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Standardization of design, construction, structural elements, outfitting parts, equipment, methods and technology, and marine environmental matters, used in large yacht building and in the operation of large yachts, comprising super-yachts, mega-yachts and large yachts used in commercial, charter and pleasure use. Focus should be on unique requirements for large yachts as defined and should not duplicate existing standards.

Excluded: Small recreational craft less than 24 meters, which are within the Scope of ISO TC 188 (Small craft)

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 15 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

3
Good Health and Well-being
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
14
Life Below Water
13

Published ISO standards *

17
Participating members
10
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 8/SC 12/AHG 1   New deliverables Working group
ISO/TC 8/SC 12/CAG 1   Chair's Advisory Group Working group
ISO/TC 8/SC 12/WG 2   Safety and hull integrity Working group
ISO/TC 8/SC 12/WG 5   Quality assessment and acceptance criteria Working group
ISO/TC 8/SC 12/WG 6   Environment and sustainability Working group

Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 8/SC 12

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 8/SC 12:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 35 Paints and varnishes ISO
ISO/TC 35/SC 14 Protective paint systems for steel structures ISO
ISO/TC 188 Small craft ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 8/SC 12

ISO/TC 8/SC 12 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 8 Ships and marine technology ISO
ISO/TC 8/SC 2 Marine environment protection ISO
ISO/TC 35 Paints and varnishes ISO
ISO/TC 146/SC 2 Workplace atmospheres ISO
ISO/TC 188 Small craft ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)

Acronym Title Category
IACS - classification International Association of Classification Societies A
ICOMIA International Council of Marine Industry Associations A
ILAMA International Life-Saving Appliance Manufacturers' Association A
ISS International Superyacht Society A
SYBAss Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) A

Date Month Location TC/SC Note
23 June 2026 Virtual () ISO/TC 8/SC 12  

* Information definite but meeting not yet formally convened
** Provisional

ISO/TC 8/SC 12 - Secretariat

UNI (Italy)

Ente Italiano di Normazione
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Italy

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