What is ISO 17940 - Hinged watertight doors about?
ISO 17940 is an international standard on ships and marine technology that discusses the criteria for manufacturing, testing hinged watertight doors. ISO 17940 specifies the classification, marking, and requirements for packaging, storage, and transportation of hinged watertight doors (hereinafter referred to as watertight doors).
ISO 17940 is applicable to the design, fabrication, and acceptance of the watertight doors capable of bearing the pressure from both inside and outside due to a headwater up to 10 m.
Who is ISO 17940 - Hinged watertight doors for?
ISO 17940 on ships and marine technology is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of watertight doors
- Shipbuilding industry
- Marine engineer
Why should you use ISO 17940 - Hinged watertight doors?
Watertight doors are installed to prevent the ingress of water from one compartment to another during flooding. They are usually located at the bottom part of the ship where the engines and shaft tunnel are found.
ISO 17940 provides guidance on classifications and marking, structure and dimensions, materials, quality of manufacture, testing of water tightness.
As a user of ISO 17940, you can be ensured of test methods for testing the watertight doors. With obedience and compliance to ISO 17940, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality hinged watertight doors. With ISO 17940 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.