CLASS GUIDELINE

DNV-CG-0214 Edition October 2021

Marine equipment directive

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CONTENTS

Contents
Changes – current.................................................................................................. 3

Section 1 General.................................................................................................... 5
1 Service description.............................................................................. 5
2 General conditions............................................................................... 5
3 Public administrative law.................................................................... 5
4 DNV certification procedures............................................................... 5
5 Refusal of certification........................................................................ 5
6 Maintaining the certificate................................................................... 6
7 Changes in standards.......................................................................... 6
8 Changes by the manufacturer..............................................................6
9 Suspension, withdrawal, restriction or recall of the certificate............ 6
10 Cancelling of the certificate from the manufacturer...........................7
11 Complaints and appeals..................................................................... 7
12 Use of the certificate and certification mark (the DNV logo).............. 8
13 Use of the mark of conformity (wheelmark)......................................8
14 Publishing of certificates................................................................... 8

Changes – historic.................................................................................................. 9

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SECTION 1 GENERAL

Section 1
1 Service description
This document describes the DNV conditions and certification processes for certification to the Marine
Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU (MED). The document defines customer and DNV obligations additional to
the MED, the terms and conditions, the certification agreement between the parties and in the annex to the
certificate.

2 General conditions
DNV will, according to its Notifications, carry out the following conformity assessment procedure described in
the MED:
— Module B, EC-type examination
— Module D, production quality assurance
— Module E, product quality assurance
— Module F, product verification
— Module G, unit verification
If the requirements in MED do not provide sufficient guidance for the assessment of conformity, DNV will
use the recommendations from the MED Co-ordination Group for the Notified Bodies (MarED) which are
commonly accepted by the Notified Bodies.
DNV will not provide any consultancy services aiming to facilitate the certification.
All product information needed for the DNV evaluation of the product is treated as confidential.

3 Public administrative law

DNV’s exercise of the role as Notified Body may be subject to public administrative law requirements insofar
following from background law and/or set out in the authorization letter from the relevant Public Authority.

4 DNV certification procedures

A manufacturer wishing a Notified Body service should submit an application to DNV. The DNV application
form, available on DNV MED website, should be used in this connection. If requested by the customer, the
notified body provides general information on the fees charged and will prepare a quotation.
The manufacturer agrees to promptly supply to DNV, where duly justified, any relevant information data,
which is necessary for establishing and maintaining the attestation of conformity in view of the chosen
procedure.
The manufacturer will further ensure that DNV, other acting on behalf of DNV and observers (e.g.
accreditation/notification auditors) will get all necessary work and access permits.
When all assessment activities according to the MED are completed and found satisfactory, the project is
ready for Certificate issuance. DNV will issue all formal documents and certificates according to the MED.

5 Refusal of certification
Certification shall be refused if the product or the quality system is found not to comply with MED.
DNV shall communicate refusal of certification to the applicant in writing. Information regarding the appeal
procedures shall be given.

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6 Maintaining the certificate
The manufacturer is responsible, at all times, to ensure that the products and systems at all times meet the
relevant requirements set out in the Directive and to undergo all DNV assessment activities and visits. The
assessment of conformity carried out by DNV does not release or otherwise discharge customer from the sole
responsibility for the compliance of the product and systems with these requirements. Corrective actions to
identified findings must be implemented within the set time limit.
The manufacturer shall authorize DNV to pay unannounced visits to the manufacturer’s premises when
foreseen by the directive or when DNV in its sole discretion finds that there is doubt regarding the
compliance of the product or the appropriate function of the approved quality system.
The fees as stipulated in the agreement between customer and DNV) must be paid following the conditions
for payment stated therein.
The manufacturer is also obliged to keep a record of all complaints concerning the products under the
certification scope. DNV will verify that the manufacturer has taken relevant corrective actions for these
complaints in conjunction with the surveillance visits for modules D and E.
DNV must be informed of any sub-suppliers for main parts of the product to be certified.
DNV reserves the right to report the following items of information to the designating / notifying authority:
— any refusal, restriction, suspension or withdrawal of certificates
— any circumstances affecting the scope of and conditions for notification
— any request for information on conformity assessment activities performed which DNV has received from
market surveillance authorities
— on request, conformity assessment activities performed within the scope of their notification and, any
other activity performed, including, cross-border activities and subcontracting.
— Any third party complaints regarding the products or the certification
DNV reserves the right to disclose information about products or certification status to the relevant market
surveillance authorities.

7 Changes in standards
DNV will assess the products subject to certification to the valid versions of the standards under the
certification scope. The manufacturer is therefore always obliged to keep itself informed about the up-
to-dated standards/MED amendment and inform DNV, if modifications to the equipment/production are
necessary. DNV does not undertake an obligation to inform the manufacturer of any changes to the
applicable requirements.

