Production of the equipment is limited to
those facilities listed in the certificate.
Manufacturing procedures and techniques are to be such as reasonably ensure constant compliance
of the product with the requirements. If tests and/or analyses are performed by external laboratories
or third parties, these have to be recognized by the RO. Manufacturing process may be required to
be approved and approval tests may have to be performed for the purpose. The RO shall be granted
access to all manufacturing and testing facilities, and is to be provided with all the information
necessary to perform its duties. Changes to the product will void the certification. General terms
and conditions of the RO are to be observed.
The marking shall be durable and easily legible. Compliance is to be checked by inspection and by
testing according to IEC 60269-1 chapter 6. Markings on fuse links are to be in accordance with the
IEC 60269-1standard. Additionally a code or mark, to be designated shall be marked on all type
approved fuse links identifying the type approval and the RO.

The validity of the certificate is to be 5 years in the condition that:
The design and manufacture remain unmodified from the initial process,
The specified regulations or standards are not modified during the validity period,
The product remains satisfactory in service,
Type Approval Certificate shall contain clearly all the other complementary clauses that are
part of the conditions of issue.
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Type approval certificate shall be issued including the following information:

Company name and address,
General product designation,
Test standards with the date and/or number of edition,
Onboard environmental conditions considered,
Remarks like limitations,
Test reports with identification number and date,
Manufacturers documentation identification number for the product or series with date,
Date of issue and date of expiry,
Place of issue.
Manufacturers documentation is to include particular information for the product or series:
Manufacturer type designation,
Application category (breaking range and utilization category by code letters),
Rated current (or range of current ratings in case of a series of fuses),
Voltage rating,
Type of current (ac; dc; both),
Rated frequency (if applicable),
Rated breaking capacity,
Rated power dissipation,
Time current characteristics curves,
Cut-off current characteristics,
Others.


1. IEC (2006), IEC 60269 - Low-voltage fuses.
2. IEC (2002), IEC 60721 - Classification of environmental conditions.
3. IEC (2007), IEC 60068 - Environmental Testing.
4. IACS (2011), Unified Requirements concerning Electrical Installations Test Specification for
Type Approval - E10.
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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 1
1.a General description of the product.................................................................................... 1
1.b Application limitations...................................................................................................... 1
1.c Intended use ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.d System context.................................................................................................................. 1
2. DESIGN EVALUATION............................................................................................................ 2
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements................................................................................ 2
2.b Type testing requirements ................................................................................................. 3
3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 4
4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................... 4
5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT ........................................................................ 4
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER...................................................................... 4
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES................................................................. 5
1. a General description of the product

Empty enclosure - enclosure intended for support and installation of electrical equipment,
whose internal space provides suitable protection against external influences as well as a
specified degree of protection against approach to or contact with live parts and against contact
with moving parts.
Empty box - enclosure, generally of small dimensions and, in principle, intended to be mounted
on a vertical plane.

Enclosures and boxes used as part of switchgear and control gear assemblies of voltage up to
1000V a.c. at frequencies not exceeding 1000Hz or of voltage up to 1500V d.c.; intended for
use onboard of ships; outdoor or indoor application. Enclosures and boxes intended for the
below listed applications are excluded:
installation in areas where explosive gases or vapour atmospheres may occur;
appliances for which EMC requirements are to be met.
1.c Intended use

Construction of electrical switchboards intended for distribution of electrical power and control
or connection purposes.
1.d System context

