It was established to ensure that equipment which must comply with the requirements of international conventions e. This directive amends directive 9698ec by replacing the text in annex a. The med sets out performance and testing standards to be met by marine equipment placed on board an eu ship. Official journal no page date m1 directive 9879ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 october 1998 l 331 1 7. The directive will repeal directive 9698ec with effect from september 18th 2016. The med 201490eu came into being in december 1996 in order to harmonise between all eu member states the conformity assessment procedures for equipment intended to be placed on board community ships. Directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec emsa.
The european commission has amended the european marine equipment directive 96 98 ec. Annex a to the directive 9698ec is replaced by a new annex annex a1. Article 11 provides for that the directive concerns the legal protection of databases. Council directive 96 98 ec 3 thus laid down common rules to eliminate differences in the implementation of international standards by means of a clearly identified set of requirements and uniform certification procedures. Marine equipment directive 201490eu update element. Marine equipment directive inspections and verifications for equipment in line with med can be carried out per individual module. Marine equipment directive 9698 ec also known as m. The aim of this directive shall be to enhance safety at sea and the prevention of marine pollution. Equipment verified to conform to med is affixed with the wheel mark of approval. Council directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment was fully revised, and the current med directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council on marine equipment was enforced from 18 september 2016. Revision of directive 9698ec on marine equipment results of 2nd stakeholder consultation 42012 2952012 written consultation.
Note that on february 27, 2004 the european community ec and the united states us signed the mutual. This regulation indicates design, construction, performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment for which med approval may be issued. This includes your completed med form and all the other necessary documents as well as. Council directive 9662ec of 27 september 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management. The marine equipment directive and the ecus mutual. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine. Mar 30, 2017 a new european commission implementing regulation eu 2017306 became applicable on 16 march 2017. Transposition of amended marine equipment directive. B council directive 9342eec of 14 june 1993 concerning medical devices oj l 169, 12. Commission directive amending council directive 9698ec on marine equipment view abstract product details detail summary view all. Full text english website references legislation amends council directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment. This technical and regulatory news provides you with the key information you need.
Objectivethis directive lays down minimum safety and health requirements for the use of. It pursues the uniform application of the relevant international instruments relating to equipment listed in annex a to be placed on board ships for which safety certificates are issued by or on behalf of member states. L 21718 en official journal of the european communities 5. Eu marine equipment directive med service provide by dnv. We provide onestopshop service starting from the initial enquiry to. Decision 969ec 3, and on the basis of those general guidelines.
Click here to download a pdf version of the invitro diagnostic devices directive 98 79ec directive 9879ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 october 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices introduction introduction article 1 scope, definitions article 2 placing on the market and putting into service article 3 essential requirements article 4 free movement. Annex a to directive 96 98 ec is replaced by the text in the annex to this directive. We are one of the few notified bodies to cover the full scope of med certification for. The marine equipment directive 96 98 en has came into force on january 1st 1999 and covers a range of equipment carried on board ships registered under the flags of the european union member states. Marine directive 96 98 ec the uk competent body is the maritime and coastguard agency mca formerly the marine safety agency msa. European communities declaration of conformity issued in accordance with the marine equipment directive med 9698ec this is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9698ec of december 20 th 1996 on marine equipment, last amended by commission directive 2015559eu, the company. Marine equipment directive warrington certification. This is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9695ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment as modified by directive 9895ec and directive 20015, the product detailed. The document defines customer and dnv gl obligations additional to. Database directive is effectively limiting access to and reuse of nonpersonal data, which in turn hinders innovation. Reports on the implementation of the directive according to directive 91692ec and decision 97662ec within 9.
Council directive 200396ec of 27 october 2003 restructuring the community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity text with eea relevance the council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european community, and in particular article 93 thereof, having regard to the proposal from the. Manufacturers whose equipment is subject to an ectype examination by a notified body must. Marine equipment directive equipment standards and approval. Lr has a long experience working with the med, as it has been one of the very first notified bodies appointed under the original marine equipment directive 9698ec, which came into force almost 20 years ago. Directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council on marine equipment repealing council directive 9698ec came into force from 18 september 2016.
