This European Standard applies to:
- ship's boats that shall be carried on inland navigation vessels according to Annex II of Directive 2006/87/EC;
- lifeboats if no special life-saving equipment (e.g. ADN) is specified for the area of use;
- work boats for the transport of a limited number of persons or smaller working loads in the construction site area and over comparatively short distances.
This standard does not apply to:
- recreational craft according to Directive 2013/53/EU;
- firefighting and water rescue boats.