Re-appointment
ISO/TC 188 secretariat announce the re-appointment of Mr Craig Scholten as the ISO/TC 188 Chair for an additional period of 3 years, starting 2027-01-01.
ISO/TC 188 Plenary week 2026
Approximately 40 members from 13 countries participated in the plenary week. The meeting took place in Gothenburg, Sweden. 
At the meeting it was decided to start revisions on
  • ISO 8469 Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses
  • ISO 7840 Fire-resistant fuel hoses
  • ISO 25197 Electrical/electronic control systems for steering, shift and throttle
  • ISO 11812 Watertight or quick-draining recesses and cockpits

Experts are welcome to contribute in the development of the standards.Contact your national member body if you are interested in the work.

Harmonized standards for the RCD, Recreational Craft Directive March 2026:

EN ISO 8665-2:2024 Small craft - Power measurements and declarations - Part 2: Electric marine propulsion

EN ISO 15085:2024 Small craft -  Protection from falling overboard and means of reboarding 

A default transitional period of 18 months, when both standards (new harmonized standard and superseded harmonized standard) provide presumption of conformity, is applied in all EU technical harmonization legislation’ sectors and starts by the citation of the standard in OJEU. 

 

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ISO/TC 188 meetings

42nd Plenary week 2027
not yet decided.

 

 

ISO/TC 188/AG/WG meetings

In addition to the plenary week, Advisory group and WGs usually meet at BOOT in  January and METS in November.

To participate, contact your National Standardization Body.