The provisions hereby established shall apply to new community ships and to. All our mineral wool products for ships are classified as noncombustible in accordance with imo ftp code part 1. Orgalime has been active for a number of years in the follow up of the implementation of the atex directive 949ec and wishes to. Commission directive 9811ec of 27 january 1998 implementing council directive 9275eec with regard to energy labelling of household lamps text with eea relevance official journal l 071, 10031998 p. European commission amends the marine equipment directive 96. References to the repealed directive shall be construed as references to this directive. Marine equipment directive council directive 96 98 ec the marine equipment directive med covers certain statutory equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of the european union member states which are required to meet the international conventions such as solas and marpol. According to article 25, the first report had to be submitted within one year following the entry into force of. Directive 200296ec of 27 january 2003 of the european parliament and of the council on waste electrical and electronic equipment6 are necessary to reduce the waste management problems linked to the heavy metals concerned and the flame retardants concerned. Marine equipment modules d and e as notified body 0338, bttg is accredited for module d and module e. Marine equipment can only be installed on board ships flying the flag of an eu country. The med is aimed at ensuring that equipment which has to meet the requirements of international conventions e. As of 18 september 2016 the only applicable med is directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and. All marine equipment covered by the marine equipment directive 9698ec, to be replaced by 201490eu must undergo the procedures given in the directive.
The list of marine equipment subject to approval with the applicable. The annex to this regulation replaces amendment 11 to the marine equipment directive 96 98 ec. Parliament and the council on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec official journal no. The certification confirms that the products meet the requirements of european directive marine equipment directive 96 98ec, 98 85 ec module b. Council directive 9662ec of 27 september 1996 european. Directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment and shall issue a declaration of conformity, only when the module d or e or f of annex b in the same directive is fully complied with. Proposal for a revision of the marine equipment directive med 9698ec. Directive 2009104ec use of work equipment safety and. To obtain this wheelmark, you have to pass a conformity assessment, according to the marine equipment directive. Equipment must be verified by a notified body appointed by an eu or efta member state in accordance with med. Marine equipment directive med 201490eu, repealing directive 9698ec with effect from 18th september 2016. Directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 9698ec text with eea relevance. On the scope of the directive the scope of the directive is defined by its articles 1 and 2.
This directive amends directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment by replacing the text in annex a, which concerns the equipment included in the application scope. Appendix a marine equipment directive the marine equipment directive med 9698ec of 20 december 1996 covers certain equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of european union member states. Marine equipment directive how is marine equipment. Lr has a long experience working with the med, as it has been one of the very first notified bodies appointed under the original marine equipment directive 96 98 ec, which came into force almost 20 years ago. Eu marine equipment directive american bureau of shipping.
Eu marine equipment directive med service provide by dnv gl. Dnv gls experts provide fast and efficient conformity assessment in accordance with the marine equipment directive 201490eu. Member states shall establish databases on packaging and packaging waste to enable monitoring of the. Although directive 9698ec has now been replaced by directive 201490eu, the. Type approval of products for use on ships sailing in international waters us coast guard and marine equipment directive 2004425ec the marine equipment directive 9698 ec med has undergone many amendments since its inception in 1998, and its coming into force on january 1st 1999. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment. Proposal for a revision of the marine equipment directive. The directive covers types of marine equipment that fall under following. Coated products are also classified according to imo ftp code part 5.
The directive ensures international safety standards for equipment on eu ships are interpreted in the same way across the eu, improving safety of life at sea as well as preventing marine pollution. These regulations give effect to directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 96 98 ec. Directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 on marine equipment and repealing council directive 96. The european commission has amended the european marine equipment directive 9698ec. Ac, amending corrigendum concerning standard documents other than imo. Edition april 2016 page 5 marine equipment directive dnv gl as section 1 general 1 service description this document describes the dnv gl conditions and certification processes for certification to the marine equipment directive 9698ec med. The directive will repeal directive 96 98 ec with effect from september 18th 2016. Dnv gl is receiving an increasing number of requests regarding a new directive on marine equipment 201490eu, published by the european union on july 23rd 2014. Manufacturers of equipment covered under the directive must obtain independent certification from a notified body before their products can display the ships wheel mark. Dmed approval or certification in everyday language is an authorisation of equipment and products for marine industry.
