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1 Istituto Giordano S.p.A. Cod. Fis./P. Iva Cap. Soc i.v. R.E.A. c/o C.C.I.A.A. (RN) Registro Imprese di Rimini n Organismo Europeo notificato n Accreditamenti ACCREDIA: SGQ (0057 A), SGA (0046 D), PRD (0082 B), LAB (0021), LAT (0020) DIVISIONE EQUIPAGGIAMENTO MARITTIMO MARINE EQUIPMENT DIVISION Tel Fax med@giordano.it website: What can we do for you? MARINE EQUIPMENT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION PRESENTATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY ISTITUTO GIORDANO SPA FOR THE MARINE EQUIPMENT The WHEELMARK Certification in accordance with the European Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment (as amended by 2010/68/EU that will go into force in the coming weeks) is required for the equipment to be placed on board a European Community ship, but the same kind of testing is needed in general for equipment to be used on ships covered by the SOLAS International Convention. In force of the agreement between the European Community and the United States of America several products which have been assessed according to the MED Directive can be given also a number valid for the USCG (US Coast Guard) approval in the United States. We would like to advise that Istituto Giordano S.p.A. is a Notified Body to issue certification for Marine Equipment materials and/or products for use on board ships in accordance with Directive 96/98/EC on Marine Equipment as amended, SOLAS Convention and applicable IMO regulations (Authorization decree of the Italian Administration (Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport) dated 5 th February 2003, published in the Official Journal of the Italian Republic, General Series No. 47, dated 26/02/2003). **Istituto Giordano S.p.A. has its own in-house Laboratories for product conformity testing** Testing programs shall also be done at the place of production, with the presence of Istituto Giordano staff or by recognition of local laboratories, when the conditions occur. **This guarantee short certification times**

2 pag. 2 di 7 The MED European Directive Conformity Assessment Modules To affix the so called wheelmark (see figure above) the certification process consists of two different modules: a Type-Examination Module (Module B) which consists of a series of tests on samples representative of the production of the equipment which has to be placed on the market; a Conformity Module (Module D, E, F) which consists of an inspection on the series products (single batches) or on the production process to assess conformity to the certified Type. The applicable Conformity Assessment Modules and the relevant testing program depend on the product. Laboratory testing and in some cases performance tests with human subjects are typical stages of a Type-Examination. Istituto Giordano deals at the moment with two main categories of products: - Lifesaving appliances Annex A.1/1.( ) to the MED Directive - Fire protection equipment Annex A.1/3.( ) to the MED Directive A detailed list of products that can be tested and certified by Istituto Giordano according to above is enclosed. Other tests can be executed according to ISO standards for lifesaving appliances to be put on recreational crafts. Some typical examples: 1) Position-indicating lights for lifesaving appliances Tests to be executed Light and chromaticity tests Resistance tests under conditions of intended use

3 pag. 3 di 7 2) Immersion suits Thermal protective tests Tests to be executed General resistance and performance tests

4 pag. 4 di 7 3) Inflatable liferafts (IMO tests for MED Directive or ISO 9650 tests for leisure applications) Did you know? In-water performance tests Tests to be executed Materials resistance tests Starting from next January some tests according to IMO MSC.81(70) on liferafts shall be repeated due to amendments on occupants weight coming into force (from 75 to 82,5 kg)

5 pag. 5 di 7 Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us: MARINE EQUIPMENT DIVISION: Mr. Tommaso Busiello / Ms. Antonietta Serra Tel. no (switchboard) Direct no ; Fax / t.busiello@giordano.it; a.serra@giordano.it ISTITUTO GIORDANO S.p.A. SHANGHAI REP. OFFICE Add: Rm.2703A, Yuyuan Rd. NO.172,Shanghai, China Tel: Ext: 16 Fax: Mobile: peterguo@igchina.com Website: Information Request Form: I would like to receive further details regarding statutory certification of marine equipment for use on board ships (please send by fax or ) Name and business and person to contact: Address: Type of equipment: Phone: FAX: We hope this may be the start of a mutually-beneficial relationship and look forward to hearing from you in due course. Istituto Giordano Technicians

