EN 15272-3:2007

Inland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 3: Roller fairleads

This European Standard specifies requirements for roller fairleads on inland navigation vessels.  It specifies the basic principles for the design, the main dimensions and designations.

Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Ausrüstung zur Seilführung - Teil 3: Rollenbock

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Rollenböcke auf Fahrzeugen der Binnenschifffahrt. Er legt die Grundsätze der Konstruktion, die Hauptabmessungen und Bezeichnungen fest.

Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Equipement de guidage de câble/cordage - Partie 3: Ecubier à rouleaux

La présente norme européenne s’applique aux écubiers à rouleaux des bateaux de navigation intérieure. Elle spécifie les principes de conception, les dimensions principales et les désignations.

Plovila za celinske vode - Oprema vodila za vrv - 3. del: Drsnik

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Nov-2007
• Withdrawal Date: 30-May-2008
• ICS: 47.020.50 - Deck equipment and installations
• ICS: 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 15 - Inland navigation vessels
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 20-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15272-3:2009 - Inland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 3: Roller fairleads

Overview

EN 15272-3:2007 is the CEN European Standard that specifies requirements for roller fairleads used for rope leading on inland navigation vessels. Part 3 of the EN 15272 series covers the basic design principles, main dimensions, material and bearing options, rope deflectors, marking and manufacturer certification for roller fairleads. The standard defines two installation types: Type A (integrated/welded into the vessel side or bulwark) and Type B (freestanding, welded onto the deck).

Key Topics

• Scope and purpose: Provides design rules and dimensional guidance for roller fairleads to ensure safe rope handling on inland vessels.
• Nominal sizes and rope arrangements: The standard uses nominal sizes (1, 2, 3, 5, 8) linked to appropriate rope diameters and recommended tensile loads for different rope materials.
• Roller arrangement and dimensions: Specifies a four-roller configuration, general tolerances (ISO 2768-1 and EN ISO 13920), and example dimensional tables and figures for type A and B installations.
• Roller bearings: Defines bearing types and codes (S, V, W, Z) - continuous journal or pin arrangements - and advises on when pin bearings are required (e.g., when continuous journals cannot be extended onboard).
• Material combinations: Lists acceptable materials for frames, rollers, journals/pins, bushes and spacers (steel grades, gunmetal/bronze, high-strength brass, polyamide bushings).
• Rope deflectors and lubrication: Details quarter-pipe rope deflectors, welded mounting, and lubrication through journal ends or pipes; bearings must be lubricated with water‑repellent pressure‑absorbing grease.
• Surface protection, marking and certification: Requires final protective coating, permanent marking (EN 15272-3, nominal size, max rope tensile load, manufacturer) and a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity.

Applications

• Designed for shipbuilders, naval architects, equipment manufacturers, shipyards and operators of inland navigation vessels who:
  • Select or design deck fairleads and mooring equipment.
  • Specify procurement criteria for roller fairleads.
  • Ensure compliance with harmonized European design and safety practices for rope handling.
  • Perform maintenance, inspection and replacement of rope-leading hardware.
• Useful for procurement specifications, technical drawings, and conformity documentation.

Related Standards

• EN 15272 (series) - Part 1: General requirements; Part 2: Fairlead; Part 4: Rope lead
• EN 13573 - Anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems
• Relevant material and rope standards cited in the document (e.g., EN 10025, EN 10296, ISO 2408, EN ISO 1140 / 1141 / 1346)

Keywords: EN 15272-3:2007, roller fairleads, inland navigation vessels, rope leading, roller bearings, rope deflectors, nominal size, deck equipment.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Plovila za celinske vode - Oprema vodila za vrv - 3. del: DrsnikFahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Ausrüstung zur Seilführung - Teil 3: RollenbockBateaux de navigation intérieure - Equipement de guidage de câble/cordage - Partie 3: Ecubier à rouleauxInland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 3: Roller fairleads47.060Inland navigation vessels47.020.50Palubna oprema ter napraveDeck equipment and installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15272-3:2007SIST EN 15272-3:2009en,fr,de01-september-2009SIST EN 15272-3:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15272-3November 2007ICS 47.020.50; 47.060 English VersionInland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 3:Roller fairleadsBateaux de navigation intérieure - Equipement de guidagede câble/cordage - Partie 3: Ecubier à rouleauxFahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Ausrüstung zurSeilführung - Teil 3: RollenbockThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15272-3:2007: ESIST EN 15272-3:2009

Examples.15 A.1 Example of freestanding roller fairlead with supporting plates in three journals
and top rope deflector.15 A.2 Examples of dimensions.16 Bibliography.17
Figures Figure 1 — Arrangement of rollers, integrated into the vessel side, type A.7 Figure 2 — Arrangement of rollers, freestanding on deck, type B.8 Figure 3 — Bearing with continuous journal of material combination 1 according to Table 4 (no journal bush).12 Figure 4 — Bearing with pin.13 Figure 5 — Lubricating pipe for vertical roller.13 Figure A.1 — Example of freestanding roller fairlead.15
EN 15272 Inland navigation vessels — Rope leading consists of: ¾ Part 1: General requirements ¾ Part 2: Fairlead ¾ Part 3: Roller fairlead ¾ Part 4: Rope lead According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
It specifies the basic principles for the design, the main dimensions and designations. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensa
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