ISO 10596-2009 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10596:2009 — Ships and marine technology — Marine wind vane and anemometers. This International Standard specifies types, structure, function, performance and test methods for wind vanes and anemometers intended for shipboard use to indicate wind direction and velocity for navigation.

Abstract

ISO 10596:2009 specifies the type, structure, function, performance and testing method of marine wind vane and anemometers to be installed on a ship for measurement and indication of wind direction and velocity at sea for the purpose of navigation (as recommended by SOLAS, Chapter V, Regulation 5). It excludes instruments intended for meteorological or scientific observation.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed).
• Publication date: October 2009 (published 2009-10; publication activity shown 13 Oct 2009).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 47.020.70 (Navigation and control equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2009).
• Number of pages: 8 pages.

These bibliographic details and the confirmed status appear on the ISO catalogue entry for ISO 10596:2009.

Scope

Defines requirements and test methods for marine wind vanes and anemometers installed on ships for navigation purposes (indicating wind direction and speed at sea). The standard is intended to support SOLAS navigation-safety requirements and explicitly excludes instruments intended for meteorological or scientific measurement.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of wind vane/anemometer types for shipboard use.
• Functional and structural requirements to ensure reliable indication of wind direction and speed for navigation.
• Performance requirements and acceptance criteria relevant to shipboard conditions.
• Test methods to verify starting threshold, response characteristics and basic accuracy suitable for navigation instruments (as opposed to meteorological instruments).
• Installation and environmental considerations to ensure reliable operation in the marine environment.

Summary based on the ISO standard text and related measurement/performance standards for rotating anemometers.

Typical use and users

Used by ship designers, equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities, classification societies, ship operators and procurement teams to specify, test and approve wind vanes and anemometers for navigation on merchant and passenger ships subject to SOLAS requirements. It is used where reliable bridge indication of wind speed and direction is required for safe navigation and voyage planning.

Related standards

Standards addressing wind-measurement performance and maritime equipment requirements are commonly referenced alongside ISO 10596:2009, for example ISO 17713‑1 (wind-tunnel test methods for rotating anemometers), IEC/EN 60945 (general requirements and testing for shipborne navigational equipment), and the IEC/ISO family for marine digital interfaces (IEC 61162 series). These documents are often used together when specifying, testing and integrating wind sensors on ships.

Keywords

marine wind vane; anemometer; shipboard wind instruments; navigation; SOLAS Regulation 5; wind speed; wind direction; test methods; ISO 10596.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10596:2009 is an International Standard titled "Ships and marine technology — Marine wind vane and anemometers" that specifies types, functions, performance and test methods for wind vanes and anemometers intended for shipboard navigation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, functional and structural requirements, performance criteria and test methods for wind vanes and anemometers used to indicate wind direction and velocity for navigation at sea. It excludes instruments intended primarily for meteorological or scientific observation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Shipbuilders, marine instrument manufacturers, ship operators, classification societies and maritime regulators use the standard to specify, test and approve wind-sensing equipment for bridge use.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10596:2009 was published in October 2009. The ISO catalogue shows the publication was reviewed and confirmed (most recently in 2021), so the 2009 edition remains the current published version unless a later revision has been issued after that confirmation. Users should check the ISO catalogue or national standards body for any revision after 2021 before assuming currency.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 10596:2009 is a standalone International Standard for shipboard wind vanes and anemometers but is commonly used alongside related measurement and maritime equipment standards (for example ISO 17713 series for rotating anemometer test methods, IEC/EN 60945 for general maritime equipment requirements, and the IEC 61162 series for digital marine interfaces). Together these documents address measurement performance, environmental and EMC requirements, and data interfacing for shipboard wind instruments.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Marine wind vane, anemometer, shipboard wind instrument, SOLAS navigation instruments, wind speed, wind direction, test methods, ISO 10596.