BS EN ISO 15083:2003 – Small craft — Bilge-pumping systems

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for pumping or alternative means designed to remove normal accumulations of bilge water for small craft with a hull length, L H , up to 24 m according to ISO 8666.
This International Standard does not set requirements for bilge pumps or bilge-pumping systems designed for damage control.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8666:2002, Small craft — Principal data
ISO 8849:— 1 ) , Small craft — Electrically operated bilge-pumps
ISO 9093 (all parts), Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings
ISO 1 1 81 2:2001 , Small craft — Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits
ISO 1 221 6:2002, Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors — Strength and watertightness requirements
IEC 60529: 2001 , Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. The meanings of symbols used in the definitions are given in Clause 4.
3.1
design category
description of the sea and wind conditions for which a boat is assessed to be suitable
3.1.1
design category A
category for “ocean” sailing
boat designed for extended voyages where conditions experienced may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort Scale) and significant wave heights of 4 m and above, but excluding abnormal conditions (e.g. hurricanes)
3.1.2
design category B
category for “offshore” sailing
boat designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to and including wind force 8 (Beaufort Scale) and significant wave heights up to and including 4 m may be experienced
3.1.3
design category C
category for “inshore” sailing
boat designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers, where conditions up to and including wind force 6 (Beaufort Scale) and significant wave heights up to and including 2 m may be experienced
3.1.4
design category D
category for sailing in “sheltered waters”
boat designed for voyages in sheltered waters, small bays, estuaries, lakes, rivers and canals, where conditions up to and including wind force 4 (Beaufort Scale) and maximum occasional wave heights up to and including 0,5 m may be experienced
3.2
sailing boat
boat for which the primary means of propulsion is by wind power, having a total profile area of all sails that may be set at one time when sailing close hauled (A S ) of greater than 0,07(m LDC ) 2/3
NOTE The total profile area of all sails is expressed in square metres.
3.3
fully decked boat
boat in which the horizontal projection of the sheerline comprises any combination of — watertight deck and superstructure, and/or
— cockpits and quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 1 1 81 2, and/or
— watertight recesses complying with ISO 1 1 81 2 with a combined volume of less than L H B H F M /40,all closing appliances being watertight in accordance with ISO 1 221 6
NOTE Open and partially decked boats do not comply with this definition.
3.4
enclosed steering position
steering position intended to be used in severe weather, having rigid or flexible enclosures on top and at least three sides
3.5
exposed steering position
steering position intended to be used in severe weather, not having rigid or flexible enclosures on top and at least three sides
3.6
accumulation of bilge water
minor amounts of water collecting in the bilge from spray, rain, seepage, spillage, and water shipped from normal boat movements or breaking waves
BS EN ISO 15083:2003 – Small craft — Bilge-pumping systems