The MarineEquipmentDirective(MED)entering into forceon TI January 1999

By R. D. SmartSeniorSurveyorStatutoryApprovalServicesConstructionServicesDepartment Revision:03 Jan.99

CONTENTSPageNo.

1. Contents

2. Introductionto theMarineEquipmentDirective(MED) I

3. Generalaspectsof theMED

3.1 Equipmentlists of theMED 3

3.2 Informationcontainedin AnnexA.1 of theMED 3

3.3 ApplicationDatesof theMED 3

3.4 LR’s Authorizationfor theMED 3

3.5 Existing certification 3

3.6 Other EUDirectives 4

4. Complyingwith theMED

4.1 How to complywith theMED 4

4.2 Modulesof theMED. 6

4.3 Actions necessaryto ‘Mark’ equipmentin accordance

with theMED. 8

4.4 Responsibilitiesof theManufactureror hisAuthorised

Representative. 8

5. How to gainassistancefrom Lloyd’s Register

5.1 TypeExaminationAspects 12

5.2 Quality AssuranceAspect 12

5.3 ProductVerificationAspects 13

5.4 Unit VerificationAspects 13

6. Conclusions

6.1 CommentsabouttheDirective 14

6.2 Contactswithin Lloyd’s Register 14

Appendices

1 Draft Specimenof anLR ‘EC Type-ExaminationCertificate’. 15

2 Flow Chartof ‘How to complywith theMED’. 17

3 Requestfor LRProductCertification to EuropeanCommunityDirectives. 18

4 Officesof theOfficial Journalof theEuropeanCommunities. 22

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2. introductionto the Marine Equipment Directive(MED)

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE MARINE EQUIPMENTDIRECTIVE (MED)

TheMarineEquipmentDirective (MED) is designedto:

— ensurethe uniformapplicationof relevantinternationalinstruments

(i.e. IMO Regulations,ResolutionsandCirculars) for compliancewith

internationalconventions(i.e. Loadline,COLREGs,MARPOLand SOLAS),and

— enhancethesafetyof shipping,and

— ensurethefreemovementof equipmentwithin theEuropeanUnion (this means

manufacturersonly haveto gain MED approvalonce— e.g. by Lloyd’s Register

(seesection3.41).

Thefollowing MemberStates(MS) of theEuropeanUnion Austria,Belgium,Denmark,

Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Ireland,Italy, Luxembourg,Netherlands,Portugal,

Spain,SwedenandUnitedKingdom,togetherwith IcelandandNorwayof theEuropean

FreeTradeArea (EFTA) haveagreedto apply theMarine EquipmentDirective(MED)

[96/98/Ed from 1 January1999.

(Note: SwitzerlandandLiechtenstein,whoaremembersof EFTA, will not apply theMED

to theirflaggedvesselsat this time.)

As partof thefreetradebetweentheMemberStates(MS) andevenif theMED hasnot

beentransposedinto law by theMemberState,no MemberState’sAdministrationor their

appointedrepresentative(e.g.a classificationsociety)shallpreventtheplacingon the

marketor placingonboarda MemberState’sship,equipmentthatcomplieswith the

Directive from the1 January1999 (seealso section3.3).

Consequentlya manufactureris only allowedto apply to oneNotified Body (i.e. a body,

suchas LR, authorisedby a MemberState,suchasthe UK’s Maritime and CoastguardAgency

[MCA (exMSA)], to carry out work in accordancewith theMED). Themanufacturerdoesnot

haveto bein the samecountryastheNotified Body.

A ‘ship’ is definedasa vesselfalling within the scopeof internationalconventions

(i.e. thoseconventionslisted above).ThereforetheMED will apply to anyship/vesselwhich

is issuedwith oneof therelevantinternationalconventioncertificateanddoesnot apply

to non-conventionvessels.This would be independentof whetherthevesselwasengaged

in restrictedtrade,internationalvoyagesor operatingin theoffshoresector,etc.

2. Introduction to the Marine Equipment Directive (MED)

In order for a manufacturerto demonstratecompliancewith theMED’s requirements,the

MED listsfor eachequipmentitem which procedures(referredto as Modules)canbeused

[seesection4.1]. Fulfilment of theappropriateModules’requirementsis to beverified by a

Notified Body suchasLloyd’s Register(LR). Theseprocedurescovertheinitial designand

testing (i.e.prototypeapproval)and thesubsequentproduction(i.e. themanufacturingprocess

or theproduct)of the equipmentitem.

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3. General Aspectsof the MED

3. GENERALASPECTSOF THE MED

3.1 EQUIPMENTLISTS OF THEMED

The MED appliesfrom the 1 January1999 to equipmentlisted in Annex A.1 of theDirective whichis placed

onboardnewor existingshipsflying theflag of theabove EuropeanMemberStatesprovidedtheseshipsalsohaveto comply with the requirementsof various

InternationalConventions(seesection2).

Annex A.1 listsequipmentundertheheadings:

Life-saving appliances,

Marine-pollutionprevention,

Fire protection,

Navigationequipment,and

Radio-communicationequipment

(Local LR officescanadvisewhichequipmentispresentlylistedin AnnexA.l).

Equipmentlisted in Annex A.2 presentlyhasnorecognisedapprovaland/ortestingstandards.However

oncesuchstandardshavebeenadoptedandenterintoforce, thenthatequipmentmaybetransferredfromAnnex A.2 to A.1,resultingin theMED applyingto that

equipment.Until suchequipmentis transferredto AnnexAl, it will still haveto comply with anyapplicablenationalrequirements.

In additionto thoseheadingsin Annex A.1, equipmentin Annex A.2 is alsolistedundertheheadings:

EquipmentrequiredunderCOLREG72,and

Bulk carriersafetyequipment

AnnexesA.1 andA.2 of theDirective havebeenrecentlyredraftedandnewversionsareexpectedto bepublished

in theOfficial Journal(0.1.)aboutNovember1998.Consequentlyif anymanufacturerorNotified Body hasusedtheexistingpublishedannexesre-evaluationshould beundertakento verify continuingcompliance.This mayonly involve confirmationthat thestandardshave not changed.

