SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023
(Amendment)Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme - Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromanlagen
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations à courant alternatif et continu
Mala plovila - Električni sistemi - Inštalacije za izmenični in enosmerni tok - Dopolnilo A11
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 11-May-2023
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 09-May-2023
- Due Date
- 14-Jul-2023
- Completion Date
- 12-May-2023
- 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: 2024/1197, 25.4.2024, L, OJ, OJ L OJ Date: 25-Apr-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Mar-2023
Overview
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is a European standard published by CEN, focusing on electrical systems in small craft, addressing alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) installations. This amendment refines the requirements originally set in EN ISO 13297:2021, providing updated guidance for safe, reliable, and compliant electrical installations in vessels categorized as small craft. The standard plays a crucial role in ensuring conformity with the essential safety requirements of the EU Recreational Craft Directive (Directive 2013/53/EU).
Key Topics
- Scope: Applies to electrical installations and components in small craft, covering both AC and DC systems.
- Safety Requirements: Emphasizes fire protection, safe routing of conductors, and regulatory compliance.
- Documentation: Specifies what must be included in the owner’s manual, especially as related to operation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Directive Compliance: Defines the relationship between the standard and the EU’s essential safety and performance requirements.
- Referenced Standards: Integrates essential references such as ISO 7010 for safety signage, ISO 8846 for ignition protection, IEC 60309-2 for plug/socket compatibility, and IEC 60529 for IP Code of enclosures.
Applications
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is essential for:
- Yacht and Boat Manufacturers: Ensures new boats and yachts are constructed with certified and tested electrical systems to meet EU safety requirements.
- Marine Equipment Suppliers: Guides suppliers in providing compliant electrical components and systems for small craft, reducing liability and improving customer confidence.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps manufacturers demonstrate conformity with the Recreational Craft Directive, critical for market access within the EU and EFTA countries.
- Design and Engineering: Supports naval architects, marine engineers, and electricians in designing systems that meet both practical and legal safety standards.
- Boat Owners and Operators: Provides clear guidance on the operational and maintenance aspects of onboard electrical systems, contributing to ongoing safety and system reliability.
Related Standards
To fully ensure electrical safety and compliance, this standard references and aligns with several internationally recognized documents:
- ISO 7010: Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Registered safety signs
- ISO 8846: Small craft - Electrical devices - Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases
- IEC 60309-2: Plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets and appliance inlets for industrial purposes - Dimensional compatibility requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories
- IEC 60529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Consulting these referenced standards is strongly recommended for achieving full compliance and best-practice in electrical installations onboard small craft.
Conclusion
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 provides a robust framework for the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems in small craft, facilitating compliance with key EU directives and enhancing overall safety standards in the marine industry. Adoption of this standard supports safe boating, regulatory approval, and long-term reliability of electrical systems in maritime environments. For manufacturers, engineers, and boat owners, this standard is an essential resource for the modern, safety-conscious marine sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations". This standard covers: Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.60 - Electrical equipment of ships and of marine structures; 47.080 - Small craft. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 13297:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2013/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: 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.
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Mala plovila - Električni sistemi - Inštalacije za izmenični in enosmerni tok -
Dopolnilo A11
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme - Wechselstrom- und
Gleichstromanlagen
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations à courant alternatif et continu
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023
ICS:
47.020.60 Električna oprema ladij in Electrical equipment of ships
konstrukcij na morju and of marine structures
47.080 Čolni Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080
English Version
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct
current installations
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme -
à courant alternatif et continu Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromanlagen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 13297:2021; it was approved by CEN on 15 February 2023.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
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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 13297:2021/A11:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC
464 “Small Craft” the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 13297:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2023,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2023.
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 has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential
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