Nil.
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Enclosures and boxes are to be capable of withstand ambient temperature of +452 C prolonged
without suffering any defects. Frame construction, front plates, mounting plates and casings of
enclosures and boxes are to be made of metallic or other incombustible materials. Such
materials are to be at least moisture-resistant and oil vapours-resistant. Application of other
materials can be specially considered by the EU RO.
Constructional components of enclosures and boxes are to be made of materials resistant to
sea air (unless they are additionally protected onboard). Enclosures and boxes are to be of
adequate rigidity and mechanical strength (resistant to mechanical stresses which may occur
under service conditions or as a result of short-circuits). Screws, nuts, hinges, wall-fixing lugs
and similar items of enclosures and boxes intended for installation on open decks or in spaces
of humidity higher than normal are to be made of corrosion-resistant materials.
Where the framework or doors of enclosures or boxes are of steel, suitable measures are to be
provided to prevent overheating due to the possible circulation of eddy currents.
Where screw fastenings are applied on/in enclosures and boxes, means to exclude possibility of
their self unscrew is to be provided. Gaskets used in enclosures and boxes components (doors,
covers, sight holes, cable glands, etc.) are to ensure required degree of protection under service
conditions. Such gaskets are to be suitably fastened to those components.
Cable entrances are not to impair the degree of protection of the enclosures and boxes. Enclosures
and boxes intended for installation in places accessible to unauthorized persons are to be provided
with doors which opening may be possible only with usage of a special key, the same for all the
switchboards on the ship. Hinged doors are to be provided with fixing devices for keeping them in
open position. Casing and hinged or sliding doors are to have appropriate metal screwed
connections intended for connection of protective conductor (to ensure continuity of the
protective circuit). Such metal screwed connections are to be suitably assembled (welded) to
casing and doors - proper electrical connection is to be retained.
Enclosures intended for construction of main switchboards, emergency switchboards, selected
distribution boards, control desks are to be provided with insulated handrails or handles fitted in an
appropriate position at the front of the switchboard. Where access to the rear is necessary for
operational or maintenance purposes, an insulated handrails or insulated handles are to be fitted.
Such handrails or handles may be made of insulating material, wood (of adequate rigidity and
mechanical strength) or earthed metal covered with a suitable insulating material.

Enclosure classification according to International Standard IEC 62208 First Edition 2002-11.
Relevant constructional and mechanical drawings and details. Instructions necessary for correct
handling, assembling, mounting and service conditions of the enclosure/box. Information
concerning the thermal power dissipation relative to the effective cooling surface.
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The enclosures under test shall be mounted and installed as in normal use according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be carried out at an
ambient temperature of (205) C.
Number of samples to be tested and order of test per sample
Test Test Sample Sample Sample Representative

procedures 1 2 3 sample
Static loads 1
Lifting 2
Verification of axial loads of metal inserts 3
Verification of degree of protection against 4
external mechanical impacts (IK code)
Verification of degree of protection (IP 5
code)
Verification of thermal stability 1
Verification of resistance to heat 2
Verification of resistance to 3
abnormal heat and fire
Verification of dielectric strength 6
Verification of the continuity of the 7 3
protective circuit
Verification of resistance to a)
weathering
Verification of resistance to 1 c)
corrosion
Marking 8
IACS UR E10 Verification of resistance to vibration - 9 b)
hinges, door lock, screws, etc. (Vibration
test)
IACS UR E10 Verification of resistance to cold (Cold 10 c)
test)
Test of resistance against liquids and 2 c)
Selected tests of group K
and substances according

according to IEC 60068-1
chemicals
to IEC 60721-3-6
a) Tests carried out on representative sample only.

b) Applicable for enclosures of dimensions of at least 3 00x3 00x15 0mm (H x W x D).
Enclosures of other dimensions are to be visually examined.
c) Visual/functional examination of hinges, door lock, screws, coating, enclosure material,
sealing etc. is to be carried out after test.
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3.a General requirements

refer to "EU RO Product Quality Assurance"
3.b Special requirements

The enclosure or box shall be constructed only of material capable of withstanding the mechanical,
electrical and thermal stresses as well as effects of humidity which are likely to be encountered in
normal use. Protection against corrosion shall be ensured by the use of suitable materials or by the
application of protective coating to the exposed surface, taking into account the intended
conditions of use.
The enclosure or box shall be identifiable, making it possible for the final assembler to obtain
relevant information from the enclosure manufacturer. Such identification shall comprise:
- either the name, trade mark or identification mark of the enclosure manufacturer;
- type designation or identification number of the enclosure. The marking shall be durable
and easily legible and may be inside the enclosure.

a. Validity.
b. Number of the Certificate and date of issuance.
c. Type designations and dimensions of enclosures/boxes.
d. Manufacturer name and address.
e. Technical data.
f. Basis of approval - documents (reports from type tests with identification No. and date,
manufacturer's documentation drawings Nos.).
g. Additional conditions and remarks, limitations,
h. Product description.
i. Environmental Category.
j. Range of application.
k. Test standards with the date and/or No. of edition.
l. Place of issue.

