GB/T 32852.6-2026Urban passenger transport terminology — Part 6: Urban ferry transport (English PDF)
城市客运术语 第6部分:城市客运轮渡
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
July 2, 2026
Implementation date
November 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 32852.6-2026 is the English-translated version of 城市客运术语 第6部分:城市客运轮渡.
GB/T 32852.6-2026 is Part 6 of the urban passenger transport terminology series, and it deals with urban ferry transport. It defines the basic terminology, facilities and equipment, ferry vessels, operation, services and safety, and maintenance and repair used in the urban passenger ferry sector, together with technical and economic indicators.
Terms in the draft include urban ferry sign, ferry route, duty officer, helmsman and floating wharf. It applies to passenger transport services in the urban passenger ferry sector.
The standard lists no normative references and ends with a reference list and an index. Issued on 2 July 2026 and applicable from 1 November 2026, it replaces GB/T 32852.6-2018.
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Document preview — GB/T 32852.6-2026
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 03.220.40
- Classification
- R 24
- Replacing
- GB/T 32852.6-2018
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative References
- 3 Basic Terminology
- 4 Facilities and Equipment
- 5 Ferry
- 6 Operations, Services, and Security
- 7 Maintenance and Repair
- Reference
- Index
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents".
This document is Part 6 of GB/T 32852, "Terminology for Urban Passenger Transport". GB/T 32852 has already published the following parts.
---Part 1: General Terminology;
---Part 2: Public Buses and Tramways;
---Part 3: Urban Rail Transit;
---Part 4: Taxi;
---Part 5: Car Rental;
---Part 6: Urban Passenger Ferry.
This document supersedes GB/T 32852.6-2018 "Urban Passenger Transport Terminology Part 6: Urban Passenger Ferry", and is consistent with GB/T 32852.6- Compared to 2018, aside from structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.
a) The terms and definitions for "city passenger ferry," "city passenger ferry sign," and "route" have been changed (see 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 2018 edition). (2.2, 2.3, 2.5)
b) The term and definition of "ferry" have been removed (see 2.4 in the 2018 edition);
c) The terms and definitions for "duty driver" and "helmsman" have been added (see 3.5 and 3.6);
d) The terms "floating pier," "fixed pier," "sloping pier," "pier-type pier," "pontoon," "shoal," "pier," and "lifting mechanism" have been changed.
e) Added the terms and definitions for "ferry terminal" and "shore-based charging station" (see 4.1.5, 4.1.11);
f) The definitions of the terms "anchor," "ground anchor," "anchor chain," "chain catcher," "mooring bollard," "cable," and "guide cable device" have been changed (see 4.2.1-4.2.7). (Versions 3.2.2, 3.2.1, and 3.2.3~3.2.7 from the 2018 version)
g) Modified the following. "Ship Firefighting System", "Peace Axe", "Alarm System", "VHF Radio Communication", "Automatic Identification System", and "Sounding Horn".
Definitions of the terms "bell," "flag," "light," "signal flag," and "mast" (see 4.3.2-4.3.6, 4.3.8-4.3.11, 4.3.13).
4.3.14 (Versions 3.3.2~3.3.6, 3.3.9~3.3.12, 3.3.14, and 3.4.6 of the 2018 version).
h) The terms and definitions for "personal lifesaving equipment" and "public address system" have been changed (see 4.3.1, 4.3.7, and 3.3.1 and 3.3.8 in the 2018 edition);
i) Added "pure electric power system", "wall-mounted charging box", "intelligent monitoring system terminal", "intelligent integration platform" and "intelligent ticketing system". Terms and definitions (see 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.4~4.4.6);
j) The definition of the term "monitoring system" has been changed (see 4.4.3, 3.3.7 of the 2018 version);
k) The definitions of the terms "cabin," "engine cabin," "deck," "observation deck," and "portal door" have been changed (see 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.4-4.5.6).
(Versions 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, and 3.4.7 from the 2018 version)
l) The terminology and definition of "cabin control room" have been changed (see 4.5.3, 3.4.3 in the 2018 version);
m) The term and definition of "ferry bridge" have been added (see 4.5.7);
n) The definitions of the terms "passenger ferry," "vehicle ferry," "passenger ro-ro ship," "sightseeing ferry," "barge," and "vehicle-barge" have been changed (see 5.1-5.6, 2018). Versions 4.1 to 4.6);
o) Added terms and definitions for "battery-powered passenger ferry," "hybrid passenger ferry," and "intelligent passenger ferry" (see 5.7-5.9);
p) The definitions of the terms "Hengjiang Ferry", "Xiejiang Ferry", "Shunjiang Ferry", and "Huanjiang Ferry" have been revised (see 6.1.1~6.1.4, 2018 edition). (5.1.1~5.1.4) 6.2.1~6.2.6 (5.2.1~5.2.6 in the 2018 version)
r) Modified "Operations Scheduling", "Sailing Timetable", "Sailing Log", "Engine Log", "Flights", "Voyages", "Navigation Group", and "Passenger Ferry Rated" Passenger capacity, passenger ferry capacity, upstream navigation, downstream navigation, departure, delayed ferry, missed ferry, extra ferry, boarding time.
