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2013/53/EC - Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on recreational craft and personal watercraft and repealing Directive 94/25/EC

Directive 2013/53/EU establishes harmonised rules for the design, manufacture, and conformity assessment of recreational craft and personal watercraft to enhance safety, environmental protection, and fair competition within the EU market. It repeals and replaces Directive 94/25/EC, expanding scope and updating technical and environmental requirements, including stricter limits on exhaust emissions and mandatory holding tanks for toilets on watercraft. The Directive clarifies roles and responsibilities of economic operators-manufacturers, importers, distributors-and introduces stricter conformity assessment procedures, aligned with broader Union legislation such as Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. It excludes amphibious vehicles and certain canoes/kayaks and defines key terms including "private importer" and "hull length." CE marking is required as evidence of compliance with essential safety, health, and environmental requirements. The Directive also addresses market surveillance, traceability, and post-construction assessments to prevent non-compliant products entering the market. It supports innovation by accommodating new propulsion technologies and aims to harmonise standards across Member States to facilitate trade and ensure environmental sustainability and user safety.

Purpose

Directive 2013/53/EU addresses the harmonisation of laws, regulations, and administrative provisions relating to recreational craft and personal watercraft within the European Union. It aims to ensure a high level of health and safety protection for users, protect consumers and the environment, and facilitate the free movement of such products within the internal market. The Directive replaces and updates Directive 94/25/EC by clarifying the scope, extending environmental protection requirements, and aligning provisions with other Union product legislation, particularly emphasizing conformity assessment, CE marking, and market surveillance.

Key Obligations

  • Manufacturer Responsibilities: Manufacturers must ensure that recreational craft, personal watercraft, components, and propulsion engines conform to essential health, safety, and environmental requirements before placing them on the market. They are responsible for conducting conformity assessments and affixing the CE marking, signaling compliance with EU legislation.

  • Conformity Assessment: Conformity assessment must follow procedures proportional to the risk posed by the products. These procedures align with modules provided in Decision No 768/2008/EC. Where harmonised standards are used, presumption of conformity applies; otherwise, more stringent assessments may be required.

  • Economic Operators’ Roles: Importers, distributors, and private importers have specific obligations to ensure products comply with the Directive when placed on the market, including verifying conformity assessment has been performed, ensuring appropriate labelling (including importer identification unless physically impossible), and cooperating with national market surveillance authorities.

  • Private Importers: Private individuals importing recreational craft or personal watercraft for non-commercial use are subject to harmonised obligations similar to manufacturers, but with exceptions linked to the non-commercial nature of their activities.

  • Environmental Requirements: The Directive sets stricter exhaust emission limits than previous legislation, reflecting advances in marine engine technology. Mandatory installation of holding tanks on watercraft fitted with toilets is required to protect the marine environment.

  • Safety and Design: Design categories for watercraft are defined based on environmental conditions such as wind force and wave height to specify acceptable operating limits. Multihull recreational craft susceptible to inversion must remain afloat inverted and allow safe escape.

  • CE Marking Rules: The CE marking must be affixed not only to watercraft but also to components and propulsion engines, including inboard and stern drive engines without integral exhaust. Affixing the CE marking implies full manufacturer responsibility for compliance.

  • Market Surveillance and Traceability: Member States must organise market surveillance activities to ensure ongoing compliance. Traceability throughout the supply chain is mandatory to facilitate efficient enforcement and identification of responsible economic operators.

  • Post-Construction Assessment: Applies when a manufacturer does not fulfill conformity obligations; natural or legal persons placing craft on the market must ensure assessment covers both recreational and personal watercraft. For importers, its use is limited to non-commercial private import to prevent misuse.

  • Harmonisation and Alignment: The Directive aligns with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No 768/2008/EC on accreditation, conformity assessment, CE marking, and notification procedures to maintain consistency across EU product legislation.

Affected Products and Actors

  • Products:

    • Recreational craft with hull lengths between 2.5 m and 24 m.
    • Personal watercraft intended solely for sports and leisure, excluding amphibious vehicles.
    • Propulsion engines including innovative propulsion solutions, inboard engines, and stern drive engines without integral exhaust.
    • Components related to recreational craft and personal watercraft.

  • Actors:

    • Manufacturers designing, producing, or modifying products who are responsible for conformity.
    • Importers placing products from third countries on the EU market ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
    • Distributors ensuring product handling preserves conformity.
    • Private importers importing non-commercial recreational craft or personal watercraft into the EU.
    • Notified conformity assessment bodies conducting assessments.
    • Market surveillance authorities enforcing compliance and coordinating surveillance activities.

Implementation Timeline

  • Entry into Force: Directive 2013/53/EU was adopted on 20 November 2013.

  • Transposition Deadline: Member States were required to transpose the Directive into national law by 18 January 2016.

  • Applicability: The Directive applies to products placed on the EU market or put into service from the date set by the Directive, replacing the previous Directive 94/25/EC and its amendment.

  • Transition Provisions: Products placed on the market before the application date of this Directive may still comply with earlier regulations but new products must meet the updated requirements. Market surveillance and conformity assessment bodies are expected to comply with the new rules from the application date.

The Directive provides regulatory clarity and modernises rules reflecting technological advances in recreational and personal watercraft while maintaining high health, safety, and environmental standards across the EU single market.

This Directive applies to recreational craft with a hull length of between 2.5 meters and 24 meters, and to personal watercraft intended for sports and leisure use. It covers all watercraft designed or constructed primarily for recreational purposes, including those with propulsion engines, components, and associated equipment. However, amphibious vehicles and certain types of canoes and kayaks are excluded from its scope. The Directive applies to watercraft placed on the Union market or put into service within the EU, including those imported from third countries. It sets out essential requirements for health, safety, environmental protection, and consumer protection, and addresses conformity assessment, CE marking, and responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors within the supply chain. The Directive aims to harmonize rules across Member States to facilitate trade and ensure a high level of protection in the internal market.