3.2 INFORMATIONCONTAINEDINANNEXA.1OF THE MED

AnnexA.1 providesinformation on eachequipments’mandatorycompliancerequirements.A synopsisof thesix columnscontainedin Annex A.l is givenbelow:

is auniqueMED numberto assistin identifying theequipmenttype.

lists thevariousequipment

typeswhich haveto complywith theMED (e.g. Lifeboat,

Oil-ContentMeters,FireDampers,etc.).

lists theinternationalconventionregulationswhichrequiresthe

equipmentitem to be

approved.

lists whichstandardsthe

equipmentmustbedesignedto meet(i.e. IMORegulations,Resolutions&

Circulars).

lists theteststandards

applicableto theequipmentitem.

lists themodulesorcombinationof modules(e.g.B+D, B+E, B+F or C)thatcanbeusedto complywith theMED [seesection4.1 below).

3.3 APPLICATIONDATESOFTHEMED

Equipmentlistedin AnnexA.1 which is manufacturedafter the1 January1999mustcomply with the MED.

Equipmentlisted in AnnexA.1 manufacturedbeforethe

1 January1999canbeplacedonboardaMemberState’sship prior to the1 January2001 [seealso section3.5 belowon existingapprovals).

Consequently,from the1 January2001 ~Ilequipmentlisted in AnnexA.1 andsuppliedto MemberState’sshipsmustcomply with theMED.

In accordancewith theMED, Flag Administrationsor

their appointedrepresentatives(e.g. LR) undertakingstatutorysurveysof newor existingMemberState’sships (i.e. a newship is onewhosekeel is laid on or after 27

February1997),haveto ensurethatequipmentlisted inAnnexA.1 placedonboardmeetstherequirementsof the

Directiveasappropriatefor equipmentmanufacturedbeforeandafterthe1 January1999.

A Notified Body cannotissueanEC-Type-ExaminationCertificateuntil 1 January1999,howeverLR canverifycompliancewith theMEDbeforethis date.

3.4 LR’S AUTHORISATIONFOR THE MED

Lloyd’s RegisterandLloyd’s RegisterQuality Assurance

(LR) havereceivedtheir letterof appointmentasaNotified Body from theUK’s MaritimeandCoastguardAgency(MCA — formally knownastheMSA) in respectof Life-savingappliances.Marine-pollutionpreventionequipmentandFire protectionequipmentaslistedinAnnex A.l of theMED.

3.5 EXISTING CERTIFICATION

Existingequipment,listedin Annex A.l, with aType

Approval certificationissuedby aMemberState(e.g.the

Column3.Approval Requirement

Column4.ApplicableRegulations

Column5.TestingStandard

Column 6.Conformity assessment

Column1.Item No.

Column2.Item Designation

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MCA) oran authorisedbody,suchasLR, canbesuppliedup to the I January2001,providedit was

manufacturedprior to the1 January1999 andcomplieswith therelevantMemberState’sstandardsin forceonthe 20 December1996.Additionally suchequipment

must meetstatutoryrequirementsfor thevessels’keellaying date.

Notwithstandingtheaboveand therequirementsof theMED, someAdministrationshaveindicatedthat theywill acceptequipmentmanufacturedafter1 January1999which is placedonboardtheir flaggedvesselup until

1 January2001, providedthat theproducthasbeencertified by thatAdministration,oron their behalf,andit

complieswith therelevantstandards.It shouldbenotedthatat presentthereis nothingformally in writing with

respectto this interpretation.

If thestandardstheequipmentpresentlycomplieswith arethesameas thestandardsrequiredby theMED then LRwill on requestconvertsuchcertificationto anECType-ExaminationCertificateon the1 January1999providedLRholdsall supportingdocumentation.As previouslystatedMED certificationcannotbeissuedprior to thatdate.

3.6 OTHEREUDIRECTWES

Equipmentwhichcontainselectricalor electronic

componentspresentlyhasto comply with theElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC) Directive89/336/EEC.Howeverthisaspectwill beautomaticallycoveredby theregulations/standardsdetailedfor itemsof equipmentlistedin AnnexA.1 of theMED.Consequentlythe EMC Directivewill not applyto

equipmentapprovedandsuppliedin accordancewiththeMED fromthe1 January1999.

Electricalorelectronicequipmentnot coveredby theMED would still haveto comply with theEMCDirective(i.e. itemsnot listedin AnnexA.1 or listedbut not suppliedtovesselssubj~ctto therelevantinternational conventions).

The PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)Directive89/686/EECcoversequipmentwhichprovidesprotectionto theuser,suchas survivalsuits,fire-fightingsuits,etc. Equipmentlisted in both theMED andPPEDirectivewhich is suppliedto vesselssubjectto therelevantinternationalconventions,hasto comply withtheMED only.

Equipmentonly coveredby thePPEDirective,orequipmentlisted in both theMEDandPPEDirectivewhichis not beingsuppliedto vesselssubjectto the

relevantinternationalconventions,only hasto complywith thePPEDirective.

(Note: therewill beoccasionswhereaproductissuppliedunderboth Directives(i.e. to shipswheretheappropriateinternationalconventionsapplyandtomarketssuchastheleisureyachting/boatingtrade).Fortunately,in mostcasesthestandardsarethesame,howeverwheredifferent,it shouldbepossibletopreparetest criteria to satisfybothareasofuse.)

LR is aNotified Body for PPEDirectiveandaCompetentBody for theEMC Directiveandis thereforeabletowitnessthenecessarytestingandissuetheappropriate

certification.

4. COMPLYING WITH THE MED

4.1 HOWTO COMPLYWITHTHEMED

To summarise,theMED providesinformation on:

— theequipmentrequiredto comply with the MED[seesection3.1 aboveandAnnexA.1 of the MEDI,

— to whichshipsthe MED applies[seesections2and3.11,

— thedatestheMED becomesapplicable

[seesection3-31,— whoverifies thatequipmentcomplies

[seesection3.41,

— theprototypeandproductionrequirementswhicharecontainedin proceduresknownas‘Modules’ [seebelowand AnnexB of theMED),

— which Modulescanbeusedfor complyingwith theMED for eachitem of equipmentlistedin Annex A.l[seebelowand AnnexA.1 oftheMED1,

Onceit hasbeenestablishedthataproductis listedin

Annex A.1, themanufacturerwill beableto usethis list[seesection3.21 to ascertain:

— thedesignstandardsfor theequipment,and

— the teststandardsfor theequipment,and

— themodules(procedures)availablefor compliancewith theMED.

Whichevermodulesareselectedby themanufacturer,theMED basicallyrequires:

— theDesign(i.e. prototype)to beapprovedby theNotified Body,and

— theProduction(i.e. eitherthemanufacturingprocessor theproduct)to beverified by the

Notified Body.

