2.1 These Performance standards should apply to
all electronic inclinometers intended to support the decision-making
process on board in order to avoid dangerous situations as well as
to assist in maritime casualty investigations, if carried, on all
shipsfootnote.
2.2 In addition to the general requirements set
out in the General requirements for shipborne radio equipment
forming part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
and for electronic navigation aids (resolution
A.694(17)
footnote) and the presentation
requirements set out in the Performance standards for the presentation
of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays (resolution MSC.191(79)), electronic inclinometers
should meet the requirements of these standards and follow the relevant
guidelines on ergonomic principlesfootnote adopted
by the Organization.