This standard specifies dimensions and safety requirements for manually operated coupling devices (securing devices) used for assembling inland navigation vessels as a push tow or vessels coupled alongside by means of wire rope connections. It also gives rules for designation and testing.
BS EN ISO 6218:2005 history
2019BS EN ISO 6218:2019 Inland navigation vessels. Manually- and power-operated coupling devices for rope connections of pushing units and coupled vessels. Safety requirements and main dimensions
2015BS EN ISO 6218:2015 Inland navigation vessels. Manually- and power-operated coupling devices for pushing units and coupled vessels. Safety requirements and main dimensions
2005BS EN ISO 6218:2005 Inland navigation vessels - Manually operated coupling devices for push tows - Safety requirements and main dimensions