ISO 16556-2014 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 16556:2014 — Large yachts — Deck equipment — Anchoring equipments. This International Standard specifies requirements for the layout, design and installation of anchoring equipment fitted to large yachts (anchoring machinery, cable/chain handling devices and associated installations) to ensure safe and reliable anchoring operations on yachts of defined size and use.

Abstract

ISO 16556:2014 defines the design, arrangement, installation, testing, labelling and documentation requirements for anchoring equipment on large yachts, including windlasses, cable-lifters, chain stoppers and their installation parameters (angles, engaged snugs/windings, strength and braking considerations). The standard applies to large yachts as defined by hull length measured in accordance with ISO 8666.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed at 5-year review).
• Publication date: 2014-10 (October 2014).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 47.040 — Seagoing vessels (ships and marine technology).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2014).
• Number of pages: ISO edition: 8 pages (note: some national/adopted versions or publisher packages include national forewords/annexes and show longer page counts).

Scope

Specifies requirements for layout, design and installation of anchoring equipment on large yachts (yachts with hull length L measured in accordance with ISO 8666 typically ≥ 24 m). The scope covers the anchoring machinery itself (windlasses, capstans, cable-lifters), chain stoppers and associated installation, plus requirements for marking, documentation and testing necessary to ensure safe anchoring operations and to protect the equipment and crew. It is intended for new installations and for guidance on equipment selection and installation on large pleasure and commercial yachts.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and applicability for "large yacht" (reference to ISO 8666 for hull-length measurement).
• Design and arrangement requirements for windlasses, cable-lifters and chain stoppers (mechanical strength, number of snugs/windings, winding and deviation angles, brake/clutch requirements).
• Installation parameters and limits (maximum sloping/deviation angles, deck cut‑outs, bolting and foundations, alignment with hawse pipe).
• Performance, testing and acceptance — manufacturer/installer responsibilities for applicable tests and demonstration of required loads and operation.
• Labelling and documentation — permanent equipment plate information, manuals, wiring/hydraulic diagrams, maintenance and torque/fastening data.
• Interaction with other deck-machinery standards (general deck machinery requirements and specific windlass/winch standards referenced).

Typical use and users

Used by yacht designers, naval architects, shipyards, equipment manufacturers (windlass/capstan/chain‑stopper makers), classification societies, flag authorities, installers and maintenance teams responsible for outfitting and certifying anchoring systems on large yachts. Also used as a reference by safety assessors and owners/operators specifying or approving anchoring equipment.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced together with ISO 16556 include ISO 8666 (measurement of hull length and related definitions used to classify "large yachts"), ISO 4568 (windlasses and anchor capstans) and ISO 7825 (deck machinery — general requirements). Other relevant documents include standards for anchor chains, mooring winches and national/adopted versions (BSI/EN adoptions) that may add national forewords or annexes.

Keywords

large yachts; anchoring; windlass; capstan; chain stopper; deck equipment; installation; ISO 16556; deck machinery; yacht outfitting.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 16556:2014 is an ISO International Standard that sets requirements for the layout, design and installation of anchoring equipment on large yachts.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers anchoring machinery (windlasses, cable/chain handling devices), chain stoppers and associated installation, testing, labelling and documentation needed to ensure safe anchoring operations on large yachts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Yacht designers, naval architects, shipyards, equipment manufacturers and installers, classification societies, flag administrations, and owners/operators of large yachts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic record shows ISO 16556:2014 as published in October 2014 and confirmed at its five‑year review (confirmed status noted in ISO records). Users should check with national adopters or ISO for any subsequent revisions or amendments before relying on it for regulatory purposes.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within ISO technical work on ships and marine technology (ISO/TC 8/SC 12) and is used alongside general deck-machinery standards (e.g., ISO 7825) and specific machinery standards (e.g., ISO 4568 for windlasses). It is not a numbered multi‑part series but references and is referenced by related marine standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Anchoring, windlass, capstan, cable-lifter, chain stopper, deck equipment, large yacht, installation, ISO 16556.