What is BS EN 13711 – Winches for ship operation about?
BS EN 13711 discusses inland navigation vessels. The aim of BS EN 13711 is to provide best industry requirements for the safe and reliable of winches, such that they play a positive role in anchoring, mooring and towing, as well as lifting and hauling heavy objects on ships.
BS EN 13711 specifies safety requirements for winches for ship operation. These winches are windlasses, mooring winches, towing winches, mast and funnel winches, boat winches.
Note: BS EN 13711 is not applicable to:
- Cargo winches as specified in ISO 3078;
- Winches on recreational craft in accordance with "Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 1994 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft"
- Manually-operated coupling winches for push-tows as specified in ISO 6218
- Movable or fixed lifting devices (chain hoists etc.)
- Rackwork and hydraulic equipment and similar devices (e.g. wheelhouse lift)
Who is BS EN 13711 - Winches for ship operation for?
BS EN 13711 on winches for ship operation is useful for:
- Winches manufacturers and installers
- Winches design engineers
- Shipowners
- Quality control department
- International Maritime Organization
Why should you use BS EN 13711 - Winches for ship operation?
BS EN 13711 provides requirements that can be adhered to while manufacturing of the winches. This will ensure that your product’s function is not adversely affected by vibration, the tilt of the vessel, or the weather. BS EN 13711 operating instructions that contain installation instructions, maintenance instructions, operating requirements, and special safety instructions. This will ensure that users follow the right instruction that can aid in the correct installation and minimize the failure of winches during operation. Overall, BS EN 13711 can help in complying with the International Maritime Organization regulatory standards that contribute to the safe operation of the winches.