Overview
ISO 11336-3:2019 - Large yachts - Strength, weathertightness and watertightness of glazed openings - Part 3: Quality assurance, installation and in-service inspection - specifies the documentary, conformity and inspection requirements for glazing materials used on large yachts. The standard defines the required product data sheet contents, procedures for evaluation of conformity (initial examination and factory production control), product marking and labelling, and methods for survey and lifetime inspection of installed glazing. It explicitly excludes distortion of view and aesthetic aspects.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Product data sheet: Mandated information for all glazing materials (monolithic, laminated, compound and insulated units) to support engineering, installation and surveys.
- Evaluation of conformity: Requirements for initial examination (test reports) and ongoing factory production control to confirm products meet their declared properties.
- Marking and identification: Product marking, records and labelling methods for glass supplied for installation on board a yacht.
- Installation inspection: Inspection during bonding and sealing operations, including records to be provided to the vessel and recognized organizations.
- In-service and lifetime inspections: Periodic survey methods, routine inspections for signs of deterioration or malfunction, criteria for further investigation, and procedures for replacement or renewal of bonding/seals.
- Durability and dangerous substances: Expectations for material durability and management of hazardous constituents.
- Annexes: Normative and informative annexes cover tests for conformity, mechanical resistance tests for laminated safety glass, criteria for changes requiring re-testing, Weibull distribution application, and example bonding/inspection records.
Relevant referenced standards include ISO 11336-1, ISO 12543 series (laminated glass), ISO 21005 (TTG), ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable EN standards - useful for laboratories and manufacturers.
Practical applications and users
ISO 11336-3:2019 is directly applicable to:
- Yacht designers and naval architects specifying glazed openings and safety glazing.
- Glazing manufacturers and suppliers preparing product data sheets, labels and declarations of conformity.
- Shipyards and installers performing bonding, sealing and installation of windows, portholes and glazed units.
- Classification societies, flag administrations and surveyors conducting initial and in-service inspections.
- Maintenance teams and owners managing lifetime inspection schedules and replacement/repair records.
Using this standard ensures consistent quality assurance for glazed openings on large yachts and supports regulatory and classification compliance for weathertightness, watertightness and structural safety.
Related standards
- ISO 11336-1 (design criteria, materials and testing)
- ISO 12543 series (laminated glass)
- ISO 21005 (thermally toughened safety glass)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory competence)
- Relevant EN standards for glass products and testing