Section 3 Documentation required for design review

3.1.1 The design intent of any communications and navigation system is to be submitted in the form of a System Operational Concept and is to include but not be limited to:

1. The required class notation, SNC or SNC★. If a military distinction (MD) notation is required this is also to be declared. See Vol 1, Pt 1, Ch 2, 3.8 Military Distinction notations.

2. Details of the intended mode of operation of navigation and communication systems/equipment including environmental conditions. They should also bear a description of each mode of operation of the systems in each identifiable operational state, including any emergency scenarios and their development and application in the design

3. Manning levels and Operator competencies / authorisations required.

4. Indication of whether or not alternative design assessment is being sought, if the proposed design deviates from the specified guidance identified in these Rules.

The System Operational Concept is to be agreed by the designer and Owner, see also Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 1, 2.3 Documentation required for design review 2.3.2.

3.2.1 To support the Design Disclosure and for the purposes of assessing compliance with design requirements for inspection, installation and testing; guidance on the plans and details to be submitted for assessment review are detailed in Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 5, 3.2 Plans 3.2.2 and Vol 3, Pt 2, Ch 5, 3.2 Plans 3.2.3.

3.2.2 For navigation, the following information:

1. Schematic plan of ship-wide navigation systems.

2. Detailed description of navigation systems operation.

3.2.3 For communication, the following information:

1. Schematic plan of ship-wide communication systems.

2. Detailed description of communication systems operation.