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a. Rules of the certifying EU RO,
b. International Standard IEC 62208 First edition 2002-11,
c. International Standard IEC 60068-1 Edition 6.0,
d. International Standard IEC 60721-3-6. Edition 1.0.
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ELECTRIC DRIVEN MOTORS < 20kW
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1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 1

1.a General description of the product ......................................................................................... 1
1.b Application limitations........................................................................................................... 1
1.c Intended use............................................................................................................................ 1
1.d System context ....................................................................................................................... 1
2. DESIGN EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 1
2.a Engineering evaluation requirements ..................................................................................... 1
2.a i. Technical Requirements................................................................................................. 1
2.a.ii. Technical documents to be submitted ............................................................................ 2
2.b Type testing requirements ...................................................................................................... 2
3. PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 3
4. MARKING REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................... 3
5. TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE CONTENT ......................................................................... 3
6. BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................ 4
7. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER........................................................................ 4
8. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES .................................................................. 4

These Technical Requirements apply to electric driven motors < 20 kW.

This standard is not applicable for propulsion motors. This standard is not covering certification
with respect to explosion protection.
1.c Intended use

Nil.
1.d System context

Nil.

Rating: Temperature rise of machines to be verified in relation to insulation class.
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Main drawings for assembled machines revealing details of air gap, shaft and bearings with
dimensions and tolerances inserted.
References to design standards, rules, specifications etc.
Test results (from tests already carried out, if any). Only one copy.
Applicant's proposal to Product Sample Test and Routine Test.
Documentation of reliability and endurance on board ships and Mobile Offshore Units, if any.
Special operational limitations.
Field of Application.
List of Type designations for each variant.
Construction details:
a. Voltage.
b. Power.
c. Speed.
d. Temp. class.
e. Insulation class.
f. Enclosure (IP) class.
g. Explosion protection + certificate from recognised test laboratory.
h. Special properties, if any.
Test programme, which as a minimum includes the elements for Type testing and routine testing.
The test programme shall refer to the relevant IEC standards for each test.

Visual inspection according to IACS URE13 (1).
Examination of technical documentation according to IACS URE13 (1).
Temperature-rise test at full load according to IACS URE13 (5) and IEC 60034-1/8.
Overspeed test: 20% in excess of the rated RPM for 2 min. (not applicable for squirrel cage motors)
according to IACS URE13 (8) and IEC 60034-1/9.7.
High voltage test 1 min. according to IACS URE13 (9) and IEC 60034-1/9.2.
Insulation resistance to be measured according to IACS URE13 (2).
Winding's resistance to be measured according to IACS URE13 (3).
Checking vibration /balance including operation of the bearing or lubrication system according to
IACS URE13 (10).
Verification of degree of enclosure protection (IP) according to IACS URE13 (11).
For DC motors: Measuring of speed vs load within speed range.
For DC motors: Overload test: 50% in excess of the rated current for not less than 2 min and 60% in
excess of the rated current for not less than 15sec operating at highest full-field speed in accordance
with URE13 (6) andIEC 600034-1/9.3.3. Overload test to be performed both for type test and
routine test.
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For AC motors: No load current at rated voltage and frequency in accordance with IACS URE13
(10).
For AC motors: Overtorque test = 60% overtorque 15 sec. in accordance with IACS URE13 (6) and
IEC 60034-1/9.4.
For HV machines: Dry lightning impulse test or equivalent of the coil interturn insulation in
accordance with IEC 60034-15.
Tests to be carried out:
- cold endurance (IEC 60068-2-1);
- vibration (IEC 60068-2-6);
- dry and damp heat (IEC 60068-2-2 60068-2-30).
Routine tests in accordance with IEC 60034-1.
Refer to EU RO Product Quality Assurance
- Manufacturer's name or trade mark
- Type designation under which the product is type approved
- Rated Voltage
- RPM
- Rated power
- Ambient temperature
- Power factor
- Rated current
- Rated frequency
- Insulation class
- IP class
- No. of phases (AC machines),serial No., duty type

