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Commission Directive 2002/78/EC of 1 October 2002 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 71/320/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers

Official Journal L 267 , 04/10/2002 P. 0023 - 0026

Commission Directive 2002/78/ECof 1 October 2002adapting to technical progress Council Directive 71/320/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailersTHE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2001/116/EC(2), and in particular Article 13(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 71/320/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the braking devices of certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers(3), as last amended by Commission Directive 98/12/EC(4), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas:(1) Directive 71/320/EEC is one of the separate Directives of the EC type-approval procedure which has been established by Directive 70/156/EEC. Consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating to vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to Directive 71/320/EEC.(2) It is not considered necessary to apply the requirements concerning the approval of after-market replacement brake lining assemblies to those assemblies used in the approval of the braking system, provided such assemblies can be identified in accordance with the requirements of this Directive.(3) It is necessary to clarify the application of Directive 71/320/EEC to the after-market replacement brake lining assemblies with regard to their marking and packaging. Differentiation needs to be made between those replacement brake lining assemblies that are identical to the original equipment supplied for the specified vehicles and those that are not.(4) Directive 71/320/EEC should be amended accordingly;(5) The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for adaptation to technical progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:Article 1Annexes I, IX and XV to Directive 71/320/EEC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.Article 2With effect from 1 January 2003 Member States shall not, on grounds relating to vehicle braking systems prohibit the sale or entry into service of replacement brake linings if the replacement brake linings comply with the requirements of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by this Directive.Article 31. With effect from 1 June 2003 Member States may, on grounds relating to vehicle braking systems prohibit the sale or entry into service of replacement brake linings if the replacement brake linings do not comply with the requirements of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by this Directive.2. Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph 1, for the purpose of replacement parts, Member States shall permit the sale or entry into service of replacement brake linings intended for fitting to vehicle types for which type-approval was granted prior to the entry into force of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 98/12/EC, and on condition that such replacement brake linings do not contravene the provisions of the previous version of Directive 71/320/EEC, as amended by Directive 98/12/EC, which was applicable at the time of entry into service of these vehicles. In any case these brake linings shall not contain asbestos.Article 4Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 2002 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.Article 5This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 6This Directive is addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 1 October 2002.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.(2) OJ L 18, 21.1.2002, p. 1.(3) OJ L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 37.(4) OJ L 81, 18.3.1998, p. 1.ANNEXThe Annexes to Directive 71/320/EEC are amended as follows:1. In Annex I, point 2, the following points 2.3 to 2.3.4 are added: "2.3. Brake linings and brake lining assemblies2.3.1. Brake lining assemblies used to replace components at the end of their working life shall comply with the requirements in Annex XV for those categories of vehicles specified in point 1.1 of Annex XV.2.3.2. However, where the brake lining assemblies are of a type covered by point 1.2 of the Addendum to Annex IX and are intended for fitment to a vehicle/axle/brake to which the relevant type approval document refers, they do not need to comply with Annex XV provided they fulfil the requirements in points 2.3.2.1 to 2.3.2.2.2.3.2.1. MarkingThe brake lining assemblies shall bear at least the following identifications:2.3.2.1.1. Vehicle and/or component manufacturer's name or trade mark;2.3.2.1.2. Make and identifying part number of the brake lining assembly as recorded in the information mentioned in point 2.3.4.2.3.2.2. PackagingThe brake lining assemblies shall be packaged in axle sets in accordance with the following requirements:2.3.2.2.1. Each package shall be sealed and constructed to show previous opening;2.3.2.2.2. Each package shall display at least:2.3.2.2.2.1. The quantity of brake lining assemblies contained;2.3.2.2.2.2. Vehicle and/or component manufacturer's name or trade mark;2.3.2.2.2.3. Make and identifying part number(s) of the brake lining assembly (assemblies), as recorded in the information mentioned in point 2.3.4.2.3.2.2.2.4. Part number(s) of the axle set, as recorded in the information mentioned in point 2.3.4.2.3.2.2.2.5. Sufficient information for the customer to identify the vehicles/axles/brakes for which the contents are approved.2.3.2.2.3. Each package shall contain fitting instructions with particular reference to ancillary parts and stating that the brake lining assemblies must be replaced in axle sets.2.3.2.2.3.1. The fitting instructions may alternatively be supplied in a separate transparent container together with the brake lining assembly package.2.3.3. Brake lining assemblies supplied to vehicle manufacturers exclusively for use during the assembly of vehicles do not need to comply with the requirements in points 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.2 above.2.3.4. The vehicle manufacturer shall provide to the technical service and/or approval authority the necessary information in electronic format which makes the link between the relevant part numbers and the type approval documentation.This information shall contain:- make(s) and type(s) of vehicle- make(s) and type(s) of brake lining- part number(s) and quantity of the brake lining assemblies- part number(s) of the axle set- type approval number of the braking system of the relevant vehicle type(s)."2. Annex IX, Appendix 1, is amended as follows:(a) The first line of the EC type-approval certificate is replaced by the following: "Communication(1) concerning the"(b) In the addendum to the EC type-approval certificate, points 1.2, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 are replaced by the following: "1.2. Brake linings1.2.1. Brake linings tested to all relevant prescriptions of Annex II1.2.1.1. Make(s) and type(s) of brake linings:1.2.2. Alternative brake linings tested in Annex XII1.2.2.1. Make(s) and type of brake linings:"3. Annex XV is amended as follows:(a) Point 6.1 is replaced by the following: "Replacement brake lining assemblies conforming to a type approved in accordance with this Directive shall be packaged in axle sets."(b) Point 6.3.4 is replaced by the following: "sufficient for the customer to identify the vehicles/axles/brakes for which the contents are approved."(1) At the request of (an) applicant(s) for an approval to Annex XV of Directive 71/320/EEC, the information referred to in Annex IX, Appendix 3, of Directive 71/320/EEC shall be provided by the Type Approval Authority. However, this information shall not be provided for purposes other than approvals to Annex XV of Directive 71/320/EEC.


title: Commission Directive 2008/87/EC of 22 September 2008 amending Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               23.9.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/5

      COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2008/87/EC
   of 22 September 2008
   amending Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC (1), and in particular the first sentence of Article 20, paragraph 1, thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Since the adoption of the Directive in December 2006 amendments to the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation have been agreed pursuant to Article 22 of the Revised Convention for Rhine Navigation. It is therefore necessary to amend Directive 2006/87/EC accordingly.