The optionsandpermittedcombinationsof modulesavailableto the manufacturerarepresentedin tabularform in Figure1 (ConformityAssessmentProcedure)below.A briefoutline of eachModuleis containedin section4.2, howeverAnnex B of theMED shouldbeconsulted

for thefull requirementsof eachModule.

TheMED lists sevenModules,however,ModuleC(Conformity to Type)& ModuleH (Full-qualityassurance)arenot presentlyavailableoptionsfor theequipmentlisted in AnnexA.l andarenot coveredby this paper.

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MANUFACTURER

DE ModuleBs ECType-ExaminationCertificate(see4.2.1)

GN

ModuleDProduction

QualityAssurance[see4.2.31

Module EI’roductQuality

Assurance[see 4.2.4]

V

ModuleF

ProductVerification

[see4.2.51

CertificateofConformity

issued[see4.31

Mod:leG

UnitVerification

[see4.2.61

CertificateofConformity~‘ Issued

[see4.31

Figure 1 - Conformity AssessmentProcedure

Beforeasubmissionis madethemanufacturershoulddeterminewhethertheproductmeetsthedesignrequirements[see section5.1 for documentsto besubmitted1.If theproductdoesn’tcomply thenmodificationswillhaveto be undertaken.

Whereappropriate(e.g.for productssuchas lifeboats,firedoor control s~ysterns,etc.),thedesignwill haveto be

approvedby theNotified Body for compliancewith theappropriatestandardsrequiredby therelevantpartsofeitherModuleB orC.

Prototypetesting in accordancewith thestandardsrequiredby theMED will haveto bewitnessedby theNotified Body andundertakeneither:

— at an independenttestlaboratorywhich is certifiedby thecountry’sadministrationoranacceptableaccreditationbody to EN 45001/2or its equivalent

(e.g.for fire testing).The testspecimenhasto beexaminedby theNotified Body (e.g. LR) to verifythat it representsthe productionenvisagedandis

built in accordancewith theapproveddesign(thiscan be accomplishedat thetestlaboratory just prior totesting),Or,

-. at the manufacturer’swork (e.g.for lifeboats).Prior totesting,thespecimenhasto beexaminedby the

Notified Body to verify that it representsthe

productionenvisagedandis built in accordancewith theapproveddesign.

Test reportswill beexaminedby theNotified Body toverify compliancewith theappropriatestandards.If thedesignandteststandardshavebeenmet theNotifiedBody will eitherissueanEC Type-ExaminationCertificate(Module B) [seeAppendix1] or verifycompliancewith therelevantpartsof ModuleC.

In addition to theprototypecomplyingwith therequireddesignand teststandards,themanufacturermustalsoensurethattheproductcanbeconsistentlymadeaspertheprototype.This canbeachievedby complying witheitherModuleD, the“Production-QualityAssurance”procedure;Module E, the“Product-Quality Assurance”procedure,or Module F, the“Product Verification”procedure.

Tocomply with eitherModuleD or Module E, themanufacturerhasto requesttheNotified Body to verifythat their quality systemmeetstherequirementsof thechosenModule.Whenboth prototyperequirementsof

ModuleB andtheproductionrequirementsof ModulesD or Ehavebeenverified, themanufactureris allowedto

add the “Mark of Conformity” (seeFigure 21 to hisproductsandissuea“Declarationof Conformity”[seeFigure31.

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If the manufacturerhaschosenModuleF, to ensurethatthefinal productconformsto thatoriginally tested,he

mustcontacta Notified Body (e.g.LR) prior to productioncommencing.Oncean “EC Type-Examination

Certificate” hasbeenissuedtheNotified Body will carryout thenecessaryverificationandwitnessthetests.Additionally theNotified Body will ensurethatthemanufacturerhasin placeproceduresto ensureuniformity in themanufacturingprocess.Oncesatisfiedwith theproductstheNotified Body will issuea“Certificateof Conformity” [seeFigure 41 to the

manufacturerwho canthen addthe“Mark ofConformity” to his productsandissuea“Declarationof Conformity”.

Theidentificationnumberof theNotified Bodyresponsiblefor ModuleD, E orF andthelast two digitsof theyearin which ‘Mark’ wasaffixed to theproductisto beappendedto the “Mark of Conformity”.

Manufacturersmaybe required,orcouldopt to complywith theall encompassingModuleG the“UnitVerification” procedurefor suchitemsasone-offproducts.ModuleC includesthedesignappraisalandtestingaspectsof theprototype[seeabove]which isfollowed by theexaminationandtestingof thefinishedproduct.WhentheNotified Body hasverified thatall theapplicablestandardshavebeencompliedwith theywillissuea “Certificateof Conformity” to themanufacturer.At this point themanufactureris thenallowed to add the“Mark of Conformity” to his productandissuea“Declarationof Conformity”.The identificationnumberof theNotified Body is to beappendedto the“Mark of

Conformity”.

(Note:a flow chart‘How to comply with theMED’ iscontainedin Appendix2).

4.2 MODULESOFTHEMED

A brief outline of thevariousmodulesis containedbelow,howeverAnnex B of theMED shouldbeconsultedfor thefull requirementsof eachmodule.

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4.2.1 EC TYPE-EXAMINATIONCERTIFICATION

(MODULE B)

This module maybechosenby themanufactureraspart

of a combinationof modules(e.g.ModulesB+D, B+E, orB÷F).BeforetheNotified Body canissuean EC Type-ExaminationCertificateverifying compliancewithModule B [seeAppendixI - Draft Specimenofan LR ‘ECType-ExaminationCertificate’], it mustensurethat thespecimenmeetsthefollowing requirements:

— it is representativeof theproductionitem, and

— it meetstherequirementsof the‘ApplicableRegulations’[seecolumn4 in AnnexA.I of theMEDfor thelistedequipmentitem], and

— it hasbeensuccessfullytestedin accordancewiththerequirementsof the ‘TestingStandard’[see

column5 in AnnexA.1 of theMED for thelistedequipmentitem].

Whenmaking their applicationthemanufacturershouldincludea writtenstatementthat thesameapplicationhas

notbeenmadewith anotherNotified Body [seesection5.1 on documentationto besubmitted].

4.2.2 CONFORMFIYTO TYPE(MODULE C)

ModuleC is not anoption for anylisted equipmentat

this time.