Type Approval Validity
Product description
Application/limitation
Type Approval Documentation
Tests carried out
Marking of product
Certification retention survey
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6. BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

IACS UR E 13 Test requirements for rotating machines
IEC Publication 60092-301 (1995-03): Part 301 Equipment-generators and motors
IEC Publication 60034-1 (2004-04), Rotating electrical machines. Part 1: Rating and
performance
Other relevant parts of IEC Publication 60034-series


1. IEC (2002), IEC 60721 Classification of environmental conditions.
2. IEC (2007), IEC 60068 Environmental Testing.
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SECTION 13
MECHANICAL JOINTS
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1.c Intended use .........................................................................................................................3
1.d System context .....................................................................................................................3
5.a Validity.................................................................................................................................9
5.b Content .................................................................................................................................9
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER........................................................................10
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / REFERENCES ..................................................................10
These Technical Requirements apply to mechanical joints so called slip type or grip type or
machine grooved type as shown in Fig. 1 for both fire resistant and non-fire resistant type.
Mechanical joints" means devices intended for direct connection of pipe lengths other than by
welding, flanges or threaded joints.
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Application of mechanical joints, their acceptable use for each service, the dependence upon the
class of piping system, pipe dimensions, working pressure and temperature are defined in the
Classification Rules of individual RO.
Piping in which a mechanical joint is fitted is to be adequately adjusted, aligned and supported.
Supports or hangers are not to be used to force alignment of piping at the point of connection.
Typical application limitations are given by IACS UR P2 Rev. 2 November 2001 in its tables 7 and
8 where classes of piping system are defined in its fig 1 and table 1.
1.c Intended use

These Technical Requirements apply to mechanical joints intended for use in marine piping
systems.
1.d System context

Application of the joint type for a given piping system of a given vessel is subject to the approval of
the individual RO classing that vessel.

Due to the great variations in design and configuration of mechanical joints, no specific
recommendation regarding calculation method for theoretical strength calculations is given in these
requirements. The Type Approval is to be based on the results of testing of the actual joints.
Construction of mechanical joints is to prevent the possibility of tightness failure affected by
pressure pulsation, piping vibration, temperature variation and other similar adverse effects
occurring during operation on board.
The materials used for mechanical joints are to be compatible with the piping material and internal
and external media.
The mechanical joints are to be designed to withstand internal and external pressure as applicable
and where used in suction lines are to be capable of operating under vacuum.
The manufacturer has to submit evidence to substantiate that all components are adequately
resistant to working the media at design pressure and temperature specified.

Following documents and information are to be submitted by Manufacturer:
1. Description of the product;
2. Typical sectional drawings with all dimensions necessary for evaluation of joint design;
3. Specification of materials used for all components of the assembly;
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Documents showing:
- Maximum design pressures (pressure and vacuum);
- Maximum and minimum design temperatures;
- Conveyed media;
- Intended services;
- Maximum axial, lateral and angular deviation, allowed by manufacturer;
- Installation details;
- Marking details

2.b.1 Test program
The testing program is to be submitted to the EU RO for approval. Tests required are indicated in
Table 2.
Table 2
Tests Grip type & Slip type

Machine grooved type
Tightness test + +
Vibration (fatigue) + -
test
Pressure pulsation + -
test 1
Burst pressure test + +
Pull-out test + -
Fire endurance test + +
Vacuum test + +
Repeated assembly + -
test
Abbreviations:
+ Test is required
- Test is not required
NOTES:
1. for use in those systems where pressure pulsation other than water hammer is
expected.
2.b.2 Selection of Test Specimen

