What is BS EN 1914 - Inland navigation vessels about?
BS EN 1914 is a European standard on inland navigation vessels that discusses the safety requirements for inland navigation vessels.
BS EN 1914 applies to:
- Ship's boats that shall be carried on inland navigation vessels according to Annex II of Directive 2006/87/EC
- Lifeboats if no special life-saving equipment (e.g. ADN) is specified for the area of use
- Workboats for the transport of a limited number of persons or smaller working loads in the construction site area and over comparatively short distances
Note : BS EN 1914 does not apply to:
- Recreational craft according to Directive 2013/53/EU
- Firefighting and water rescue boats
Who is BS EN 1914 - Inland navigation vessels for?
BS EN 1914 on inland navigation vessels is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of inland navigation vessels
- Marine engineer
Why should you use BS EN 1914 - Inland navigation vessels?
Inland navigation is a transport system allowing ships and barges to use inland waterways (such as canals, rivers, and lakes). These waterways have inland ports, marinas, quays, and wharves.
BS EN 1914 provide guidance on dimensions, boat volume, drainage device, buoyancy units, performance characteristics, materials, equipment, instructions for use, testing
As a user of BS EN 1914, you can be ensured the safety requirements of inland navigation vessels.
The test provided by BS EN 1914 helps you to ensure that the boats meet the safety requirements carried out by visual examination, measurement, and practical testing. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 1914, you can be ensured of the safe and easy operation of inland navigation vessels over a lengthy period.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1914:2016 supersedes BS EN 1914:2009 which is withdrawn.
The following amendments have been made to EN 1914:2009:
- Firefighting and water rescue boats were removed from the scope
- Specifications were added for handgrips/lifelines as a function of the freeboard height
- Test provisions regarding motors were revised
- Stability testing was changed