4.2.3 PRODUCTIONQUALITYASSURANCE(MODULE D)

This Modulemay bechosenby themanufacturer,inconjunctionwith ModuleB, andrequiresthemanufacturer’sproductionqualitysystemto be

approvedby aNotified Body.Themanufacturermust:

— satisfy himselfthat theproductsconcernedconformto the type (i.e. arethesame)asthatdescribedin theEC typeexaminationcertificateandsatisfytheapplicablerequirementsof theMED.

— operateanapprovedquality systemfor production,including inspectionandtestingof theproductsbefore,duringandaftermanufacture(asdescribedin EN ISO9002) (Note:theNotified Body is not required

to witnessall testing).Theapprovedtestingregimehasto includeanyproductiontestingrequiredbytheappropriateinternationalinstrument(e.g.IMOResolutionA. 639(17) Part 2,as amended).

— affix the “Mark of Conformity” to theproductsanddrawup awritten “DeclarationofConformity”. The“Mark of Conformity” is accompaniedby the

identification numberof theNotified Body whichcarriesout theEC systemauditsurveillanceandthelast two digits of theyearin which the “Mark ofConformity” wasaffixed to theproduct.

Figure2- Mark of Conformity

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4. Complying with the MED

Manufacturerswith existingISO 9001 or ISO9002certification,oranequivalentapprovedquality system,should also referto sections5.2.1 & 5.2.2as manyqualitysystemrequirementsof this Modulewill alreadyhavebeenmet.Thosewithout anyquality systemwill berequiredto addressall aspectsof this Modulebeforeapprovalcanbegivenandreferenceshouldbemadeto

section5.2.3.

Whenmakingtheir applicationthemanufacturershould

includea written statementthat thesameapplicationhas

not beenmadewith anotherNotified Body.

4.2.4 PRODUCTQUALITYASSURANCE(MODULE E)

This modulemay bechosenby themanufacturer,inconjunctionwith ModuleB, andrequiresthemanufacturer’sproductquality systemto be approvedby a Notified Body.Themanufacturermust:

— satisfyhimself that theproductsconcernedconform

to thetype (i.e. are thesame)asthatdescribedin theEC typeexaminationcertificateandsatisfytheapplicablerequirementsof theMED.

— operateanapprovedquality systemfor finalproduct inspectionandtestingof eachproductaftermanufacture(asdescribed.ENISO 9003)underwhichall productsareindividually examinedandappropriatelytested(Note:theNotified Bodyis notrequiredto witnessall testing).Theapprovedtestingregimehasto includeanyproductiontestingrequiredby theappropriateinternationalinstrument(e.g.[MO ResolutionA. 689(17) Part 2,as amended).

— affix the“Mark of Conformity” to theproductsanddrawup a written “Declarationof Conformity”. The“Mark of Conformity” is accompaniedby theidentificationnumberof theNotified Body whichcarriesout the EC systemaudit surveillanceandthelasttwo digits of theyearin which the“Mark ofConformity” wasaffixed to theproduct.

Manufacturerswith existingISO9001,ISO 9002or ISO9003certification,or anequivalentapprovedqualitysystem,should alsoreferto sections5.2.1 & 5.2.2as

manyquality systemrequirementsof this Modulewillalreadyhavebeenmet.Thosewithout anyqualitysystemwill berequiredto addressall aspectsof this

Modulebeforeapprovalcanbe givenandreferenceshould be madeto section5.2.3.

Whenmakingtheir applicationthemanufacturershouldincludeawritten statementthat thesameapplicationhasnot beenmadewith anotherNotified Body.

4.2.5 PRODUCTVERIFICATION(MODULEF)

This modulemaybe chosenby themanufacturer,inconjunctionwith ModuleB, andrequirestheNotifiedBody to carryout theappropriateexaminationsandtests

in orderto verify that theproductcomplieswith the

requirementsof theinternationalinstrument,eitherbyexaminationandtestingof everyproduct,or by theexaminationandtestingof productson astatisticalbasis.

Individual examinationsandwitnessingof testby theNotified Bodyof everyproductis to ensurethat theycomply with therequirementsof therelevantinternationalinstruments.This will determinewhethereachproduct

is acceptedor rejected.

Whenamanufactureroptsfor statisticalverification theyarerequiredto presentall productsto theNotified Bodyin homogeneouslots.The Notified Body will satisfy

itself that theproductshavebeenbuilt in auniformmannerin accordancewith theprototypedesign.TheNotified Body will choosea representativesamplewhichwill beexaminedprior to witnessingthenecessarytestingrequirementsof theappropriateinternationalinstrument.This will determinewhetherthelot isacceptedor rejected.

Uponacceptanceof theproductorbatchof productstheNotified Body will issuea‘Certificateof Conformity’,enablingthemanufacturer,who is responsibleforensuringthat theproductsconformto type (i.e. arethesameas theprototype),to affix the“Mark of Conformity”andissuethe“Declarationof Conformity”. The“Mark ofConformity” is accompaniedby theidentificationnumberof theNotified Bodywhichcarriesout theproductverificationandthelast two digitsof theyearin whichthe“Mark of Conformity” wasaffixed to theproduct.

EventhoughtheModulestipulatesthatthemanufacturercanchoosethe testingregime,anyproductiontestingrequirementsof theappropriateinternationalinstrument(e.g.[MO ResolutionA.689(17),Part 2,as amended)willtakeprecedence.

4.2.6 EC UNIT VERIFICATION(MODULE C)

This is astandaloneModuleprimarily designedfor‘one-off’ designs/builds.

BeforeaNotified Body canissuea ‘CertificateofConformity’ for theproduceditem, it mustensurebyexaminingthetechnicaldocumentationthat thespecimenmeetsthefollowing requirements:

— it hasbeendesignedto meettherequirementsof the‘Applicable Regulations’[seecolumn4 in AnnexA.lof theMEDfor theequipmentitem], and

— it hasbeentestedin accordancewith therequirementsof the ‘TestingStandard’.Thesetestsareto be witnessedby a representativeof theNotified Body [seecolumn5 in AnnexA.1 of theMEDfor thelistedequipment].

This Moduleis similar to the ECType-Examinationrequirements(ModuleB) and theindividualexamination/testingrequirementsof ProductVerification(ModuleF), but is undertakenfor eachunit.

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Uponacceptanceof theproducttheNotified Body willissuea‘Certificateof Conformity’, enablingthemanufacturer,who is responsiblefor ensuringthattheproductconformsto type (i.e. complieswith requirementsoftheinternational instruments),to affix the “Mark ofConformity” andissuethe “Declarationof Conformity”.

