1 Scope
The Performance Standard is developed to realize a successful ergonomic design of the bridge and the equipment on the bridge, which will improve the reliability and efficiency of navigation. This Standard therefore contains ergonomic requirements as well as a functionally oriented bridge layout to support the mariner in his tasks by a user-centered design of the bridge equipment and layout.
2 Purpose
The Purpose of this standard is to provide ergonomic requirements for the bridge equipment and layout to render assistance to consistent, reliable and efficient bridge operation.
3 Application
This Performance Standard should apply to new ships of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards.
4 Description of the Workstations on the Bridge
Workstation for navigating and maneuvering:
Main workstation for ship's handling conceived for working in seated/standing position with optimum visibility and integrated presentation of information and operating equipment to control and consider ship's movement. It shall be possible from this place to operate the ship safely, in particular when a fast sequence of actions is required.
Workstation for monitoring:
Workstation from which operating equipment and surrounding environment can be permanently observed in seated / standing position; when several crew members are working on the bridge it serves for relieving the navigator at the workstation for navigating and maneuvering and/or for carrying out control and advisory functions by master and/or pilot.
Workstation for manual steering (Helmsman's workstation):
Workstation from which the ship can be steered by a helmsman as far as legally or otherwise required or deemed to be necessary, preferably conceived for working in seated position.
Workstation for docking(bride wing):
The workstation for docking operations on the bridge wing shall enable the navigator together with a pilot (when present) to observe all relevant external and internal information and control the maneuvering of the ship.
Workstation for planning and documentation:
Workstation at which ship's operations are planned (e.g. route planning, deck log). Fixing and documenting all facts of ship's operation.
