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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

526:1995

Inland navigation

vessels —

Gangways with a

length not

exceeding 8 m —

Requirements, types

The European Standard EN 526:1993 has the status of a

British Standard

UDC 629.122.011-57:614.8:620.1

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the

direction of the Engineering

Sector Board, was published

under the authority of the

Standards Board and

comes into effect on

15 April 1995

© BSI 12-1999

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this

standard:

Committee reference GME/32

Draft for comment 91/79150 DC

ISBN 0 580 23254 9

Committees responsible for this British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee GME/32, Steering committee on shipbuilding and marine standards, upon which the following bodies were represented:

British Marine Equipment Council British Maritime Technology British Motor Ship Owners’ Association British Waterways Board

Chamber of Shipping Department of Transport (Marine Directorate) Lloyd’s Register of Shipping

Ministry of Defence Shipbuilders’ and Shiprepairers’ Association

Amendments issued since publication

Amd No Date Comments

BS EN 526:1995

Contents

Page

ii © BSI 12-1999

National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee GME/32 and is

the English language version of EN 526:1993 Inland navigation vessels —

Gangways with a length not exceeding 8 m — Requirements, types, published by

the European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

EN 526 was produced as a result of international discussions in which the United Kingdom took an active part

A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Summary of pages

This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, the EN title page, pages 2 to 6 and a back cover

This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover

EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

EN 526:1993

September 1993

UDC 629.122.011-57:614.8:620.1

Descriptors: Inland navigation, ships, gangways, requirements, dimensions, safety, mechanical strength, tests, designation, marking

English version Inland navigation vessels — Gangways with a length not

exceeding 8 m — Requirements, types

Bateaux de navigation intérieure — Passerelles

d’embarquement d’une longeur qui ne dépasse

pas 8 m — Exigences, types

Fahrzeuge der Binnenschiffahrt — Landstege bis 8 m Länge — Anforderungen, Bauarten

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1993-09-09 CEN members

are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which

stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a

national standard without any alteration

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national

standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any

CEN member

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,

German) A version in any other language made by translation under the

responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the

Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and

United Kingdom

CEN

European Committee for Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Europäisches Komitee für Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

© 1993 Copyright reserved to CEN members

Ref No EN 526:1993 E

© BSI 12-1999

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Foreword

This European Standard has been prepared by

CEN/TC 15, Inland navigation vessels, the

secretariat of which is held by DIN

This document has been submitted to the formal

vote and result was positive

This European Standard shall be given the status of

a national standard, either by publication of an

identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by

March 1994, and conflicting national standards

shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 1994

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal

Regulations, the following countries are bound to

implement this European Standard: Austria,

Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,

Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland and United Kingdom

Contents

Page

6.4 Testing of weight and buoyancy 6

Figure 1 — Gangway with one guard rail 4 Table 1 — Overall length and weight 5

EN 526:1993

1 Scope

This standard applies to gangways on inland

navigation vessels except those gangways intended

for passengers It specifies types, main dimensions

and test conditions which have to be observed for

safety reasons

A gangway serves as a walkway between ship and

shore

2 Normative references

This European Standard incorporates by dated or

undated reference, provisions from other

publications These normative references are cited

at the appropriate places in the text and the

publications are listed hereafter For dated

references, subsequent amendments to or revisions

of any of these publications apply to this European

Standard only when incorporated in it by

amendment or revision For undated references the

latest edition of the publication referred to applies

ISO 209-1:1989, Wrought aluminium and

aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and

forms of products — Part 1: Chemical composition

ISO 209-2:1989, Wrought aluminium and

aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and

forms of products — Part 2: Forms of products

ISO 3674:1976, Shipbuilding — Inland vessels —

Deck rail

ISO 6361-2:1990, Wrought aluminium and

aluminium alloy sheets, strips and plates —

Part 2: Mechanical properties

3 Definitions

For the purposes of this standard, the following

definitions apply:

3.1

gangway

moveable walkway for use on inland navigation

vessels

3.2

side stringer

girder used as longitudinal supporting member of

the gangway

3.3

anti-slip lug

supporting element providing safety for the

gangway to prevent it slipping overboard

3.4

wheel

component providing support at and allowing

longitudinal movement on the land adjacent to the

vessel

3.5 walkway

deck of the gangway

3.6 cross-member

connection between the side stringers and support for the walkway

3.7 tread

a batten or bulb fitted on the walkway perpendicular to its longitudinal axis

3.8 lashing bracket

bracket for handling the gangway, securing the gangway on board and fixing hand rail and intermediate rail

3.9 hand rail

upper continuous part of the guard rail

3.10 intermediate rail

part of the guard rail which is fixed between the hand rail and the walkway

3.11 stanchion

vertical part of the guard rail and connection to the walkway

3.12 connector

support for the stanchion on the side stringer

3.13 guard rail

a construction of stanchions, hand rail, intermediate rail and side stringers (which also act

as toe rail)

4 Safety requirements

Requirements relating to type, dimensions, strength and manufacture

4.1 Safety dimensions

Dimensions in millimetres

The gangways are not expected to conform to the design, compliance is only required in the case of dimensions specified and requirements as described

in clauses 4 to 6.

