What is ISO 11812 - Watertight and quick-draining cockpits about ?
ISO 11812 specifies requirements for cockpits and recesses to be designated either as “watertight” or as “quick-draining” on the small craft of hull length up to 24 m.
ISO 11812 does not set requirements for the size and shape of a cockpit or recess, nor where or when it shall be used. ISO 11812 considers draining by gravity, and not by pumping or other methods.
Note: In ISO 11812, the term, ‘quick-draining cockpit’ has been chosen to differentiate from the common understanding of “self-draining cockpit”, where water may be drained overboard in certain conditions, but without specified draining speed, height of bottom, or sill, etc.
Who is ISO 11812 - Watertight and quick-draining cockpits for ?
ISO 11812 on watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits is applicable for:
- Maritime industries
- Manufacturers of small craft and cockpits
- Quality control personnel for watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits
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Design engineers
Why should you use ISO 11812 - Watertight and quick-draining cockpits ?
The cockpit is the section where the pilot and the co-pilot manage the craft. The cockpit is used to provide the pilot with a good angle and to make all control mechanisms accessible to them.
ISO 11812 helps you in providing requirements for watertight cockpits as well as quick-draining cockpits.
By adopting ISO 11812, manufacturers can demonstrate the reliability of their watertight cockpits and build trust in its use throughout the marine supply chain.