Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment came into force on 1 january. Council directive 9698ec 3 thus laid down common rules to eliminate differences in the implementation of international standards by means of a clearly identified set of requirements and uniform certification procedures. Edition september 2016 page 6 marine equipment directive dnv gl as 6 maintaining the certificate the manufacturer is responsible, at all times, to ensure that the products and systems at all times meet the relevant requirements set out in the directive and to undergo all dnv gl assessment activities and visits. Directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec emsa. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment the council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european community, and in particular article 84 2 thereof. To obtain this wheelmark, you have to pass a conformity assessment, according to the marine equipment directive. Interchangeable equipment modifying the function of a machine, which is placed on the market for the purpose of being assembled with a machine or a series of different machines or with a tractor by the operator himself in so far as this equipment is not a spare part or a tool. The uk competent body is the maritime and coastguard agency mca formerly the marine safety agency msa. Commission directive 201175eu amending council directive. Marine equipment directive inspections and verifications for equipment in line with med can be carried out per individual module. The aim of this directive shall be to enhance safety at sea and the prevention of marine pollution. Note that on february 27, 2004 the european community ec and the united states us signed the mutual.
Parliament and the council on marine equipment and repealing council directive 96 98 ec official journal no. Regulations of 2014 means the european union marine equipment regulations 2014 s. European commission amends the marine equipment directive. The mared group is handling the cooperation with m. Type approval of products for use on ships sailing in international waters us coast guard and marine equipment directive 2004425ec the marine equipment directive 9698 ec med has undergone many amendments since its inception in 1998, and its coming into force on january 1st 1999. The med sets out performance and testing standards to be met by marine equipment placed on board an eu ship. Marine equipment directive how is marine equipment. Mared is the coordination group for the notified bodies assigned by the member states to carry out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in the marine equipment directive directive 201490eu replacing directive 96 98 ec as amended on marine equipment. Equipment must be verified by a notified body appointed by an eu or efta member state in accordance with med. The directive ensures international safety standards for equipment on eu ships are interpreted in the same way across the eu, improving safety of life at sea as well as preventing marine pollution. The marine equipment directive and the ecus mutual. Marine equipment directive 201490eu update element. This technical and regulatory news provides you with the key information you need. This is the ec type examination formally type approval and is the procedure by which the notified body ascertains and attests that a specimen of the product, representative of the envisaged production, meets the relevant provisions of the med.
This is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9695ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment as modified by directive 9895ec and directive 20015, the product detailed. Annex a to the directive 96 98 ec is replaced by a new annex annex a1. Equipment complying with the relevant international instruments and manufactured in accordance with the. The provisions hereby established shall apply to new community ships and to. On 23rd july 2014 the european union eu published the new directive on marine equipment 201490eu that repealed directive 9698ec. Dnv gl is receiving an increasing number of requests regarding a new directive on marine equipment 201490eu, published by the european union on july 23rd 2014. All marine equipment covered by the marine equipment directive 9698ec, to be replaced by 201490eu must undergo the procedures given in the directive. Text of the previous med directive 9698ec included annex a which providedlist of equipment to which med applied. The eu directive on marine equipment 201490eu entered into force 18. Full text english website references legislation amends council directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment. The med applies to equipment placed or to be placed on board a maltese ship and for which the approval of the directorate is required. Council directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment was fully revised, and the current med directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council on marine equipment was enforced from 18 september 2016. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment the council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european community, and in particular article 84 2 thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, having regard to the opinion of the economic and social committee 2. The marine equipment directive med 9698ec as amended covers certain equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of european union member states.
Marine equipment directive warrington certification. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine. The directorate reminds all concerned of directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec hereinafter referred to as the med. Revision of directive 9698ec on marine equipment results of 2nd stakeholder consultation 42012 2952012 written consultation. B council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine. Marine equipment marine equipment directive uk applicant. The certification confirms that the products meet the requirements of european directive marine equipment directive 9698ec, 9885 ec module b. Marine directive 96 98 ec the uk competent body is the maritime and coastguard agency mca formerly the marine safety agency msa. Marine directive 9698ec the uk competent body is the maritime and coastguard agency mca formerly the marine safety agency msa. Marine equipment directive 9698ec is an authorisation of equipment and products for marine industry.
Dmed approval or certification in everyday language is an authorisation of equipment and products for marine industry. Machinery directive 9837ec cemarking what manufacturers. European community certificate of conformity issued in accordance with the marine equipment directive. Eu marine equipment directive med service provide by dnv. France, the netherlands, uk, norway and croatia 4 industry stakeholders. Conformity with the machinery directive became mandatory on january 1, 1995 and covers new. The med is aimed at ensuring that equipment which has to meet the requirements of international conventions e. Marine equipment directive equipment standards and approval. Any euregistered vessels are also required only to carry gas detection equipment that conforms to council directive 9698ec on marine equipment, otherwise known as. Annex a to the directive 9698ec is replaced by a new annex annex a1. This directive amends directive 9698ec on marine equipment by replacing the text in annex a, which concerns the equipment included in the application scope. Foreword dnv gl class guidelines contain methods, technical requirements, principles and acceptance.
Marine equipment directive council directive 96 98 ec the marine equipment directive med covers certain statutory equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of the european union member states which are required to meet the international conventions such as solas and marpol. It pursues the uniform application of the relevant international instruments relating to equipment listed in annex a to be placed on board ships for which safety certificates are issued by or on behalf of member states. On 18th september 2016 a new version of the marine equipment directive came into force with directive 201490eu replacing 96 98 ec. Annex a to directive 96 98 ec is replaced by the text in the annex to this directive.
