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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC/Circular.891 – Guidelines for the On-Board Use and Application of Computers – (Adopted on 21 December 1998) - Annex - Guidelines for the On-Board Use and Application of Computers - 1 Scope

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1.1 These Guidelines are applicable where computer-based systems are used to perform essential functions, such as:

a)
- propulsion, steering and manoeuvring
- navigation and communication
- cargo loading, discharging and control
- safety of passengers and crew (e.g. fire safety systems and general alarm); and
b) essential calculations, such as ship's stability and loading.

1.2 The Guidelines are not applicable to equipment or systems for which relevant specific Performance Standards of the Organization exist.

1.3 The Guidelines should also be applied to non-essential functions where loss of control could result in serious damage to the ship or its machinery, or serious injury to personnel, e.g. explosion of domestic water boilers.

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