Die Richtlinie 2013/53/EU regelt harmonisierte Anforderungen an Sportboote und Wassermotorräder innerhalb der EU und ersetzt die Richtlinie 94/25/EG. Ziel ist die Verbesserung von Sicherheit, Verbraucherschutz und Umweltschutz sowie die Vereinfachung des Warenverkehrs im Binnenmarkt. Sie umfasst unter anderem technische Mindestanforderungen an Bau, Ausrüstung, Abgas- und Geräuschemissionen von Sportbooten mit einer maximalen Länge von 24 Metern und Wassermotorrädern für Freizeit- und Sportzwecke. Die Richtlinie definiert auch die Verantwortlichkeiten der Wirtschaftsakteure – Hersteller, Einführer, Händler – und legt ein System zur Rückverfolgbarkeit und Marktüberwachung fest. Zudem schreibt sie die CE-Kennzeichnung als Konformitätsnachweis vor, erweitert auf Innenbordmotoren und Z-Antriebe ohne integriertes Abgassystem. Umweltanforderungen für Motoren wurden verschärft, und innovative Antriebstechnologien werden berücksichtigt. Ausgeschlossen sind Amphibienfahrzeuge sowie bestimmte Kanus und Kajaks. Die Richtlinie trägt zur Sicherheit auf Binnen- und Küstengewässern bei, fördert die technische Harmonisierung auf EU-Ebene und unterstützt den Schutz der maritimen Umwelt.

Zweck

Die Richtlinie 2013/53/EU dient der Schaffung harmonisierter Sicherheits- und Umweltschutzanforderungen für Sportboote und Wassermotorräder innerhalb des Europäischen Binnenmarktes. Sie ersetzt die frühere Richtlinie 94/25/EG und fasst Regelungen zur Konformitätsbewertung, CE-Kennzeichnung und Marktüberwachung zusammen, um den Handel innerhalb der EU zu erleichtern sowie die Gesundheit, Sicherheit, den Verbraucherschutz und den Umweltschutz zu gewährleisten. Darüber hinaus werden die technischen Anforderungen an Emissionen und Geräuschemissionen von Bootsmotoren verschärft, um aktuelle technologische Entwicklungen zu berücksichtigen und den Umweltschutz zu verbessern.

Wichtige Verpflichtungen

  • Herstellerpflichten: Hersteller sind verantwortlich für die Durchführung der Konformitätsbewertung ihrer Sportboote, Wassermotorräder, Antriebsmotoren und Bauteile. Sie müssen sicherstellen, dass ihre Produkte den grundlegenden Anforderungen dieser Richtlinie entsprechen, sowie die CE-Kennzeichnung anbringen, die bestätigt, dass alle einschlägigen Vorschriften eingehalten werden.

  • Einführer: Einführer, die Produkte aus Drittländern in die EU einführen, sind verpflichtet, sicherzustellen, dass diese Produkte den EU-Anforderungen entsprechen. Sie müssen die Konformitätsbewertung dokumentieren und bei Bedarf den Behörden Zugang zu den Produktunterlagen gewähren. Ihr Name und ihre Adresse müssen auf den Produkten angegeben sein, sofern dies technisch möglich ist.

  • Händler: Händler tragen Verantwortung dafür, dass Produkte, die sie in Verkehr bringen oder vertreiben, keine Vorschriftenverletzungen aufweisen und ordnungsgemäß behandelt werden, sodass die Konformität nicht beeinträchtigt wird.

  • Private Einführer: Für privat eingeführte Sportboote und Wassermotorräder gelten spezifische, auf ihren nichtgewerblichen Charakter angepasste Verpflichtungen, die sich an den Herstellerpflichten orientieren.

  • Marktüberwachung: Nationale Behörden führen die Marktüberwachung durch und können Akteure in der Lieferkette zur Zusammenarbeit und zur Bereitstellung von Produktinformationen verpflichten.

  • Umweltschutzanforderungen: Die Richtlinie enthält strengere Grenzwerte für Abgas- und Geräuschemissionen von Motoren sowie Anforderungen für den Einbau von Auffangbehältern in Wasserfahrzeuge mit Toiletten. Prüfzyklen und Bezugskraftstoffe für die Typgenehmigung werden definiert, um eine technische Harmonisierung und Vergleichbarkeit sicherzustellen.

  • Rückverfolgbarkeit: Alle Wirtschaftsakteure müssen Systeme zur Rückverfolgbarkeit implementieren, um eine einfache Rückverfolgung der Produkte entlang der Lieferkette zu gewährleisten und die Wirksamkeit der Marktüberwachung zu unterstützen.

Betroffene Produkte und Akteure

  • Produkte:

    • Sportboote mit Rumpflängen zwischen 2,5 m und 24 m
    • Wassermotorräder für Sport- und Freizeitzwecke
    • Antriebsmotoren für diese Wasserfahrzeuge (einschließlich Innenbordmotoren und Z-Antriebe ohne integriertes Abgassystem)
    • Bauteile von Sportbooten und Wassermotorrädern
    • Amphibienfahrzeuge und bestimmte Arten von Kanus und Kajaks sind ausgeschlossen

  • Akteure:

    • Hersteller
    • Einführer aus Drittländern
    • Händler
    • Private Einführer
    • Marktüberwachungsbehörden

Umsetzungszeitplan

Die Richtlinie wurde am 20. November 2013 verabschiedet und setzt eine Übergangsfrist für die Anpassung der Mitgliedstaaten und Wirtschaftsakteure. Die konkreten Fristen für die Umsetzung der umweltbezogenen Grenzwerte, die Anbringung der CE-Kennzeichnung und Markteinführung neuer Produkte sind in den jeweiligen Artikeln der Richtlinie definiert; viele Anforderungen traten schrittweise innerhalb weniger Jahre nach Verabschiedung in Kraft. Bestehende Produkte, die bereits vor der Einführung der neuen Vorschriften auf dem Markt waren, können unter bestimmten Bedingungen weiter genutzt werden. Die Mitgliedstaaten sind verpflichtet, die Richtlinie in nationales Recht umzusetzen und die Einhaltung zu überwachen.