Definitions of the terms "disembarkation time," "berthing time," "return time," "missed schedule," and "navigation intention" (see 6.3.1-6.3.12, 6.3.15-6.3.12). 6.3.17, 6.3.20~6.3.25; 5.3.1~5.3.11, 5.3.14~5.3.16, 5.3.19~5.3.24 (2018 version)
s) Added terms and definitions for "charging", "battery swapping", "passenger flow gathering", "emergency passenger flow organization", and "ferry information services" (see 6.3.26~). 6.3.30);
t) The definitions of the terms "navigation closure", "navigation stoppage", "navigation ban", "safe speed", "safety sign", and "ship safety inspection" have been changed (see 6.4.1 to 6.4.6). (Versions 5.4.1 to 5.4.6 of the 2018 edition)
u) The terminology and definition of "passenger ferry specific chromaticity" have been changed (see 6.4.7, 5.4.7 in the 2018 edition);
v) Added the terms and definitions for "emergency plan" and "emergency drill" (see 6.4.8 and 6.4.9);
w) Changed "Routine Maintenance", "Regular Maintenance", "Minor Repair", "Boat Repair", "Accident Repair", "Remodeling Repair", "Inclining Test", and "Mooring" Definitions of the terms "test" and "sea test" (see 7.1-7.10, 6.1-6.7 and 6.11-6.13 in the 2018 edition);
x) The terms and definitions for "annual inspection," "intermediate inspection," and "certificate renewal inspection" have been removed (see sections 6.8 to 6.10 of the 2018 edition);
y) Added the terms and definitions for "passenger satisfaction rate" and "ship power consumption rate" (see 8.10, 8.14);
z) Modified "Number of vessels assigned", "Number of operating routes", "Total length of operating routes", "Time lost", "Average interval between main engine overhauls", and "Vessels".
Average ship downtime for repairs, fuel consumption rate, number of ship-related accidents, frequency of ship-related accidents, and economic speed.
Definitions of terms (see 8.1-8.4, 8.11-8.13, 8.15-8.17; 7.1-7.4 and 7.11-7.16 in the 2018 edition); aa) The term and definition of "service qualification rate" have been removed (see 7.10 in the 2018 edition).
Introduction
Urban passenger transport terminology is the fundamental standard for the operation and management of urban passenger transport in my country, providing a basis for the formulation and revision of other standards and for governments at all levels and transportation departments.
This provides a fundamental basis for transportation management departments to standardize and strengthen urban passenger transport management and ensure the basic operation of the industry. GB/T 32852 is proposed to consist of 6... Partial composition.
---Part 1: General Terminology. The purpose is to define the basic terminology, facilities and equipment, and transportation methods covered in the field of urban passenger transport.
Commonly used terms include tools, operations and services, safety and emergency response, information systems, maintenance and repair, and technical and economic indicators.
---Part 2: Public Buses and Trolleybuses. The purpose is to define the basic terminology, facilities and equipment, vehicles, and transportation in the field of urban public buses and trolleybuses.
Commonly used terms such as operational service and safety, maintenance and repair, and technical and economic indicators.
Commonly used terms and concepts in passenger transport management, ticketing management, etc.
---Part 4: Taxi. The purpose is to define commonly used or specialized terms involved in taxi operation services and industry management. the term.
---Part 5: Car Rental. The purpose is to define the basic terminology, facilities and equipment, operations and services, and fees in the car rental sector.
Commonly used terms and definitions such as pricing and economic and technical indicators.
---Part 6: Urban Passenger Ferries. The purpose is to define the basic terminology, facilities and equipment, ferry vessels, and other essential aspects of urban passenger ferry services.
1 Scope
This document defines the basic terminology, facilities and equipment, ferry vessels, operation services and safety, and maintenance in the urban passenger ferry sector.
Commonly used terms such as repair, technical and economic indicators, etc.
This document applies to passenger transport services in the urban passenger ferry sector.
2 Normative references
This document has no normative references.
3 Basic Terminology
3.1 A mode of transportation in and around cities using ferries
3.3 Urban ferry sign
Special signs are placed in prominent and easily visible locations such as docks, pontoons, and ferries to facilitate passenger identification.
Note: This includes graphics, text, or combinations thereof.
3.4 Ferryroute
The routes that ferries take between different docks (or stops) in and around the city.
3.5 Duty driver officeronduty
Inside the ship's bridge, the driver is responsible for operating the bridge during navigation watch and ensuring the safety of the ship's navigation.
3.6 Helmsman
Inside the ship's bridge, the crew member is responsible for steering the ship according to the instructions of the watch officer, so that the ship travels on the designated course.
4 Facilities and Equipment
4.1.1 Floating wharf
A wharf consisting of a pontoon, supporting anchorage facilities, approach bridges, gangways, and revetments. [Source: GB/T 18225-2025, 6.3]
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Editions of GB/T 32852.6
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 32852.6-2026 | Urban passenger transport terminology — Part 6: Urban ferry transport | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 32852.6-2018 | Urban passenger transport terminology — Part 6: Urban ferry transport | previous edition | In force until 1 November 2026 |
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