10 Human Machine Interface

  10.1.1 For the design and layout of human machine interface (HMI) of the INS, MSC/Circ.982 and relevant guidance on application of SOLAS regulation V/15 adopted by the Organization should be taken into account.

  10.1.2 Integrated graphical and alphanumeric display and control functions should adopt a consistent human machine interface (HMI) philosophy and implementation.

  10.1.3 The design and implementation of the INS should ensure that it is simple to operate by a trained user.

  10.2.1 The design of the system should facilitate the tasks to be performed by the bridge team and pilot in navigating the ship safely under all operational conditions.

  10.2.2 The configuration of the equipment and presentation of information at workstations should permit observation or monitoring by the bridge team and pilot under all operating conditions.

  10.2.3 The design of the system should avoid the potential single point failure by one person during operation, and should minimize the risk of human error.

  10.2.4 The operation of the system should be designed to avoid distraction from the task of safe navigation.

  10.3.1 Information should be presented consistently within and between different sub-systems. Standardized information presentation, symbols and coding should be used according to resolution MSC.191(79).

  10.4.1 The INS should be so designed that the requested manual inputs are consistent throughout the system and can be easily executed.

  10.4.2 The INS should be designed that the basic functions can be easily operated.

  10.4.3 Complex or error-prone interaction with the system should be avoided.

  10.4.4 For manual inputs that may cause unintended results, the INS should request confirmation before acceptance, thus providing a plausibility check.

  10.4.5 Checks in the dialogue and in the input handling should be provided to prevent erroneous data or control inputs.

  10.4.6 Wherever possible, an “undo” function should be provided.