ONORM EN ISO 6185-2 : 2002

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 Rudder steering system (where offered as standard
        or optional equipment)
        5.8.1 Strength of the assembly
        5.8.2 Rudder-blade
   5.9 Remote steering system (where offered as standard
        or optional equipment)
   5.10 Motor-securing line attachment (Type 5 only)
   5.11 Towing device (all types)
   5.12 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as
        standard or optional equipment)
6 Safety requirements and test methods 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
   6.4 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
   6.7 Safety ropes and grab handles
        6.7.1 Requirement
        6.7.2 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
7 Performance requirements and test methods
   7.1 General
   7.2 Drop test (RIBs only)
        7.2.1 Requirement
        7.2.2 Test method
   7.3 In-water performance (Type 5 only)
        7.3.1 Requirement
        7.3.2 Test methods
   7.4 Strength of the towing device (both types)
        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
8 Builder's plate(s)
9 Operator's instructions and warning notes
10 Standard equipment
Annex A (normative) - Inflatable craft propelled by
        sail (Type 6)
Annex B (informative) - General arrangement of a typical
        Type 5 boat
Bibliography

Describes the minimum safety characteristics required for the design, materials to use, manufacture and testing of inflatable boats (including rigid inflatable boats) less than 8 m in overall length with a minimum buoyancy of 1800 N.