Test specimens are to be selected in the presence of EU ROs surveyor from production line or at
random from stock.
Where approval is applied for a range of sizes of a given type of mechanical joints, at least three
separate sizes representative of the range, from each type of joints are to be type tested.
The selected specimens are to be verified for compliance with the technical documentation to the
satisfaction of the EU ROs attending surveyor.
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2.b.3 Mechanical Joint Assembly

Assembly of mechanical joints should consist of components selected in accordance with
[ii] and the pipe sizes appropriate to the design of the joints.
Where pipe material would affect the performance of mechanical joints, the selection of
joints for testing is to take the pipe material into consideration.
Where not specified, the length of pipes to be connected by means of the joint to be tested
is to be at least five times the pipe diameter.
In all cases the assembly of the joint shall be carried out only according to the
manufacturers instructions.
No adjustment operations on the joint assembly, other than that specified by the
manufacturer, are permitted during the test.
2.b.4 Methods of tests

i. Test fluid
Unless otherwise specified, water or oil as test fluid is to be used.
ii. Tightness test
All mechanical joints are to be subjected to a tightness test, as follows.
Mechanical joint assembly test specimen is to be connected to the pipe or tubing in

accordance with the requirements of [iii] above and the manufacturers instructions, filled
with test fluid and de-aerated.
Pressure inside the joint assembly is to be slowly increased to 1.5 times of design pressure.
This test pressure is to be retained for a minimum period of 5 minutes. In the event where
there is a drop in pressure or there is visual indication of leakage, the test (including fire test)
shall be repeated for two test pieces. If during the repeat test one test piece fails, the testing
is regarded as having failed.
iii. Vibration (fatigue) test for grip type and machine grooved type joints
Mechanical joints assembly is to be subject to the following vibration test. Conclusions of

the vibration tests should show no leakage or damage, which could subsequently lead to a
failure.
Grip type joints and other similar joints containing elastic elements are to be tested in
accordance with the following method. A test rig of cantilever type used for testing fatigue
strength of components may be used. The test specimen being tested is to be arranged in the
test rig as shown in Fig 2 below.
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Fig 2
Two lengths of pipes are to be connected by means of joint assembly specimen to be tested.
One end of the pipe is to be rigidly fixed while the other end is to be fitted to the vibrating
element on the rig. The length of pipe connected to the fixed end should be kept as short as
possible and in no case exceed 200 mm.
Mechanical joint assemblies are not to be longitudinally restrained.
The assembly is to be filled with test fluid, de-aerated and pressurized to the design pressure
of the joint. Preliminary angle of deflection of pipe axis is to be equal to the maximum angle
of deflection, recommended by the manufacturer.
The amplitude is to be measured at 1m distance from the center line of the joint assembly at
free pipe end connected to the rotating element of the rig. (See Fig. 2).
Parameters of testing are to be as indicated below and to be carried out on the same
assembly:
Number of Amplitude, mm Frequency, Hz

cycles
3106 0.06 100
3106 0.5 45
3106 1.5 10
Pressure during the test is to be monitored. In the event of a drop in the pressure and visual
signs of leakage the test is to be repeated as described in v after.
Visual examination of the joint assembly is to be carried out for signs of damage which may
eventually cause leakage
iv. Pressure pulsation test for grip type and machine grooved type joints
The mechanical joint test specimen for carrying out this test may be the same as that used in
the tightness test above provided it passed that test.
The mechanical joint test specimen is to be connected to a pressure source capable of
generating pressure pulses of magnitude as shown in Fig 3.
Impulse pressure is to be raised from 0 to 1.5 times the design pressure of the joint with a
frequency equal to 30-100 cycles per minute. The number of cycles is not to be less than 5 x
105.
The mechanical joint is to be examined visually for sign of leakage or damage during the
test.
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Fig 3 Impulse pressure diagram
v. Burst pressure test