               (2)

               It should be ensured that the Community vessel certificate and the vessel certificate delivered in accordance with the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation are issued on the basis of technical requirements which guarantee an equivalent level of safety.

               (3)

               In order to avoid distortions of competition as well as different levels of safety, the amendments to Directive 2006/87/EC must be implemented as quickly as possible.

               (4)

               The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 7 of Council Directive 91/672/EEC of 16 December 1991 on the reciprocal recognition of national boatmasters’ certificates for the carriage of goods and passengers by inland waterway (2),

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
   Article 1
   Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Directive.
   Article 2
   Annexes V and VI to Directive 2006/87/EC are amended in accordance with Annex II to this Directive.
   Article 3
   Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive with effect from 30 December 2008. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
   When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.
   Article 4
   This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 5
   This Directive is addressed to the Member States which have inland waterways as referred to in Article 1(1) of Directive 2006/87/EC.

      Done at Brussels, 22 September 2008.

            For the Commission

         Antonio TAJANI

            Vice-President

      (1)  OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 373, 31.12.1991, p. 29.

      ANNEX I
      Annex II to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:

                  1.

                  The table of contents is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              The title of Article 2.18 is replaced by:
                              ‘Article 2.18 — Unique European Vessel Identification Number’.

                              (b)

                              The title of Article 6.09 is replaced by:
                              ‘Article 6.09 — Acceptance and periodical inspections’.

                              (c)

                              The following Article 10.03c is inserted:
                              ‘Article 10.03c — Permanently installed firefighting systems for protecting objects’.

                  2.

                  In Article 2.07, paragraph 1, the term ‘official number’ is replaced by ‘European Vessel Identification Number’.

                  3.

                  Article 2.17 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 2 the following sentence is added:
                              ‘They shall update the register mentioned in paragraph 1 accordingly.’

                              (b)

                              The following paragraph 3 is added:

                                          ‘3.

                                          In order to perform administrative measures for maintaining safety and ease of navigation and for implementation of Articles 2.02 to 2.15 as well as Articles 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17 of this Directive read only access to the register in accordance with the model set out in Annex VI will be granted to competent authorities of other Member States, Contracting States of the Mannheim Convention and, as far as an equivalent level of privacy is guaranteed, to third countries on the basis of administrative agreements.’

                  4.

                  Article 2.18 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘Article 2.18
                  Unique European Vessel Identification Number

                              1.

                              The unique European Vessel Identification Number (ENI), in the following referred to as European Vessel Identification Number, consists of eight Arabic numerals according to Appendix III.

                              2.

                              The competent authority having issued a Community certificate shall enter on that Community certificate the European Vessel Identification Number. Unless the craft possesses a European Vessel Identification Number at the time of issue of the Community Certificate it shall be assigned to that craft by the competent authority of the Member State in which the craft has been registered or has its home port.
                              As far as craft from countries where an assignation of a European Vessel Identification Number is not possible are concerned the European Vessel Identification Number to be entered on the Community certificate shall be assigned by the competent authority issuing that Community certificate.

                              3.

                              Only one single European Vessel Identification Number can be assigned to one craft. The European Vessel Identification Number is issued only once and remains unchanged throughout the whole lifetime of the craft.

                              4.

                              The owner of a craft, or his representative, shall apply to the competent authority for assignment of the European Vessel Identification Number. The owner or his representative shall also be responsible for having the European Vessel Identification Number which is entered in the Community certificate affixed to the craft.

                              5.

                              Each Member State shall notify the Commission of the competent authorities responsible for assigning European Vessel Identification Numbers. The Commission shall keep a register of those competent authorities and of competent authorities notified by third countries, and shall make the register available to the Member States. On request this register shall also be made available to competent authorities of third countries.

                              6.

                              Each competent authority in accordance with paragraph 5 shall make all necessary arrangements in order to inform all other competent authorities listed in the register kept in accordance with paragraph 5 of each European Vessel Identification Number it assigns as well as of data for the identification of the vessel set out in Appendix IV. These data may be made available to competent authorities of other Member States, Contracting States of the Mannheim Convention and, as far as an equivalent level of privacy is guaranteed, to third countries on the basis of administrative agreements in order to perform administrative measures for maintaining safety and ease of navigation and for implementation of Articles 2.02 to 2.15 and Article 2.18(3) as well as Articles 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17 of this Directive.’

                  5.

                  In Article 2.19, paragraph 2, second subparagraph, the term ‘official number’ is replaced by ‘European Vessel Identification Number’.

                  6.

                  Article 6.02(1) is replaced by the following:

                              ‘1.

                              If the steering apparatus has a powered drive unit, a second independent drive unit or an additional manual drive shall be present. In case of failure or malfunction of the drive unit of the rudder system, the second independent drive unit or the manual drive has to be in operation within 5 seconds.’

                  7.

                  Article 6.03 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘Article 6.03
                  Hydraulic steering apparatus drive unit

                              1.

                              No other power consumers may be connected to the hydraulic steering apparatus drive unit.

                              2.

                              Hydraulic tanks shall be equipped with a warning system that monitors a dropping of the oil level below the lowest content level needed for safe operation.

