ISO 10596:2009

Ships and marine technology — Marine wind vane and anemometers

OVERVIEW

ISO 10596:2009 specifies the type, structure, function, performance and testing method of marine wind vane and anemometers (hereafter referred to as “wind vane/anemometer”) to be installed on a ship for measurement and indication of wind direction and velocity at sea for the purpose of navigation, as recommended by Regulation 5 of Chapter V of the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended.

It does not apply to wind vanes and anemometers used for the purposes of meteorological or scientific measurement and observation.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Current
Edition 2009
No. of Pages 8
ICS Classification 47.020.70 Navigation and control equipment
Committee ISO/TC 8/SC 6
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption ISO