SIST EN ISO 14946:2021
(Main)Small craft - Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2021)
Small craft - Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2021)
This document specifies the items included in the maximum load of small craft, without exceeding the limits set by other ISO standards for stability, freeboard, and flotation. It further sets requirements for seating and occupancy areas of crew members.
Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Maximale Zuladung (ISO 14946:2021)
Dieses Dokument legt die Positionen fest, die in die maximale Zuladung von kleinen Wasserfahrzeugen einzubeziehen sind, ohne dass die Grenzen überschritten werden, die von anderen ISO Normen für Stabilität, Freibord und Auftrieb festgelegt sind. Sie legt weiterhin Anforderungen an Sitzplätze und Aufenthaltsbereiche für die Mannschaft fest.
Wasserskooter sind vom Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokuments ausgeschlossen.
Petits navires - Capacité de charge maximale (ISO 14946:2021)
Le présent document spécifie les éléments inclus dans la charge maximale d'un petit navire sans dépasser les limites fixées par d'autres normes ISO relatives à la stabilité, au franc-bord, à la flottabilité. Il établit également les exigences concernant les sièges et les zones d’occupation pour les membres de l’équipage.
Les motos aquatiques sont exclues du domaine d'application de ce document.
Mala plovila - Največja obremenitev (ISO 14946:2021)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 31-Dec-2018
- Publication Date
- 21-Jul-2021
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 21-Jul-2021
- Due Date
- 25-Sep-2021
- Completion Date
- 22-Jul-2021
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2013/53/EU - Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on recreational craft and personal watercraft and repealing Directive 94/25/ECOJ Ref: L 440 OJ Date: 09-Dec-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2021
- Effective Date
- 07-Jul-2021
- Effective Date
- 29-Aug-2018
- Effective Date
- 29-Aug-2018
Overview
SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies the requirements for determining the maximum load capacity of small craft. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this document ensures that small craft-excluding personal watercraft-are assigned load capacities that support safe and reliable maritime operation. The standard focuses on defining the components of maximum load, including crew, personal effects, equipment, and provisions, while aligning with established international regulations for vessel stability, freeboard, and flotation.
Key Topics
Maximum Load Determination
- Defines which items must be included in calculating the maximum load carried by small craft (up to 24 meters hull length).
- Specifies crew mass, personal items, stores, cargo, tanks, ballast, portable liquids, dinghies, safety equipment, and other carried materials.
- Outlines that items such as the contents of fixed tanks should be considered at 95% capacity.
Seating and Occupancy Area Requirements
- Establishes minimum dimensions for seats and occupancy areas, ensuring ergonomics and crew safety.
- Sets guidelines for the allocation of space per person, essential for determining the maximum number of occupants on board.
Manufacturer’s Maximum Recommended Load
- Requires manufacturers to determine and declare the craft's maximum load, based on design parameters for stability, freeboard, and flotation as specified by related ISO standards.
- Specifies how this load must be communicated on the builder’s plate and in the owner’s manual.
Builder’s Plate and Owner’s Manual
- Details the necessary information to be displayed regarding maximum loads for user awareness and legal compliance.
- Stipulates documentation to help end users operate the craft within safe loading limits.
Applications
SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 is essential across several maritime sectors:
Manufacturers of Small Craft
- Provides a standardized method for calculating and declaring the maximum load, ensuring product safety and compliance with EU Directive 2013/53/EU.
- Helps prevent overloading through clearly defined capacities on builder’s plates and user manuals.
Maritime Safety Inspectors and Regulatory Bodies
- Offers a harmonized reference point for verifying compliance with safety standards during craft inspection, certification, and market surveillance.
- Supports enforcement of stringent load and occupancy limits in accordance with European Union requirements.
Boat Owners and Operators
- Ensures end users are informed about safe loading practices, reducing risks associated with overloaded or improperly balanced crafts.
- Assists in planning and provisioning trips by clarifying maximum allowable crew, equipment, and supplies.
Practical Scenarios:
Typical use cases include compliance for new boat models, verification prior to sale or market entry, crew training on safety limits, and preparation for recreational or commercial operation.
Related Standards
Understanding and applying SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 often requires reference to the following international standards:
- ISO 12217 (all parts): Small craft - Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization
- ISO 8666:2020: Small craft - Principal data definitions
- ISO 6185 (all parts): Inflatable boats
These standards provide additional technical guidance on assessing vessel stability, flotation, and core calculations for craft design and safety assessment.
By following SIST EN ISO 14946:2021, stakeholders in the small craft industry ensure safe operation, regulatory compliance, and a foundation for international trade and consumer trust. The standard is indispensable for any entity engaged in the design, construction, inspection, and operation of small craft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Small craft - Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2021)". This standard covers: This document specifies the items included in the maximum load of small craft, without exceeding the limits set by other ISO standards for stability, freeboard, and flotation. It further sets requirements for seating and occupancy areas of crew members. Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.
This document specifies the items included in the maximum load of small craft, without exceeding the limits set by other ISO standards for stability, freeboard, and flotation. It further sets requirements for seating and occupancy areas of crew members. Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.
SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.080 - Small craft. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 14946:2002, SIST EN ISO 14946:2002/AC:2006, SIST EN ISO 14946:2002/AC:2006, SIST EN ISO 14946:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 14946:2021 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2013/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/075, M/542. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 14946:2002
SIST EN ISO 14946:2002/AC:2006
Mala plovila - Največja obremenitev (ISO 14946:2021)
Small craft - Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2021)
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Maximale Zuladung (ISO 14946:2021)
Petits navires - Capacité de charge maximale (ISO 14946:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14946:2021
ICS:
47.080 Čolni Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 14946
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080 Supersedes EN ISO 14946:2001
English Version
Small craft - Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2021)
Petits navires - Capacité de charge maximale (ISO Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Maximale Zuladung (ISO
14946:2021) 14946:2021)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 February 2021.
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European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered. 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 14946:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 188 "Small
craft" in collaboration with CCMC.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 14946:2001.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 14946:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 14946:2021 without any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request
M/542/C(2015) 8736 final to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of
Directive 2013/53/EU.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements
of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex I and Annex II of
Directive 2013/53/EU
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of Remarks/Notes
Directive 2013/53/EU this EN
Annex I.A.2.2 (d) Manufacturer’s Clause 7
Maximum Recommended Load
excluding the weight of the contents
of the fixed tanks
Annex I.A.2.5 Owner’s Manual Clause 8 In respect of information to be
included in the owner’s manual
Annex I.A.3.6 Manufacturer’s Clause 6
Maximum Recommended Load
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14946
Second edition
2021-04
Small craft — Maximum load capacity
Petits navires — Capacité de charge maximale
Reference number
ISO 14946:2021(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Maximum recommended number of persons (crew) . 2
5 Maximum load, m . 2
ML
6 Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load . 3
7 Maximum load for the buil
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