The “Mark of Conformity” is accompaniedby theidentificationnumberof the Notified Body which carriesout theunit verification andthe lasttwo digits of the

year in which the“Mark of Conformity” wasaffixed totheproduct.

4.2.7 FULL-QUALJTYASSURANCE(MODULEH)

Modulei-I is not anoption for anylistedequipmentatthis time.

4J ACTIONSNECESSARYTO ‘MARK’ EQUIPMENTIN ACCORDANCEWITHTHE MED

Oncethemanufacturerhasobtainedapprovalfor hisequipmentby thechosenmoduleor combinationofmodulesin accordancewith theMEDand, ifappropriate,hasbeenissuedwith a “CertificateofConformity”; themanufactureris allowed to affix the“Mark of Conformity” to theproduct[seeFigure2] andissuethe “Declarationof Conformity” [seeFigure31.

The‘Mark of Conformity’ mustbeaccompaniedby theidentificationnumberof theNotified Bodyresponsiblefor surveillanceduringproduction.TheNotified Bodycanaffix its identificationnumberitself afterproductionor permitthemanufacturerto do so whenauthorizedbytheNotified Body.

Themanufacturers“Declarationof Conformity” is toincludetheinformationspecifiedin themodules(i.e.ModulesD, E,F andC). Suchadeclarationis to bedraftedby themanufacturerandcouldtaketheformgivenbelow:

4.4 RESPONSIBILiTIESOFTHEMANUFACTURER

ORHISAUTHORISEDREPRESENTATIVE

It is themanufacturer’sresponsibilityto inform theNotified Body if theproductis to bechanged,asthiswill

affect theapprovalof theproduct. WhenadvisedtheNotified Body will review theproposedchangesandinform themanufacturerif thechangescomply with theapplicablerequirementsof the Directiveandif furthertesting is required.

Approvalof any Productionor ProductQuality

Assurancesystemis only valid for theproductsreferencedthereinand theagreedquality assuranceprocedures.Consequentlyit is themanufacturer’s

responsibility to inform theNotified Body if thequalitysystemis to bechanged,eitherby including newproducts,changingexistingproducts,or if theproceduresareto bealtered. TheNotified Body,whenadvisedof theproposedchanges,will inform themanufacturerif thechangescomply with theapplicable

requirementsof theDirective.

Whena ‘Certificateof Conformity’ [seeModulesF and CIis issuedby aNotified Body,it is only valid for thedefinedproduct(listing its serial number),or batchofproducts(listing all theserialnumbers).Consequently

themanufactureris not allowed to usethecertificateforotheridenticalproductsor for otherproductionbatches.

Themanufactureror his authorisedrepresentativemustkeepthefollowing information for at least10yearsafter

the lastapproveditem hasbeenproduced:

— all technicaldocumentation,including acopyof theEC Type-ExaminationCertificateandtheiradditions,

— all documentationconcerningthequality system,including anyupdatingdocuments,with thedecisionsandreportsfrom theNotified Body,

TheFlag Administrationmay requesta copyof the“Certificatesof Conformity” issuedby theNotifiedBody. This copymustbeprovidedby theManufactureror his authorisedrepresentative.

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EUROPEANCOMMUNITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

issuedin accordancewith the

MARINE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE (MEDI 96/981EC

This is to certify that in compliancewith theCouncil Directive96/98/ECof 20 December1996bn‘marineequipment:

(Manufacturers Name!(Manufacturer’saddress)(Manufacturer’saddress) ~

(Manufacturer’saddress) ~‘ ‘~-‘4~(Manufacturer’saddress)

declaresthattheproductdetailedbelowconformsto type asdescribedin theEC 1$’p xamint~onCertificateNo.(for modulesB+D or B+E]/ .

declaresthata ‘Certificateof Conformity’ No. _______hasbeenissued. y the~’f,iedB~dy(EC RegistrationNo.______), andtheproductdetailedbelowconformsto typeasde~~i~in theEC’~’pe-ExaminationCertificateNo.

(for modulesB÷F[/ ~(“~ 4~

declaresthata ‘Certificateof Conformity’ No. _______ hasb a suedby TheX~JotifiedBody (EC RegistrationNo._______), andtheproductdetailedbelowcomplieswit fthea~Vt~,riateInt~.~ationalInstrumentsdetailedin theMED. [for moduleC]

ProductDescription- (e.g.NON-COMBU~#h!~fATEi..

ProductType — (e.g. ‘Mark 1’l

SerialNumbers— (e.g. 0123456789)

ModulesUsed— (e.g.B ,,, ‘1

for productsrequiring productionteS lg/regu rem in accordancewith international instruments,thecertificateis to statewhich test requirementshavebeencorn let~~fore pie:

1. A nameplatehasb4~~~dt .l~jfe t andcontainstherelevantinformationin accordancewith theInternationalLife~’vingX~~nce~ e, Regulation4.4.1.2

2. Destinedfor LR~O No.

~ hull (an~ ~o~~J~akers & typesof gelcoat, resin,glass,catalyst& accelerator]

4. ,.FreefallC~~~~bnl-feljh (Max.): m

~lICertifica~ Heig’~~órtankersEven KeelMm.] m

Launchingra~~length: m

Laun~~~~Angle (belowhorizontal): deg

MaximumHeel Angle(tankersonly): deg

5. Testsconducted(to IMO ResolutionA.689(17) Part2):

RegulationNo. Description Result Date

5.3.1 ReleaseCearTests@ 10% overload—

1. Boat afloat ‘off-load’ release Yes 06.12.XX

2. Boat suspended‘on-load’ interlock Yes 07.12.XXoverriddenandreleasedsatisfactorily

(CompaniesStamp) Signed:

Name:

Position:

Figure3 — Sampleof Declarationof Conformity

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4. Complyingwith the MED

The “Certificateof Conformity” couldtaketheform givenbelow:

issuedin accordance

MARINE EQUIPMENTDl

This is to certify that in compliancewith theCouncilDirectivetheproductdetailedbelowhasbeentestedin accor Ce’therein.

This certificateis issuedto:

(Manufacturer’sName)(Manufacturer’saddress!(Manufacturer’saddress)(Manufacturer’saddress)(Manufacturer’saddress)

to certify also that thedatefor thepurposeof’

Page1 of 2

1996on marineequipment,internationalinstrumentscontained

attendat their workson/betweenthedate/andandwitnessingthe testingof the:

ProtectedLifeboat)

2, to verify compliancewith therequirementsof the(detailsof theinternationalto theInternationalConventionfor theSafetyof Life at Sea,namelyChapterIII,

Appliance(LSA)Code,namelyChapterIV, Regulation4.9).