                              3.

                              The dimensions, design and arrangement of the pipework shall as far as possible exclude mechanical damage or damage resulting from fire.

                              4.

                              Hydraulic hoses are:

                                          (a)

                                          only permissible, if vibration absorption or freedom of movement of components makes their use inevitable;

                                          (b)

                                          to be designed for at least the maximum service pressure;

                                          (c)

                                          to be renewed at the latest every eight years.

                              5.

                              Hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps and hydraulic motors as well as electric motors shall be examined at the latest every eight years by a specialised firm and repaired if required.’

                  8.

                  Article 6.07(2) is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              The introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
                              ‘An optical and acoustic alarm shall be present at the steering position to signal the following:’

                              (b)

                              Point (a) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(a)

                                          oil level of the hydraulic tanks falling under the lowest content level in accordance with Article 6.03(2) and decrease of service pressure of the hydraulic system;’

                  9.

                  Article 6.09 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘Article 6.09
                  Acceptance and periodical inspections

                              1.

                              The correct installation of the steering system shall be inspected by an inspection body. For this purpose the inspection body can require the following documents:

                                          (a)

                                          description of the steering system;

                                          (b)

                                          drawings of and information on the steering apparatus drive units and the steering control;

                                          (c)

                                          information concerning the steering apparatus;

                                          (d)

                                          electrical wiring diagram;

                                          (e)

                                          description of the rate-of-turn regulator;

                                          (f)

                                          operating and maintenance instructions for the steering system.

                              2.

                              Operation of the entire steering system shall be checked by means of a navigation test. If a rate-of-turn regulator is installed it shall be checked that a predetermined course can be reliably maintained and that bends can be negotiated safely.

                              3.

                              Power-driven steering systems shall be inspected by an expert:

                                          (a)

                                          before being put into service;

                                          (b)

                                          after a failure;

                                          (c)

                                          after any modification or repair;

                                          (d)

                                          regularly at least every three years.

                              4.

                              The inspection has to cover at least:

                                          (a)

                                          a check of conformity with the approved drawings and at periodical inspections whether alterations in the steering system were made;

                                          (b)

                                          a functional test of the steering system for all operational possibilities;

                                          (c)

                                          a visual check and a tightness check of the hydraulic components, in particular valves, pipelines, hydraulic hoses, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps, and hydraulic strainers;

                                          (d)

                                          a visual check of the electrical components, in particular relays, electric motors and safety devices;

                                          (e)

                                          a check of the optical and acoustic control devices.

                              5.

                              An inspection certificate, signed by the inspector, shall be issued, showing the date of inspection.’

                  10.

                  Article 7.02 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              The first subparagraph of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
                              ‘The area of obstructed vision for the helmsman ahead of the vessel in an unladen state with half of its supplies but without ballast shall not exceed two vessel lengths or 250 m whichever is less, to the surface of the water.’

                              (b)

                              The second subparagraph of paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:
                              ‘To avoid reflections, the bridge front windows shall be glare-free or fitted so as to exclude reflections effectively. This requirement shall be deemed to be fulfilled when the windows are inclined from the vertical plane, so as to form an outward angle of not less than 10° and not more than 25°.’

                  11.

                  Article 8.05(7) is replaced by the following:

                              ‘7.

                              Directly at tank outlets the pipework for the distribution of fuels shall be fitted with a quick-closing valve that can be operated from the deck, even when the rooms in question are closed.
                              If the operating device is concealed, the lid or cover shall not be lockable.
                              The operating device shall be marked in red. If the device is concealed it shall be marked with a symbol for the quick-closing valve in accordance with Fig. 9 of Appendix I with a side length of at least 10 cm.
                              The first subparagraph shall not apply to fuel tanks mounted directly on the engine.’

                  12.

                  In Article 9.15(9) the following sentence is added:
                  ‘The number of cable joints shall be kept to a minimum.’

                  13.

                  Article 10.03a is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              Paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘8.

                                          An inspection certificate, signed by the expert, shall be issued, showing the date of inspection.’

                              (b)

                              Paragraph 10 is deleted.

                  14.

                  Article 10.03b is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 1, the following point (d) is added:

                                          ‘(d)

                                          FK-5-1-12 (Dodecafluoro-2-methylpentane-3-on).’

                              (b)

                              Point b of paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(b)

                                          Outlet nozzles shall be dimensioned and fitted such that the extinguishing agent is evenly distributed. In particular the extinguishing agent shall also be effective beneath the floor plates.’

                              (c)

                              In paragraph 5, point (e), point (cc) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(cc)

                                          action to be taken by the crew when the firefighting system is triggered and when accessing the protected room after triggering or flooding, in particular with regard to the possible presence of dangerous substances;’

                              (d)

                              Paragraph 9, point (e), is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(e)

                                          An inspection certificate, signed by the expert, shall be issued, showing the date of inspection.’

                              (e)

                              Paragraph 13 is replaced by the following:
                              ‘13.   FK-5-1-12 — firefighting systems
                              Firefighting systems using FK-5-1-12 as the extinguishing agent shall comply with the following provisions in addition to the requirements under paragraphs 1 to 9:

                                          (a)

                                          if there are several rooms to be protected, each with a different gross volume, each room shall be provided with its own firefighting system;

                                          (b)

                                          each container of FK-5-1-12 installed in the room to be protected shall be equipped with an overpressure relief valve. The overpressure relief valve shall harmlessly release the contents of the container into the room to be protected if the container is exposed to the effects of fire and the firefighting system has not been triggered;

                                          (c)

                                          each container shall be fitted with a device for checking the gas pressure;

                                          (d)

                                          the containers shall not be filled to more than 1,00 kg/l. The specific volume of the unpressurised FK-5-1-12 is to be taken as 0,0719 m3/kg;

                                          (e)

                                          the volume of FK-5-1-12 for the room to be protected shall be at least 5,5 % of the room’s gross volume. This volume shall be supplied within 10 seconds;

                                          (f)

                                          the FK-5-1-12 containers shall be provided with a pressure monitor which triggers an acoustic and optical alarm signal in the wheelhouse in the event of an unauthorised loss of propellant. If there is no wheelhouse, this alarm signal shall be given outside the room to be protected;

                                          (g)

                                          after flooding, the concentration in the room to be protected shall not exceed 10,0 %.’

