EN 14206:2025
(Main)Inland navigation vessels - Gangways for passenger vessels - Requirements, tests
Inland navigation vessels - Gangways for passenger vessels - Requirements, tests
This document applies to gangways for passenger vessels for inland navigation. It specifies the type, main dimensions and test conditions that can be observed for safety reasons.
NOTE A gangway serves as walkway between the passenger vessel and the shore.
Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Landstege für Fahrgastschiffe - Anforderungen, Prüfungen
Dieses Dokument ist anwendbar für Landstege für Fahrgastschiffe in der Binnenschifffahrt. Es legt die Bauart, Maße und Prüfbedingungen fest, die aus Sicherheitsgründen eingehalten werden können.
ANMERKUNG Ein Landsteg dient als Laufteil zwischen Fahrgastschiff und Land.
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Passerelles d'embarquement pour bateaux à passagers - Exigences, essais
Le présent document s’applique aux passerelles d’embarquement pour bateaux de navigation intérieure transportant des passagers. Il spécifie le type, les dimensions principales et les conditions d'essai qui peuvent être observées pour des raisons de sécurité.
NOTE Une passerelle d'embarquement sert de voie d’accès piétons entre le bateau à passagers et le quai.
Plovila za celinske vode - Ladijski mostiči za potniške ladje - Zahteve, preskusi
Ta dokument se uporablja za ladijske mostiče za potniške ladje za celinske vode. Določa vrsto, glavne dimenzije in preskusne pogoje, ki jih je mogoče upoštevati zaradi varnostnih razlogov. OPOMBA: Ladijski mostič služi kot prehod med potniško ladjo in obalo.
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Overview
EN 14206:2025 specifies safety, dimensional and test requirements for gangways used as walkways between inland passenger vessels and the shore. Prepared by CEN/TC 15 and approved in 2025, the standard updates and supersedes the 2003 edition and aligns with related European regulations for inland navigation. It focuses on practical aspects that affect design, manufacture, inspection and in-service testing of gangways.
Keywords: EN 14206:2025, gangways, inland navigation vessels, requirements, tests, railings, accessibility, strength, marking, certification.
Key Topics
Scope and references: Applies to gangways for passenger vessels in inland navigation and references EN 526, EN 711:2024 (railings) and ISO 2768-1 (general tolerances).
Dimensions and accessibility:
- Minimum clear width: 600 mm for standard gangways; 900 mm for gangways suitable for wheelchairs.
- Fold-down ramps for wheelchair-capable gangways with a gradient not exceeding 1:4; ramps must fold onto the walkway and have central treads.
- Edges rounded to at least R = 1.5 mm; tolerances per ISO 2768-1 (class c).
Strength and load criteria:
- Design live load: minimum 5.0 kN/m² of walkway surface.
- Railing stanchions: withstand at least 1.0 kN in any direction without permanent deformation; deflection limit 50 mm for stanchions.
- Strength test: apply 1.25 × live load uniformly; deflection during test must not exceed 2% of gangway length and no permanent deflection after unloading.
Walkway features and construction:
- Anti-slip surface with treads (battens/bulbs) of (25 ± 5) mm height, spaced (450 ± 50) mm, painted in a luminous colour.
- Drainage provisions and luminous paint on dark side stringers.
- Railings 1 000 mm high, design types PF/PG/PZ per EN 711:2024; stanchions may be fixed, detachable or collapsible (detachable stanchions secured against unintentional removal).
Materials and durability: Components must resist oil, diesel, salt water, sunlight, galvanic effects and microorganisms and be durably protected or impregnated.
Mass and handling: The standard requires limits on gangway mass (formulas provided in the text) and provisions for lashing brackets, anti-slip lugs and replaceable wear parts (wheels, treads).
Applications
- Shipyards and OEMs designing gangways for inland passenger vessels.
- Fleet owners/operators seeking compliance, safety and durability in embarkation equipment.
- Inspectors and certifying bodies performing type and periodic testing, certification and marking checks.
Related Standards
- EN 526 - Gangways up to 8 m: requirements and types
- EN 711:2024 - Railings for decks and side decks
- ISO 2768-1 - General tolerances
EN 14206:2025 also mandates visual, material and periodical testing, issuance of a certificate of compliance and permanent nameplate marking listing dimensions, load capacity, manufacturer and serial data - essential items for regulatory compliance and safe operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14206:2025 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Inland navigation vessels - Gangways for passenger vessels - Requirements, tests". This standard covers: This document applies to gangways for passenger vessels for inland navigation. It specifies the type, main dimensions and test conditions that can be observed for safety reasons. NOTE A gangway serves as walkway between the passenger vessel and the shore.
This document applies to gangways for passenger vessels for inland navigation. It specifies the type, main dimensions and test conditions that can be observed for safety reasons. NOTE A gangway serves as walkway between the passenger vessel and the shore.
EN 14206:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14206:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14206:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2025
Plovila za celinske vode - Ladijski mostiči za potniške ladje - Zahteve, preskusi
Inland navigation vessels - Gangways for passenger vessels - Requirements, tests
Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Landstege für Fahrgastschiffe - Anforderungen,
Prüfungen
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Passerelles d'embarquement pour bateaux à
passagers - Exigences, essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14206:2025
ICS:
47.020.50 Palubna oprema ter naprave Deck equipment and
installations
47.060 Jezerska in rečna plovila Inland navigation vessels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 14206
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.060 Supersedes EN 14206:2003
English Version
Inland navigation vessels - Gangways for passenger
vessels - Requirements, tests
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Passerelles Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Landstege für
d'embarquement pour bateaux à passagers - Exigences, Fahrgastschiffe - Anforderungen, Prüfungen
essais
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 August 2025.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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member.
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United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2025 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 14206:2025 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Safety requirements . 4
4.1 Type . 4
4.2 Dimensions. 4
4.2.1 General. 4
4.2.2 Clear width of gangway . 4
4.3 Strength . 5
4.4 Treads . 5
4.5 Handling . 5
4.6 Additional requirements for gangways suitable for wheelchairs . 6
4.6.1 Accessibility . 6
4.6.2 Mass . 6
5 Construction . 6
5.1 Gangway . 6
5.2 End fitting . 6
5.2.1 Anti-slip lug . 6
5.2.2 Wheel . 6
5.3 Railings . 6
5.3.1 Design . 6
5.3.2 Stanchion . 7
5.3.3 Foot rail . 7
5.4 Material . 7
6 Testing . 7
6.1 Visual examination . 7
6.2 Material testing . 7
6.3 Strength testing . 7
6.4 Testing of railings . 7
6.5 Checking of mass . 7
6.6 Periodical testing . 7
7 Certificate of compliance. 7
8 Designation . 8
9 Marking . 8
European foreword
This document (EN 14206:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 15 “Inland
navigation vessels”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at t
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