The european commission has amended the european marine equipment directive 9698ec. Commission directive 201175eu amending council directive 9698ec on marine equipment. Manufacturers whose equipment is subject to an ectype examination by a notified body must. New med directive coming into force september 18th dnv gl. Complete list of notified bodies for eu 9698ec marine. Council directive 9698ec, amended by directive 9885ec, directive. Marine equipment directive 9698 ec also known as m. The directive will repeal directive 9698ec with effect from september 18th 2016. The marine equipment directive med 96 98 ec as amended covers certain equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of european union member states. Part 1 regulations 1 to 4 contains introductory provisions and a power to designate notified and nominated bodies.
The mared website contains information about the marine equipment directive. Marine equipment directivemed the following is a brief introduction to the testsinspections, auditing and certification services nippon kaiji kyokai may offer in cooperation with its rotterdam office nippon kaiji kyokai netherlands b. Conformity assessment is through a notified body, such as bsi, and the compliance mark is the ships wheel. Council directive 96 98 ec 3 thus laid down common rules to eliminate differences in the implementation of international standards by means of a clearly identified set of requirements and uniform certification procedures. What you need to know new marine equipment directive 201490eu. Annex a to directive 9698ec is replaced by the text in the annex to this directive. Directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 96. Mared is the coordination group for the notified bodies assigned by the member states to carry out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in the marine equipment directive directive 201490eu replacing directive 9698ec as amended on marine equipment. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment. Ensure the free movement of equipment within the european economic area eea. Mared group of med nb, emec, cirm and holland shipbuilding.
All our mineral wool products for ships are classified as noncombustible in accordance with imo ftp code part 1. Marine equipment directive council directive 9698ec the marine equipment directive med covers certain statutory equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of the european union member states which are required to meet the international conventions such as solas and marpol. The certification confirms that the products meet the requirements of european directive marine equipment directive 96 98ec, 98 85 ec module b. Marine equipment directive, but may also carry the ce mark. The annex to this regulation replaces amendment 11 to the marine equipment directive 96 98 ec. Council directive 96 98 ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment came into force on 1 january 1999, and apply to all ships whose safety certification is issued by or on behalf of member states of the european union. A new european commission implementing regulation eu 2017306 became applicable on 16 march 2017. The annex to this regulation replaces amendment 11 to the marine equipment directive 9698ec. Complete list of notified bodies for eu 9698ec marine equipment directive. Marine equipment can only be installed on board ships flying the flag of an. On 18th september 2016 the first marine equipment directive 9698ec has been replaced by directive 201490eu.
These regulations implement directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec oj l257, 28. Coated products are also classified according to imo ftp code part 5. Marine equipment can only be installed on board ships flying the flag of an eu country, norway. The council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european community, and in particular article 84 2 thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, having regard to the opinion of the economic and social committee 2. Commission directive 201175eu amending council directive 96. Mared is the coordination group for the notified bodies assigned by the member states to carry out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in the marine equipment directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 med on marine equipment and repealing council directive 96 98 ec. European commission amends the marine equipment directive 96. The european marine equipment directive med applies to all flags of eu member states. Parliament and the council on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec official journal no. Complete list of notified bodies for eu 9698ec marine equipment directive click to view the latest lists of notified bodies. The european commission has amended the european marine equipment directive 96 98 ec.
Dnvglcg0214 edition september 2016 marine equipment directive. The marine equipment directive and the ecus mutual recognition agreement on marine equipment guidance for manufacturers. Marine equipment directive med 201490eu, repealing directive 9698ec with effect from 18th september 2016. This directive amends directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment by replacing the text in annex a, which concerns the equipment included in the application scope.
Equipment verified to conform to med is affixed with the wheel mark of approval. Compliance with directive 201490eu on marine equipment. The marine equipment directive covers any ship flying a flag of an eea member state. Mared is the coordination group for the notified bodies assigned by the member states to carry out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in the marine equipment directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 med on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec. European communities declaration of conformity issued in accordance with the marine equipment directive med 9698ec this is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9698ec of december 20 th 1996 on marine equipment, last amended by commission directive 2015559eu, the company. Complete list of notified bodies for eu 96 98 ec marine equipment directive. The european marine equipment directive implements the relevant international maritime organisation imo regulations related to marine equipment, through a single certification scheme based on design and production conformity assessments to be carried out by authorised thirdparties notified bodies. Marine equipment modules d and e as notified body 0338, bttg is accredited for module d and module e. Mar 30, 2017 a new european commission implementing regulation eu 2017306 became applicable on 16 march 2017.
On 18th september 2016 a new version of the marine equipment directive came into force with directive 201490eu replacing 9698ec. The med mark of conformity confirms that a product or piece of equipment is approved for use on board eu. Marine equipment directive med 9698ec this is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9698ec of december 20 th 1996 on marine equipment, last amended by commission directive 2015559eu, the company. Council directive 9698ec on marine equipment was fully revised, and the current med directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council on. Eu marine equipment directive american bureau of shipping. Eu marine equipment directive med service provide by dnv gl. This regulation indicates design, construction, performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment for which med approval may be issued. M1 commission directive 9885ec of 11 november 1998. If you manufacture, purchase or supply any of the equipment listed in the med, it affects you. This is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment as amended, the product detailed below has been tested in accordance with. Council directive 96 98 ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment. Wheelmark certification marine equipment med 9698ec.
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