RCD
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
Denmark – Construction Standards and Certification
Spain – Construction Standards and Certification
Directive 94/25 (now 2003/44 CE)
Czech Republic – Construction Standards and Certification
Recreational Craft Directive 94/24/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC
Netherlands – Construction Standards and Certification
In line with the RCD.
Turkey – Construction Standards and Certification
For Boats built and components manufactured after May 31, 2005, Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC is in force. For commercial boats National regulations are applied. Any recreational craft registered before May 31 2005 is exempted from this directive. Ammendment 2003/44/EC will be in force starting from Jan ,2009 2’Stroke engines are not aloud to import and sales anymore after Dec,31 2011.
South Africa – Construction Standards and Certification
There are minimum construction standards and these can be found on the SAMSA website. They are not nearly as stringent as the ISO standards but do have some local nuances. http://www.samsa.org.za/sites/samsa.org.za/files/MS%20%28National%20Smal…
Canada – Construction Standards and Certification
New Small Vessel Construction Standards, document #TP1332 in force since 2010. To read the reguation go to: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp1332-menu-521.htm Canada and US in discussions to align construction standards between the two countries
Australia – Construction Standards and Certification
Compliance with Australian Builders Plate standard covering flotation, loading and max power in place since July 2006. ABP references and provides options to use ISO, ABYC or Australian Standards. Some states have requirements for electrical systems for boats that reflect IEC rather than ISO or ABYC standards. Commercial vessels (inc recreational boats destined for charter/hire & drive market) covered by National Law for Domestic Commercial Vessels from 1 July 2013. RCD CE-marked boats now accepted for charter yacht use based on RCD compliance documentation and non-invasive verification in Australia.
United Kingdom – Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components
This Guide is designed to help you understand The Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, as amended by the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/recreational-craft-regulation…
Japan – Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components
① Under the Domestic Law, there are rules and regulations on the structure, equipment, etc. of the boats and ships of less than 20 gross tons by types — ships, sailboats and other vessels.
② Under the Domestic Law, those who own any boat or ship of less than 20 gross tons are obliged to periodically undergo mandatory inspections in order to check the structure, equipment, etc. of the boat or ship if the vessel is used for navigation