The US Coast Guard (USCG) has oversight over mandatory government regulation concerning construction standards for the boating industry. Potential manufacturers or importers of recreational boats must contact the USCG Boating Safety Divisions Recreational Boating Product Assurance Division at 001 202 372-1077 and request a Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC) form. For the USCG Boatbuilders Handbook on construction standards and compliance guidelines, please visit http://uscgboating.org/regulations/boatbuilders-handbook.php. In addition, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) provides voluntary product certification services. For these programs, please visit http://www.nmma.org/certification
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
USA – Construction Standards and Certification
Italy – Construction Standards and Certification
Construction Standards and Certification Directive 2013/53/EU as amended by directive 200/44/EC applies to pleasure craft and components within the scope of the directive. Italian regulations apply for craft and components outside the scope of RCD. Boats placed on the EU market before 16 June 1998 should comply with Italian regulations and/or have homologation according the Italian Registry safety regulations. Rules provide crew number and operating limits for not CE marked pleasure craft. With regard to yachts used for commercial purposes, the national law 172/2003 introduced a Large commercial Yacht code dealing with construction, safety and security which was issued in April 2005.
Poland – Construction Standards and Certification
All EU states apply Directive 2013/53/EU
Germany – Construction Standards and Certification
All EU states and Norway apply Directive 1994/25/EC
Estonia – Construction Standards and Certification
Estonia, as an EU state applies Directive 2013/53/EU on recreational craft and personal watercraft
Singapore – Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components
Sg does not have its own standard. Local authorities accept that privately owned yacht from reputable manufacturers are compliant for local lisencing. For registeration under the Sg flag the vessel has to be less than 10 years old. Charter yachts may need to be certified by a surveyor.
Hong Kong – Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components
Yes – the Hong Kong Marine Department accepts RCD and also Classification Society.