Mechanical joints are to be tested where applicable, to a burst pressure of 4 times the design
pressure. For design pressure above 200 bar the required burst pressure is to be agreed with
the EU RO.
Mechanical joint test specimen is to be connected to the pipe or tubing in accordance with
the requirements of Pressure pulsation test, filled with test fluid, de-aerated and pressurized
to test pressure with an increasing rate of 10% per minute of test pressure. The mechanical
joint assembly intended for use in rigid connections of pipe lengths is not to be
longitudinally restrained.
Duration of this test is not to be less than 5 minutes at the maximum pressure. This pressure
value will be annotated.
Where consider convenient, the mechanical joint test specimen used in tightness test, same
specimen may be used for the burst test provided it passed the tightness test.
The specimen may have small deformation and settling whilst under test pressure, but no
continuous movement on the pipe, leakage or visible cracks are permitted.
vi. Pull-out test for grip type and machine grooved type joints
In order to determine ability of a mechanical joint assembly to withstand axial load likely to
be encountered in service without the connecting pipe from becoming detached, following
pullout test is to be carried out.
Pipe length of suitable size is to be fitted to each end of the mechanical joints assembly test
specimen. The test specimen is to be pressurized to design pressure. In addition an axial load
is to be applied of a value calculated by the following formula :

L= D2 p
4
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Where:
D - Pipe outside diameter, mm
p - Design pressure, N/mm2
L - Applied axial load, N
This axial load is to be maintained for a period of 5 minutes.
During the test, pressure is to be monitored and relative movement between the joint
assembly and the pipe measured.
The mechanical joint assembly is to be visually examined for drop in pressure and signs of
leakage or damage. There are to be no movement between mechanical joint assembly and
the connecting pipes.
vii. Fire endurance test for fire resistant type
The fire endurance test is to be conducted on the selected test specimens as per the following
standards and clarifications.
(a) ISO 19921: 2005(E): Ships and marine technology Fire resistance of metallic pipe
components with resilient and elastomeric seals Test methods
(b) ISO 19922: 2005(E): Ships and marine technology Fire resistance of metallic pipe
components with resilient and elastomeric seals Requirements imposed on the test bench.
Clarifications to the standard requirements :
- If the fire test is conducted with circulating water at a pressure different from the design
pressure of the joint (however of at least 5 bar) the subsequent pressure test is to be carried
out to twice the design pressure.
- A selection of representative nominal bores may be tested in order to evaluate the fire
resistance of a series or range of mechanical joints of the same design. The smallest and
biggest size of the range shall in all cases be tested. For the sizes between the smallest and
biggest, the testing of a mechanical joint with nominal bore (Dn) will qualify other
mechanical joints up to 2xDn.
viii. Vacuum test
Mechanical joint assembly is to be connected to a vacuum pump and subjected to a pressure 170
mbar absolute. Once this pressure is stabilized the mechanical joint assembly test specimen under
test are to be isolated from the vacuum pump and this pressure is to be retained for a period of 5
minutes.
Pressure is to be monitored during the test. No internal pressure rise is permitted.
ix. Repeated assembly test for grip type and machine grooved type joints
Mechanical joint test specimens are to be dismantled and reassembled 10 times in accordance with
manufacturers instructions and then subjected to the tightness test.
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2.b.5 Test Results Acceptance Criteria

Where a mechanical joint assembly does not pass all or any part of the tests in Table 2, two
assemblies of the same size and type that failed are to be tested and only those tests which
mechanical joint assembly failed in the first instance, are to be repeated.
In the event where one of the assemblies fails the second test, that size and type of assembly is to be
considered unacceptable.
The methods and results of each test are to be recorded and reproduced as and when required.
EU ROs Production Quality Assurance scheme applies.
The product shall be marked with:
- Manufacturer' s name or logo
- Type designation
- Size
- Maximum working pressure
- Year/ serial number
- Clamping torque of screws
- Degree of fire resistance
- Sealing material
Where it is unpracticable to affix the above marking due to the size of the product, the product shall
be marked with at least :
- Manufacturer' s name or logo
- Type designation
- Size
- Maximum working pressure

