NEN EN ISO 6185-3 : 2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
   4.1 General
   4.2 Reinforced materials making up the hull
        (excluding glass-fibre-reinforced plastics
        components)
        4.2.1 Requirements
        4.2.2 Test methods
   4.3 Wood
        4.3.1 General
        4.3.2 Plywood
        4.3.3 Constructional timbers
   4.4 Metal and synthetic material parts
   4.5 Glass-fibre-reinforced plastics
5 Functional components
   5.1 Conditioning
   5.2 Hull fittings
        5.2.1 Requirement
        5.2.2 Test method
   5.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices
        5.3.1 Requirement
        5.3.2 Test method
   5.4 Valves
        5.4.1 Inflation
        5.4.2 Deflation
   5.5 Rowlocks and oars
        5.5.1 Requirements
        5.5.2 Abrasion damage
        5.5.3 Prevention from loosening
        5.5.4 Strength of rowlocks
        5.5.5 Use of the rowlocks and oars
   5.6 Transom (where applicable)
        5.6.1 Requirement
        5.6.2 Test method
   5.7 Hull drainage
   5.8 Remote steering system (where offered as standard
        or optional equipment)
   5.9 Motor-securing line attachment (outboard engines
        only)
   5.10 Towing device (all types)
   5.11 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as
        a standard or optional equipment)
   5.12 Electrical installations (where offered as
        standard or optional equipment)
   5.13 Fuel systems (where applicable)
   5.14 Ventilation of petrol motor and petrol tank
        compartments (where applicable)
6 Safety requirements of the completed boat
   6.1 Maximum permissible number of persons
   6.2 Maximum motor power
   6.3 Static stability of the boat
        6.3.1 Requirement
        6.3.2 Test method
        6.3.3 Stability factor (Type 7 boats only)
   6.4 Maximum load capacity
        6.4.1 Requirement
        6.4.2 Test method
   6.5 Design working pressures
   6.6 Strength of the hull
        6.6.1 Requirement
        6.6.2 Test method
   6.8 Residual buoyancy
        6.8.1 Requirement
        6.8.2 Test method
   6.9 Manoeuvrability
        6.9.1 Requirement
        6.9.2 Test method
   6.10 Compartmentation
   6.11 Field of vision from the helm position
   6.12 Provision for (a) liferaft(s) (Type 7 boats only)
7 Performance test
   7.1 General
   7.2 Drop test (RIBs only)
        7.2.1 Requirement
        7.2.2 Test method
   7.3 In-water performance
        7.3.1 Requirement
        7.3.2 Test methods
   7.4 Strength of the towing device
        7.4.1 Requirement
        7.4.2 Test method
   7.5 Rowing test (where applicable, see 5.5)
   7.6 Watertightness test (not applicable to open
        floor, self-bailing craft)
        7.6.1 Requirement
        7.6.2 Test method
   7.7 Manoeuvring-speed test
   7.8 Bailing test (Type 7 boats only)
        7.8.1 Requirement
        7.8.2 Test method
8 Builder's plate(s)
9 Operator's instructions and warning notes
10 Standard equipment
Annex A (informative) - General arrangement of a
        typical Type 6 boat
Annex B (informative) - General arrangement of a
        typical Type 8 boat
Bibliography

Defines the minimum safety characteristics required for the design, materials to use, manufacture and testing of inflatable boats and rigid inflatable boats with a hull length LH in accordance with ISO 8666 less than 8 m with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater.