EN ISO 11591:2020
(Main)Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position (ISO 11591:2020)
Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position (ISO 11591:2020)
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 8666:2016.
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Sichtfeld vom Steuerstand (ISO 11591:2020)
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an das Sichtfeld vom Steuerstand aus nach vorn (horizontal und vertikal) und nach achtern bei kleinen Wasserfahrzeugen mit einer Rumpflänge (LH) bis 24 m nach ISO 8666:2016 fest.
Petits navires - Champ de vision depuis le poste de pilotage (ISO 11591:2020)
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives au champ de vision depuis le poste de pilotage, vers l'avant (horizontalement et verticalement) et vers l'arrière, pour les petits navires d'une longueur de coque (LH) inférieure ou égale à 24 m conformément à l'ISO 8666:2016.
Mala plovila - Vidno polje izza krmila (ISO 11591:2020)
Ta dokument določa zahteve za vidno polje izza krmila, spredaj (vodoravno in navpično) in zadaj
za mala plovila z dolžino trupa (LH) do 24 m v skladu s
standardom ISO 8666:2016.
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Overview
EN ISO 11591:2020 (ISO 11591:2020) - Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position - specifies visibility requirements for small craft up to 24 m length of hull (LH) (per ISO 8666:2016). It defines minimum forward and astern fields of vision (horizontal and vertical), operator eye positions, and requirements for different craft types (human‑powered, power‑driven, sailing). The standard is used throughout Europe (endorsed as EN ISO 11591:2020) and supports conformity with Directive 2013/53/EU for recreational craft.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: small craft up to 24 m LH; applies to main steering position designated in the owner’s manual.
- Forward horizontal field: at least 112.5° to starboard and 112.5° to port from the steering eye position (operator must not leave the steering position to attain these angles).
- Obstructions: permanent and removable obstructions must allow clear vision with normal operator movement while maintaining control.
- Operator eye positions: specified reference heights for seated and standing operators (examples in the standard):
- Standing high eye: 1 730 mm above standing surface
- Standing low eye: 1 480 mm
- Seated high eye: 840 mm above seat intersection
- Seated low eye: 690 mm
- Multiple steering positions: at least one steering position must meet requirements and be designated the main steering position; other positions that do not comply must display a warning symbol and information (per ISO 11192 / ISO 7010).
- Additional clauses: tailored requirements for human‑powered craft, power‑driven craft with fixed steering wheels, and sailing craft (sails and steering means).
- Owner’s manual: mandatory guidance for operators about visibility limitations and warnings.
- Normative references: ISO 8666, ISO 7010, ISO 10240, ISO 11192.
Applications and who uses it
EN ISO 11591:2020 is practical for:
- Boat designers and naval architects - to design helm stations, wheelhouses and deck layouts that meet visibility criteria.
- Manufacturers and fabricators - to validate compliance for CE marking and market access in the EU.
- Surveyors and certification bodies - to assess visibility during inspections and conformity checks.
- Compliance officers and regulatory authorities - to reference objective visibility criteria tied to Directive 2013/53/EU.
- Owners/operators - for understanding helm sightlines, interpreting owner’s manual warnings, and safe operation.
Related standards
- ISO 8666:2016 (principal data for small craft)
- ISO 7010:2019 (graphical safety signs)
- ISO 10240:2019 (owner’s manual)
- ISO 11192:2005 (graphical symbols)
Keywords: EN ISO 11591:2020, ISO 11591:2020, small craft visibility, field of vision, steering position, helm design, recreational craft compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 11591:2020 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position (ISO 11591:2020)". This standard covers: 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 8666:2016.
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 8666:2016.
EN ISO 11591:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.080 - Small craft. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 11591:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 11591:2019, EN ISO 11591:2020/A1:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 11591:2020 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2013/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/542. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 11591:2019
Mala plovila - Vidno polje izza krmila (ISO 11591:2020)
Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position (ISO 11591:2020)
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Sichtfeld vom Steuerstand (ISO 11591:2020)
Petits navires - Champ de vision depuis le poste de pilotage (ISO 11591:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11591:2020
ICS:
47.080 Čolni Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 11591
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080 Supersedes EN ISO 11591:2019
English Version
Small craft - Field of vision from the steering position (ISO
11591:2020)
Petits navires - Champ de vision depuis le poste de Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Sichtfeld vom Steuerstand
pilotage (ISO 11591:2020) (ISO 11591:2020)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11591:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 188 "Small
craft" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 464 “Small Craft” the secretariat of which is
held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2021.
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patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 11591:2019.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
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Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11591:2020 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11591:2020 without any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request
M/542/C(2015) 8736 final to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of
Directive 2013/53/EU.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements
of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1— Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex 1 and Annex II of
Directive 2013/53/EU
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) of Remarks/Notes
Directive 2013/53/EU this EN
I.A.2.4 — Visibility from the main 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 This Standard specifies the field
steering position of vision requirements from the
main steering position, both
forward and astern, in the
horizontal and vertical planes for
recreational craft as defined in
Article 3(2) of Directive
2013/53/EU that fall within its
scope.
