About the Wheelmark

MED (Marine Equipment Directive) mark of conformity, also known as the “Wheelmark”

Only ships flying the flag of an EU country, Norway, Iceland or other approved flag states may install marine equipment marked with the MED (Marine Equipment Directive) mark of conformity, also known as the Wheelmark.

DNV authorises LiteCore to apply the Wheelmark to our panels. For all marine products, LiteCore issues and follows a Declaration of Conformity in accordance with applicable regulations.

LiteCore carries out all production in Denmark and complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 and MED-D. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) performs regular external audits in accordance with the applicable rules.

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has approved all LiteCore panels. The Danish Fire Institute (DBI) supports these approvals with official test reports.

LiteCore tests all panels in accordance with IMO FTP Code, Part 3, and IMO Resolution A.754(18).

DNV-GL has approved the fire doors and issued certificates for BD and BS fire door classifications.

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About the Wheelmark

The “Ship’s Wheel,” commonly referred to as the Wheelmark, serves as a mandatory certification for equipment installed on board ships that operate under safety certificates issued by, or on behalf of, European Union Member States.

Manufacturers obtain the Wheelmark after they demonstrate that their products meet the safety-at-sea requirements defined in the Marine Equipment Directive. The flag administration of each Member State holds the authority to issue the certification; in the United Kingdom, this authority rests with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Each European Union country appoints one or more Notified Bodies to assess marine equipment. These bodies verify compliance with safety requirements for equipment installed on board ships. Once a Notified Body approves a product, the manufacturer must apply the Wheelmark directly to the product or its packaging.