This standard contains the international safety dimensions of the international freeboard convention of 1966, which apply to fixed guard rails on board cargo vessels, only. These safety dimensions form also part of the safety rules of the See-Berufsgenossenschaft of 1981. The standard describes the stanchions and stays and includes statements on the construction of guard rails.
DIN 81702:1991 history
2013DIN 81702:2013-03 Fixed guard rails on deck for sea going ships / Note: DIN 81702 (1991-09) remains valid alongside this standard until 2013-08-31.
2013DIN 81702:2013 Fixed guard rails on deck for sea going ships
1991DIN 81702:1991 Steel guard rails on deck for sea going ships