What is BS EN 61924 – Performance requirements, methods of testing for integrated navigation systems about?
BS EN 61924 discusses maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems. The aim of BS EN 61924 is to providing the manufacturer with the best industry requirements and test methods which ensures the efficiency and reliability of the integrated navigation systems.
BS EN 61924 specifies the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, integration, methods of testing and required test results for an integrated navigation system (INS) to comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements of Resolution MSC 86(70) Annex 3. (See Annex A). BS EN 61924 aims to resolve conflicts that may occur from the differences in the requirements of the relevant IMO Performance Standards for individual navigational aids when forming part of the INS.
BS EN 61924 is applicable to an INS, that is any combination of navigational aids that
provides functions beyond the general intent defined in the respective performance standards adopted by the Organization for individual equipment (MSC 86(70) Annex 3, 2.1).
Who is BS EN 61924 - Performance requirements, methods of testing for integrated navigation systems for?
BS EN 61924 on integrated navigation systems is useful for:
- Integrated navigation systems manufacturers
- Integrated navigation systems installers
- Integrated navigation systems design engineers
- Shipbuilders
- Shipowners
- Quality control department
- International Maritime Organization
- Global maritime distress and safety system
Why should you use BS EN 61924 - Performance requirements, methods of testing for integrated navigation systems?
Integrated navigation system combination of systems or functions of navigational aids that are interconnected to increase safe and efficient navigation when used by suitably qualified personnel. The purpose of an integrated navigation system (INS) is to provide 'added value' to the functions and information needed by the officer in charge of the navigational watch (OOW) to plan, monitor or control the progress of the ship.
BS EN 61924 provides requirements for design and construction that can be followed while manufacturing of voyage data recorder. This will ensure that your product complies with the International Maritime Organization regulatory standards. BS EN 61924 provides test methods for the check the accuracy of the integrated navigation systems. This will ensure that the integrated navigation systems perform as per the requirements help the user with information within the specified accuracy in a timely, complete and unambiguous manner, and alarms and indications within a specified time when the system should be used with caution or not at all.