About ISO TC188 South Africa
Our Mission
We are a group of dedicated volunteers who meet four times a year to discuss, vote on, and comment on ISO standards under ISO TC188. Our goal is to ensure South African voices are heard in global marine standards development.
What We Do
We review and provide input on international standards for recreational craft, marine propulsion systems, safety requirements, construction standards, and environmental performance guidelines.
Why It Matters
By participating in ISO TC188, South African boatbuilders gain better market access, enhanced safety standards, and a voice in creating the rules that govern our industry's future.
Committee Meetings
We meet four times per year to review standards and provide industry input. Meetings are hosted at SAMSA with professional oversight and coordination.
📅 Standards Review Calendar
Track critical SABS document deadlines and committee meeting dates
🚨 Upcoming Deadlines
🚨 Critical Alert
ISO/FDIS 8846 ballot expires in 4 days (July 25, 2025)
Electrical devices protection standard - immediate action required!
Our Committee Members
Contact Us
Get In Touch
Have questions about ISO TC188 standards, committee meetings, or want to participate? We're here to help.
📧 standards@samsa.org.zaThis is the official contact email for SABS TC188 (South African Bureau of Standards Technical Committee 188)
📋 Standards Inquiries
Questions about specific ISO standards, ballot deadlines, or technical documentation.
→ Send Standards Query🤝 Committee Participation
Interested in joining our volunteer committee or attending meetings? Learn about participation requirements.
→ Join Our Committee📅 Meeting Information
Questions about upcoming meetings, agendas, or accessing meeting materials.
→ Meeting DetailsCommittee Coordination
Hosted by: South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
Standards Body: South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Meeting Frequency: Four times per year
Our committee operates under the auspices of SAMSA with professional oversight and coordination by SABS technical standards experts.
🚨 Urgent Standards Issues
For time-sensitive ballot deadlines or critical standards issues that require immediate attention:
🚨 Report Urgent IssueHow to Participate
Join Our Standards Committee
1. Express Interest
Contact us to learn about committee requirements and current openings.
→ Send Interest Email2. Industry Expertise
We welcome professionals from marine manufacturing, design, safety, and related fields.
Areas: Boat building, marine engineering, safety systems, propulsion, electrical systems
3. Commitment
Attend quarterly meetings and participate in standards review processes.
Time commitment: ~4-6 hours per quarter
🌍 Global Impact
Your input helps shape international standards that affect marine safety and commerce worldwide. South African expertise contributes to global best practices.
🏭 Industry Benefits
Participating companies gain early insight into upcoming standards, influence their development, and ensure their interests are represented.
🤝 Networking
Connect with industry leaders, share knowledge, and build relationships within South Africa's marine manufacturing community.