Onboard stability computers
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Onboard stability computers

  4 At least two independent stability computers capable of processing the data and providing the necessary information should be installed.

  5 Onboard stability computers should have an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to both main and emergency switchboards.

  6 The output should be within the tolerances specified in the Guidelines for the approval of stability instruments (MSC.1/Circ.1229).

  7 Details of the loading condition of the ship at each departure should be input to the stability computer in order to encourage familiarity with the operation of the system and to save time on data input in the event of a casualty.

  8 At least two crew members should be competent in the operation of the stability computer and capable of interpretation of the output in order to provide the required information.

  9 An operation manual should be provided for the stability computer software. The manual should be printed in a language in which the operators are fully conversant.

Parent topic: Annex – Guidelines on Operational Information for Masters of Passenger Ships for Safe Return to Port by Own Power or Under Tow
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