ISO 11192-2005 PDF

Full title and description

Small craft — Graphical symbols. This International Standard specifies graphical symbols for operator controls, gauges, tell‑tales, indicators, instructions and warnings against risks in small craft and for engines and other equipment intended to be used for small craft of up to 24 m length of hull.

Abstract

ISO 11192:2005 defines a set of standardized graphical symbols to be used on small craft (up to 24 m hull length) and their equipment. The symbols cover controls, instruments, tell‑tales, indicators, user instructions and safety/warning markings to improve clarity, interoperability and safety of small craft systems.

General information

• Status: Published (original ISO publication 2005). Note: the EN adoption/revision EN ISO 11192:2018 has been published and replaces the earlier EN adoption of the 2005 text in many national bodies; users should check the latest national/EN adoption for mandatory harmonized text.
• Publication date: 2005-11 (Edition 1, originally issued October/November 2005).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.080.20 (Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment); 47.080 (Small craft).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2005).
• Number of pages: 17 (ISO published PDF / original ISO document page count).

Scope

Specifies graphical symbols for operator controls, gauges, tell‑tales, indicators, instructions and warnings against risks in small craft and for engines and other equipment intended to be used for small craft of up to 24 m length of hull. The intent is to provide internationally understood symbols to support safe operation and to harmonize equipment labelling across manufacturers and jurisdictions.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized graphical symbols for controls (e.g., engine stop/start, lights, bilge pump) and their recommended presentation.
• Symbols for gauges, tell‑tales and indicators to convey instrument states and alerts.
• Symbols for instructions and warnings against risks relevant to small craft and on‑board equipment.
• Guidance for symbol application on equipment intended for use on craft up to 24 m hull length.
• Facilitates harmonization with regional/adopted versions (EN adoptions) for regulatory compliance.

Typical use and users

Primary users include small craft designers, boat builders, marine equipment manufacturers, instrument and control panel designers, technical authors (manuals and placards), certification bodies and regulatory authorities involved with recreational craft directives and conformity assessment. The standard is used when specifying control panels, instrument clusters, warning labels and operator documentation for small craft and their engines/equipment.

Related standards

Commonly associated and complementary standards include regional/adopted EN versions (EN ISO 11192:2018) and other graphical/safety sign standards used in equipment design and technical documentation (examples: registry/catalogue standards of graphical symbols and national EN adoptions). For European regulatory use, consult the EN ISO 11192:2018 adoption and any harmonization information under the Recreational Craft Directive.

Keywords

small craft, graphical symbols, operator controls, tell‑tales, indicators, warnings, marine equipment, instrument symbols, recreational craft, ISO 11192.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 11192:2005 is an International Standard that defines graphical symbols to be used on small craft (up to 24 m hull length) and associated equipment to represent controls, indicators, warnings and instructions.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the design and use of graphical symbols for operator controls, gauges, tell‑tales, indicators, and warnings/instructions intended for small craft and their engines/equipment. It provides a common visual language to improve clarity and safety.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Boat and equipment manufacturers, designers of control panels and instrument clusters, technical writers, compliance/certification bodies, and authorities overseeing recreational craft safety and conformity.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 11192:2005 is the original ISO publication (2005). For many jurisdictions and national bodies the text has been adopted and revised as EN ISO 11192:2018 (published 2018), which replaces the earlier EN adoption of the 2005 text; users seeking the latest harmonized or regulatory text should refer to EN ISO 11192:2018 and their national standards body.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits among other ISO and EN documents dealing with graphical symbols and equipment markings; while not a numbered multi‑part series, it is commonly used alongside other graphical symbol registries and safety marking standards and with regional EN adoptions for regulatory compliance.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Small craft, graphical symbols, operator controls, tell‑tales, indicators, warnings, marine equipment, ISO 11192.