About
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Secretariat: SAC (China)
Committee Manager: -
Chairperson (until end 2026):Mr Zhen Liu
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1995
Scope
Standardization of design, construction and operation of equipment and technology for ship outfitting and deck machinery, including ship-to-shore interface, cargo systems and lifting gear etc. used in shipbuilding and the operation of ships in support of the requirements developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the needs of the world maritime industry.
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Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 8/SC 4
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 8/SC 4:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/TC 38 | Textiles | ISO |
| ISO/TC 67/SC 7 | Offshore structures | ISO |
| ISO/TC 96/SC 8 | Jib cranes | ISO |
| ISO/TC 104 | Freight containers | ISO |
| ISO/TC 104/SC 1 | General purpose containers | ISO |
| ISO/TC 105 | Steel wire ropes | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 8/SC 4
ISO/TC 8/SC 4 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 38 | Textiles | ISO |
| ISO/TC 104/SC 1 | General purpose containers | ISO |
| ISO/TC 105 | Steel wire ropes | ISO |
| ISO/TC 178 | Lifts, escalators and moving walks | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) | A |
| IACS - classification | International Association of Classification Societies | A |
| ICHCA | ICHCA International Ltd. | A |
| ILAMA | International Life-Saving Appliance Manufacturers' Association | A |
| IMO | International Maritime Organization | A |
| SAMI | Security Association for the Maritime Industry | A |
| World Shipping Council | World Shipping Council | A |
| Date | Month | Location | TC/SC | Note |
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| 8-10 | September 2025 | 3-29-52 Kumoji, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture (Japan) | ISO/TC 8/SC 4 |
* Information definite but meeting not yet formally convened
** Provisional
ISO/TC 8/SC 4 - Secretariat
SAC (China)
Shanghai Marine Equipment Research Institute
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
10, Hengshan Road
Shanghai 200031
China
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Shanghai 200031
China
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