                  15.

                  The following Article 10.03c is inserted:
                  ‘Article 10.03c
                  Permanently installed firefighting systems for protecting objects
                  Permanently installed firefighting systems for protecting objects shall only be permitted on the basis of recommendations from the Committee.’

                  16.

                  In paragraph 2 of Article 10.05, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
                  ‘A personalised, automatically inflatable lifejacket in accordance with European standards EN 395:1998, EN 396:1998, EN ISO 12402-3:2006 or EN ISO 12402-4:2006 shall be within reach of every person who is regularly on board a craft.’

                  17.

                  In Article 14.13 the following sentence is inserted after the second sentence:
                  ‘Additionally, for passenger vessels the expert shall verify whether a valid inspection certificate certifying the correct installation of the gas alarm system referred to in Article 15.15(9) or its inspection is available.’

                  18.

                  Article 15.03 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 1 the following sentence is added:
                              ‘The lightship data taken into account for the stability calculation shall be determined by means of a heeling test.’

                              (b)

                              Paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

                                          (i)

                                          In the third subparagraph, the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
                                          ‘In addition, the requirement of section 3(d) shall be proved for the following load condition:’

                                          (ii)

                                          The last subparagraph is deleted.

                              (c)

                              Paragraph 3 is amended as follows:

                                          (i)

                                          Points (a), (b) and (c) are replaced by the following:

                                                      ‘(a)

                                                      the maximum righting lever hmax shall occur at a heeling angle of φmax ≥ (φmom + 3°) and shall not be less than 0,20 m. However, in case φf < φmax the righting lever at the downflooding angle φf shall not be less than 0,20 m;

                                                      (b)

                                                      the downflooding angle φf shall not be less than (φmom + 3°);

                                                      (c)

                                                      the area A under the curve of the righting levers shall, depending on the position of φf and φmax, reach at least the following values:

                                                                  Case

                                                                  A

                                                                  1

                                                                  φmax ≤ 15° or φf ≤ 15°

                                                                  0,05 m·rad up to the smaller of the angles φmax or φf

                                                                  2

                                                                  15° < φmax < 30°

                                                                  φmax ≤ φf

                                                                  0,035+0,001 · (30-φmax) m·rad up to the angle φmax

                                                                  3

                                                                  15° < φf < 30°

                                                                  φmax > φf

                                                                  0,035+0,001 · (30-φf) m·rad up to the angle φf

                                                                  4

                                                                  φmax ≥ 30° and φf ≥ 30°

                                                                  0,035 m·rad up to the angle φ = 30°

                                                            Where:

                                                                  hmax

                                                                  is the maximum lever;

                                                                  φ

                                                                  the heeling angle;

                                                                  φf

                                                                  the downflooding angle, that is the heeling angle, at which openings in the hull, in the superstructure or deck houses which cannot be closed so as to be watertight, submerge;

                                                                  φmom

                                                                  the maximum heeling angle according to (e);

                                                                  φmax

                                                                  the heeling angle at which the maximum righting lever occurs;

                                                                  A

                                                                  the area under the curve of the righting levers.’

                                          (ii)

                                          Point (e) is replaced by the following:

                                                      ‘(e)

                                                      in each of the following two cases the heeling angle φmom shall not exceed 12:

                                                                  (aa)

                                                                  in application of the heeling moment due to persons and wind according to sections 4 and 5;

                                                                  (bb)

                                                                  in application of the heeling moment due to persons and turning according to sections 4 and 6.’

                              (d)

                              In paragraph 4, the explanation ‘ni = 4 for free deck areas and deck areas with movable furniture; for deck areas with fixed seating furniture such as benches, ni shall be calculated by assuming an area of 0,45 m in width and 0,75 m in seat depth per person’ is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘ni

                                          =

                                          3,75 for free deck areas and deck areas with movable furniture;
                                          for deck areas with fixed seating furniture such as benches, ni shall be calculated by assuming an area of 0,50 m in width and 0,75 m in seat depth per person’

                              (e)

                              Paragraph 9 is amended as follows:

                                          (i)

                                          The table below the introductory phrase of the second subparagraph is replaced by the following table:

                                                      ‘1-compartment status

                                                      2-compartment status

                                                      Dimension of the side damage

                                                      longitudinal l [m]

                                                      0,10 · LWL, however not less than 4,00 m

                                                      0,05 · LWL, however not less than 2,25 m

                                                      transverse b [m]

                                                      B/5

                                                      0,59

                                                      vertical h [m]

                                                      from vessel bottom to top without delimitation

                                                      Dimension of the bottom damage

                                                      longitudinal l [m]

                                                      0,10 · LWL, however not less than 4,00 m

                                                      0,05 · LWL, however not less than 2,25 m

                                                      transverse b [m]

                                                      B/5

                                                      vertical h [m]

                                                      0,59; pipework installed according to Article 15.02(13)(c), shall be deemed intact’

                                          (ii)

                                          In point (d), the last subparagraph is deleted.

                              (f)

                              In paragraph 10, the following point (d) is added:

                                          ‘(d)

                                          the calculation of the free surface effect in all intermediate stages of flooding shall be based on the gross surface area of the damaged compartments.’

