British Standards for boat electrics

[cpthook]

hi there

Just wondered if there are any British Standards relating to boat wiring and any recognised training/qualifications for a boat electrician.

Dude

 

[VicS]

BS EN ISO 13297 I think covers AC installations in small craft.

Might be worth looking at http://www.tb-training.co.uk/cover.html

 

[kingfisher]

BS EN ISO 10133:2000 - Small craft - Electrical Equipment - Extra-low-voltage electrical installations

BS EN ISO 13297:2000 - Small craft - Electrical Equipment - AC installations

BS EN 60092-507:2000 Electrical installations in ships – Part 507: Pleasure craft

BS EN ISO 9097:1994/A1:2000 Small Craft - Electric fans

BS EN ISO 8849:1993/A1:2000 Small craft - Electrically operated bilge pumps (ISO 8849:1990)

 

[RMTB]

BEMA, the British Marine Federation, publish a CD entitled "BEMA Code of Practice for Electrical and Electronic Installations in small Craft"
This has been my reference during a couple of recent boat re-wires.
The CD includes BS EN ISO 10133 and BS EN ISO 13297.

 

[cpthook]

superb...many thanks for all your replies.

Dude

 

[Gothik29]

See also BS 7671 : 2008. The IEE also publish their "Wiring Matters" online, which are of use -

http://www.theiet.org/publishing/wiring-regulations/mag/index.cfm

See Winter 2008 - houseboats and recreational craft, as well as Summer 2007 - Marinas and similar applications.

 

[Anthony]

The ABYC standards, whilst not British, tend to be more practicaly oriantated and detailed in my experience, I believe its what Sunseeker now design / build to (although no doubt they take any relevant EU rules into account too).

I got my ABYC certification in the UK, let me know if you need anymore info.

Ants