SIST EN 13573:2009

Inland navigation vessels - Anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the arrangement, accessibility and marking of
anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems on inland navigation vessels.
Depending on the type, the dimensions, the intended use of the vessels as well as the waters on which they
are operated, inland navigation vessels are equipped with anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring
systems.
This standard does not apply to recreational craft according to Directive 94/25/EEC.

Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Anker-, Kupplungs-, Schlepp-, Verhol- und Festmacheeinrichtungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an Anordnung, Zugänglichkeit und Kennzeichnung für Anker-, Kupplungs-, Schlepp-, Verhol- und Festmacheeinrichtungen auf Fahrzeugen der Binnenschifffahrt fest.
Fahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt werden entsprechend ihrem Typ, ihren Abmessungen, ihrem Verwendungszweck sowie den Gewässern, auf denen sie eingesetzt werden, mit Anker-, Kupplungs-, Schlepp-, Verhol- und Festmacheeinrichtungen ausgerüstet.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Sportboote nach Richtlinie 94/25/EG.

Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Dispositifs d'ancrage, d'accouplement, de remorquage, de halage et d'amarrage

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité concernant la disposition, l’accessibilité et
le marquage des dispositifs d’ancrage, d’accouplement, de remorquage, de halage et d’amarrage montés sur
les bateaux de navigation intérieure.
Les bateaux de navigation intérieure sont équipés de dispositifs d’ancrage, d’accouplement, de remorquage,
de halage et d’amarrage en fonction de leur type, de leurs dimensions, de leur usage ainsi que des eaux sur
lesquelles ils naviguent.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux bateaux de plaisance conformes à la Directive 94/25/CE.

Plovila za celinske vode - Sistemi za sidranje, sklapljanje, vleko, pritegovanje in privezovanje

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Dec-2007
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2009
• ICS: 47.020.50 - Deck equipment and installations
• ICS: 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 23-Jan-2009
• Due Date: 30-Mar-2009
• Completion Date: 10-Feb-2009
• Ref Project: EN 13573:2009 - Inland navigation vessels - Anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 13573:2002 - Inland navigation vessels - Anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2009
• Refers: SIST EN 15272-2:2007 - Inland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 2: Fairlead
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 14606:2005 - Inland navigation vessels - Studless anchor chain - Accessories
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 15272-3:2009 - Inland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 3: Roller fairleads
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 1261:1999 - Fibre ropes for general service - Hemp
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 14874:2006 - Inland navigation vessels - Studless anchor chain - Cable lifter
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 15272-4:2007 - Inland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 4: Rope lead
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1141:2021 - Fibre ropes - Polyester - 3-, 4-, 8- and 12-strand ropes (ISO 1141:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1140:2021 - Fibre ropes - Polyamide - 3-, 4-, 8- and 12-strand ropes (ISO 1140:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 15272-1:2007 - Inland navigation vessels - Equipment for rope leading - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 13574:2002 - Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding 5 m
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1181:2005 - Fibre ropes - Manila and sisal - 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes (ISO 1181:2004)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1346:2021 - Fibre ropes - Polypropylene split film, monofilament and multifilament (PP2) and polypropylene high-tenacity multifilament (PP3) - 3-, 4-, 8- and 12-strand ropes (ISO 1346:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 12339:2000 - Inland navigation vessels - Rope tubs
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 790:2002 - Inland navigation vessels - Stairs with inclination angles of 45° to 60° - Requirements, types
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 13573:2009, published by CEN, sets out the safety requirements for the arrangement, accessibility, and marking of anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling, and mooring systems on inland navigation vessels. This European Standard aims to promote the safe and efficient design and management of these critical systems, taking into account vessel type, size, intended use, and the nature of the waterways on which they operate. Recreational craft, as covered by Directive 94/25/EEC, are excluded from the scope of SIST EN 13573:2009.

Complying with SIST EN 13573:2009 is essential for manufacturers, operators, and designers of inland waterway vessels to ensure personnel safety and operational efficiency during anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling, and mooring operations.

Key Topics

The standard covers the following main areas:

• Anchoring Systems
  Specifies requirements for anchor chains or wire ropes, swivels, windlasses, chain stoppers, anchor hawses, pockets, lockers, and secure end fastening, ensuring safety and accessibility for operators.

• Coupling Systems
  Addresses the design and arrangement of pushing platforms, coupling devices (mechanical or hydraulic), wire ropes, bollards, fairleads, cross-over aids, and accessories to safely connect or arrange vessels for push tows or side couplings.

• Towing Systems
  Details for towing hooks, winches, beams, tow ropes, stoppers, and required safety controls, including the safe release of towing equipment from the wheelhouse and rope grab arrangements.