                              (g)

                              Paragraph 11 is amended as follows:

                                          (i)

                                          In the introductory phrase, the words ‘due to persons’ are deleted.

                                          (ii)

                                          Point (b) is replaced by the following:

                                                      ‘(b)

                                                      beyond the equilibrium position the positive part of the righting lever curve shall display a righting lever value of GZR ≥ 0,02 m with an area A ≥ 0,0025 m·rad. These minimum values for stability shall be met until the immersion of the first unprotected opening or in any case before reaching a heeling angle φm of 25°.

                  19.

                  Article 15.06 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 3, point (a), the following sentence is added:
                              ‘rooms, with the exception of cabins, and groups of rooms that have only one exit, shall have at least one emergency exit;’

                              (b)

                              In paragraph 8, point (a), the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
                              ‘the total area of the muster areas (AS) shall correspond to at least the following value:’

                  20.

                  Article 15.09 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
                              ‘In addition to the lifebuoys specified in Article 10.05(1), all parts of the deck intended for passengers and not enclosed shall be equipped with suitable lifebuoys, which shall be positioned on both sides of the vessel not more than 20 m apart. Lifebuoys shall be considered as suitable if they comply with

                                          —

                                          the European standard EN 14144:2003, or

                                          —

                                          the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS 1974) Chapter III Rule 7.1 and the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, paragraph 2.1.’

                              (b)

                              Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘2.

                                          In addition to the lifebuoys referred to in section 1, individual life-saving equipment according to Article 10.05, section 2, shall be within reach for all shipboard personnel. For shipboard personal not responsible for undertaking duties according to the safety rota not inflatable or semi-automatically inflatable lifejackets according to the standards mentioned in Article 10.05, section 2, are allowed.’

                              (c)

                              Paragraph 4 is amended as follows:

                                          (i)

                                          The first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
                                          ‘In addition to the life-saving equipment referred to in sections 1 and 2, individual life-saving equipment according to Article 10.05, section 2, shall be available for 100 % of the maximum permitted number of passengers. Not inflatable or semi-automatically inflatable lifejackets according to the standards mentioned in Article 10.05, section 2, are also allowed.’

                                          (ii)

                                          The second subparagraph is deleted.

                  21.

                  Article 15.10(6), the last sentence is replaced by the following:
                  ‘The emergency power plant shall be installed either above the margin line or as far away as possible from the power sources according to Article 9.02(1), so as to ensure that, in the event of flooding in accordance with Article 15.03(9), it is not flooded at the same time as these power sources.’

                  22.

                  Article 15.11 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              Paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

                                          (i)

                                          In point (d), point (aa) is replaced by the following:

                                                      ‘(aa)

                                                      Annex I, part 3, of the Code for Fire Test Procedures, and’

                                          (ii)

                                          The following point (e) is added:

                                                      ‘(e)

                                                      The inspection body may, in accordance with the Code for Fire Test Procedures, prescribe a test on a sample partition in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of paragraph 2 on resistivity and temperature increase.’

                              (b)

                              Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
                              ‘2.   Partitions

                                          (a)

                                          Partitions between rooms shall be designed in accordance with the following tables:

                                                      (aa)

                                                      Table for partitions between rooms, in which no pressurised sprinkler systems according to Article 10.03a are installed.

                                                                  Rooms

                                                                  Control centres

                                                                  Stairwells

                                                                  Muster areas

                                                                  Lounges

                                                                  Engine rooms

                                                                  Galleys

                                                                  Store rooms

                                                                  Control centres

                                                                  —

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A0/B15 (1)

                                                                  A30

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  Stairwells

                                                                  —

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A30

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  Muster areas

                                                                  —

                                                                  A30/B15 (2)

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  Lounges

                                                                  —/B15 (3)

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  Engine rooms

                                                                  A60/A0 (4)

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  Galleys

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A60/B15 (5)

                                                                  Store rooms

                                                                  —

                                                      (bb)

                                                      Table for partitions between rooms, in which pressurised sprinkler systems according to Article 10.03a are installed

                                                                  Rooms

                                                                  Control centres

                                                                  Stairwells

                                                                  Muster areas

                                                                  Lounges

                                                                  Engine rooms

                                                                  Galleys

                                                                  Store rooms

                                                                  Control centres

                                                                  —

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A0/B15 (6)

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A30

                                                                  A30

                                                                  Stairwells

                                                                  —

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A0

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A30

                                                                  A0

                                                                  Muster areas

                                                                  —

                                                                  A30/B15 (7)

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A30

                                                                  A30

                                                                  Lounges

                                                                  —/B0 (8)

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A30

                                                                  A0

                                                                  Engine rooms

                                                                  A60/A0 (9)

                                                                  A60

                                                                  A60

                                                                  Galleys

                                                                  —

                                                                  B15

                                                                  Store rooms

                                                                  —

                                          (b)

                                          Type A partitions are bulkheads, walls and decks which satisfy the following requirements:

                                                      (aa)

                                                      They are made of steel or of another equivalent material;

                                                      (bb)

                                                      They are appropriately stiffened;

                                                      (cc)

                                                      They are insulated with an approved non-combustible material such that the average temperature on the side facing away from the fire rises to not more than 140 °C above the initial temperature and at no point, including the gaps at the joints, does a temperature increase of more than 180 °C above the initial temperature occur within the following specified periods:

                                                                  Type A60 — 60 minutes

                                                                  Type A30 — 30 minutes

                                                                  Type A0 — 0 minutes;

                                                      (dd)

                                                      they are constructed in such a way as to prevent the transmission of smoke and flames until the end of the one-hour normal fire test;

                                          (c)

                                          Type B partitions are bulkheads, walls, decks, ceilings or facings that meet the following requirements:

                                                      (aa)

                                                      they are made of an approved non-combustible material. Furthermore, all materials used in the manufacture and assembly of partitions shall be non-combustible, except for the facing, which shall be at least flame retardant;

                                                      (bb)

                                                      they demonstrate an insulation value such that the average temperature on the side facing away from the fire rises to not more than 140 °C above the initial temperature and at no point, including the gaps at the joints, does a temperature increase of more than 225 °C above the initial temperature occur within the following specified periods:

                                                                  Type B15 — 15 minutes

                                                                  Type B0 — 0 minutes;

                                                      (cc)

                                                      they are constructed in such a way as to prevent the transmission of flames until the end of the first half hour of the normal fire test.’

