An EU directive provides safety standards relating to marine equipment on board ships.\u00a0 International conventions, including the convention for the safety of life at sea, require marine equipment to comply with safety regulations.\u00a0 The EU directive seeks to enhance safety and prevent marine pollution through the uniform application of the international rules and free movement of marine equipment within the EU.<\/p>\n
The directive applies to equipment for use on a new EU ship, regardless of where constructed, equipment based on an existing EU ship at the time of entry. The marine equipment is listed in the directive.\u00a0 Equipment used must be manufactured in accordance with the international rules.<\/p>\n
Standards bodies are responsible for the assessment of conformity with the directive.\u00a0 Different examination procedures may be used depending on the equipment.<\/p>\n
For individual equipment or equipment produced in smaller quantities, EC-type examination module B or EC unit verification module G may be undertaken.\u00a0 Equipment must bear a conformity mark.<\/p>\n\n
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