AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMITY FOR MARINE EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 1
DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE
ARTICLE 1
Definitions
ARTICLE 2
Purpose of the Agreement
CHAPTER 2
MUTUAL RECOGNITION
ARTICLE 3
Basic Obligations
ARTICLE 4
Equivalence of Technical Regulations
ARTICLE 5
Marking
ARTICLE 6
Conformity Assessment Bodies
CHAPTER 3
JOINT COMMITTEE
ARTICLE 7
Joint Committee
CHAPTER 4
REGULATORY COOPERATION
ARTICLE 8
Preservation of Regulatory Authority
ARTICLE 9
Exchange of Information and Contact Points
ARTICLE 10
Regulatory Changes
ARTICLE 11
Regulatory Cooperation
ARTICLE 12
Cooperation on Conformity Assessment
CHAPTER 5
SURVEILLANCE AND SAFEGUARD MEASURES
ARTICLE 13
Surveillance of Conformity Assessment Bodies
ARTICLE 14
Market Surveillance
ARTICLE 15
Suspending Mutual Recognition
ARTICLE 16
Alert System
CHAPTER 6
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 17
Confidentiality
ARTICLE 18
Fees
ARTICLE 19
Territorial Application
ARTICLE 20
Agreements with other Countries
CHAPTER 7
FINAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 21
Entry into force, amendments and termination
ARTICLE 22
Final Provisions
ANNEX I
Legislation, Regulations and Administrative Provisions
ANNEX II
Product Coverage For Mutual Recognition
Product item identification |
Applicable international instruments for construction, performance and testing requirements(1) |
EC technical regulations, item number indicated in Annex A.1 of Directive 96/98/EC, as amended |
US technical regulations |
Lifebuoy self-activating smoke signals (pyrotechnics) Note: Expiration date not to exceed 48 months after month of manufacture. |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, and 2.1.3; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 4.1 to 4.5, and 4.8, and Part 2, section 4; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 3.3. |
A.1/1.3 |
Guidelines for Approval of "SOLAS" Pyrotechnic Devices, October 1998 |
Rocket parachute flares (pyrotechnics) Note: Expiration date not to exceed 48 months after month of manufacture. |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, and 3.1; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 4.1 to 4.6, and Part 2, section 4; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 3.1. |
A.1/1.8 |
Guidelines for Approval of "SOLAS" Pyrotechnic Devices, October 1998 |
Hand flares (pyrotechnics) Note: Expiration date not to exceed 48 months after month of manufacture. |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, and 3.2; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 4.1 to 4.5, and 4.7, and Part 2, section 4; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 3.2. |
A.1/1.9 |
Guidelines for Approval of "SOLAS" Pyrotechnic Devices, October 1998 |
Buoyant smoke signals (pyrotechnics) Note: Expiration date not to exceed 48 months after month of manufacture. |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, and 3.3; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 4.1 to 4.5, and 4.8; and Part 2, section 4; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 3.3. |
A.1/1.10 |
Guidelines for Approval of "SOLAS" Pyrotechnic Devices, October 1998 |
Line-throwing appliances (pyrotechnics) Note: Expiration date not to exceed 48 months after month of manufacture. |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, and 7.1; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, section 9; and Part 2, section 4; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 7.1. |
A.1/1.11 |
Guidelines for Approval of "SOLAS" Pyrotechnic Devices, October 1998 |
Rigid liferafts Note: The emergency pack is not covered by the Agreement |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, 4.1 and 4.3; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 5.1 to 5.16, and 5.20; IMO MSC Circ.811; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 4.2; IMO MSC Circ.1006 or other appropriate standard for hull or fire-retardant covering. |
A.1/1.13 |
Rigid Liferaft - Coast Guard (G-MSE-4) Review Checklist, 27 July 1998 |
Automatically self-righting rigid liferafts Note: The emergency pack is not covered by the Agreement |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, 4.1 and 4.3; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 5.1 to 5.16, and 5.18 to 5.21; IMO MSC Circ.809; IMO MSC Circ.811; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 4.2; IMO MSC Circ.1006 or other appropriate standard for hull or fire-retardant covering. |
A.1/1.14 |
Rigid Liferaft - Coast Guard (G-MSE-4) Review Checklist, 27 July 1998 |
Canopied reversible rigid liferafts Note: The emergency pack is not covered by the Agreement |
LSA Code, sections 1.2, 4.1 and 4.3; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, paragraphs 5.1 to 5.16, 5,18, and 5.21; IMO MSC Circ.809; IMO MSC Circ.811; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 4.2; IMO MSC Circ.1006 or other appropriate standard for hull or fire-retardant covering. |
A.1/1.15 |
Rigid Liferaft - Coast Guard (G-MSE-4) Review Checklist, 27 July 1998 |
Float-free arrangements for liferafts (hydrostatic release units) |
LSA Code, sections 1.2 and 4.1.6.3; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, section 11; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 4.3.1; |
A.1/1.16 |
46 CFR 160.062 |
Product item identification |
