.3 enabling the bridge team, and pilot when on board [and acting], to have convenient and continuous access to essential information which is presented in a clear and unambiguous manner, using standardized symbols and coding systems for controls and displays;
.4 indicating the operational status of automated functions and integrated components, systems or sub-systems;
.5 allowing for expeditious, continuous and effective information processing and decision-making by the bridge team and the pilot when on board [and acting]; *
.6 preventing or minimizing excessive or unnecessary work and any conditions or distractions on the bridge which may cause fatigue or interfere with the vigilance of the bridge team, and the pilot when on board [and acting]; and
.7 minimizing the risk of human error, and detecting such error if it occurs, through monitoring and alarm systems, in time for the bridge team, and the pilot when on board, [and acting] to take appropriate action.
Regulation 16
Maintenance of equipment
1 The Administration shall be satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that the performance of the equipment required by this chapter is maintained.
2 Except as provided in regulations I/7(b)(ii), I/8 and I/9, while all reasonable steps shall be taken to maintain the equipment required by this chapter in efficient working order, malfunctions of that equipment shall not be considered as making the ship unseaworthy or as a reason for delaying the ship in ports where repair facilities are not readily available, provided suitable arrangements are made by the master to take the inoperative equipment or unavailable information into account in planning and executing a safe voyage to a port where repairs can take place.
Electromagnetic compatibility
1 Administrations shall ensure that all electrical and electronic equipment on the bridge or in the vicinity of the bridge, on ships constructed after [1 July 2002], is tested for electromagnetic compatibility taking into account the recommendations developed by the Organization. **
2 Electrical and electronic equipment shall be so installed that electromagnetic interference does not affect the proper function of navigational systems and equipment.
3 Portable electrical and electronic equipment shall not be operated on the bridge if it may affect the proper function of navigational systems and equipment
*Refer to the relevant requirements of the Collision Regulations.
**Refer to resolution A.813(19) - General requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility for all Electrical and Electronic Ship's Equipment.
