WG1 Launching appliances for davit launched lifeboats (Convener Mr. Xu Yue, China)
WG2 Deck machinery (Convener Mr. Huang Xiechu, China)
WG3 Outfitting (Convener: to be appointed: Denmark is not in the position to assume responsibility)
ISO/TC 8/SC 5 Ships bridge layout
Scope: Standardization of: - basic requirements for ships' bridge layout; - basic solution regarding the location of the different categories of instrument/equipment, as well as the arrangement and layout of the bridge; - dimensions of instruments, equipment and consoles to be used on the bridge, based on ergonomic principles taking into account wherever appropriate: - interfaces and protocols for integrated electronic systems upon ships' bridges and - presentation of data and sensor readings on equipment upon ships' bridges
WG1 Ship's bridge for one person operation (disbanded)
ISO/TC 8/SC 6 Navigation
Chairman: Prof.Y.Iijima (Japan 1999 - 2001)
Secretariat: Mr.S.Arikawa (JISC/JMSA)
Scope: Standardization in the field of navigation, including instruments and systems etc., for navigation
WG1 Gyro-compasses (Convener: Mr.S.Arikawa, Japan)
WG2 Marine echo-sounding equipment (Convener: Mr.S.Arikawa, Japan)
WG3 Magnetic compasses and binnacles (Convener: Prof.H.Suzuki, Japan)
WG4 Magnetic moment (Convener: Mr.H.-R. Uhlig, Germany)
WG5 Night vision equipment for HSC (Convener Mr.H.-Ch.Schade, Germany)
ISO/TC 8/SC 7 Inland navigation vessels
Chairman: Mr.Y.N.Rumiantsev (Russian Federation) (1997 - 2002)
Secretariat: Mr.R.S.Gromov (LOT Central Research Institute)
Scope: Standardization of general issues, principal requirements, design elements, equipment and technology in the field of inland navigation vessels, including shipborne barges and dredging equipment
ISO/TC 8/SC 8 Structures
Chairman: Mr.Klaus Thiemer (Germany) (1995 - 2000)
Secretariat: Mr.H-Ch.Schade (NSMT/DIN)
WG1 Bulk carriers (Convener Mr.Guang-Zong Ma, China)
WG2 Ship's windows and side scuttles (convener Mr.H.-Ch Schade, Germany)
WG* Doors (provisionally)
WG** Hatches (provisionally)