Applicable international instruments for construction, performance and testing requirements |
EC technical regulations, item number indicated in Annex A.1 of Directive 96/98/EC, as amended |
US technical regulations |
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Release mechanism for
Launched by a fall or falls Limited to Davit-launched liferaft automatic release hook |
LSA Code, sections 1.2 and 6.1.5; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, section 8.2; and Part 2, paragraphs 6.2.1 through 6.2.4; IMO MSC Circ.980, section 6.1.3. |
A.1/1.26 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
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Marine evacuation systems |
LSA Code, sections 1.2 and 6.2; Recommendation on Testing, Part 1, section 12, IMO MSC Circ.980, section 6.2. |
A.1/1.27 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Product item identification |
Applicable international instruments for construction, performance and testing requirements |
EC technical regulations, item number indicated in Annex A.1 of Directive 96/98/EC, as amended |
US technical regulations |
Primary deck coverings |
FTP Code Annex 1, Parts 2 & 6, Annex 2; IMO Resolution A.687(17); MSC/Circ. 916; MSC/Circ. 1004. |
A.1/3.1 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
"A" and "B" Class division fire integrity, including: Bulkheads (without windows) Decks Fire doors (with windows no larger than 645 cm2) Ceilings and linings |
SOLAS II-2/3.2; II-2/3.4; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 3, and Annex 2; IMO Resolution A.754 (18); MSC/Circ.916; MSC/Circ. 1004; MSC/Circ. 1005. |
A.1/3.11 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Non-combustible materials |
SOLAS II-2/3.33; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 1, and Annex 2. |
A.1/3.13 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Fire doors Limited to fire doors without windows or with total window area no more than 645 cm2 in each door leaf. Approval limited to maximum door size tested. Doors must be used with a fire tested frame design. |
SOLAS II-2/9.4.1.1.2, II-2/9.4.1.2.1, and II-2/9.4.2; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 3; IMO Resolution A.754 (18); MSC/Circ. 916; MSC/Circ. 1004. |
A.1/3.16 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Fire door control systems |
SOLAS II-2/9.4.1.1.4; 1994 HSC Code 7.9.3.3; 2000 HSC Code 7.9.3.3; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 4. |
A.1/3.17 |
(Nothing in addition to international, instruments) |
Surface materials and floor coverings with low flame-spread characteristics Limited to exposed surfaces of ceilings, walls, and floors. Does not apply to pipes, pipe coverings, or cables. |
SOLAS II-2/3.29; 1994 HSC Code 7.4.3.4.1 and 7.4.3.6; 2000 HSC Code 7.4.3.4.1 and 7.4.3.6; FTP Code, Annex 1, Parts 2 & 5, and Annex 2; IMO Resolution A.653 (16); ISO 1716 (1973); MSC/Circ. 916, MSC/Circ. 1004 and MSC/Circ. 1008. |
A.1/3.18 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Draperies, curtains and other suspended textile materials and films |
SOLAS II-2/3.40.3; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 7. |
A.1/3.19 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Upholstered furniture |
FTP Code Annex 1, Part 8; IMO Resolution A.652 (16). |
A.1/3.20 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Bedding components |
FTP Code Annex 1, Part 9; IMO Resolution A.688 (17). |
A.1/3.21 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Fire dampers |
SOLAS n-2/9.4.1.1.8, and II-2/9.7.3.1.2; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 3; IMO Resolution A.754 (18); MSC/Circ. 916. |
A.1/3.22 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Penetrations through ‘A’ class divisions by electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts etc. |
SOLAS II-2/9.3.1; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 3; IMO Resolution A.754 (18); MSC/Circ. 916, and MSC/Circ. 1004. |
A.1/3.26 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Penetrations through ‘B’ class divisions by pipes other than steel or copper |
SOLAS II-2/9.3.2.1; FTP Code Annex 1, Part 3; IMO Resolution A.754 (18); MSC/Circ. 916, and MSC/Circ. 1004. |
A.1/3.27 |
(Nothing in addition to international instruments) |
Product item identification |
Applicable international instruments for construction, performance and testing requirements |
EC technical regulations, item number indicated in Annex A.1 of Directive 96/98/EC, as amended |
US technical regulations |
Magnetic compass |
SOLAS V/19.2.1.1; IMO Resolution A.382 (X),; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ISO 449 (1997), ISO 694 (2000), ISO 1069 (1973), ISO 2269 (1992), IEC 60945 (1996). |
A.1/4.1 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.101. |
Transmitting magnetic heading device (TMHD) |
IMO Resolution MSC 86 (70) annex 2; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ISO 11606 (2000), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.2 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165,102. |
Gyro compass |
IMO Resolution A.424 (XI); IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ISO 8728 (1997), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.3 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.103. |
Echo-sounding equipment |
