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Marine Electronics Testing Accepted -or Issue o- Type Approval Certi-icates BUSINESS CHALLENGE To remain competitive as a manu-acturer or importer o- marine electronic products, you seek to veri-y products that will -unction e--ectively over their expected li-etime. You want to work with one service provider to obtain Type Approval Certi cates -or your products to be accepted -or installation in a marine application. Since January 1, 1999, designated equipment to be placed on board European (EU and associated EEA countries Norway and Iceland) ships has to bear a special marine mark o- con-ormity to the relevant technical standards - the wheel mark (see graphic on next page).
Designated equipment includes li-esaving appliances, marine pollution prevention, re protection, engine control, navigation and radio communications equipment. SOLUTION Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Electrical and Electronic Product Line (E&E) is working together with Bureau Veritas Marine to test electronic products. E&E test data is now accepted by Bureau Veritas Marine -or the issue o- Type Approval Certi cates, including International Association o- Classi cation Societies Ltd.
(IACS) E-10, typically used -or control, protection and sa-ety, and internal communication equipment. WHY CHOOSE BUREAU VERITAS? Reputation 3 Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a leading global quality ... more.
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assurance provider with more than 33,000 employees operating out o- 850 o- ces and laboratories in over 140 countries.<br><br> Worldwide Locations 3 With dedicated and experienced test and approvals engineers and inspectors in every major sourcing area worldwide, Bureau Veritas o--ers you the convenience o- global coverage with local service where you need it. Technical Knowledge & Leadership 3 Bureau Veritas, as one o- the leading noti ed bodies recognized in the industry, can provide services to ship owners, shipyards and equipment manu-acturers globally in relation to the EU marine equipment con-ormity mark. Bureau Veritas is also authorized by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (UK), AMSA (Australia) and MMF (France) to issue national Type Approval Certi cates under their authority.<br><br> Personalized Service 3 Bureau Veritas recognizes the value that certi cation can bring. As such, we o--er customized and specialized services to meet your sa-ety compliance needs throughout your supply chain. I- asked to intervene at an early stage, we can o--er suggestions to enhance the product 9s approval success without sacri cing innovation or creativity.<br><br> Environmental Simulation Capabilities Include: " Extremely high and low temperatures " Large, swift variations in temperature " Blowing and settling sand and dust " Salt spray and salt fog " Very high or low humidity " Wet environments " Vibration (airborne and structural) " Acceleration " Solar radiation " High and low pressures Certifcation !or Global Acceptance " EMC Emissions Testing " EMC Immunity Testing " Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) " Conducted Immunity Testing " Conducted Emissions Testing " Intentional Radiator " Non-intentional Radiator " Radio Frequency > > > Bureau Veritas Electrical & Electronic Product Services " www.bureauveritas.com/EE OUR APPROACH The Marine Division o- Bureau Veritas is recognized by more than 120 fag authorities representing 80% o- classed world Deet, to perform surveys and issue statutory certiCcates on their behalf. In accordance with Rules for the ClassiCcation of Steel Ships, Bureau Veritas Marine per-orms regular quality assessments o- marine equipment & materials manu-acturers in view of issuing Works Recognition CertiCcates, within Bureau Veritas Mode I, or Bureau Veritas Mode II, in accordance with Society 9s Rule Note NR 320 R1. Production conformity assessment of equipment granted with MCA and/or MMF Type Approval Certi cates is carried out within these schemes.<br><br> Gap Analysis Bureau Veritas Marine per-orms Type Approval o- marine equipment listed in Annex A o- the Marine Equipment Directive, Council Directive 96/98EC, as amended (NotiCed Body No.: 0062). Per Annex B of this directive, Bureau Veritas performs the following conformity assessments: " Module B - EC Type Examination (Design Assessment) " Module F - Product Veri cation " Module D - Production-Quality Assurance " Module G - Unit Veri cation " Module E - Product-Quality Assurance Typical products that Electrical and Electronics can test are grouped into two major categories: Deck and navigation; or Machinery and sa-ety equipment. Deck & Navigation Equipment Machinery & Sa!ety Equipment Electronic chart display and in-ormation systems (ECDIS) Multi-sensors -or re detection and re alarm systems Electronic chart display and in-ormation systems (ECDIS) Flame re detectors, heat re detectors with backup 3 raster chart display system Chart -acilities -or shipborne radar Portable fammable gas detectors Loading computers, maritime personal computers Hydrogen/oxygen gas detectors, analyzers Display monitors, video screens, terminals Gas detection and alarm systems Cargo multipurpose monitoring systems Smoke detectors, heat detectors Programmable logic control units Electronic engine control modules Electrical harnesses -or engine applications Electrical and electronic sensors, pressure and temperature transmitters, level transmitters, etc.<br><br> FAQs Where can I fnd a list o! approved products? VeriSTAR is the online directory that provides general information on the various products and services offered by the Bureau Veritas Marine Division.<br><br> This directory provides owners and managers with readily available updated in-ormation. It provides detailed information on the class status of their ships; expiry dates of class and statutory certiCcates; next due surveys; and any recommendation(s) endorsed on certiCcates. The public information section of VeriSTAR is accessible to everyone and comprises general information about the Bureau Veritas Group and the Marine Division.<br><br> The public in-ormation is available under the three tabs cGeneral In-o d, cServices d and cProducts d. The list of approved products can be viewed at: http://www.veristar.com/wps/portal/%21ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_HMQ. How do I request a quote !or testing Marine Electronics?<br><br> cRequest a quote d at: www.BureauVeritas.com/EE 09S-0429 CONTACT For details about this service, please contact Bureau Veritas electricalmail @ bureauveritas.com > > > Marine Mark o! Con!ormity