Hanse 370 - Design Category; Explains the yachts classification as Category A (Ocean).; Identification; Details hull identification numbers and their locations.

H A N S E 3 7 0
v
Design Category
One of the requirements of the European Recreational Craft Directive is that each watercraft must
be classified in a design category.
The sailing yacht “Hanse 370” is classified as category A.
In the Directive, design category A is characterised as follows:
Design category A: Ocean
Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and
significant wave heights of 4 m and above, and vessels largely self-sufficient. Extreme weather
conditions such as hurricanes are excluded.
Certification
In accordance with the EC Directive, the certification module B+C was chosen for this yacht. The
notified body issued an EC type-examination certificate for this type, certifying that the essential
requirements were checked and have been fulfilled. The manufacturer confirms the conformity with
the type.
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance GmbH – Yacht Services –, located in Hamburg, was
commissioned as a notified body according to the EC Recreational Craft Directive (see Declaration
of Conformity).
Identification
The hull identification is mounted on the starboard side of the transom. It is a globally unique
sequence of numbers and letters.
Another number is affixed at a concealed place only known to the manufacturer. This serves to
identify your yacht in case of theft.
The number is:
Builder’s Plate
In accordance with the requirement of the Directive, the builder’s plate is affixed in the cockpit. The