ISO 18309-2014 PDF
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Full title and description
ISO 18309:2014 — Ships and marine technology — Incinerator sizing and selection — Guidelines. This International Standard provides guidance to procurers, designers and ship operators on selecting and sizing shipboard incinerators appropriate to the ship type, expected waste streams and operational constraints.
Abstract
ISO 18309:2014 sets out selection criteria to assist procurers in choosing the appropriate shipboard incinerator for their needs. It is published as a companion document to ISO 13617 and excludes systems intended for special incinerator ships that burn industrial wastes (for example chemicals or manufacturing residues).
General information
- Status: Published (international standard — confirmed on systematic review; remains current).
- Publication date: 2014-10 (October 2014).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 13.030.40 (Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment); 47.020.99 (Other standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (2014).
- Number of pages: 7.
Key bibliographic and lifecycle data above are taken from the ISO record for ISO 18309:2014 (standard confirmed during review activity in 2025).
Scope
Provides practical guidance on selection and sizing of shipboard incinerators for the normal generation of shipboard wastes (domestic, operational and cargo-associated wastes). The standard helps match incinerator capacity and technical characteristics to shipboard constraints and waste characteristics, and explicitly does not apply to special incinerator ships used to burn industrial chemical wastes or similar hazardous residues.
Key topics and requirements
- Selection criteria and sizing guidance for shipboard incinerators (capacity versus expected waste throughput).
- Consideration of waste characteristics (composition, moisture, calorific value) and impacts on incinerator performance and ash residue.
- Operational and installation constraints: space, power, ventilation, feed method (continuous or batch) and access for maintenance.
- Performance and environmental considerations consistent with established shipboard incinerator requirements (combustion temperature, emissions control and ash handling) as addressed in companion documents (notably ISO 13617) and IMO/MARPOL provisions.
- Compatibility with type‑approval, operating manuals and crew training requirements expected by international maritime regulations.
Typical use and users
Used by shipowners, shipbuilders, equipment procurers, naval architects, marine engineers, class societies and maritime regulators when specifying or purchasing shipboard incineration equipment. Also useful to ship operators and technical superintendents for selecting replacements or upgrades and ensuring compliance with operational limits and type‑approval requirements.
Related standards
Closely associated with ISO 13617 (Shipboard incinerators — requirements) for technical and performance requirements. It also complements international regulatory requirements on shipboard incineration such as MARPOL (Regulation 16, Annex VI) and IMO type-approval and guidance (MEPC resolutions and related appendices) which set operating limits, prohibited materials and type‑approval/testing procedures.
Keywords
shipboard incinerator, incinerator sizing, incinerator selection, marine waste management, ship waste treatment, ISO 13617, MARPOL Regulation 16, type approval, combustion temperature, ash residues.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 18309:2014 is an ISO guideline document that gives selection and sizing guidance for shipboard incinerators to help procurers and operators choose appropriate equipment for normal shipboard wastes.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers selection criteria and sizing considerations (capacity, waste types, shipboard constraints) and indicates where companion documents and regulatory requirements apply; it does not provide detailed type‑approval test methods nor does it apply to special incinerator ships used for industrial wastes.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Shipowners, shipbuilders, procurement teams, marine engineers, classification societies, and maritime regulators use it when specifying, buying or approving shipboard incineration equipment.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 2014 edition (Edition 1) was published October 2014 and was subject to ISO systematic review; the ISO record indicates the publication was reviewed and confirmed (review activity extending into 2025) and the edition remains current as of the latest ISO lifecycle information.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is a companion guideline to ISO 13617 (Shipboard incinerators — requirements) and should be used together with ISO 13617 and applicable IMO/MARPOL requirements for a complete specification and compliance picture.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Shipboard incinerator, incinerator sizing, incinerator selection, marine waste, ISO 13617, MARPOL, type approval, combustion temperature, emissions, ash handling.