Appendix 1 - An Example of a Structure of Goal-Based Regulations
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Appendix 1 - An Example of a Structure of Goal-Based Regulations

 Preamble

1 The International Code of …

2 This Code has been developed …

3 Reference to relationship to other relevant codes/standards

 General

…

Introduction

This part of the Code contains the …

Definitions

For the purpose of the Code, unless expressly provided otherwise, the terms used have the meanings defined in the following paragraphs. Terms used, but not defined in the Code, are to be interpreted as they are defined in the relevant Conventions.

Application

…

 Goals

The goal of this Code is to …

 Functional requirements

In order to achieve its goal, this Code embodies …

 Regulation A-1

Goals

The goal of this regulation is to provide …

Functional requirements

To achieve the above mentioned goals, the following functional requirements …:

  • .1 providing …;

  • .2 providing …;

Regulations/requirements

…

 Regulation A-2

Goals

The goal of this regulation is to provide …

Functional requirements

To achieve the above mentioned goals, the following functional requirements …:

  • .1 providing …;

  • .2 providing …;

Regulations/requirements

…

 Regulation A-3

Goals

The goal of this regulation is to provide …

etc.

Parent topic: MSC.1/Circular.1394/Rev.1 – Generic Guidelines for Developing IMO Goal-Based Standards – (22 June 2015)
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