                  23.

                  Article 15.15 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 1, the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
                              ‘Passenger vessels authorised to carry up to a maximum of 50 passengers and with a length LWL of not more than 25 m shall prove adequate stability after damage according to Article 15.03(7 to 13) or, as an alternative, prove that they comply with the following criteria after symmetrical flooding:’

                              (b)

                              In paragraph 1, point (a) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(a)

                                          the immersion of the vessel shall not exceed the margin line and’

                              (c)

                              In paragraph 5, the first sentence is replaced by the following:
                              ‘The inspection body may waive the application of Article 10.04 in the case of passenger vessels authorised to carry up to a maximum of 250 passengers and with a length LWL of not more than 25 m, provided they are equipped with a platform, accessible from each side of the vessel, directly above the line of flotation, so as to enable persons to be recovered from the water.’

                              (d)

                              In paragraph 10, the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
                              ‘The following provisions shall not apply to passenger vessels with a length LWL not exceeding 25 m:’

                  24.

                  In Article 16.06, paragraph 2, the term ‘official number’ is replaced by ‘European Vessel Identification Number’.

                  25.

                  Article 21.02 is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In paragraph 1, point (g), after the reference to ‘Article 10.03b’ the following reference is inserted:
                              ‘Article 10.03c’

                              (b)

                              In paragraph 2, point (d), the reference to ‘Article 10.07’ is replaced by the following:
                              ‘Article 10.05’.

                  26.

                  The table in Article 24.02(2) is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              The following entry relating to Article 6.02(1) is inserted after the entry relating to Article 6.01(7):

                                          ‘6.02(1)

                                          Presence of separate hydraulic tanks

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010

                                          Duplicated pilot valves in case of hydraulic drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2020

                                          Separated pipework for the second drive unit in case of hydraulic drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2020’

                              (b)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.02(2) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 2

                                          Activating the second drive unit by means of a single operation

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010’

                              (c)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.03(1) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘6.03(1)

                                          Connection of other consumers to hydraulic steering apparatus drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2020’

                              (d)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.03(2) is deleted.

                              (e)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.07(2)(a) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘6.07(2)(a)

                                          level alarm of the hydraulic tanks and alarm of the service pressure

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010’

                              (f)

                              The following entry relating to Article 7.02(2) is inserted after the entry relating to Article 6.08(1):

                                          ‘7.02(2)

                                          Obstructed vision ahead of the vessel 2 vessel lengths if less than 250 m

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2049’

                              (g)

                              The entry relating to Article 8.05(7) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 7, first subparagraph

                                          Quick-closing valve on the tank operated from deck, even when the rooms in question are closed.

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                              (h)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.01(2)(e) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(e)

                                          Prohibition of liquefied gas installations according to Chapter 14

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2045. The transitional provision applies only if alarm systems are fitted in accordance with Article 15.15(9)’

                              (i)

                              The following entry relating to Article 15.06(6)(c) is inserted after the entry relating to Article 15.06(6)(b):

                                          ‘(c)

                                          No escape routes through engine rooms

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2007

                                          No escape routes through galleys

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                              (j)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.06(7) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 7

                                          Suitable safety guidance system

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                              (k)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.06(16) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 16

                                          Potable water systems in accordance with Article 12.05

                                          NRC, at the latest 31.12.2006’

                              (l)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.07 is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘15.07

                                          Requirements for the propulsion system

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                              (m)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.09(4) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 4

                                          Life-saving equipment

                                          For passenger vessels which were equipped with collective life-saving appliances according to Article 15.09(5) before 1.1.2006, these appliances are considered an alternative to individual life-saving equipment.
                                          For passenger vessels which were equipped with collective life-saving appliances according to Article 15.09(6) before 1.1.2006, these are considered an alternative to individual life-saving equipment until the issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010’

                              (n)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.10(3) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 3

                                          Adequate emergency lighting

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                              (o)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.10(6) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 6, first sentence

                                          Partitions according to Article 15.11(2).

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          second and third sentence

                                          Installation of cables

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          fourth sentence

                                          Emergency power plant above the margin line

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                              (p)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.12(1) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘15.12(1)(c)

                                          Portable fire extinguishers in galleys

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate’

                              (q)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.12(2) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 2(a)

                                          Second fire-extinguishing pump

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010’

                              (r)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.12(3) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 3(b) and (c)

                                          Pressure and water jet length

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010’

                              (s)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.12(9) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 9

                                          Fire-extinguishing system in engine rooms

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015’

                  27.

                  In the table to Article 24.03(1) the entry relating to 15.05 is replaced by the following:

                              ‘15.05

                              Number of passengers

                              Issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2045’

                  28.