Notice - This certificateis sub1

ect to the termsand conditions overleaf. which form partof this certificate.

Surveyorto Lloyd’s Register

FORM 1124 [NT (07/94) Uoyd’s Registerof Shipping, registeredoffice: 71 FenchurchStreet,LondonEC3M4BS

Product Description—

Product Type —

Serial

Figure4— Sampleof Certificateof Conformity

4.Complying with theMED

Description of Product as PrototypeTested:

Lifeboatof GRPconstructionwith built in buoyancyfoam,fitted with WaterMaterialof hull (andcanopy)(makers& typesofgelcoat,resin,glass,catalyst&

Destinedfor: [if appropriate]

EC Type-Examination Certificate No.

EC 01234567 Lloyd’s Register

Testsconducted (to

Regulation N~ Description

5.3.1

No. ‘8.5m XYZ’; 0123456789lifeboat is One

PrototypeapprovalauthorityOperationalrestrictions

Lloyd’s RegisterFreefall Certification Height (Max.): mFreefallCertificationHeight (EvenKeelMm. for tankers)Launchingramp length: mLaunchingRampAngle (belowhorizontal):MaximumHeelAngle (tankersonly):

Notice - ‘This certilicateissubjectto thetermsandconditionsoverleaf,which form partofthis certificate.

FORM 1124 INT (07/94) Uoyd’sRegisterof Shipping,registeredoffIce: 71 FenchurchStreet.LondonEC3M485

Surveyorto Lloyd’s Register

Figure4 — Sampleof Certificateof Conformity (cont’d)

of 2.

M.V. “Anyship” No. IShipbuildingCo. - HullLR/IMO No.

Dateof Issue

5.3.3

Result

2

L2~1e

YesYes

spray Yes

06.12.XX07.12.)(X

07.12.XX

A Boat builderNo. 1,TheSeaShoreIn the HarbourBy The CoastFaraway Land

approvedto carry

m

degdeg

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5. How to Gain Approval from LR

5. HOW TO GAIN APPROVALFROM LR

In thefirst instanceit is recommendedthatthemanufacturercontactsthelocal LR office to discussthemethodsof achievingcompliance.

5.1 TYPEEXAMINATIONASPECTS

5.1.1 NONAPPROVEDPRODUCTS

Manufacturersareto providethe local LR office [seesection6.2] with at leasttwo copiesof all testreports,manufacturingplansandsupportingdocumentationfortheproduct. Additionally theyshouldsubmita

completed“Requestfor LR ProductCertificationtoEuropeanCommunityDirectives” [seeAppendix3]. The

submitteddocumentswill beappraisedfor compliancewith theapplicableregulationsanddesignatedtest

standards.

5.1.2 EXISTINGLR APPROVEDPRODUCTS

Manufacturersof productshavingLloyd’s Register

certificationverifying compliancewith thestandardsreferencedin the MEDcanmakeanapplicationwithout

submittingthedocumentationdetailedabove.

Wherethe LP~certification’sapprovalstandardsarenotin accordancewith therequirementsof theMED a

manufactureronly needsto submitdocumentationdetailedin paragraph5.1.1 aboveto coverthoseaspectswherethestandards/ requirementsaredifferent.

5.1.3 OTHERMARITIMEAUTHORI7YAPPROVEDPRODUCTS

Manufacturersof productshavingcertificationverifyingcompliancewith thestandardsreferencedin theMEDandareusingthecertificationasthebasisof prototypeapprovalshouldmakeanapplicationsubmittingthedocumentationdetailedin paragraph5.1.1 abovewhichwill be retainedfor records.

Wheresuchcertification’sapprovalstandardsarenot inaccordancewith the requirementsof theMED amanufacturerneedsto submitboth thedocumentationusedin theoriginalapprovalwhichwill beretainedforrecords,andthedocumentationto coverthoseaspectswherethestandards/requirementsaredifferent.

5.2.4 ISSUINGMED CERTIFICATION

Wherethe requirementsof theMEDarethesameasexistingrequirementsgivenon aTypeApproval

certificate,anECType-ExaminationCertificate(ModuleB) can beissuedon 1 January1999 (i.e. whenEC Type-ExaminationCertificatescanbe issued).

Whenanappraisalof thedocumentationis neededwhich provessatisfactory,an ECType-Examination

certificateand,if appropriate,aLR certificatewill beissuedwhentheappraisalis completedbut not beforethe1 January1999.

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EachEC Type-ExaminationandLR certificateis

allocatedauniquecertificatenumberwhichwill beincludedin LR’s databaseandsubsequentlyin Lloyd’sRegister’s‘Part 4’ - TypeApproval Book’ whichispublishedannually.

5.2 Q tIALIT.r’ ASSURANCEASPECTS

5.2.1 EXISTiNGLRQA150 9000 APPROVAL

WhereamanufactureralreadyholdsISO9000

certification throughLRQA, then thelocal LR/LRQAofficeshould becontactedto arrangethenecessaryworkto verify compliancewith appropriateMEDmodule.Themanufacturershouldsubmitacompleted“LRQA Requestfor ServicesForm” orprovide LR/LRQA with theequivalentinformation (includingcurrentapprovaldetails,informationon theproductsrequiringcompliancewith theMED alongwill applicableconformitymoduleandcopiesof theECTypeExaminationCertificates).LRQA will thenarrangea“Changeto Approval” visit toreviewcompliancewith theMED.

5.2.2 EXISTINGISO9000(OREQUIVALENT)APPROVALGRANTEDBYANOTHERCERTIFICATIONBODY

Manufacturersholding ISO9000approval,grantedby

anothercertificationbody, whowish LRQA to takeoverthis approvalandverify compliancewith the

appropriateMEDmoduleshouldcontactthelocalLR/LRQA office.Theprocessis thesameas for 5.2.1aboveandLRQA will arrangeacombined“TakeoverandChangeto Approval “ visit.

