ISO/TC 188
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Secretariat: SIS
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Chairperson (until end 2026):Mr Craig Scholten
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1984
Scope
Standardization of equipment and construction details of recreational craft, and other small craft using similar equipment, up to 24 metres length of the hull.
Excluded:
- lifeboats and lifesaving equipment covered by ISO / TC 8.
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This committee contributes with 8 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
| Reference | Title | Type |
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| ISO/TC 188/SC 1 | Personal safety equipment | Subcommittee |
| ISO/TC 188/AG 1 | Convenors and project leaders | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/JWG 1 | Joint ISO/TC 188 - IEC/TC 18 WG: Electric propulsion systems | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 3 | Cockpits: deck fittings and rigging parts | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 5 | Engine and propulsive systems | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 9 | Main dimensions of the craft and identification of the hull | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 20 | Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 32 | Lithium-Ion batteries | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 33 | Liquefied petroleum gas systems | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 35 | Hull construction and scantlings | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 36 | Electrical equipment | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 37 | Sustainable technologies | Working group |
| ISO/TC 188/WG 38 | Fire prevention and protection systems | Working group |
Joint working groups under the responsibility of another committee
| Reference | Title |
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| ISO/TC 22/SC 41/JWG 10 | Joint ISO/TC 22/SC 41 - ISO/TC 188 WG: Alternative fuels propelled boats |
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 188
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 188:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| IEC/TC 18 | Electrical installations of ships and of mobile and fixed offshore units | IEC |
| ISO/TC 8 | Ships and marine technology | ISO |
| ISO/TC 8/SC 1 | Maritime safety | ISO |
| ISO/TC 8/SC 12 | Ships and marine technology - Large yachts | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22/SC 41 | Specific aspects for gaseous fuels | ISO |
| ISO/TC 43/SC 1 | Noise | ISO |
| ISO/TC 45/SC 1 | Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies | ISO |
| ISO/TC 61 | Plastics | ISO |
| ISO/TC 70 | Internal combustion engines | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 188
ISO/TC 188 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 8/SC 1 | Maritime safety | ISO |
| ISO/TC 8/SC 2 | Marine environment protection | ISO |
| ISO/TC 8/SC 12 | Ships and marine technology - Large yachts | ISO |
| ISO/TC 21 | Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting | ISO |
| ISO/TC 22/SC 41 | Specific aspects for gaseous fuels | ISO |
| ISO/TC 43/SC 1 | Noise | ISO |
| ISO/TC 43/SC 3 | Underwater acoustics | ISO |
| ISO/TC 45/SC 1 | Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies | ISO |
| ISO/TC 70 | Internal combustion engines | ISO |
| ISO/TC 70/SC 8 | Exhaust gas emission measurement | ISO |
| ISO/TC 83 | Sports and other recreational facilities and equipment | ISO |
| ISO/TC 333 | Lithium | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| EBI | European Boating Industry | A |
| ICOMIA | International Council of Marine Industry Associations | A |
| ILAMA | International Life-Saving Appliance Manufacturers' Association | A |
| IMEC | International Council of Marine Industry Associations' Marine Engine Committee | A |
| Liquid Gas Europe | the European LPG Association | A |
| RSG | The Recreational Craft Sectoral Group | A |
| WS | World Sailing (WS) | A |
| EC - European Commission | European Commission | B |
ISO/TC 188 - Secretariat
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