Edges rounded R min 1,5

4.2 Strength

4.2.1 Gangway

The gangway shall be designed to withstand a single

load of 200 kg placed midlength on the gangway

NOTE That corresponds to a load caused by 3 persons standing

at a distance of about 1 m from each other.

4.2.2 Guard rail

At the upper end, guard rail stanchions shall withstand a load of at least 300 N being applied in any direction without causing permanent

deformation

Figure 1 — Gangway with one guard rail

EN 526:1993

The stanchions shall not deflect by more

than 50 mm

Hand rail and intermediate rail shall be tensioned

in such a way that deflection does not exceed 50 mm

when a load of 200 N is applied in the middle

between two stanchions

4.3 Skidproofing

The surface walkway shall be skidproofed

Additionally, treads (battens or bulbs) shall be

provided, see Figure 1, to give a better foothold

when the gangway is inclined

The walkway shall ensure free drainage of water

4.4 Buoyancy

The complete gangway unit with guard rail shall be

buoyant

4.5 Handling

For handling and lashing purposes, lashing

brackets shall be fitted at each end and at each side

of the gangway, see Figure 1

The gangway shall not have burrs or other sharp

edges which might cause injuries

The gangway’s weight shall not exceed the values

indicated in Table 1

Table 1 — Overall length and weight

5 Construction

5.1 Gangway

Components which are liable to wear and tear, such

as anti-slip lugs, wheels or treads, shall be

constructed in a way to allow easy replacement of

parts

5.2 End fittings

5.2.1 Anti-slip lug

At the ship’s side, the underside of the gangway

shall be provided with an anti-slip lug

The anti-slip lug shall be flush with the outer edges

of the side stringers

5.2.2 Wheels

At the landward side, two wheels shall be positioned

at the outer side stringers

5.3 Guard rail 5.3.1 Arrangements of guard rail

The guard rail shall be fitted at the right hand side

of the gangway, seen from the landward side

5.3.2 Stanchion with connector

The guard rail stanchions shall be arranged at regular intervals and detachably fastened in bush-shaped connectors and shall be secured against unintentional withdrawal

The guard rail stanchions shall be provided with suitable rope guides according to Figure 1, e.g according to ISO 3674:1976, Figure 6, version a)

5.3.3 Hand rail and intermediate rail

The rail ropes shall be adjustably fastened to both ends of the side stringers, e.g to the lashing brackets

5.4 Materials

Gangways can be constructed from aluminium, wood or other appropriate material

All wooden parts shall be durably protected and/or impregnated against inclement weather

Aluminium semi-finished products conforming to ISO 209-1:1989, ISO 209-2:1989 and

ISO 6361-2:1990 shall be selected

Side stringers made from dark material shall be marked at the upper surface with light-coloured, self-adhesive and reflecting strip

6 Testing

Verification of the safety requirements for gangways is effected according to the specifications

of this standard by visual examination and measurement carried out by authorized institutions

6.1 Material testing

Material testing is effected by verification of material certificates

6.2 Strength testing

The gangway shall be placed in a way that both ends are supported

Overall lengtha

l

mm

Weightb

Gmax kg

4 000

5 000

6 000

7 000

8 000

45 55 65 75 85

a Intermediate dimensions are admissible.

b Gmaxkg l

100

- 5 +

=

Proof load:

NOTE Existing wheels are considered to be a support for

strength testing.

Permanent deformation of any part of the gangway

shall not be detectable after unloading

6.3 Testing of guard rail

Tests of deflection of the guard rail stanchions and

those of hand rail and intermediate rail shall be

carried out with the nominal loads in accordance

with 4.2.2.

6.4 Testing of weight and buoyancy

By weighing and testing in fresh water

6.5 Visual test

All other requirements shall be checked by visual

test and practical test

7 Designation

Designation of a gangway having a length

of 6 000 mm conforming to this standard:

Gangway EN 526 — 6 000

8 Marking

The gangway shall be marked by a name plate

The name plate shall be made of waterproof material and shall be durably fitted to the outside of the side stringer on the guard rail side between the first stanchion and the anti-slip lug It shall contain

at least the following information in one of the three languages English, French or German:

Single load (m = 400 kg)

midlength on the

gangway Deflection shall

not exceed 2 % of the

gangway’s length

Denomination: Gangway EN 526 — overall

length in mm

Loadability: Admissible maximum load: 3

persons or 200 kg single load

Origin: Manufacturer or supplier

Manufacturing date: Serial number and year of manufacture

Test reference: Test mark

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