A manufacturerwith ISO9000approvalgrantedbyanothercertificationbody who wishesto retainthatapproval,but wishesto useLRQA astheir notifiedbodyto verify compliancewith ModulesD orE of theMED,shouldagaincontactthelocal LR/LRQA office. Anagreementwill bereachedbetweenLRQA andtheapplicablecertificationbody,suchthatLRQA hascopiesand/oraccessto thenecessarydocumentationin orderthatit canverify compliancewith theappropriateaspectsof theMED. LRQA will undertakea “Changeto

Approval” visit to reviewcompliancewith theMED.

5.23 NO EXISTINGISO9000(OR EQUIVALENT)APPROVAL

Whereamanufacturerdoesnothold ISO 9000certification,thenthelocal LR/LRQA office shouldbecontactedtoarrangethenecessarywork to verify compliancewithappropriateMED moduleand,if required,ISO9000.Themanufacturershouldsubmitacompleted“LRQA Request

for ServicesForm” orprovideLR/LRQA with theequivalentinformation(includingrequireddocumentation,informationontheproductsrequiringcompliancewith theMEDalongwill applicableconformitymoduleandcopies

of theEC TypeExaminationCertificates).LRQA will thenarrangethenecessaryvisits to reviewcompliancewith ISO

9000andtheMED.

— ‘-_, “—4 ~ ..~. ~ ~ ~ .~ ~ . ~ .._fl_ —‘-“—., — —.-~.—— ‘.~ ‘..—...-,‘- — ‘~

5. How to GainApproval from LR

5.3 PRODUCTVERIFICATIONASPECTS

Manufacturerswho havechosenModule F will needtocontactthelocal LR office prior to production

commencing.Oncean“EC Type-ExaminationCertificate”hasbeenissuedtheLR Surveyorwill ensurethatthemanufacturerhasin placeproceduresto ensureuniformity in themanufacturingprocess.

Oncesatisfiedwith theuniformity in themanufacturing

processtheSurveyorcancarryout thenecessaryverificationandtestwitnessing.Uponcompletionof

batchor producttesting theSurveyorwill issuea“Certificateof Conformity” [seeFigure 41 to themanufacturer,who,whensatisfiedthat theproductconformsto type (i.e. is thesameas theprototype),is thenallowedto addthe“Mark of Conformity” [seeFigure21

to his productsandissuea “Declarationof Conformity”[seeFigure 3].

5.4 UNITVERIFICATIONASPECTS

Manufacturerswho havechosenModuleC will needtocontactthelocal LR office prior to productioncommencing.OncethedesignhasbeenapprovedtheSurveyorwill beableto carryout thenecessaryverificationandtestwitnessing. Uponcompletionof therequiredtestingtheSurveyorwill issuea“Certificateof

Conformity” [seeFigure41 to themanufacturer.Themanufactureris then,whensatisfiedthattheproductmeetstherequirementsof the internationalinstruments,allowed to addthe“Mark ofConformity” [seeFigure 21to his productsandissuea “Declarationof Conformity”

[seeFigure 31.

6. Conclusion

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 COMMENTSABOUTTHEDIRECTIVE

Copiesof theMEDcan beobtainedfrom eitherthevarious‘SalesandSubscription’officesof theOfficialJournalof the EuropeanCommunities(seeAppendix41 orfrom the EUwebsiteon ‘InternetHomepage

~http:/ /eur-op.eu.int/en/general/s-ad.htm’.

TheMED is a largebureaucraticdocument,written in a

legalframework. Consequentlywhenfirst readitappearsto bedifficult to understand.It is hopedthatthis paperhasassistedthereaderin gainingan

understandingof its requirementsandimplicationstogetherwith theproceduresto be followedto obtaincompliance.If furtherassistanceis requiredcontactLloyd’s Register[seesection6.2 below].

Theobjectivesof the MED areto ensuretheuniform

applicationof relevantinternationalinstruments, theenhancementof ship safetyandto ensurethefreemovementof equipmentwithin theEuropeanUnion.Theseobjectivesshouldenablemanufacturersto buildproductsto auniformstandardandgainapprovalonlyonce,resultingin possiblecostsavings.

As previouslyindicated,equipmentpresentlylistedinAnnexA.2 will bereviewedperiodicallyto ascertainifsuitableinternationalstandardsareavailablesuchthat itmaybemovedinto AnnexA.1. Additionally AnnexA.lwill beupdatedif andwhentheapproval/testingstandardsfor anitem of equipmentchange,consequentlymanufacturersshouldperiodicallyreviewAnnexA.1.

Whenactingas their Notified Body,Lloyd’s Registerwilladvisemanufacturersif andwhenthestandardsforequipmentpresentlylistedin AnnexA.l changeandwhentheuseof either ModuleC or H is permitted.

The signatoriesto the MED may in thefutureenterintomutual recognitionagreementswith otherbodies/AdministrationsfromoutsidetheEUsuchthatMED approvedequipmentwould beacceptabletothoseparties.

6.2 CONTACTSWITHINLLOYD’SREGISTER

Manufacturersrequiringfurtherassistanceorinformationshouldcontacttheir local LR office. This

contactis important,asthelocal LR office will beinvolved in eithertestwitnessingand/orauditingthequality assurancesystem,andcontrollingsubmissions.

Alternatively,LR’s HQ TypeApproval DepartmentorConstructionServicesDepartmentcanbecontacted

directat the following address:

Type ApprovalDepartmentLloyd’s Registerof ShippingLloyd’s RegisterHouse29 WellesleyRoadCroydon. CR202AJ

UnitedKingdomTel: +44 (0)181681 4804Fax:+4410) 181 681 6814E-mail TAD~ulr.org

StatutoryApprovalService

ConstructionServiceDepartmentLloyd’s Registerof Shipping‘100 LeadenhallStreetLondon. EC3A 4BPUnitedKingdomTel: +44 (0)1714232942Fax: +44 (0) 1714232060E-mail CSD-SAS@lr.org

If detailsof thelocal LR Officearenot known, thenthisinformationcanbeobtainedby contactingoneof the

abovedepartments.

Appendix I — Draft Specimenof anLR ‘EC Type-Examination’

Appendix1— Draft Specimentof an LR ‘EC Type~Examination’

This is to certify that

LLOYD’S REGISTEROFSHIPPING,specifiedas a “person” underthetermsof’Directive) RegulationSi. No. 1998,didundertakethe relevanttypewhich wasfoundto be in compliancewith theessential[* (Life Savingprotection)) requirementssubjectto anyconditionsin theDesign

( Deleteasnecessary1 deletedasrequiredin final certifical

4Producer

Address

ProductDescription

SpecifiedStandard

TheattachedDesign.