On 18th september 2016 a new version of the marine equipment directive came into force with directive 201490eu replacing 9698ec. Wheelmark certification marine equipment med 9698ec. The objective is to update the standards applicable to a number of items of marine equipment, in order to put them in line with those adopted by the international maritime organisation. The quality system for production and testing shall be approved by the notified body. European council directive 96 98 ec on marine equipment m. Conformity assessment is through a notified body, such as bsi, and the compliance mark is the ships wheel.
Marine equipment directive, but may also carry the ce mark if they have other applications on shore. Commission directive 200926ec amending council directive. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment the council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european community, and in particular article 84 2 thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, having regard to the opinion of the economic and social committee 2. Council directive 9662ec of 27 september 1996 european environment agency do something for our planet, print this page only if needed. Directive 9462ec on packaging and packaging waste karolina fras dg environment. Commission directive 2003ec of 10 february 2003 amending directive 965ec on processed cerealbased foods and baby foods for infants and young children. European commission amends the marine equipment directive.
After numerous amendments, in the interests of clarity and rationality this new directive on the use of work equipment was adopted and the previous directives 89655eec and its amendments were repealed. European community certificate of conformity issued in accordance with the marine equipment directive. Council directive 96 98 ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment. If you manufacture, purchase or supply any of the equipment listed in the med, it affects you. Mared is the coordination group for the notified bodies assigned by the member states to carry out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in the marine equipment directive 201490eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 july 2014 med on marine equipment and repealing council directive 96 98 ec. The mared group is handling the cooperation with m. Marine equipment directive 9698ec is an authorisation of equipment and products for marine industry. Text of the previous med directive 9698ec included annex a which providedlist of equipment to which med applied. France, the netherlands, uk, norway and croatia 4 industry stakeholders.
Council directive 96 98 ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment came into force on 1 january 1999, and apply to all ships whose safety certification is issued by or on behalf of member states of the european union. Conformity with the machinery directive became mandatory on january 1, 1995 and covers new. Mared group of med nb, emec, cirm and holland shipbuilding. This is to certify that in compliance with the council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment as amended, the product detailed below has been tested in accordance with. The marine equipment directive directive 9698ec is repealed with effect from 18 september. Internal market product safety legislation last amended by directive 200926ec. On 18th september 2016 a new version of the marine equipment directive came into force with directive 201490eu replacing 96 98 ec.
Public consultation on the evaluation of the database. Commission directive 201175eu amending council directive 96. Council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine equipment came into force on 1 january. The council of the european union, having regard to the treaty establishing the european community, and in particular article 84 2 thereof, having regard to the proposal from the commission 1, having regard to the opinion of the economic and social committee 2. B council directive 9698ec of 20 december 1996 on marine. Directive 9692ec common rules for the internal market in. The marine equipment directive med 96 98 ec as amended covers certain equipment carried and used on ships registered under the flags of european union member states. Transposition of amended marine equipment directive lexology. Council directive 200396ec restructuring the community. Marine equipment the marine equipment directive, other. Commission directive 200926ec of 6 april 2009 amending. Annex a to the directive 96 98 ec is replaced by a new annex annex a1. Lifesaving appliances solas iii marine pollution prevention equipment marpol fire protection equipment solas ii2.
Edition september 2016 page 6 marine equipment directive dnv gl as 6 maintaining the certificate the manufacturer is responsible, at all times, to ensure that the products and systems at all times meet the relevant requirements set out in the directive and to undergo all dnv gl assessment activities and visits. Many translated example sentences containing marine equipment directive spanishenglish dictionary and search engine for spanish translations. New med directive coming into force september 18th dnv gl. Parliament on harmonisation requirements pursuant to article 25 1 of directive 9692ec concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity2 hereinafter referred to as electricity directive or simply the directive. Mared is the coordination group for the notified bodies assigned by the member states to carry out the conformity assessment procedures referred to in the marine equipment directive directive 201490eu replacing directive 96 98 ec as amended on marine equipment.
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