5.a Validity
The certificate is generally issued with a validity period of five years.
5.b Content
The type approval certificate is to contain the following information:
- Reference of the Technical Requirement and testing standards applied.
- Material designation of major components, e.g. coupling housing, sealing etc.
- Product type, Size range, Pressure and temperature range
- Design drawing numbers
- Test reports
- Range of Application / Limitation
- Production places
- Marking of product
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IACS UR P2.7.4 (rev.7 Sept 2007) Mechanical joints
IACS UR P2.11 (Corr.1 Apr 2007) type Approval of Mechanical Joints
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RESIN CHOCKS
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1.c Intended use .........................................................................................................................1
1.d System context .....................................................................................................................1
6. APPROVAL DATE AND REVISION NUMBER......................................................................4
Mixture of resins (usually epoxy resin) and specific additives, mainly characterized by high values
of mechanical properties, with particular regard to compression module, resistance to water and
oils, and stability over time
Each specific installation of cast resin chocks is normally to be carried out in compliance with
installation drawings approved on a case-by-case basis, according to each specific R.O.'s Rules.
Such specific approval will normally take into account, as a minimum, the following:
Total deadweight of supported machinery
Number, size, arrangement and material of chocks and bolts, complete with relevant detailed
(dimensioned) drawings
Bolts pre-load and/or elongation, complete with details of tightening procedure
Locking arrangement for bolts and calculation of bolt elongation for bolt connection
securing
Longitudinal and lateral stopping arrangements
Sealing arrangement (for installation in stern tube or shaft struts)
Anti-rotation devices (for shaft bearings and rudder stock bearings/bushes)
Manufacturer's instructions (including instructions for special cases e.g. Thin small chock
height or cracks in chocks)
1.c Intended use
Chocking of machinery and equipment (engines, gearboxes, steering gears, shaft bearings, stern
tubes and arrangements), at initial installation or during repair, within the relevant application range
(as a funtion of the specific product, e.g. ranges of application, supported [basic] materials,
allowable temperature ranges etc.)
1.d System context
Propulsion shafting and machinery arrangement
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Compressive strength
Tensile strength
Elastic tensile modulus
Elastic shear modulus
Deformation under load
Impact characteristics
Hardness
Flexural strength
Shrinkage during cure
Pulsating compressive strength
Flammability
Ageing
Thermal expansion
Dielectric strength
Insulation resistance
Friction coefficient
Resistance to oils
Density
Voluminal shrinkage
Glass transition temperature
Resistance to water
Creep properties
Measurement of exotherm temperature
Viscosity of compound at pouring stage (prior to curing)
Tests to be carried out as per recognized standard, in accordance with the Manufacturer's
specifications; limit values to be specified
Data sheet / specification of chocking compound (including all data as per 2.a.i.)
Test reports for compliance with 2.b
Material Safety Data Sheet and curing/processing conditions
Manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for use, including:
Range of ambient conditions during installation (pouring/curing)
Gelling time (temperature sequence)
Curing conditions (tempering)
Minimum curing time prior to loading vs. ambient temperature
Surface treatment of supported materials
Maximum and minimum chock thickness
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ASTM D 695 - ISO 604 (elastic modulus / compressive strength)
ASTM D 638 - ISO 527-1,2,4,5 (all - as applicable) (tensile strength)
ASTM D 621 - ISO 75-2 (deformation under load)
ASTM D 256 - ISO 180 (impact testing)
EN 59 (Barcol Hardness as per ASTM D 2583 prior to bolt tightening and loading)
ASTM D 4065 (previously ASTM D 2236) - DIN 53445 - ISO 6721-1 (elastic shear
modulus, logarithmic decrement)
ASTM D 790 - ISO 178 - ISO 14125 as applicable (flexural strength, maximum strain)
ASTM D 2566 (WITHDRAWN) - ISO 3521 (linear shrinkage during cure)
ASTM D 635 - FTP Code, Annex 1, Part V (flammability of self-supporting plastics, low
flame spread)
DIN 50100 (pulsating compressive test)
DIN 53481 (dielectric strength)
DIN 53482 (insulation resistance)
ISO 3521 or equivalent (voluminal shrinkage)
ISO 11357, ISO 11359 or equivalent (glass transition temperature)
ISO 1675 or equivalent (density)
EN 1465 (tensile lap shear strength)
ASTM D 732 (shear strength)
DIN 53752 (coefficient of thermal expansion)
ISO 175 (resistance to media of the application range)
Coefficient of friction against steel, with machined or cast specimen, with or without
separating agents (to be defined)
Other standards can also be accepted, provided not less effective. Tests to be carried out in
Laboratories recognized by the Society or in the presence of the Surveyor. Samples to be taken
from the production line of from stocks at the Supplier. Sample conditions must also be stated by
Supplier.
EU ROs Production Quality Assurance scheme applies
Each can of the product shall be marked with:
Manufacturer's name or logo
Type designation
Year / lot number
Expiry date (or shelf life)
Storage conditions
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1. Validity
Four (up to five) years
2. Content
Company / Maker
Product / Model Name
Description (application & limitations)
Ratings (physical properties, max allowable specific load vs. design temp.)
Applicable Standards
Service Restrictions (special conditions, requirements for application)
Comments (see point 1.b)
Notes, Drawing and Documentation (incl. test reports