This certificateremainsvalidcompliedwith and

Issuedby

Signed

This certificateis not valid for equipment,thedesignormanufactureof whichhasbeenvariedor modifiedfrom thespecimentested.Themanufacturershouldnotify thenominatedbodynamedon this certificateof any modificationor changesto theequipmentin orderto obtainavalid Certificate.

AnExecutiveAgencyof theDepartmentoftheEnvironment,TransportandtheRegions

This certificateis issuedundertheauthoritygiven in MerchantShippingNoticeNo M.

EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE

below(Fire

ProductType

this certificate.

in service.theconditionsin theattachedscheduleare

Note:lof

Lloyd’s Registerof Shipping,LondonLR EC DistinguishingNo.0038

Name

rnca

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Appendix I — DraftSpecimenof an LR ‘EC Type-Examination’

CONSTRUCTION SERVICESDEPARTMENT

Lloyd’sRegisterof Shipping,100 LeadenhallStreet,

LondonEC3A3BPTelephone0171-7099166 Fax 0171-4884796

DESIGN APPRAISAL DOCUMENT

FINAL ACCEPT

NOTICE:This documentissubjectto thetermsand conditions overleaf,which form part of this document.

FORM 64)1 (04/FR) Lloyd’s Registerof Shipping,registeredotflce~71 Fenchurch Street,LondonEC3M 405

Page

2 o12

Documentnumbet

Issuenumber

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Appendix2— Flow Chartof ‘How to complywith the MED’

Appendix2— Flow Chartof ‘How to comply with theMED’

,.-“ equipment “...

in AnnexA.Isub~dtothe appropriate

_________________ Yes 4___________________________________ [atlonal requirements. if any, will still I

have to be complied with.

4ModuleG has~Have

Modules B+F _______ been chosen?been chosen?

Yes

Product’sdesignapproval and test Iwitnessingby Notified Body. Product’s design

Additionally themanufacturershould J approval and testadvise the Notified Body that Module I witnessingby

F will be used to verify product NotifiedBody.compliance. I I

4EC Type-ExaminationCertificate

Issued.(seeAppendixII I4 ‘ ____

Certificate ofNotified Body to witness Conformityproduction testing. issueti

IseeFigure4l4 I(seeFigu res2and3l _______________Certificateof Conformity issued

r

AI~‘M~k of Confo~ty’ and issue I4

Affix’Markof___________________________ Conformity’ and IIssue ‘Declaration‘Declaration of Conformity’. of ConformIty

(see Figures2 and 31 lsee Figures2and 31

Is

Yes 4Contact Notified Body (Local LR

Office or LR HQ - see section 6.2 above.

Discuss with Notified Body theoptions and choose the most suitableModules (procedures)to comply. See

Annex A.I of the MED

Yes 4Product’s design approval and test

witnessing by Notified Body.Additionally the manufactureris to

submit quality system’sdocumentation for approval to the

National Body.

1~EC Type-ExaminationCertificate

issuedand quality system approved.

Affix ‘Mark of Conformity’ and issue‘Declaration ofConformity’.

(seeFigures 2 and3l

QualIty system audits to beundertaken periodically.

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Appendix3- “Requestfor LR ProductCertification to European Community Directives”

REQUEST FOR LR PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONTO EC DIRECTIVESWe request Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (hereinafter referred to as ‘LR’) tocarry out the conformity assessment of the underrnentioned equipment forProduct Certification.NB: This form is to be read in conjunction with ‘LR Product CertificationSystemfor EC Directives-. Procedure PC93’.

I. APPLICANT’S NAME & NORMAL BUSINESSADDRESSName

Address

Post Code

Nominatedcontact

Phonenumber Fa~number

2. PRODUCER’SNAME & NORMAL BUSINESSADDRESS

After completion of form, returnto th~LR office below

NOTESEnter office name and address forroutine correspondence and nominatea contact familiar with your requestfor EC Product Certification,

Name

Address

Post Code

Nominated contact

Phonenumber Fax number

Enter details of the works where the

product is manufactured. Thenominated contact is required by the

local LR representative when makingarrangements to visit the works.

For extensions; boxes 5 to 10 apply___________________________________________________________________________________ only to changes from the original.

Include full details with latest

production documentation.

I. PLACEOF PRODUCTION

Phone number Fax number

4. TYPEOF REQUEST

0 New EC Certificate 0 ExtensIon of EC Certificate

If for extension, pleasestate previouscertificate numbee;

Address

Post Code

Nonitnated contact

FOItM 2590 (02/Itt) (/4 Uoyd’s Registerof Shtppfng,registered offIce; 71 FenchurchStreet. London EC3M485

Enter details ONLY If different tothose entered in box I.

Nam~

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Appendix3— “Request for LR Product Certification to European Community Directives”

5. PRODUCTACCOUNTAB(LI1’(What Is your relationship with the producer?

NOTES- CONTINUEDComplete this section ONLY if details

in boxes I & 2 are different,

Where there is abilateral agreement,eg. licensee, include a statement fromthe producer confirming the agree-

ment,

Do you alter the product before marketing? 0 Yes 0 No (If ‘Yes’, please specify)

What procedures are followed to verify conformity of the product to design specifications?

INCOMING:

PRODUCTION: ‘

6. DESCRIPTIONOF PRODUCT

7. NORMAL TYPE DESIGNATION (and DesignCategory ~fapplicable)Typedesignation

Is thi&~general code for a range of products? 0 Yes 0 NoIf ‘Yes’, state whether the entire range OR which individual items from the range are to be approved:

DesignCategory(If applicable)

8asis on which thu Design Category has been selected

FOSM 2590 (O2/~)2/4

Include changes to the label or type

designation, in addition to details ofany design changes.

Thisalso refers to:

— incoming goods from producer—enetring conformity duringproduction

Such procedures ore a pre’requisite in altbut simple ptsrentfsubsidiary relation-

ships between applicant and producer

Keep this descriptionbrief and as youwish It to appear on the certificate, e.g.

Litebuoys, Hydraulic Powered RoofSupports. Hydraulic Accumulators.

Rigid Inflatable Boats.

To be a unique identifier for eachitem. If a special variant, the typedesignation must make this clear,

Where a Directive refers to differentproduct DesignCategories, the Design

Category associated with the product

concerned Is to be entered here,

Lloyd’x Register of Shlppfng,registeredoffice; 71 FenchurcttStreet, London EC3M 485

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