Diese Richtlinie stellt sicher, dass Sportboote und Wassermotorräder innerhalb der EU ein hohes Sicherheits- und Umweltstandard-Niveau erfüllen, wodurch der Binnenmarkt gestärkt und gleichzeitig Verbraucher und Umwelt geschützt werden.

Die Richtlinie 2013/53/EU gilt für Sportboote mit einer Rumpflänge von mindestens 2,5 m und höchstens 24 m sowie für Wassermotorräder, die für Sport- und Freizeitzwecke bestimmt sind. Ausgeschlossen sind Amphibienfahrzeuge sowie bestimmte Arten von Kanus und Kajaks. Die Richtlinie umfasst zudem Antriebsmotoren für diese Wasserfahrzeuge, inklusive innovativer Antriebslösungen wie Hybridantriebe. Ziel ist die Harmonisierung der Sicherheits-, Umwelt- und Gesundheitsanforderungen für diese Produkte innerhalb des Binnenmarkts der EU. Sie adressiert die Konstruktion, Herstellung, Konformitätsbewertung, Kennzeichnung (insbesondere CE-Kennzeichnung) und Marktüberwachung von Sportbooten, Wassermotorrädern und deren Motoren, wobei auch private Einführer und andere Wirtschaftsakteure in der Lieferkette Pflichten tragen. Die Richtlinie berücksichtigt Umweltaspekte wie Emissionen und Geräusche und legt besondere Anforderungen an bewohnbare Mehrrumpf-Sportboote sowie an Wasserfahrzeuge mit Toiletten aus Umweltschutzgründen fest.

La directive 2013/53/UE établit un cadre harmonisé pour la commercialisation des bateaux de plaisance et des véhicules nautiques à moteur au sein de l'Union européenne. Elle remplace la directive 94/25/CE afin d'intégrer les avancées technologiques et renforcer les exigences environnementales, notamment en matière d'émissions polluantes et de bruit des moteurs. La directive définit clairement les responsabilités des différents opérateurs économiques - fabricants, importateurs et distributeurs - dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement, exigeant d’eux la conformité aux normes applicables et l’apposition du marquage CE. Elle précise également les critères techniques essentiels relatifs à la sécurité, à la protection de la santé, des biens et de l’environnement, ainsi que les procédures d’évaluation de conformité en fonction du risque que présentent les produits. En outre, elle prévoit des exigences spécifiques pour la traçabilité, la surveillance du marché et la protection des consommateurs, tout en permettant aux États membres de maintenir des règles complémentaires justifiées pour la sécurité et l’environnement localisés. La directive vise ainsi à assurer un niveau élevé de sécurité et de protection environnementale, tout en facilitant la libre circulation des bateaux de plaisance et véhicules nautiques au sein du marché unique.

Objet

La directive 2013/53/UE du Parlement européen et du Conseil, adoptée le 20 novembre 2013, concerne la mise sur le marché et la mise en service des bateaux de plaisance et des véhicules nautiques à moteur. Elle remplace la directive 94/25/CE afin d’adapter la réglementation aux évolutions technologiques, améliorer les exigences environnementales, de sécurité, et clarifier les responsabilités des opérateurs économiques dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement.

Son objectif principal est de garantir un haut niveau de protection des intérêts publics - notamment la santé, la sécurité, l’environnement et la protection des consommateurs - tout en favorisant une concurrence loyale et harmonisée au sein du marché intérieur européen.

Obligations clés

  • Conformité des produits : Tous les bateaux de plaisance et véhicules nautiques à moteur doivent respecter les exigences essentielles définies par la directive avant d’être mis sur le marché ou en service dans l’Union européenne.
  • Responsabilités des opérateurs économiques :
    • Fabricants : Responsables de l’évaluation complète de la conformité, de la documentation technique, et de la mise en place du marquage CE.
    • Importateurs : Doivent s’assurer que les produits importés respectent les normes communautaires, que les procédures d’évaluation sont suivies, et tenir à disposition les documents nécessaires pour contrôles.
    • Distributeurs : Tenus d’agir avec diligence pour ne pas compromettre la conformité des produits qu’ils mettent à disposition sur le marché.
    • Importateurs privés : Obligations harmonisées avec celles des fabricants, avec quelques exceptions liées à la nature non commerciale de leur activité.
  • Marquage CE : Obligation d’apposer le marquage CE sur les bateaux, leurs moteurs et les équipements concernés, attestant de la conformité aux exigences de la directive.
  • Évaluation de la conformité : Procédures adaptées selon la nature et le niveau de risque des produits, basées sur les modules définis par la décision 768/2008/CE.
  • Normes harmonisées : Utilisation des normes européennes pour faciliter la présomption de conformité. En cas de non-utilisation, une évaluation plus rigoureuse est exigée.
  • Exigences environnementales : Limites strictes sur les émissions gazeuses (CO, HC, NOx, particules) et sonores des moteurs de propulsion marins, avec prise en compte des carburants utilisés et des cycles d’essai adaptés.
  • Sécurité : Imposition d’exigences spécifiques pour assurer la flottabilité et la possibilité d’évacuation des bateaux multicoques habitables susceptibles de se retourner.
  • Traçabilité : Mise en place de systèmes garantissant la traçabilité des produits tout au long de la chaîne d’approvisionnement pour faciliter la surveillance du marché.
  • Exclusion de certains produits : Les véhicules amphibies, certains canoës et kayaks ne sont pas couverts par la directive.

