EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023
(Amendment)Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme - Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromanlagen
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations à courant alternatif et continu
Mala plovila - Električni sistemi - Inštalacije za izmenični in enosmerni tok - Dopolnilo A11
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Apr-2023
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 464 - Small Craft
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 19-Apr-2023
- Due Date
- 30-Jun-2025
- Completion Date
- 19-Apr-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Mar-2023
Overview
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is an important European standard focusing on electrical systems for small craft, specifically addressing installations involving alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and managed under Technical Committee CEN/TC 464 “Small Craft,” this amendment (A11) updates the original 2021 edition to reflect current safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
This standard serves as a voluntary means to demonstrate conformity with the essential requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU concerning recreational craft and personal watercraft. It provides guidelines on the design, installation, and maintenance of small craft electrical systems to ensure reliability, safety, and compatibility within European markets.
Key Topics
- Electrical installations: Specifies requirements for both AC and DC electrical installations aboard small vessels, ensuring safe, reliable power distribution and usage.
- Safety measures: Addresses fire protection, electrical conductor routing to avoid heat and exhaust sources, and prevention of ignition risks from flammable gases.
- Documentation and owner information: Mandates inclusion of electrical system details and safety instructions in owner manuals as per Annex B.
- Harmonization with EU directives: Supports compliance with Directive 2013/53/EU, facilitating market access across European countries.
- Referenced standards: Incorporates other key normative references including:
- ISO 7010: Graphical symbols and safety colors
- ISO 8846: Protection against ignition of flammable gases
- IEC 60309-2: Industrial plugs and socket-outlets dimensional compatibility
- IEC 60529: Degrees of protection for enclosures (IP Code)
Applications
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is highly relevant for:
- Manufacturers of small craft designing AC/DC electrical systems compliant with EU regulations.
- Maritime electrical engineers and installers ensuring safe and standardized wiring, component selection, and circuit design.
- Regulatory agencies and certification bodies assessing conformity with safety and environmental directives.
- Operators and owners of small boats and recreational vessels seeking to understand electrical safety and maintenance requirements.
- Supply chain and component manufacturers providing electrical equipment tailored to small marine craft standards.
The standard plays a crucial role in enhancing electrical safety on small vessels, minimizing risks such as electrical fires, shock hazards, and equipment failures by promoting best practices in installation and documentation.
Related Standards
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 works alongside several associated standards to form a comprehensive framework for marine electrical safety:
- ISO 7010:2019 / EN ISO 7010:2020 – Safety signs and graphical symbols for clear hazard communication aboard vessels.
- ISO 8846:1990 / EN ISO 8846:2017 – Ensures electrical devices do not ignite flammable gases, crucial for marine environments.
- IEC 60309-2:2021 / EN IEC 60309-2:2022 – Defines dimensional requirements for industrial plugs and sockets used in marine applications.
- IEC 60529:1989 / EN 60529:1991 – Specifies the degree of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code), protecting electrical components from water and dust ingress.
Compliance with EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 in conjunction with these standards ensures that small craft electrical systems meet stringent safety, reliability, and regulatory benchmarks required within the European Union and EFTA member states.
By adhering to the specifications outlined in this amendment, stakeholders involved in the design, manufacture, installation, and certification of small craft electrical systems can safeguard vessel performance while ensuring alignment with European Union marine safety directives, enhancing overall maritime safety and operational resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations". This standard covers: Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 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 13297:2021/A11:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 13297:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Mala plovila - Električni sistemi - Inštalacije za izmenični in enosmerni tok -
Dopolnilo A11
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct current installations
Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme - Wechselstrom- und
Gleichstromanlagen
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations à courant alternatif et continu
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023
ICS:
47.020.60 Električna oprema ladij in Electrical equipment of ships
konstrukcij na morju and of marine structures
47.080 Čolni Small craft
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 13297:2021/A11
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 47.080
English Version
Small craft - Electrical systems - Alternating and direct
current installations
Petits navires - Installations électriques - Installations Kleine Wasserfahrzeuge - Elektrische Systeme -
à courant alternatif et continu Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromanlagen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 13297:2021; it was approved by CEN on 15 February 2023.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU aimed to be covered . 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 13297:2021/A11:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC
464 “Small Craft” the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 13297:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2023,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential
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