Foreword

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ISO 5489 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology, Subcommittee SC 1, Lifesaving and fire protection.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 5489:1986) of which it constitutes a complete revision in order to take into account new designs and manufacturing methods for embarkation ladders which have entered the market since 1986.

BS ISO 5489:2008

Ships and marine technology. Embarkation ladders

Published:

31 Mar 2008

Withdrawn:

15 Feb 2024