CE Certification
CE certification in general
Newly built pleasure craft between 2.5 and 24 metres must legally fulfil the European Directive (9425, amended with 2003/44/EC) for recreational craft. According to this law, yachts must comply to a number of ISO norms, including standards for the fuel system, engine emissions, construction of the boat, stability etc. There are approximately 60 standards applying to pleasure craft.
Walliser Vlet manufactured by de Graaff Marine
We are authorised to self-test the craft that we produce without the interference of the “Notified Body". We are also authorised to produce and sign the “Declaration of Conformity" and are able to prove to the authorities that the craft fulfil the required norms.
Customer assembly of craft under close supervision both on and off the facilities of de Graaff Marine
Under these circumstances the same rules apply as when the craft are manufactured by de Graaff Marine. The craft can only be allowed a CE certification when it is constructed strictly to the specifications and equipped according to the norms.
Craft manufactured by a representative shipyard of de Graaff Marine
The representative shipyard will use its own “manufacturing code" and the same rules apply as when the craft are manufactured by de Graaff Marine. The craft can only be given CE certification when constructed strictly to the specifications provided and equipped according to the norms.
Finishing the craft as purchased in various stages by the customer or constructing the boat from a kit at home
de Graaff Marine cannot be responsible for the certification process; the customer must arrange for CE certification. However, de Graaff Marine will assist the customer with the application process. de Graaff Marine can issue an “3A form" for the parts of the craft constructed by de Graaff Marine that fulfil the requirements of the CE standards. A guide to applying for CE certification is available to purchase from de Graaff Marine.