                  The table in Article 24.06(5) is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              The following entry is inserted after the entry relating to Chapter 3:

                                          ‘CHAPTER 6

                                          6.02(1)

                                          Duplicated pilot valves in case of hydraulic drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2020

                                          1.4.2007

                                          Separated pipework for the second drive unit in case of hydraulic drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2020

                                          1.4.2007

                                          6.03(1)

                                          Connection of other consumers to hydraulic steering apparatus drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2020

                                          1.4.2007

                                          6.07(2)(a)

                                          level alarm of the hydraulic tanks and alarm of the service pressure

                                          NRC, at the latest with renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010

                                          1.4.2007

                                          CHAPTER 7

                                          7.02(2)

                                          Obstructed vision ahead of the vessel 2 vessel lengths if less than 250 m

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2049

                                          30.12.2008’

                              (b)

                              The following entry relating to Article 8.05(7), first sentence, is inserted after the entry relating to Article 8.03(3):

                                          ‘8.05(7) first sentence

                                          Quick-closing valve on the tank operated from deck, even when the rooms in question are closed.

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          1.4.2008’

                              (c)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.01(2)(e) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(e)

                                          Prohibition of liquefied gas installations according to Chapter 14

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2045. The transitional provision applies only if alarm systems are fitted in accordance with Article 15.15(9).

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (d)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.06(6)(c) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘(c)

                                          No escape routes through engine rooms

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2007

                                          1.1.2006’

                                          No escape routes through galleys

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015.

                              (e)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.06(7) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 7

                                          Suitable safety guidance system

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015.

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (f)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.06(16) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 16

                                          Potable water systems in accordance with Article 12.05

                                          NRC, at the latest 31.12.2006

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (g)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.07 is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘15.07

                                          Requirements for the propulsion system

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (h)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.09(4) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 4

                                          Life-saving equipment

                                          For passenger vessels which were equipped with collective life-saving appliances according to Article 15.09(5) before 1.1.2006, these appliances are considered an alternative to individual life-saving equipment.
                                          For passenger vessels which were equipped with collective life-saving appliances according to Article 15.09(6) before 1.1.2006, these are considered an alternative to individual life-saving equipment until the issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (i)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.10(3) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 3

                                          Adequate emergency lighting

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (j)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.10(6) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 6, first sentence

                                          Partitions according to Article 15.11(2).

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          1.1.2006

                                          second and third sentences

                                          Installation of cables

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          1.1.2006

                                          fourth sentence

                                          Emergency power plant above the margin line

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (k)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.12(1) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘15.12(1)(c)

                                          Portable fire extinguishers in galleys

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (l)

                              The entry relating to Article 15.12(2) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 2(a)

                                          Second fire-extinguishing pump

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010

                                          1.1.2006’

                              (m)

                              The following entry:

                                          ‘paragraph 9

                                          Fire-extinguishing system in engine rooms

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2010

                                          1.1.2006

                                          15.12(9)

                                          Fire-extinguishing system in engine rooms made from steel or with equivalent properties

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2045. The transitional period does not apply to passenger vessels which have been laid down after 31.12.1995, the hull of which is made of wood, aluminium or plastic and the engine rooms of which are not made of a material according to Article 3.04(3) and (4).

                                          1.1.2006’

                                    is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph (9)

                                          Fire-extinguishing system in engine rooms

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2015. The transitional provision does not apply to passenger vessels which have been laid down after 31.12.1995, the hull of which is made of wood, aluminium or plastic and the engine rooms of which are not made of a material according to Article 3.04(3) and (4).

                                          1.1.2006’

                  29.

                  The table in Article 24a.02(2) is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              The following entry relating to Article 6.02(1) is inserted after the entry relating to Article 6.01(7):

                                          ‘6.02(1)

                                          Presence of separate hydraulic tanks

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2026

                                          Duplicated pilot valves in case of hydraulic drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2026

                                          Separated pipework for the second drive unit in case of hydraulic drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2026’

                              (b)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.02(2) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘paragraph 2

                                          Activating the second drive unit by means of a single action

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2026’

                              (c)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.03(1) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘6.03(1)

                                          Connection of other consumers to hydraulic steering apparatus drive units

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2026’

                              (d)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.03(2) is deleted.

                              (e)

                              The entry relating to Article 6.07(2) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘6.07(2)(a)

                                          Level alarm of the hydraulic tanks and alarm of the service pressure

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2026’

                              (f)

                              The entry relating to Article 7.02(2) to (7) is replaced by the following:

                                          ‘7.02(2) to (6)

                                          Unobstructed view from the wheelhouse, except the following sections

                                          NRC, at the latest on issue or renewal of the Community certificate after 1.1.2049’

                  30.

                  The following Figure 9 is inserted in Appendix I:

                              ‘Figure 9
                              Quick-closing valve on the tank

                              Colour: brown/white’

                  31.

                  The following Appendices III and IV are added:‘
                     Appendix III
                     Model of the Unique European Vessel Identification Number

                                 A

                                 A

                                 A

                                 x

                                 x

                                 x

                                 x

                                 x

                                 [Code of the competent authority that assigns the European Vessel Identification Number]

                                 [Serial Number]

                           In the model, “AAA” represents the three-digit code given by the competent authority assigning the European Vessel Identification Number according to the following number ranges:

                                 001-019

                                 France

                                 020-039

                                 Netherlands

                                 040-059

                                 Germany

                                 060-069

                                 Belgium

                                 070-079

                                 Switzerland

                                 080-099

                                 reserved for craft from countries that are not party to the Mannheim Convention and for which a Rhine Vessel Certificate has been issued before 1 April 2007

