The category is determined according to the maximum number of persons allowed onboard.
The CE certification indicates that a boat is designed and built in such a way that it retains its stability and buoyancy in given circumstances and meets other important requirements that are characteristic of the category in question. One of these requirements is that the boat must be easy to maneuver.
The CE categories classification also signifies that a boat is designed and constructed to withstand the following parameters in respect of stability, buoyancy, and other relevant essential requirements stated.
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Category |
Description |
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A. Ocean |
The boat is designed for extended voyages, where conditions experienced may exceed wind force 8 on Beaufort Scale and include significant wave heights of at least 4 meters. Under such conditions, the boat must be largely self-sufficient. |
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B. Offshore |
The boat is designed for offshore voyages, where conditions up to and including wind force 8 on Beaufort Scale and significant wave heights up to and including 4 meters may be experienced. |
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C. Inshore |
The boat is designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers, where conditions up to and including wind force 6 Beaufort Scale and significant wave heights up to and including 2 m may be experienced. |