IMO Resolution A.224 (VII) as amended by IMO Resolution MSC74 (69) Annex 4, IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ISO 9875 (2000), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.6 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.107. |
Speed and distance measuring equipment (SDME) |
1994 HSC Code 13.3.2; 2000 HSC Code 13.3.2; IMO Resolution A.824 (19) as amended by IMO Resolution MSC 96(72); IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61023 (1999), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.7 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.105. |
Rate-of-turn indicator |
IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IMO Resolution A.526 (13); IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.9 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.106. |
Loran-C equipment |
IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IMO Resolution A.818 (19); IEC 61075 (1991), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.11 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.135. |
Chakya equipment |
IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IMO Resolution A.818 (19); IEC 61075 (1991), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.l/4.12 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.136. |
GPS equipment |
IMO Resolution A.819 (19), IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61108-1 (1994), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.14 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.130. |
GLONASS equipment |
IMO Resolution MSC 53 (66); IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 61108-2 (1998), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.15 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.131. |
Heading Control System HCS |
SOLAS V/24.1; IMO Resolution A.342 (IX); as amended by IMO Resolution MSC 64 (67) Annex 3; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ISO 11674 (2000), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.16 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165:110. |
Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) (Radar equipment used with ARPA must have separate EU and US certifications.) |
IMO Resolution A.823 (19); IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 60872-1 (1998), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.34 |
Navigation and Vessel inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.120. |
Automatic Tracking Aid (ATA) (Radar equipment used with ATA must have separate EU and US certifications.) |
IMO Resolution MSC 64(67), Annex 4, Appendix 1; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 60872-2 (1999), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.35 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.111. |
Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) (Radar equipment used with EPA must have separate EU and US certifications.) |
IMO Resolution MSC 64(67), Annex 4, Appendix 2; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 60872-3 (2000), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.36 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.121. |
Integrated bridge system |
IMO Resolution MSC.64 (67) Annex 1; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 61209 (1999), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.28 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.140. |
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) |
IMO Resolution A.861(20); IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 61996 (2000), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.29 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.150. |
Gyro compass for high speed craft |
IMO Resolution A.821 (19); IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ISO 16328 (2001), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.31 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.203. |
Universal Automatic Identification System equipment (AIS) |
IMO Resolution MSC.74 (69) Annex 3; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); ITU R. M. 1371-1(10/00) IEC 61993-2 (2002), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162 |
A.1/4.32 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.155. NOTE: In addition, the radio transmitter is required to be authorized by the US Federal Communications Commission |
Track control system |
IMO Resolution MSC.74 (69) Annex 2; IMO Resolution A.694 (17); IEC 62065 (2002), IEC 60945 (1996), IEC 61162. |
A.1/4.33 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.112. |
Radar reflector |
IMO Resolution A.384 (X); IEC 60945 (1996), ISO 8729 (1997). |
A.l/4.39 |
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular NVIC 8-01, enclosure (4), 2/165.160. |
ANNEX III
Regulatory Authorities
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Germany |
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France |
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Ireland |
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Austria |
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Portugal |
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Finland |
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Sweden |
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United Kingdom |
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Commission of the European Communities |
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