1 Scope
This International Standard ISO 16273 applies to Night Vision equipment fitted to High Speed Craft in accordance wit the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (HSC code, resolution MSC 36 (63)), chapter !3, Clause 13.10 of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the IMO performance standard A xxx(xx) for night vision equipment for HSC.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All normative documents are subject to revision, and parties to agreements bases on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicates below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO/DIS 694 Positioning of magnetic compasses in ships
IEC 61162-1, Maritime navigation and radiocommunications equipment and systems Digital Interfaces Part 1: Single Talker and multiple listeners.
IEC 60945, Maritime navigation and communications equipment and systems General requirements Methods of testing and required test results.
Res. A.694 (1 7), General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and for electronic navigational aids.
Res. A.813 (19), General requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for all electrical and electronic ship's equipment.
Res. MSC.xxx (xx), Performance standards for night vision equipment for high speed craft (HSC)
International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft (HSC Code)
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following definitions apply:
3.1 Night vision equipment
Any technical fixed installation enabling the position and aspects of objects floating above the surface of the water relative to one's own craft to be detected at night.
3.2 High Speed Craft
Any craft to which the definition in chapter 1 of the HSC Code applies.
3.3 Standard test target
A target that simulates the real hazard of a surface object that can be found at sea such as, small unlit boats, floating logs, oil drums, containers, buoys, ice, hazardous waves and whales.
