EN ISO 12217-1:2017

European foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Procedure
6 Tests, calculations and requirements
7 Application
Annex A (normative) - Full method for required
        downflooding height
Annex B (normative) - Method for offset-load test
Annex C (normative) - Methods for calculating
        downflooding angle
Annex D (normative) - Method for measuring
        freeboard margin
Annex E (normative) - Determining the curve of
        righting moments
Annex F (normative) - Method for level flotation
        test
Annex G (normative) - Flotation material and
        elements
Annex H (normative) - Information for owner's
        manual
Annex I (informative) - Summary of requirements
Annex J (informative) - Worksheets
Annex K (informative) - Illustration of recess
        retention level
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the essential requirements
         of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered

ISO 12217-1:2015 specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of boats susceptible to swamping are also encompassed.The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using this part of ISO 12217 will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (A, B, C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum total load.ISO 12217-1:2015 is principally applicable to boats propelled by human or mechanical power of 6 m up to 24 m hull length. However, it can also be applied to boats of under 6 m if they do not attain the desired design category specified in ISO 12217‑3 and they are decked and have quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 11812.In relation to habitable multihulls, ISO 12217-1:2015 includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation.ISO 12217-1:2015 excludes: inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by ISO 6185, except for references made in ISO 6185 to specific clauses of ISO 12217; personal watercraft covered by ISO 13590 and other similar powered craft; gondolas and pedalos; sailing surfboards; surfboards, including powered surfboards; hydrofoils and hovercraft when not operating in the displacement mode; and submersibles.ISO 12217-1:2015 does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.