What is BS EN 14503 – harbours for inland navigation standard about?  
Unlike maritime harbours, inland harbours are built in rivers or canals, at the mouth or in an estuary. BS EN 14503 applies to harbours for inland navigation.
BS EN 14503 contains definitions and general requirements for the individual elements of a harbour. BS EN 14503 is restricted to ship-specific elements of a harbour.
BS EN 14503 does not apply to:
- Harbours for recreational craft
- Ferry terminals
- Landing stages for passenger ships
Note 1: BS EN 14503 does not specify which elements a harbour has to consist of.
Note 2: BS EN 14503 does not cover transhipment, e.g., to rail or lorry.
Note 3: BS EN 14503 does not contain any information about ecological compatible construction planning.
Who is BS EN 14503 - harbours for inland navigation standard for? 
BS EN 12063 on ‘harbours for inland navigation standard’ is useful for: 
- Relevant authorities that commission harbour projects
- Construction companies and contractors
- Civil engineers / construction engineers
- Project managers
- Manufacturers and suppliers of harbour components
- Design engineers / architects
- Quality control personnel
- Compliance / audit teams
- Safety and accident prevention bodies
Why should you use BS EN 14503 – harbours for inland navigation standard?  
The design of inland harbour structures is quite similar to the ones in maritime harbours. Harbour requirements discussed in BS EN 14503 include general criteria such as shape, width, and the depth of the navigation channel.
Other harbour features discussed in BS EN 14503 include:
- Waterfront structures
- Berths and loading areas
- Coupling points
- Holding areas
- Turning areas
- Mooring systems
BS EN 14503 also provides guidelines on services for vessels such as drinking water supply, electrical connection facilities, refuelling, and waste disposal.
BS EN 14503 guidelines help you to design harbours for inland navigation so that customers have access to all facilities.