Produits et acteurs concernés

  • Produits couverts :

    • Bateaux de plaisance dont la longueur est comprise entre 2,5 mètres minimum et 24 mètres maximum.
    • Véhicules nautiques à moteur destinés aux activités sportives et de loisir.
    • Moteurs de propulsion associés, y compris différents types de moteurs à combustion ou hybrides.
    • Éléments et pièces d’équipement liés à ces bateaux et véhicules.

  • Acteurs concernés :

    • Fabricants de bateaux, véhicules nautiques à moteur et moteurs.
    • Importateurs (privés et professionnels).
    • Distributeurs.
    • Autorités nationales de surveillance du marché.
    • Organismes notifiés pour l’évaluation de la conformité.

Calendrier de mise en œuvre

  • La directive 2013/53/UE a été adoptée le 20 novembre 2013.
  • Elle abroge la directive 94/25/CE pour clarifier et renforcer le cadre juridique applicable.
  • Les États membres disposent d’un délai pour transposer ses dispositions dans leur législation nationale.
  • Les règles relatives au marquage CE et aux procédures d’évaluation de conformité s’appliquent dès la date de mise en application indiquée dans le texte officiel.
  • Des échéances spécifiques sont prévues pour la mise en place des limites d’émissions plus strictes, avec possibilité d’adaptation selon les progrès technologiques et les impacts socio-économiques.

Cette directive représente une étape essentielle pour moderniser la réglementation relative aux bateaux de plaisance et véhicules nautiques dans l’UE, en mettant un accent accru sur la sécurité, la protection de l’environnement et la conformité des produits commercialisés.

La directive 2013/53/UE s'applique aux bateaux de plaisance dont la longueur de coque est comprise entre 2,5 mètres et 24 mètres ainsi qu'aux véhicules nautiques à moteur destinés à des activités sportives et de loisir. Elle exclut explicitement les véhicules amphibies et certains types de canoës et kayaks. La directive couvre également les moteurs de propulsion des bateaux de plaisance, incluant les technologies innovantes de propulsion. Son champ d’application englobe la mise sur le marché et la mise en service de ces produits au sein de l’Union européenne, qu’ils soient neufs ou importés de pays tiers. Elle fixe des exigences en matière de sécurité, de protection de la santé, de l’environnement et de sécurité du consommateur, ainsi que des règles relatives au marquage CE et à la conformité des produits dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement.

Direktiva 2013/53/EU ureja varnost, okoljske zahteve in tehnične specifikacije za plovila za rekreacijo in osebna plovila z namenom poenotenja zakonodaje držav članic EU ter olajšanja prostega pretoka teh izdelkov na notranjem trgu. Nadomešča direktivo 94/25/ES in širi področje uporabe, vključujoč tudi osebna plovila, ter določa strožje mejne vrednosti emisij izpušnih plinov in hrupa za motorje. Direktiva jasno opredeljuje odgovornosti proizvajalcev, uvoznikov in distributerjev glede zagotavljanja skladnosti izdelkov z bistvenimi zahtevami, kot so varnost, zdravje in varstvo okolja. Poglavitni pomen daje sistemu ugotavljanja skladnosti, označevanju CE ter nadzoru trga, da se zagotovi skladnost in varnost. Prav tako uvaja kategorije zasnove plovil glede na okoljske pogoje plovbe ter zahteve glede sledljivosti in dokumentacije. Direktiva omogoča nadzor skladnosti tudi pri zasebnem uvozu in določa posebna pravila za motorje ter okoljsko zaščito, kot je obvezna vgradnja zbiralnih posod za stranišča na plovilih. Pravila omogočajo nadaljnji tehnološki razvoj in zagotavljajo visoko raven zaščite potrošnikov ter varstva okolja v EU.

Namen

Direktiva 2013/53/EU ureja izdelke, povezane s plovili za rekreacijo in osebnimi plovili, z namenom poenotenja tehničnih zahtev in zagotovitve varnosti, zaščite zdravja, okolja ter poštene konkurence znotraj Evropske unije. Directiva razveljavlja prejšnjo Direktivo 94/25/ES in vključuje razvojne izboljšave, zlasti glede okoljevarstvenih zahtev in skladnosti izdelkov. S tem se zmanjšujejo tehnične ovire za prost pretok plovil na notranjem trgu EU ter se zagotavlja enotna raven zaščite uporabnikov in potrošnikov.

Ključne obveznosti

  • Zagotavljanje skladnosti izdelkov: Proizvajalci morajo zagotoviti, da plovila in njihovi sestavni deli ustrezajo bistvenim varnostnim, okoljskim in tehničnim zahtevam direktive.
  • Označevanje CE: Vsa plovila, motorji in sestavni deli, zajeti z direktivo, morajo imeti jasno vidno oznako CE, ki potrjuje skladnost z zakonodajo EU. Proizvajalec s tem prevzema popolno odgovornost.
  • Ugotavljanje skladnosti: Proizvajalci morajo uporabiti predpisane postopke, ki vključujejo preverjanje glede skladnosti z mejami emisij, varnosti in hrupa po harmoniziranih standardih.
  • Vloga uvoznikov in distributerjev: Uvozniki morajo zagotoviti, da so uvoženi izdelki skladni z zahtevami EU, medtem ko distributerji odgovorni za skrbno ravnanje, da ne vplivajo negativno na skladnost plovil.
  • Sledljivost izdelkov: V celotni dobavni verigi mora biti zagotovljena sledljivost plovil, kar omogoča učinkovit nadzor trga in enostavnejšo identifikacijo odgovornosti.
  • Ugotavljanje skladnosti po izdelavi: Zasebni uvozniki lahko v določenih nekomercialnih primerih uporabijo ugotavljanje skladnosti po izdelavi, vendar so pri tem omejeni in morajo predložiti ustrezno dokumentacijo.

