RCR Essential Requirements
This page contains a list of standards relating to recreational craft in support of the Recreational Craft Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/737). This list is for guidance only; please refer to the Regulations published by the UK Government for the definitive list.
1. DESIGN CATEGORY
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Craft Identification Number;
2.2 Builder’s Plate;
2.3 Protection from falling overboard & means of re-boarding;
2.4 Visibility from the main steering position;
2.5 Owner’s manual:
3. INTEGRITY AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Structure;
3.2 Stability and freeboard;
3.3 Buoyancy and flotation;
3.4 Openings in hull, deck and superstructure;
3.5 Flooding;
3.6 Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load;
3.7 Liferaft stowage;
3.8 Escape;
3.9 Anchoring, mooring and towing:
4. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS
5 SYSTEMS
5.1 Engines and engine spaces;
5.2 Fuel system;
5.3 Electrical systems;
5.4 Steering systems;
5.5 Gas systems;
5.6 Fire protection;
5.7 Navigation lights;
5.8 Discharge prevention