ISO 28701:2025

Inland Water Transport Management System

For organisations in inland water transport and commercial shipping.

ClassManagement system standard

Edition2025

What is this standard?

Specifies management system requirements for inland water transport and commercial shipping.

Who is it for?

Businesses carrying out transport and commercial shipping on inland waterways.

What triggers an assessment?

  • Freight or passenger transport is carried out on inland waterways.
  • A commercial shipping operation is managed.
  • A customer or regulator wants operational assurance.

What does it not replace?

  • Maritime shipping, ports, shipyards and ship recycling are separate activities.
  • It does not substitute for ship certification or maritime administration permits.

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