EU Directive 94/25 in force. New boats needs to have CE mark
RRG Categorie: Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components
Boat Licensing and Skippers Certificates Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components Environment Health & Safety/Exposure Levels Marinas and Harbours Operating Limits Product Liability Registration Regulations for charter boats Safety Equipment Taxation Zero Emission Zones
Hungary – Construction Standards and Certification
Ireland – Construction Standards and Certification
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 1994/25/EC
Switzerland – Construction Standards and Certification
Some harmonisation between national and EU rules (directive 94/25) .
Cyprus – Construction Standards and Certification
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 1994/25/EC
Portugal – Construction Standards and Certification
Some of the authorities still impose older certificates e.g. tonnage. Homologation for radio telephones and radars.
Belgium – Construction Standards and Certification
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 1994/25/EC, as modified by 2033/44 directive. Boats outside of the directive’s scope (amateur built) need to be certified by a Belgian expert.
Finland – Construction Standards and Certification
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 1994/25/EC
Greece – Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 1994/25/EC
France – Construction Standards and Certification
Directive 94/25/CE (as amended by 2003/44) in force for new boats and boats from third countries. National rules in force for boats in French market before 16 June 1998. Boats placed on EU market before 16 June 1998 are accepted without specific rules. Boats excluded from the directive have to comply either with ISO standards (for example, amateur built) or specific flotation rules for sea-going kayaks and rowing boats. For these rules, self certification applies, except stability for category A and B boats, to be check by a notified body. The EU declaration of conformity format is accepted (available on http://www.icomia.com), but of course in French.
New Zealand – Construction Standards and Certification
Compulsory application for charter and commercial craft in force. Voluntary application for recreational craft. National Compliance Code (CPC) for power boats 3.5 to 8.5 metres or longer subject to being able to legally be trailered on the road.