EN ISO 10087:2022/A1:2026

Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Schiffskörper-Kennzeichnung - Codierungssystem - Änderung 1 (ISO 10087:2022/Amd 1:2026)

Petits navires - Identification du bateau - Système de codage - Amendement 1 (ISO 10087:2022/Amd 1:2026)

Mala plovila - Identifikacija plovila - Kodirni sistem - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 10087:2022/DAM 1:2025)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2026
• ICS: 47.080 - Small craft
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 464 - Small Craft
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2013/53/EU - 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
• Mandate: M/542 - [C(2015)8736] Standardisation Request to the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electro-technical Standardisation as regards recreational craft and personal watercraft in support of 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.
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 10087:2022/oprA1:2025 - Small craft - Craft identification - Coding system - Amendment 1 (ISO 10087:2022/DAM 1:2025)

Relations

• Consolidated By: ISO 10087:2022/Amd 1:2026 - Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN ISO 10087:2022 - Small craft - Craft identification - Coding system (ISO 10087:2022)
• Effective Date: 05-Mar-2025

Overview

EN ISO 10087:2022/A1:2026 is the latest amendment to the international standard governing the identification and coding system for small craft. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) in collaboration with ISO Technical Committee 188, this amendment introduces updates aimed at enhancing the craft identification system’s accuracy and traceability. The standard is essential for manufacturers, authorities, and organizations involved in the design, production, and regulation of small boats.

Key Topics

• Craft Identification Number (CIN): The amendment specifies that a craft identification number consists of a unique combination of 14 consecutive characters with a required hyphen, offering clear and unambiguous identification for each small craft.
• Manufacturer’s Identification Code: The three-character manufacturer’s code must be assigned by a national authority or a recognized organization. Only certain numerals and letters are permitted to prevent misinterpretation.
• Serial Number Restrictions: The individual craft serial number is five characters in length and excludes potentially confusing letters (I, O, Q), ensuring distinct and easily verifiable identifiers for each vessel.
• Correction Procedures: If an error is detected in a craft identification number, manufacturers are required to correct both the visible and concealed identification numbers, ensuring consistency and integrity.

Applications

The EN ISO 10087:2022/A1:2026 standard is crucial for:

• Boat Manufacturers: Streamlines the assignment and management of unique craft identifiers, reducing the risk of duplication or error in production records and product lines.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures that small craft meet local and international regulations for identification, crucial for market access in many countries.
• Traceability: Facilitates the tracking of small craft for ownership, safety recalls, and regulatory inspections, thereby supporting anti-theft efforts and accurate vessel history documentation.
• Recognized Certification Organizations: Empowers accredited bodies to assign manufacturer identification codes, reinforcing oversight and standardization across regions.
• Aftermarket and Secondary Sales: With improved identification accuracy, the standard supports the buying, selling, and registration of pre-owned small craft within regulated markets.

Related Standards

Manufacturers, authorities, and stakeholders may refer to the following related standards for holistic compliance and integration:

• ISO 10087:2022: The base standard establishing requirements for identification and coding of small craft.
• EN ISO 8666: Small craft - Principal data, covering boat dimensions and performance characteristics.
• ISO/IEC 6523: Information technology - Structure for identification of organizations, relevant when assigning manufacturer or organizational codes.
• EN ISO 12215: Small craft - Hull construction and scantlings, ensuring structural safety alongside correct identification practices.
• National regulations: Many countries require compliance with EN ISO 10087 or its amendments for registration and sale of small craft.

Practical Value

Implementing the updated identification and coding system outlined in EN ISO 10087:2022/A1:2026 allows manufacturers, importers, and regulatory bodies to:

• Improve the reliability and clarity of craft identification
• Streamline compliance with international marine industry regulations
• Enhance consumer confidence through improved traceability and authenticity of small craft
• Facilitate efficient vessel management, reporting, and recall procedures

Using the standardized coding system ultimately benefits the entire small craft sector by reducing errors, increasing safety, and simplifying regulatory processes.

Keywords: small craft identification, craft coding system, EN ISO 10087, boat serial number, manufacturer code, compliance, CEN, ISO standard, craft traceability, vessel registration.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Mala plovila - Identifikacija plovila - Kodirni sistem - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO
10087:2022/DAM 1:2025)
Small craft - Craft identification - Coding system - Amendment 1 (ISO 10087:2022/DAM
1:2025)
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Schiffskörper-Kennzeichnung - Codierungssystem - Änderung
1 (ISO 10087:2022/DAM 1:2025)
Petits navires - Identification du bateau - Système de codage - Amendement 1 (ISO
10087:2022/DAM 1:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10087:2022/prA1
ICS:
35.040.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi s Other standards related to
kodiranjem informacij information coding
47.080 Čolni Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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