Recreational Craft Directive Updates – JANUARY 2022

Announcement on the new amendments & updates published regarding:

The following standards have been revised / added:

  • EN ISO 7840:2021 – Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses
  • EN ISO 8099-2:2021 – Small craft — Waste systems
  • EN ISO 8469:2021 – Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses
  • EN ISO 8849:2021 – Small craft — Electrically operated bilge pumps
  • EN ISO 9093:2021 – Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings
  • EN ISO 14945:2021 – Small craft — Builder’s plate
  • EN ISO 14946:2021 – Small craft — Maximum load capacity
  • EN ISO 16147:2021 – Small craft — Inboard diesel engines
  • EN ISO 23411:2021 – Small craft — Steering wheels

Updates on the following topics:

  • Hydrofoils
  • Canoes and kayaks
  • Craft Model year
  • Watercraft builder’s plate – maximum recommended load
  • Durability criteria
  • Non-road mobile machinery legislation applicable to the RCD
  • Operational obligations of notified bodies
  • Updated version issued including new Recommendations for use

LHR has published a new circular listing the main updates on the RCD & RSG Guidelines and the  Harmonised standards.

Thorough information related to the Directive and its updates are available on the website of the European Commission.

For any other information regarding the subject amendments, do not hesitate to contact us.