The chocks may only be poured by companies authorized by the cast resin manufacturer whilst
maintaining the boundary conditions required by the process. Authorization respectively evidence
of training the personnel performing the cast resin process by the cast resin manufacturer has to be
presented to the local Surveyor on request.
Definition: Material Manufacturer - Licensed Material Producer - Application Enterprise -
Authorized Application Company.
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EU RO MUTUAL RECOGNITION

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION 2 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. This document establishes a common set of requirements that will be applied to

4. The EU ROs currently are:

5. The MR TAC applies to products to be installed aboard EU RO classed ships as defined in

b. the Manufacturer shall provide immediately, when so requested, information,

8. The Manufacturer is required to operate and maintain a quality management system

10. The MR TAC of an existing product remains valid until:

e such time as the EU RO Mutual Recognition Technical Committee considers it

SECTION 3 PROCEDURE FOR TYPE

APPENDIX I EU MR Type Approval Certificate Information

APPENDIX II Flow chart technical and procedural conditions for EU RO Mutual

APPENDIX III List of Products

APPENDIX IV List of Recognized Organizations

APPENDIX V EU RO Design Evaluation Scheme

APPENDIX VI EU RO Production Quality Assurance (PQA)

EU RO Mutual Recognition Procedure for Type Approval

Agreed Technical Requirements - a mutually agreed document or documents that

Assessment - is the process of evaluating a design, product service or process. It involves

Certification - a procedure whereby a design, product, service or process is assessed for

Engineering evaluation - Evaluation of a design of a type of the product to determine

Installed on Board a Ship - the assembling and final placement of components,

Manufacturer - a company producing and/or assembling final products and is responsible

Parties see IMO definition.

Product is material, equipment and component (ME & C).

Testing Process - a technical operation to determine if one or more characteristic(s) or

Type Approval - see IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1221.

Witness - to be physically present at a test in accordance with the agreed technical

Witnessing the manufacturing and testing processes - witnessing manufacture as

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EU RO Mutual Recognition Procedure for Type Approval

4. The conformity-assessment procedure for products listed under the EU RO Agreed

5. The EU MR Type Approval Certificate shall contain as a minimum the information as

6. Each EU RO shall maintain an up-to-date list of EU RO MR type approval certificates that

7. Individual ROs are responsible for:

EU MR Type Approval Certificate Information

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Electric Driven Motors < 20 kW

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List of Recognised Organizations:

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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EU RO Design Evaluation Scheme

2. The technical documentation must make it possible to assess the product'

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EU RO Production Quality Assurance (PQA)

2. The manufacturer must operate a quality management system certified by an accredited

3. Production Quality Assurance scheme

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4. Periodical Assessment by the EU RO

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EU Mutual Recognition Technical Requirements

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................ 1

1.b Application limitations

1.c Intended use

EU Mutual Recognition Technical Requirements

1.d System context