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Training and resources

Regulatory watch.

We keep continuously informed of the changes in standards and regulations that govern marine and inland-waterway surveying.

01 / Frame of reference

The texts that shape the profession.

  • AFNOR ACX 50-827 standard

    The reference framework for marine and inland-waterway surveying, recognised by the European Commission. Paragraph 6 defines marine and inland-waterway surveying.

  • CE marking of recreational craft

    European directive applicable to placing on the market and putting into service.

  • MCA regulations

    The British framework applicable to commercial vessels, frequently encountered on importation.

  • Registration outside the EU

    Formalities applicable to imported vessels and changes of flag. Some of our surveyors register vessels under foreign flags.

02 / Publications

The federation's watch notes.

Content pending

This section is provided for in the target structure (set 5: “training programme · regulatory watch · publications and news · members' area”).

It is awaiting its first watch notes. In the meantime, the federation's announcements are published in the news section.