Zajeti izdelki in akterji

  • Zajeta plovila in motorji: Direktiva se nanaša na plovila za rekreacijo in osebna plovila z dolžino trupa med 2,5 m in 24 m, vključno s pogonskimi motorji, sestavnimi deli in dodatno opremo.
  • Izključitve: Iz področja uporabe so izvzeta amfibijska vozila, nekateri kanuji in kajaki ter plovila namenjena za komercialno rabo.
  • Gospodarski subjekti: Proizvajalci, zasebni uvozniki, distributerji, uvozniki in osebe, ki dajo izdelek na trg ali v uporabo. Vsak od njih ima jasno določene odgovornosti glede skladnosti in varnosti izdelkov.
  • Organi za ugotavljanje skladnosti: Pooblaščeni organi, ki preverjajo skladnost plovil in sestavnih delov z direktivo, znotraj standardiziranega sistema nadzora in akreditacije.

Časovni okvir implementacije

  • Direktiva je bila sprejeta 20. novembra 2013 in razveljavlja Direktivo 94/25/ES.
  • Države članice so dolžne direktivo prenesti v nacionalno zakonodajo v roku, določenem v izvirnem besedilu (običajno 2 leti po sprejetju), pri čemer mora biti zakonodaja skladna pred datumom začetka njene obvezne uporabe.
  • Proizvajalci in gospodarski subjekti so dolžni prilagoditi procese, postopke in proizvode v skladu z novimi zahtevami pred začetkom trženja izdelkov v EU po tej direktivi.
  • Organi za nadzor trga in priglašeni organi morajo aktivirati postopke za preverjanje in nadzor skladnosti izdelkov pod okvirom direktive in spremembe spremljati skladno s postopki določil Uredbe (ES) št. 765/2008.

Direktiva 2013/53/EU postavlja osnovne pravne okvire za zagotavljanje varnosti, zaščito okolja in poštene konkurence na trgu plovil za rekreacijo in osebnih plovil v EU, s čimer omogoča tudi tehnološki razvoj in skladnost proizvodnje z najnovejšimi okoljevarstvenimi standardi.

Direktiva 2013/53/EU se uporablja za plovila za rekreacijo in osebna plovila z dolžino trupa med 2,5 m in 24 m. Vključuje tako plovila za šport in prosti čas kot osebna plovila, razširjena na motorje in sestavne dele, ki so namenjeni za uporabo na teh plovilih. Namen direktive je poenotenje varnostnih, okoljskih in tehničnih zahtev za ta plovila, vključno z emisijami izpušnih plinov in hrupom. Direktiva zajema proizvajalce, uvoznike, distributerje ter zasebne uvoznike, pri čemer so določene obveznosti za vsak subjekt v dobavni verigi. Iz področja uporabe so izključena amfibijska vozila ter določene vrste kanujev in kajakov. Direktiva ureja tudi postopek ugotavljanja skladnosti proizvodov, označevanje z oznako CE ter nadzor trga za plovila in njihove sestavne dele, namenjene za uporabo v celotni Evropski uniji.

General Information

Type
Directive
Category
Main
Force Date
16-Jan-2014
Transitional Period Date
17-Jan-2020
Issue Date
27-Dec-2013
CELEX Number
32013L0053
ELI URI
http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2013/53/oj
In Force
No
Entry into Force
17-Jan-2014

Related Directives

Repeals: 2003/44/EC - Approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft
Repeals: 94/25/EC - Recreational craft
Standardization Organization
ICS
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EN ISO 14945:2021(Main)
Small craft - Builder's plate (ISO 14945:2021)
SIST EN ISO 14945:2021

This document specifies requirements for the uniform display of the information exhibited on the builder’s plate of small craft.
Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.

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EN ISO 13297:2021(Main)
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations (ISO 13297:2020)
SIST EN ISO 13297:2021

This document specifies the requirements for the design, construction and installation of the following types of DC and AC electrical systems, installed on small craft either individually or in combination:
a)   extra-low-voltage direct current (DC) electrical systems that operate at nominal potentials of 50 V DC or less;
b)   single-phase alternating current (AC) systems that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding AC 250 V.
This document does not cover the following:
—     electrical propulsion systems of direct current less than 1 500 V DC, single-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, and three-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, which are addressed by ISO 16315;
—     any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and that does not extend beyond the outboard engine manufacturers supplied cowling;
—     three-phase AC installations that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 V AC, which are addressed by IEC 60092-507.

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SIST EN ISO 14945:2021(Main)
Small craft - Builder's plate (ISO 14945:2021)
EN ISO 14945:2021

This document specifies requirements for the uniform display of the information exhibited on the builder’s plate of small craft.
Personal watercraft are excluded from the Scope of this document.

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EN ISO 12215-5:2019(Main)
Small craft - Hull construction and scantlings - Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls, design stresses, scantlings determination (ISO 12215-5:2019, Corrected version 2024-03)
SIST EN ISO 12215-5:2019