6 pag. 6 di 7 Equipment tested and certified by Istituto Giordano as listed in Annex A.1 to 2010/68/EU: 1. Lifesaving appliances: A.1/1.1 A.1/1.2 A.1/1.3 A.1/1.4 A.1/1.5 A.1/1.6 A.1/1.7 A.1/1.8 A.1/1.9 A.1/1.10 A.1/1.11 A.1/1.12 A.1/1.13 A.1/1.14 A.1/1.15 A.1/1.16 A.1/1.17 A.1/1.18 A.1/1.19 A.1/1.20 A.1/1.21 A.1/1.23 A.1/1.24 A.1/1.25 A.1/1.26 A.1/1.27 A.1/1.28 A.1/1.30 A.1/1.33 A.1/1.36 A.1/1.37 A.1/1.38 A.1/1.39 A.1/1.43 Lifebuoys Position-indicating lights for lifesaving appliances: a) for survival craft and rescue boats b) for lifebuoys c) for lifejackets Lifebuoys self-activating smoke signals Lifejackets Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits not classified as lifejackets: - insulated or not insulated. Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits classified as lifejackets: - insulated or non-insulated Thermal protective aids Rocket parachute flares (pyrotechnics) Hand flares (pyrotechnics) Buoyant smoke signals (pyrotechnics) Line-throwing appliances Inflatable liferafts Rigid liferafts Automatically self-righting liferafts Canopied reversibile liferafts Float-free arrangements for liferafts (hydrostatic release units) Lifeboats Rigid rescue boats Inflated rescue boats Fast rescue boats Launching appliances using falls (Davits) Launching appliances for free-fall lifeboats Liferaft launching appliances (Davits) Fast rescue boat launching appliances (Davits) Release mechanism for a) Lifeboats and rescue boats and b) Liferafts Launched by a fall or falls Marine evacuation systems Means of rescue Retro-reflective materials Radar reflector for lifeboats and rescue boats Lifeboat/rescue boat propulsion engine Rescue boat propulsion engine-outboard motor Searchlights for use in lifeboats and rescue boats Open reversible liferafts Rigid/inflated rescue boats

7 pag. 7 di 7 2. Fire protection equipment: A.1/3.1 A.1/3.2 A.1/3.3 A.1/3.4 A.1/3.5 A.1/3.6 A.1/3.7 A.1/3.8 A.1/3.11 A.1/3.13 A.1/3.16 A.1/3.17 A.1/3.18 A.1/3.19 A.1/3.20 A.1/3.21 A.1/3.22 A.1/3.25 A.1/3.26 A.1/3.27 A.1/3.29 A.1/3.30 A.1/3.32 A.1/3.33 A.1/3.34 A.1/3.35 A.1/3.36 A.1/3.37 Primary decks covering Portable fire extinguishers Firefighter s outfit: protective clothing (close proximity clothing) Firefighter s outfit: boots Firefighter s outfit: gloves Firefighter s outfit: helmet Self-contained compressed-air-operated breathing apparatus Compressed air line breathing apparatus A & B Class divisions fire integrity: a) A class divisions b) B class divisions Non-combustible materials Fire doors Fire door control systems components. Surface materials and floor coverings with low flame-spread characteristics: a) decorative veneers b) paint systems c) floor coverings, d) pipe insulation covers e) adhesives used in the construction of A, B and C class divisions f) combustible ducts Draperies, curtains and other suspended textile materials and films Upholstered furniture Bedding components Fire dampers A and B class fireproof windows and side scuttles Penetrations through A class divisions a) electric cable transits, b) pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations Penetrations through B class divisions a) electric cable transits, b) pipe, duct, trunk, etc. penetrations. Fire hoses Portable oxygen analysis and gas detection equipment Fire restricting materials (except furniture) for high-speed craft Fire restricting materials for furniture for high-speed craft Fire resisting divisions for high-speed craft Fire doors on high-speed craft Fire dampers on high-speed craft Penetrations through fire resisting divisions on high-speed craft a) electric cable transits, b) pipe, duct, trunk etc. penetrations A.1/3.38 Portable fire-extinguishing equipment for lifeboats and rescue boats A.1/3.44 Fire-fighters outfit - lifeline