BS EN 1914 is a European standard on inland navigation vessels that discusses the safety requirements for inland navigation vessels.
BS EN 1914 applies to:
Note : BS EN 1914 does not apply to:
BS EN 1914 on inland navigation vessels is relevant to:
Inland navigation is a transport system allowing ships and barges to use inland waterways (such as canals, rivers, and lakes). These waterways have inland ports, marinas, quays, and wharves.
BS EN 1914 provide guidance on dimensions, boat volume, drainage device, buoyancy units, performance characteristics, materials, equipment, instructions for use, testing
As a user of BS EN 1914, you can be ensured the safety requirements of inland navigation vessels.
The test provided by BS EN 1914 helps you to ensure that the boats meet the safety requirements carried out by visual examination, measurement, and practical testing. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 1914, you can be ensured of the safe and easy operation of inland navigation vessels over a lengthy period.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1914:2016 supersedes BS EN 1914:2009 which is withdrawn.
The following amendments have been made to EN 1914:2009:
EN 1914:2016