8 Changes by the manufacturer

Manufacturer must report all changes with regard to design and/or production (hereunder changes in the
organization, ownership, new products, modifications to the production method and quality system, site
locations, etc.), which may reasonably be considered to have an effect of the certified product(s), to DNV
within a reasonable time and preferably before execution of such change. Failure to do so may result in a
non-compliance being raised by DNV.
It will be the decision of DNV whether or not a further inspection visit or audit is necessary at the time of the
announcement of any such changes.

9 Suspension, withdrawal, restriction or recall of the certificate

DNV may decide to suspend, withdraw, restriction or recall the certificate and, in such cases, the
manufacturer will be informed as soon as this is practicable.
Information regarding the applicable appeal procedure will be provided on request, including any applicable
public administrative law procedures.

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Reasons for suspension/withdrawal/restriction/recall:

Section 1
— Termination of the agreement between customer and DNV, if required by the applicable scheme.
— The certificate, mark of conformity, or certification mark is being misused
— The requirements as set out in the MED were not fulfilled
— The product is changed and the manufacturer has not informed DNV about it
— The requirements for the quality system or product are no longer fulfilled
— The product is no longer covered by the Directive
— The product is no longer in compliance with the Directive, and the shortcomings observed are not
corrected by the manufacturer within an appropriate time period as defined by DNV under consideration of
the severity and potential impacts of these shortcomings.
— substantial defects of the equipment have come to light during operation
— Violation of the terms of the signed SFA, including non-payment of fees or refusal of access to
unexpected/periodic/planned assessments.
— Scheduled assessments not completed.
— Periodical surveillance audits not performed (Module D and E only)
— Customer voluntarily requesting temporary suspension.
Suspension of a certificate is normally initiated as the first step, followed by a withdrawal/recall if the issue
of concern is not resolved within due time. However, dependent on the seriousness of the situation, DNV may
decide a direct withdrawal/recall of the certificate.
DNV shall inform the customer about the decision on suspension/withdrawal/recall and that no products are
allowed to be put on the marked in the suspension period.
The manufacturer must delete any reference to a non-valid MED certificate in public documentation like
marketing material, websites, advertising etc.
DNV shall make relevant information regarding the certification it has withdrawn/recalled available to the
other Notified Bodies through MarED.

10 Cancelling of the certificate from the manufacturer

The manufacturer may cancel the certificate at any time provided that DNV receives a written communication
at least 60 days before the wished cancellation date authorizing DNV to invoice all activities up to that date.

11 Complaints and appeals

All complaints are taken seriously, and DNV will do its utmost to perform according to what is expected. An
acknowledgement of received complaint will be sent without delay.
The complaint shall always include as a minimum:
— Name of the person filing the complaint
— Company name (if relevant)
— Post address and/or e-mail address
— The reason for the complain
A written complaint can be sent to DNV either as e-mail or by letter. Complaints addressing the performance
of one of our customers will be forwarded to the customer for their considerations and response. All
complaints will be logged and a person responsible for the handling of the complaint will be appointed.
The person responsible for handling the complaint shall organize an analysis and decide if an immediate
or corrective action is needed. A written response to the complainant shall be prepared and forwarded.
The complainant shall be informed about possibility to escalate a complaint in case the response is not
satisfactory.

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12 Use of the certificate and certification mark (the DNV logo)
The DNV certification mark may only be used, if the complete conformity assessment (Module B+D, B+E, B
+F, G) is performed by DNV. The Manufacturer shall have the right to use the valid certificate and certification
marks in standard size and design as provided by DNV for the purposes for which such certificates are
generally intended and used, including on letters, documents and other promotional material.
The Certification Mark may be shown on Manufacturer’s public relations material, provided it is directly
related to the product which has been certified under this Agreement, and that the explanatory text is
sufficiently precise.
The Certification Mark, together with the instructions on use, will be sent to the manufacturer, on request.

13 Use of the mark of conformity (wheelmark)

The DNV certification mark shall not to be mixed up with the mark of conformity (wheelmark) according to
the MED! The mark of conformity shall be applied by the manufacturer according to the MED.

14 Publishing of certificates
Copies of the MED certificates, issued by DNV, are published on the DNV external website (DNV Approval
Finder). They are also listed on the MarED website.

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CHANGES – HISTORIC

Changes – historic
September 2016 edition

Main changes September 2016

• General
— Sec.1 [1]: Directive 96/98/EC replaced by 2014/90/EU
— Sec.1 [9]: Recall added

April 2016 edition

This is a new document.

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