This document defines the dimensions, design local pressures, mechanical properties and design stresses for the scantlings determination of monohull small craft with a hull length (LH) or a load line length (see NOTE 1) of up to 24 m. It considers all parts of the craft that are assumed to be watertight or weathertight when assessing stability, freeboard and buoyancy in accordance with ISO 12217.
NOTE 1    The load line length is defined in the IMO "International Load Lines Convention 1966/2005", it can be larger than LH for craft with overhangs. This length also sets up at 24 m the lower limit of several IMO conventions.
The main core of this document determines the local design pressures and stresses for monohulls and details the possible scantlings methods derived from these pressures and stresses, both for monohulls and multihulls (see NOTE 2). The assessment process requires, where relevant, the application of Annexes.
This document is applicable to small craft, in intact condition, of the two following types:
—          recreational craft, including recreational charter vessels;
—          small commercial craft and workboats, see Clause 12 and Annex J.
It is not applicable to racing craft designed only for professional racing.
NOTE 2    Local pressures and stresses for multihulls are given in ISO 12215-7.
This document is applicable to the structures supporting windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights, and doors.
For the complete scantlings of the craft, this document is intended to be used with ISO 12215-8 for rudders, ISO 12215-9 for appendages and ISO 12215-10 for rig loads and rig attachments.
This document covers small craft built from the following materials:
—          fibre-reinforced plastics, either in single skin or sandwich construction;
—          aluminium or steel alloys;
—          glued wood or plywood (single skin or sandwich), excluding traditional wood construction;
—          non-reinforced plastics for craft with a hull length less than 6 m (see Annex D).
Throughout this document, unless otherwise specified, dimensions are in (m), areas in (m2), masses in (kg), forces in (N), moments in (N.m), pressures in kN/m2 (1 kN/m2 = 1  kPa), stresses and elastic modulus in N/mm2 (1 N/mm2 = 1 Mpa). Max(a;b;c) means that the required value is the maximum of a, b, and c; and min(d;e;f) means that the required value is the minimum of d, e, and f.

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SIST EN ISO 13297:2021(Main)
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations (ISO 13297:2020)
EN ISO 13297:2021

This document specifies the requirements for the design, construction and installation of the following types of DC and AC electrical systems, installed on small craft either individually or in combination:
a)   extra-low-voltage direct current (DC) electrical systems that operate at nominal potentials of 50 V DC or less;
b)   single-phase alternating current (AC) systems that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding AC 250 V.
This document does not cover the following:
—     electrical propulsion systems of direct current less than 1 500 V DC, single-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, and three-phase alternating current up to 1 000 V AC, which are addressed by ISO 16315;
—     any conductor that is part of an outboard engine assembly and that does not extend beyond the outboard engine manufacturers supplied cowling;
—     three-phase AC installations that operate at a nominal voltage not exceeding 500 V AC, which are addressed by IEC 60092-507.

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SIST EN ISO 12215-5:2019(Main)
Small craft - Hull construction and scantlings - Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls, design stresses, scantlings determination (ISO 12215-5:2019)
EN ISO 12215-5:2019

This document defines the dimensions, design local pressures, mechanical properties and design stresses for the scantlings determination of monohull small craft with a hull length (LH) or a load line length (see NOTE 1) of up to 24 m. It considers all parts of the craft that are assumed to be watertight or weathertight when assessing stability, freeboard and buoyancy in accordance with ISO 12217.
NOTE 1    The load line length is defined in the IMO "International Load Lines Convention 1966/2005", it can be larger than LH for craft with overhangs. This length also sets up at 24 m the lower limit of several IMO conventions.
The main core of this document determines the local design pressures and stresses for monohulls and details the possible scantlings methods derived from these pressures and stresses, both for monohulls and multihulls (see NOTE 2). The assessment process requires, where relevant, the application of Annexes.
This document is applicable to small craft, in intact condition, of the two following types:
—          recreational craft, including recreational charter vessels;
—          small commercial craft and workboats, see Clause 12 and Annex J.
It is not applicable to racing craft designed only for professional racing.
NOTE 2    Local pressures and stresses for multihulls are given in ISO 12215-7.
This document is applicable to the structures supporting windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights, and doors.
For the complete scantlings of the craft, this document is intended to be used with ISO 12215-8 for rudders, ISO 12215-9 for appendages and ISO 12215-10 for rig loads and rig attachments.
This document covers small craft built from the following materials:
—          fibre-reinforced plastics, either in single skin or sandwich construction;
—          aluminium or steel alloys;
—          glued wood or plywood (single skin or sandwich), excluding traditional wood construction;
—          non-reinforced plastics for craft with a hull length less than 6 m (see Annex D).
Throughout this document, unless otherwise specified, dimensions are in (m), areas in (m2), masses in (kg), forces in (N), moments in (N.m), pressures in kN/m2 (1 kN/m2 = 1  kPa), stresses and elastic modulus in N/mm2 (1 N/mm2 = 1 Mpa). Max(a;b;c) means that the required value is the maximum of a, b, and c; and min(d;e;f) means that the required value is the minimum of d, e, and f.

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EN ISO 16315:2016(Main)
Small craft - Electric propulsion system (ISO 16315:2016, Corrected version 2021-11)
SIST EN ISO 16315:2016

ISO 16315:2016 addresses the design and installation of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems used for the purpose of electrical propulsion and/or electrical hybrid (system with both a rechargeable battery and a fuelled power source) propulsion.
ISO 16315:2016 applies to electrical propulsion systems operated in the following ranges either individually or in combination: direct current of less than 1 500 V DC; single-phase alternating current up to AC 1 000 V; three-phase alternating current up to AC 1 000 V.
ISO 16315:2016 applies to electrical propulsion systems installed in small craft up to 24 m length of the hull (LH according to ISO 8666).

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EN ISO 14895:2016(Main)
Small craft - Liquid-fuelled galley stoves and heating appliances (ISO 14895:2016)
SIST EN ISO 14895:2016

ISO 14895:2016 specifies the design, construction and installation of permanently installed galley stoves and heating appliances using fuels which are liquid at atmospheric pressure on small craft up to 24 m length of hull (LH according to ISO 8666). It includes open flame galley stoves, ceramic hobs, blown air heaters and water heating appliances.
Cooking and heating appliances solely designed or intended as portable self-contained camping stoves or heaters are not covered. Other permanently installed cooking and heating appliances (such as solid-fuelled and liquid-fuelled natural draft stoves) are outside the scope of this International Standard and therefore covered by ISO 9094.

