ANNEX 2
RECOMMENDATION ON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR TRACK CONTROL SYSTEMS
1 Scope
Track control systems in conjunction with their sources of position, heading and speed information are intended to keep a ship automatically on a pre-planned track over ground under various conditions and within the limits related to the ship's manoeuvrability. A track control system may additionally include heading control.
2 Application
2.1 These Performance Standards are applicable for track control systems working
- at ship's speed from minimum manoeuving speed up to 30 knots; and
- at ship's maximum rate of turn not greater than 10°/s.
2.2 Track control systems fitted on ships should meet all requirements of these Performance Standards relating to straight tracks. Systems fitted on ships requiring curved track control should additionally meet all the requirements relating to curved tracks.
3 References
IMO resolutions
- MSC.64(67), Annex 3 Recommendation on performance standards for heading control systems
- A.830(19) Code on alarms and indicators
- A.694(17) General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the GMDSS and for electronic navigational aids
- IMO SOLAS regulation V/12 Shipborne navigational equipment carriage requirements
4 Definitions
Heading In accordance with international definition standards
Course In accordance with international definition standards
Speed In accordance with international definition standards
Track Path to be followed over ground
Active track The track activated for track control
