1 Shipborne equipment requirements testing matrix
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1 Shipborne equipment requirements testing matrix

  1.1 The table set out below has been derived from an analysis of the salient provisions of regulation V/19-1, the Revised Performance standards and the Technical specifications for communications within the LRIT system and specifies for each regulatory requirement the conformance test to be conducted.

Table 1
Shipborne equipment regulatory requirements testing matrix
Column heading Explanation
Ref. Regulatory reference
Regulatory text The text of the related provision with minor paraphrasing and emphasis (showing in italics)
CTN Conformance test number
 
Symbols Explanation
R Paragraph of the related provisions of regulation V/19-1
PS Paragraph of the related provision of the Revised Performance standards
TS Paragraph of the related provision of the Technical specifications for communications within the LRIT system (refer to MSC.1/Circ.1259 on Revised interim technical specifications for the LRIT system)
EL Shipborne equipment lifecycle, i.e. requirements not explicitly defined in the regulatory text but critical to the successful operation of the LRIT system
 
Ref. Regulatory text CTN
R:4.1.1 to R:4.1.3 Ships shall be fitted with a system to automatically transmit the information specified in regulation V/19-1.5 as follows: … ships constructed before 31 December 2008 and certified for operations in sea areas A1 to A4 1
PS:4.3 The equipment should transmit the LRIT information using a communication system which provides coverage where the ship operates 1
R:5 Ships shall automatically transmit the following long-range identification and tracking information 2
R:5.1 The identity of the ship 3
PS:4.2 (Table 1) The equipment should transmit the shipborne equipment identifier … 3
R:5.2 The position of the ship (latitude and longitude) 4a
PS:4.2 (Table 1) Position – the equipment should be capable of transmitting the GNSS position (latitude and longitude), based upon WGS84 datum, without human interaction on board the ship 4b
R:5.3 The date and time of the position provided 5a
PS:4.2 (Table 1) Date and time – the equipment should be capable of transmitting the date and time associated with the GNSS position with each transmission of LRIT information, and the time should be in UTC 5b
TS:2.2.2.6 The parameters provided by the equipment include: the latitude; longitude; Time Stamp when the position was generated … 5c
TS: Table 2 The parameters provided by the equipment include: the latitude; longitude; Time Stamp when the position was generated … 5c
R:6 Systems and equipment used to meet the requirements of regulation V/19-1 shall conform to the performance standards and functional requirements not inferior to those adopted by the Organization. Any shipboard equipment should be of a type approved by the Administration 6
R:7 Systems and equipments used to meet the requirements of this regulation shall be capable of being switched off on board or be capable of ceasing the distribution 7
PS:4.1 In addition to the general requirements contained in resolution A.694(17) on Recommendations on general requirements for shipborne radio equipment for part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) 8
PS:4.1.5 Be tested for electromagnetic compatibility taking into account the recommendations developed by the Organization (refer to Assembly resolution A.813(19) on General requirements for electromagnetic compatibility of all electrical and electronic ship’s equipment) 8
PS:4.2 (Table 1) Pre-scheduled position reports – the equipment should be capable of being remotely configured to transmit LRIT information at intervals ranging from a minimum of 15 min to periods of 6 h to the LRIT Data Centre, irrespective of where the ship is located and without human interaction on board the ship 9a
PS: 4.1.2 Be capable of being configured remotely to transmit LRIT information at variable intervals 9b
TS:2.2.3.12 The “Request Type” parameter indicates whether the request is for either a one-time poll, … polls at a specified rate … 9b
PS:4.1.1 Be capable of automatically and without human intervention on board the ship transmit the ship’s LRIT information at 6-hour intervals to an LRIT Data Centre 9c
PS:4.4.1 When a ship is undergoing repairs in dry-dock or in port or is laid up for a long period, the master or the Administration may reduce the frequency of the transmission of LRIT information to one report every 24-hour period … 9d
PS:13.1 LRIT information should be available to an LRIT Data User within 15 min of the time it is transmitted by the ship. In lieu for the purposes of testing to an ASP 9e
PS:4.1.3 Be capable of transmitting LRIT information following receipt of polling commands … 10
PS:4.2 (Table 1) On-demand position reports – the equipment should be capable of responding to a request to transmit LRIT information on demand without human interaction on board the ship, irrespective of where the ship is located 10
PS:13.2 On-demand LRIT information reports should be provided to an LRIT Data User within 30 min of the time the LRIT Data User requested the information. In lieu for the purposes of testing to an ASP 10
PS:4.1.4 Interface directly to the shipborne global navigation satellite system equipment, or have internal positioning capability 11
PS: 4.1.5 Be supplied with energy from the main and emergency source of electrical power 12
PS: 4.4 The equipment should be set to automatically transmit the ship’s LRIT information at 6-hour intervals to the LRIT Data Centre identified by the Administration … 13
PS:5.3.1 An ASP function should, inter alia, provide a communication protocol interface between the Communication Service Providers and the LRIT Data Centre … 13
PS:5.3.1 An ASP function should, inter alia, ensure that LRIT information is collected, stored and routed in a reliable and secure manner … 13
Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Conformance Test
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