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SIST EN ISO 11592-1:2016(Main)
Small craft - Determination of maximum propulsion power rating using manoeuvring speed - Part 1: Craft with a length of hull less than 8 m (ISO 11592-1:2016)
EN ISO 11592-1:2016

ISO 11592-1:2016 specifies the requirements for determination of the maximum propulsion power rating and manoeuvring speed for engine-driven small craft with a length of hull (LH) of less than 8 m (Lh according to ISO 8666).
It is not applicable to the following:
       personal water craft as defined by ISO 13590;[6]
       canoes and kayaks;
       inflatable boats, as defined by ISO 6185-1, ISO 6185-2, ISO 6185-3, and ISO 6185-4, except that ISO 6185‑3 requires rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) capable of a maximum speed of 30 kn or more to be tested in accordance to this part of ISO 11592;
       racing boats: craft designed and constructed solely for competitive racing.
ISO 11592-1:2016 does not specify craft constructional strength requirements related to maximum rated power and does not guarantee security from instability under all conditions of seaway, wind, wakes and waves.

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EN ISO 11592-1:2016(Main)
Small craft - Determination of maximum propulsion power rating using manoeuvring speed - Part 1: Craft with a length of hull less than 8 m (ISO 11592-1:2016)
SIST EN ISO 11592-1:2016

ISO 11592-1:2016 specifies the requirements for determination of the maximum propulsion power rating and manoeuvring speed for engine-driven small craft with a length of hull (LH) of less than 8 m (Lh according to ISO 8666).
It is not applicable to the following:
       personal water craft as defined by ISO 13590;[6]
       canoes and kayaks;
       inflatable boats, as defined by ISO 6185-1, ISO 6185-2, ISO 6185-3, and ISO 6185-4, except that ISO 6185‑3 requires rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) capable of a maximum speed of 30 kn or more to be tested in accordance to this part of ISO 11592;
       racing boats: craft designed and constructed solely for competitive racing.
ISO 11592-1:2016 does not specify craft constructional strength requirements related to maximum rated power and does not guarantee security from instability under all conditions of seaway, wind, wakes and waves.

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EN ISO 18854:2015(Main)
Small craft - Reciprocating internal combustion engines exhaust emission measurement - Test-bed measurement of gaseous and particulate exhaust emissions (ISO 18854:2015)
SIST EN ISO 18854:2015

ISO 18854:2015 specifies the measurement and evaluation methods for gaseous and particulate exhaust emissions from reciprocating internal combustion (RIC) engines under steady-state conditions on a test bed, necessary for determining one weighted value for each exhaust gas pollutant. Various combinations of engine load and speed reflect different engine applications.
It is applicable to RIC marine engines intended to be installed in small craft up to 24 m length of hull.

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FprEN ISO 12216(Main)
Small craft - Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors - Strength and watertightness requirements (ISO/FDIS 12216:2019)
kSIST FprEN ISO 12216:2020

This document specifies technical requirements and test methods for windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors on small craft with a length of hull, LH, as defined in ISO 8666:2016, of up to 24 m. It takes into account the type of craft, its design category, and the location of the appliance.
The appliances considered in this document are only those that are critical for the craft's watertightness.
Openings and non-opening devices fitted below area I (see 3.5.2) are excluded from the scope of this document.

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FprEN ISO 11812(Main)
Small craft - Watertight or quick-draining recesses and cockpits (ISO/FDIS 11812:2019)
kSIST FprEN ISO 11812:2019

This document specifies watertightness, draining time and sill heights requirements for watertight and quick-draining recesses and cockpits in small craft of up to 24 m load line length (see Reference [1]).
Recesses located in elevated parts of the craft are covered by this document.
This document does not specify requirements for the size, the shape and the location of recesses or cockpits. It only considers draining by gravity, and not by pumping or other methods.
It only considers normal operation of the craft, but unattended craft recess issues are out of scope.
This document does not guarantee that the water contained in a watertight or quick-draining recess or cockpit will not affect the stability and buoyancy of the craft, which are covered by ISO 12217 (all parts):2015.

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kSIST FprEN ISO 12216:2020(Main)
Small craft - Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors - Strength and watertightness requirements (ISO/FDIS 12216:2019)
FprEN ISO 12216

This document specifies technical requirements and test methods for windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors on small craft with a length of hull, LH, as defined in ISO 8666:2016, of up to 24 m. It takes into account the type of craft, its design category, and the location of the appliance.
The appliances considered in this document are only those that are critical for the craft's watertightness.
Openings and non-opening devices fitted below area I (see 3.5.2) are excluded from the scope of this document.

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kSIST FprEN ISO 11812:2019(Main)
Small craft - Watertight or quick draining recesses and cockpits (ISO/FDIS 11812:2019)
FprEN ISO 11812

This document specifies watertightness, draining time and sill heights requirements for watertight and quick-draining recesses and cockpits in small craft of up to 24 m load line length (see Reference [1]).
Recesses located in elevated parts of the craft are covered by this document.
This document does not specify requirements for the size, the shape and the location of recesses or cockpits. It only considers draining by gravity, and not by pumping or other methods.
It only considers normal operation of the craft, but unattended craft recess issues are out of scope.
This document does not guarantee that the water contained in a watertight or quick-draining recess or cockpit will not affect the stability and buoyancy of the craft, which are covered by ISO 12217 (all parts):2015.

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prEN ISO 15085(Main)
Small craft - Man-overboard prevention and recovery (ISO/DIS 15085:2014)
oSIST prEN ISO 15085:2015

2015-07-27: WI deleted due to cancellation of equivalent ISO project.

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EN ISO 11591:2019(Main)
Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position (ISO 11591:2019)
SIST EN ISO 11591:2019

This document specifies requirements for the field of vision from the steering position, forward (horizontally and vertically) and astern, for small craft up to 24 m length of hull (LH) in accordance with ISO 8666.