I.A.2.5 - Owner’s manual 8
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this
European Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union. Users of this standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official
Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11591
Fourth edition
2020-10
Small craft — Field of vision from the
steering position
Petits navires — Champ de vision depuis le poste de pilotage
Reference number
ISO 11591:2020(E)
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ISO 11591:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements for all craft . 2
4.1 General requirements . 2
4.2 Field of vision — Forward . 3
4.2.1 Horizontal . 3
4.2.2 Vertical . 3
4.3 Field of vision — Astern. 3
5 Additional requirements for human-powered craft . 4
5.1 General requirements . 4
6 Additional requirements for power-driven craft with steering wheel or equivalent
fixed installed direction control . 4
6.1 General requirements . 4
7 Additional requirements for sailing craft under sail or auxiliary power .4
7.1 General requirements . 4
7.2 Sails . 4
7.3 Steering means . 4
8 Owner’s manual. 6
8.1 Human-powered craft . 6
8.2 Power-driven craft . 6
8.3 Sailing craft . 7
ISO 11591:2020(E)
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SIST EN ISO 11591:2021 표준은 소형 선박의 조타 위치에서의 시야 요구 사항을 정의하고 있으며, 거리가 24m 이하인 선박에 적합합니다. 이 문서는 ISO 8666:2016에 따른 소형 선박의 조타 위치에서의 수평 및 수직 시야를 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 조타 위치에서 필요한 시각적 범위를 명확히 규정함으로써, 조타의 안정성과 안전성을 증대시킨다는 점입니다. 소형 선박을 운항하는 경우, 효과적인 시야 확보는 조타자가 안전하게 선박을 운영할 수 있도록 도와줍니다. 또한, 이 표준은 안전 기준을 충족하기 위해 소형 선박 제조업체가 충족해야 하는 필수 요소들을 명시하고 있어, 설계 및 제작 프로세스에서 활용될 수 있습니다. EN ISO 11591:2020은 선박의 시각적 요건에 대한 체계적인 접근 방식을 제공하여, 조타자가 앞으로와 뒤쪽의 상황을 잘 파악할 수 있도록 보장함으로써, 사고를 예방하고 보다 안전한 수상 활동을 지원합니다. 소형 선박 산업에서 이 표준의 중요성은 날로 증가하고 있으며, 관련 분야의 전문가들이 이 표준을 충실히 따를 경우, 시각적인 안전성을 크게 향상시킬 수 있습니다.
The EN ISO 11591:2020 standard provides comprehensive requirements for the field of vision from the steering position on small craft, specifically focusing on vessels up to 24 meters in length of hull (LH) as per ISO 8666:2016. The standard's scope ensures that it addresses both horizontal and vertical visibility, which is crucial for the safe navigation of small craft. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its attention to safety and operational efficiency. By stipulating clear visibility requirements, the standard enhances the operational safety of small craft, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving the overall experience for operators and passengers alike. The focus on both forward and astern visibility further underscores the importance of situational awareness in maritime environments, where obstacles and other vessels can present hazards. Moreover, the relevance of EN ISO 11591:2020 is particularly pronounced in the context of increasing recreational boating activities and commercial operations involving small craft. With a growing emphasis on safety in the maritime industry, this standard serves as a vital reference to ensure compliance with international safety norms. It not only aids manufacturers in designing steering positions that meet prescribed visibility criteria but also assists operators in understanding the necessary specifications for safe navigation. The standard's format is user-friendly, making it accessible for both manufacturers and vessel operators. This practicality ensures that stakeholders can effectively implement the guidelines set forth in the document, facilitating safer boating practices across the industry. In summary, the EN ISO 11591:2020 standard is a critical instrument that establishes essential visibility requirements for small craft, significantly enhancing safety and operational efficiency while remaining relevant to current maritime practices.
SIST EN ISO 11591:2021は、小型船舶の操縦位置からの視界に関する要求事項を規定する重要な文書です。この標準は、全長（LH）24メートル以下の小型船舶に適用され、ISO 8666:2016に準拠しています。 この文書の範囲は、操縦位置からの前方（水平および垂直）および後方の視界に特化しており、船舶の安全性を確保するための重要な要素を示しています。小型船舶の操縦者は、周囲の状況を把握することが求められ、これにより事故のリスクを軽減できることが大きな強みです。 強調すべき点は、視界基準の定義によって、設計者が船舶の操縦位置を最適化するための指針が提供され、多様な状況下での操縦の安全性が向上することです。この標準は、具体的な数値や測定方法を含み、明確なガイドラインを示していますので、関係者にとって非常に実用的です。 EN ISO 11591:2020は、小型船舶の設計および評価プロセスにおいて、非常に重要な役割を果たします。視界基準が遵守されることで、操縦者はより良い判断ができ、航行時の安全性が大幅に向上します。このように、SIST EN ISO 11591:2021は、小型船舶の操縦の信頼性と安全性を高めるために不可欠な基準であると言えるでしょう。
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