• Hauling and Mooring Systems
  Specifies installation of bollards, cleats, fairleads, rope leads, winches, cable stoppers, and rope tubs to secure vessels during docking or hauling, with emphasis on operator safety, accessibility, and clear deck arrangements.

• Arrangement, Accessibility, and Marking
  Sets guidelines for positioning systems to allow clear, unimpeded access and safe operation. Includes marking requirements for hazardous areas, operating points, and components for increased safety during manual and mechanical handling.

Applications

SIST EN 13573:2009 provides essential guidance and requirements for:

• Vessel designers and shipyards
  Ensuring new vessels have systems that comply with European safety and operational standards for inland waterways.

• Fleet operators and maintenance teams
  Upgrading, inspecting, or retrofitting existing systems to align with current safety practices and legal requirements.

• Regulatory authorities and inspectors
  Assessing compliance with applicable safety standards during surveys and inspections.

• Crew training and operational procedures
  Developing manuals and safety procedures for the correct and secure handling of anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling, and mooring operations.

Overall, adherence to SIST EN 13573:2009 helps minimize risk of injury, facilitates efficient vessel operations, and ensures interoperable and standardized equipment across the European inland navigation sector.

Related Standards

Stakeholders working with SIST EN 13573:2009 will benefit from familiarization with related European and international standards, including:

• EN 13711 – Inland navigation vessels – Winches for ship operation – Safety requirements
• EN 14330 / EN 14606 / EN 14874 / EN 15271 – Studless anchor chains, accessories, and anchor equipment
• EN 15272 (Parts 1–4) – Equipment for rope leading (general, fairleads, roller fairleads, rope lead)
• EN ISO 1140, EN ISO 1141, EN ISO 1181, EN ISO 1346 – Fibre ropes (polyamide, polyester, manila, sisal, polypropylene)
• ISO 2408 – Steel wire ropes for general purposes
• EN 12339 – Rope tubs
• EN ISO 6218 – Manually operated coupling devices – Safety requirements and main dimensions

Compliance with SIST EN 13573:2009 and its referenced standards ensures a harmonized approach to safety and functionality for anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling, and mooring systems on inland navigation vessels across Europe. This contributes to safer waterways and consistent operational procedures throughout the industry.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Plovila za celinske vode - Sistemi za sidranje, sklapljanje, vleko, pritegovanje in privezovanjeFahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Anker-, Kupplungs-, Schlepp-, Verhol- und FestmacheeinrichtungenBateaux de navigation intérieure - Dispositifs d'ancrage, d'accouplement, de remorquage, de halage et d'amarrageInland navigation vessels - Anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems47.060Inland navigation vessels47.020.50Palubna oprema ter napraveDeck equipment and installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13573:2009SIST EN 13573:2009en,fr,de01-marec-2009SIST EN 13573:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13573January 2009ICS 47.020.50; 47.060Supersedes EN 13573:2001
English VersionInland navigation vessels - Anchoring, coupling, towing, haulingand mooring systemsBateaux de navigation intérieure - Dispositifs d'ancrage,d'accouplement, de remorquage, de halage et d'amarrageFahrzeuge der Binnenschifffahrt - Anker-, Kupplungs-,Schlepp-, Verhol- und FestmacheeinrichtungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 December 2008.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© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13573:2009: ESIST EN 13573:2009

1 Scope This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the arrangement, accessibility and marking of anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems on inland navigation vessels.
Depending on the type, the dimensions, the intended use of the vessels as well as the waters on which they are operated, inland navigation vessels are equipped with anchoring, coupling, towing, hauling and mooring systems.
This standard does not apply to recreational craft according to Directive 94/25/EEC. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 790, Inland navigation vessels — Polyamide stairs with inclination angles of 45° to 60° — Requirements, types EN 1261, Fibre ropes for general service — Hemp EN 12339, Inland navigation vessels — Rope tubs EN 13056, Inland navigation vessels — Stairs with inclination angles of 30° to < 45°— Requirements, types EN 13281, Inland navigation vessels — Safety requirements for walkways and working places
EN 13574, Inland navigation vessels — Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding
5 m EN 13711, Inland navigation vessels — Winches for ship operation — Safety requirements
EN 14330, Inland navigation vessels — Studless anchor chain — Round steel link chain EN 14606, Inland navigation vessels — Studless anchor chain — Accessories EN 14874, Inland navigation vessels — Studless anchor chain — Cable lifter EN 15271, Inland navigation vessels — Studless anchor chain — Anchor equipment EN 15272-1, Inland navigation vessels — Equipment for rope leading — Part 1: General requirements EN 152
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