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EN ISO 10087:2019(Main)
Small craft - Craft identification - Coding system (ISO 10087:2019)
SIST EN ISO 10087:2019

This document establishes a coding system to achieve identification of any small craft in terms of:
—          identification code of the country of the manufacturer of the craft;
—          identification code of the manufacturer;
—          serial number;
—          month and year of manufacture;
—          model year.
It applies to small craft of all types and materials, of hull length, LH, up to 24 m.

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EN ISO 8666:2016(Main)
Small craft - Principal data (ISO 8666:2016)
SIST EN ISO 8666:2016

ISO 8666:2016 establishes definitions of main dimensions and related data and of mass specifications and loading conditions. It applies to small craft having a length of the hull (LH) of up to 24 m.

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EN ISO 21487:2012/A2:2015(Amendment)
Small craft - Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks - Amendment 2 (ISO 21487:2012/Amd 2:2015)
SIST EN ISO 21487:2013/A2:2016
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EN ISO 9094:2015(Main)
Small craft - Fire protection (ISO 9094:2015)
SIST EN ISO 9094:2016

ISO 9094:2015 defines a practical degree of fire prevention and protection intended to provide enough time for occupants to escape a fire on board small craft.
It applies to all small craft of up to 24 m length of hull (LH) except for personal watercraft.
ISO 9094:2015 excludes:
the design and installation of those permanently installed galley stoves and heating appliances (including components used to distribute the heat) using fuels that are liquid at atmospheric pressure on small craft, which are covered by ISO 14895;
carbon monoxide detecting systems, which are covered by ISO 12133.

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EN ISO 12217-2:2015(Main)
Small craft - Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization - Part 2: Sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m (ISO 12217-2:2015)
SIST EN ISO 12217-2:2016

ISO 12217-2:2015 specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of boats susceptible to swamping are also encompassed.
The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using ISO 12217-2:2015 will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (A, B, C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum load.
ISO 12217-2:2015 is principally applicable to boats propelled primarily by sail (even if fitted with an auxiliary engine) of 6 m up to and including 24 m hull length. However, it can also be applied to boats less than 6 m if they are habitable multihulls or may be applied if they do not attain the desired design category specified in ISO 12217‑3 and they are decked and have quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 11812.
In relation to habitable multihulls, ISO 12217-2:2015 includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation.
ISO 12217-2:2015 excludes:
inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by ISO 6185, except for references made in ISO 6185 to specific clauses of ISO 12217;
gondolas and pedalos;
surfboards including sailing surfboards; and
hydrofoils and foil stabilized boats when not operating in the displacement mode.
ISO 12217-2:2015 does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

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EN ISO 12217-1:2015(Main)
Small craft - Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization - Part 1: Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m (ISO 12217-1:2015)
SIST EN ISO 12217-1:2016

ISO 12217-1:2015 specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of boats susceptible to swamping are also encompassed.
The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using this part of ISO 12217 will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (A, B, C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum total load.
ISO 12217-1:2015 is principally applicable to boats propelled by human or mechanical power of 6 m up to 24 m hull length. However, it can also be applied to boats of under 6 m if they do not attain the desired design category specified in ISO 12217‑3 and they are decked and have quick-draining recesses which comply with ISO 11812.
In relation to habitable multihulls, ISO 12217-1:2015 includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation.
ISO 12217-1:2015 excludes:
inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by ISO 6185, except for references made in ISO 6185 to specific clauses of ISO 12217;
personal watercraft covered by ISO 13590 and other similar powered craft;
gondolas and pedalos;
sailing surfboards;
surfboards, including powered surfboards;
hydrofoils and hovercraft when not operating in the displacement mode; and
submersibles.
ISO 12217-1:2015 does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

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EN ISO 12217-3:2015(Main)
Small craft - Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization - Part 3: Boats of hull length less than 6 m (ISO 12217-3:2015)
SIST EN ISO 12217-3:2016

ISO 12217-3:2015 specifies methods for evaluating the stability and buoyancy of intact (i.e. undamaged) boats. The flotation characteristics of craft susceptible to swamping are also encompassed.
The evaluation of stability and buoyancy properties using ISO 12217-3:2015 will enable the boat to be assigned to a design category (C or D) appropriate to its design and maximum load.
ISO 12217-3:2015 is applicable to boats of hull length less than 6 m, whether propelled by human or mechanical power, except habitable sailing multihulls. Boats of hull length less than 6 m which are fitted with a full deck and quick-draining cockpit(s) complying with ISO 11812 may alternatively be assessed using ISO 12217‑1 or ISO 12217‑2 (for non-sailing and sailing boats, respectively), in which case higher design categories may be assigned.
In relation to habitable multihulls, ISO 12217-3:2015 includes assessment of susceptibility to inversion, definition of viable means of escape and requirements for inverted flotation.
ISO 12217-3:2015 excludes:
inflatable and rigid-inflatable boats covered by ISO 6185, except for references made in ISO 6185 to specific clauses of ISO 12217;
personal watercraft covered by ISO 13590 and other similar powered craft;
aquatic toys;
canoes and kayaks;
gondolas and pedalos;
sailing surfboards;
surfboards, including powered surfboards;
hydrofoils, foil stabilized boats and hovercraft when not operating in the displacement mode; and
submersibles.
NOTE Displacement mode means that the boat is only supported by hydrostatic forces.
ISO 12217-3:2015 does not include or evaluate the effects on stability of towing, fishing, dredging or lifting operations, which need to be separately considered if appropriate.

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SIST EN ISO 21487:2013/A2:2016(Amendment)
Small craft - Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks - Amendment 2 (ISO 21487:2012/Amd 2:2015)
EN ISO 21487:2012/A2:2015
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