                                 100-119

                                 Norway

                                 120-139

                                 Denmark

                                 140-159

                                 United Kingdom

                                 160-169

                                 Iceland

                                 170-179

                                 Ireland

                                 180-189

                                 Portugal

                                 190-199

                                 reserved

                                 200-219

                                 Luxembourg

                                 220-239

                                 Finland

                                 240-259

                                 Poland

                                 260-269

                                 Estonia

                                 270-279

                                 Lithuania

                                 280-289

                                 Latvia

                                 290-299

                                 reserved

                                 300-309

                                 Austria

                                 310-319

                                 Liechtenstein

                                 320-329

                                 Czech Republic

                                 330-339

                                 Slovakia

                                 340-349

                                 reserved

                                 350-359

                                 Croatia

                                 360-369

                                 Serbia

                                 370-379

                                 Bosnia and Herzegovina

                                 380-399

                                 Hungary

                                 400-419

                                 Russian Federation

                                 420-439

                                 Ukraine

                                 440-449

                                 Belarus

                                 450-459

                                 Republic of Moldova

                                 460-469

                                 Romania

                                 470-479

                                 Bulgaria

                                 480-489

                                 Georgia

                                 490-499

                                 reserved

                                 500-519

                                 Turkey

                                 520-539

                                 Greece

                                 540-549

                                 Cyprus

                                 550-559

                                 Albania

                                 560-569

                                 former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

                                 570-579

                                 Slovenia

                                 580-589

                                 Montenegro

                                 590-599

                                 reserved

                                 600-619

                                 Italy

                                 620-639

                                 Spain

                                 640-649

                                 Andorra

                                 650-659

                                 Malta

                                 660-669

                                 Monaco

                                 670-679

                                 San Marino

                                 680-699

                                 reserved

                                 700-719

                                 Sweden

                                 720-739

                                 Canada

                                 740-759

                                 United States of America

                                 760-769

                                 Israel

                                 770-799

                                 reserved

                                 800-809

                                 Azerbaijan

                                 810-819

                                 Kazakhstan

                                 820-829

                                 Kyrgyzstan

                                 830-839

                                 Tajikistan

                                 840-849

                                 Turkmenistan

                                 850-859

                                 Uzbekistan

                                 860-869

                                 Iran

                                 870-999

                                 reserved.

                           “xxxxx” represents the five-digit serial number given by the competent authority.

                     Appendix IV
                     Data for the identification of a vessel
                     A.   All vessels

                                 1.

                                 Unique European Vessel Identification Number in accordance with Article 2.18 of this Annex (Annex V, Part 1, box 3 of the model, and Annex VI, fifth column)

                                 2.

                                 Name of the craft/vessel (Annex V, Part 1, box 1 of the model, and Annex VI, fourth column)

                                 3.

                                 Type of craft as defined in Article 1.01, points 1-28, of this Annex (Annex V, Part 1, box 2 of the model)

                                 4.

                                 Length over all as defined in Article 1.01, point 70, of this Annex (Annex V, Part 1, box 17a)

                                 5.

                                 Breadth over all as defined in Article 1.01 point 73, of this Annex (Annex V, Part 1, box 18a)

                                 6.

                                 Draught as defined in Article 1.01 point 76, of this Annex (Annex V, Part 1, box 19)

                                 7.

                                 Source of data (= Community Certificate)

                                 8.

                                 Deadweight (Annex V, Part 1, box 21 and Annex VI, 11th column) for cargo vessels

                                 9.

                                 Displacement as defined in Article 1.01 point 60, of this Annex (Annex V, Part 1, box 21 and Annex VI, 11th column) for vessels other than cargo vessels

                                 10.

                                 Operator (owner or his representative, Annex II, Chapter 2)

                                 11.

                                 Issuing Authority (Annex V, Part 1, and Annex VI)

                                 12.

                                 Number of Community Inland Navigation Certificate (Annex V, Part 1, and Annex VI, first column of the model)

                                 13.

                                 Expiration date (Annex V, Part 1, box 11 of the model, and Annex VI, 17th column of the model)

                                 14.

                                 Creator of dataset

                           B.   Where available

                                 1.

                                 National number

                                 2.

                                 Type of craft in accordance with the Technical Specification for Electronic Ship Reporting in inland navigation

                                 3.

                                 Single or double hull in accordance with ADN/ADNR

                                 4.

                                 Height as defined in Article 1.01 No 75

                                 5.

                                 Gross tonnage (for maritime vessels)

                                 6.

                                 IMO number (for maritime vessels)

                                 7.

                                 Call sign (for maritime vessels)

                                 8.

                                 MMSI number

                                 9.

                                 ATIS code

                                 10.

                                 Type, number, issuing authority and expiration date of other certificates

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         (1)  Partitions between control centres and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster areas only to Type B15.

         (2)  Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only to Type B15.

         (3)  Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical partitions separating lounges according to section 10 shall comply with Type B15, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems B0.

         (4)  Partitions between engine rooms according to Articles 15.07 and 15.10, section 6, shall comply with Type A60; in other cases they shall comply with Type A0.

         (5)  B15 is sufficient for partitions between galleys, on the one hand, and cold-storage rooms and food store rooms, on the other.

         (6)  Partitions between control centres and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A0, but external muster areas only to Type B15.

         (7)  Partitions between lounges and internal muster areas shall correspond to Type A30, but external muster areas only to Type B15.

         (8)  Partitions between cabins, partitions between cabins and corridors and vertical partitions separating lounges according to section 10 shall comply with Type B15, for rooms fitted with pressurised sprinkler systems B0.

         (9)  Partitions between engine rooms according to Articles 15.07 and 15.10, section 6, shall comply with Type A60; in other cases they shall comply with Type A0.

      ANNEX II

                  1.

                  Annex V to Directive 2006/87/EC is amended as follows:

                              (a)

                              In Part I, box 3 of the model, the term ‘Official number’ is replaced by ‘Unique European Vessel Identification Number’.

                              (b)

                              In Part II, item 2 of the model, the term ‘Official number’ is replaced by ‘Unique European Vessel Identification Number’.

                              (c)

                              In Part III, box 3 of the model, the term ‘Official number’ is replaced by ‘Unique European Vessel Identification Number’.

                  2.

                  In Annex VI to Directive 2006/87/EC, in the fifth column, the heading ‘Official number’ is replaced by the heading ‘Unique European Vessel Identification Number’.