National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 1502:2023. It supersedes BS EN 1502:2020, which is withdrawn.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee SME/32, Ships and marine technology - Steering committee.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its committee manager.

Contractual and legal considerations

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This publication is not intended to constitute a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2023.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date	Text affected

BS EN 1502:2023

Inland navigation vessels. Boarding stairs

Current

Published:

28 Feb 2023