ISO 19030-1-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 19030-1:2016 — Ships and marine technology — Measurement of changes in hull and propeller performance — Part 1: General principles. This part defines general principles and a set of performance indicators for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance to support maintenance, repair and retrofit decision-making for ships driven by conventional fixed‑pitch propellers.

Abstract

ISO 19030-1:2016 outlines the high‑level principles for measuring and reporting changes in hull and propeller performance. It defines performance indicators, reference and evaluation periods and the objectives for comparing a ship with its own historic performance over time. The document is intended to ensure consistency, repeatability and transparency in fleet performance assessment related to hull and propeller condition.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; last reviewed and confirmed in 2022).
• Publication date: November 2016 (Edition 1, 2016-11).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 47.020.99 — Other standards related to shipbuilding and marine structures.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2016).
• Number of pages: 30 (ISO published pagination).

Scope

Specifies general principles applicable to all ship types driven by conventional fixed‑pitch propellers where the objective is to compare hull and propeller performance of the same ship over time. It sets out the definitions, selection of measurement parameters, reference and evaluation periods, indicators to be used and principles for reporting and assessing changes in performance. Support for other configurations (for example variable‑pitch propellers) is outside the scope of this part and may be addressed in future revisions.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions of primary performance parameters and derived performance indicators for hull and propeller condition.
• Principles for selection of reference and evaluation periods and for baseline comparisons.
• Guidance on data quality, measurement frequency and handling of voyage and operational variability.
• Requirements for reporting formats and transparency to enable repeatable comparisons over time.
• Considerations for estimation and reporting of uncertainty in performance indicators.
• Linkage to methods (default and alternative) defined in other parts of the ISO 19030 series.

Typical use and users

Used by shipowners, operators, technical superintendents, performance analysts, shipyards, classification societies and researchers to quantify changes in hull and propeller performance, evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning/repair/retrofit activities, and support operational or maintenance decisions aimed at improving fuel efficiency and emissions performance. Fleet managers use the defined indicators to benchmark condition trends for individual ships over time.

Related standards

ISO 19030 is a multipart series. Relevant parts include ISO 19030-2:2016 (Default method — defines the default measurement and calculation method and guidance on expected accuracy) and ISO 19030-3:2016 (Alternative methods — provides alternative measurement procedures and options). Together these parts provide principles, a default method and alternative methods for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance.

Keywords

hull performance, propeller performance, ship performance measurement, performance indicators, fouling, maintenance, retrofit, speed‑power, ship efficiency, ISO 19030.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 19030-1:2016 is Part 1 of the ISO 19030 series; it defines general principles and performance indicators for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance over time for ships with conventional fixed‑pitch propellers.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, selection of reference and evaluation periods, the set of performance indicators, data quality considerations, reporting principles and the objective of comparing a ship's performance to its own historical baseline. It does not prescribe detailed measurement procedures (these are provided in Part 2 and Part 3 of the series).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Shipowners, operators, technical managers, performance analysts, shipyards, classification societies and maritime researchers — anyone involved in fleet performance monitoring, hull/propeller maintenance planning or assessing the impact of hull cleaning and retrofit works.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2016 edition (Edition 1) was reviewed and confirmed by ISO in 2022 and therefore remains the current published version as of that confirmation. Users should check for any later amendments or revisions from ISO after 2022 if up‑to‑date confirmation is required.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 19030 is a multipart standard. Part 1 covers general principles, Part 2 provides the default method, and Part 3 provides alternative methods; all parts were originally published in 2016 and have been confirmed through routine ISO review.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Hull performance, propeller performance, performance indicators, ship efficiency, fouling, measurement, maintenance, retrofit, speed‑power relationship, ISO 19030.