BS EN IEC 62288-2022 + A1-2024 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN IEC 62288-2022 + A1-2024 — Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems. Presentation of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays. General requirements, methods of testing and required test results; includes Amendment A1 (2024) to the 2022 EN adoption.

Abstract

This standard specifies general requirements, presentation conventions, user‑interface guidance and the methods of testing and required test results for the presentation of navigation‑related information on shipborne navigational displays. It supports relevant IMO resolutions and circulars (for example MSC.191(79) as amended, MSC.466(101), MSC.302(87), MSC.1/Circ.1609, SN.1/Circ.243 and SN.1/Circ.289) and defines how AIS reports and application‑specific AIS messages intended for shipboard display should be presented. The document applies to non‑ECDIS navigational displays and other shipborne navigational display systems where navigation‑related information is shown and tested against defined performance and presentation criteria.

General information

• Status: Current / Definitive (EN adoption with amendment A1:2024).
• Publication date: BS EN IEC 62288:2022 (EN adoption published 31 October 2022); Amendment A1 published 20 December 2024 (designation BS EN IEC 62288:2022+A1:2024).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — national adoption of IEC 62288.
• ICS / categories: 47.020.70 — Navigation and control equipment.
• Edition / version: Adopted from IEC 62288 Edition 3.0 (2021); consolidated/with amendment is effectively Edition 3.1 (IEC 62288:2021+AMD1:2024 / BS EN IEC 62288:2022+A1:2024).
• Number of pages: 194 pages (BS EN IEC 62288:2022+A1:2024 file as published by BSI).

Scope

The standard covers presentation rules, display content, symbology, information prioritization, human‑machine interface recommendations and the required performance tests (including required test results) for shipborne navigational displays that present navigation‑related information. It explicitly supports IMO resolutions and related IMO circulars on user interface design, symbol presentation and AIS message display; it specifies how AIS data reports and certain AIS application‑specific messages intended for international shipboard use should be displayed. The document defines test methods for conformance verification of display performance, timing, accuracy, readability and alarm behaviour.

Key topics and requirements

• Presentation rules for navigation‑related data (chart overlays, radar/AIS targets, own‑ship information, waypoints and routes).
• Standardized symbology, terms and abbreviations in line with IMO circulars (visual consistency and meaning).
• AIS data and Application Specific Message presentation requirements for international use.
• User interface and operator interaction guidance (menu structure, controls, display modes and defaults).
• Performance requirements: legibility, contrast/brightness, update rates, positional accuracy and latency limits where applicable.
• Alarm and alert presentation rules (visual and audible considerations, priority handling).
• Test methods and required test results for verifying compliance (test procedures, pass/fail criteria and reporting formats).
• Conformance to relevant IMO resolutions and harmonization with other marine standards.

Typical use and users

Primary users include manufacturers of shipborne navigational displays, maritime electronics suppliers, shipyards and integrators, classification societies and conformity assessment laboratories, ship operators and navigators responsible for equipment procurement, and regulatory or flag administration officials involved in equipment type approval and safety oversight.

Related standards

Commonly referenced and related documents include IEC 62288 (base international standard), IEC 61174 (ECDIS performance test methods), IEC 60945 (general requirements for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment — where applicable), IEC 61162 (marine digital interfaces protocols) and pertinent IMO resolutions and circulars such as MSC.191(79), MSC.466(101), MSC.302(87), MSC.1/Circ.1609, SN.1/Circ.243 and SN.1/Circ.289. These documents are typically used together when specifying, testing and certifying navigational display equipment.

Keywords

shipborne navigational displays, presentation, symbology, AIS display, IMO resolutions, user interface, navigation information, testing methods, display performance, BS EN IEC 62288, maritime electronics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the British (EN) adoption of IEC 62288 (presentation of navigation‑related information on shipborne navigational displays), published as BS EN IEC 62288:2022 with Amendment A1 published in 2024 (designation BS EN IEC 62288:2022+A1:2024).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers presentation rules, symbology, user interface guidance and required methods of testing and test results for navigational displays, including the presentation of AIS reports and certain AIS application‑specific messages, and alignment with relevant IMO guidance and resolutions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Display and navigation equipment manufacturers, test laboratories, shipbuilders, ship operators, classification societies and regulators — essentially anyone involved in specifying, building, testing or approving shipborne navigational display equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The EN adoption (BS EN IEC 62288:2022) was published on 31 October 2022 and the Amendment A1 (resulting designation BS EN IEC 62288:2022+A1:2024) was published on 20 December 2024; with those publications the document is current in its amended form. The underlying IEC consolidated edition is IEC 62288:2021+AMD1:2024 (Edition 3.1). For exact applicability always confirm the publication/corrigenda status with the publisher before purchase or certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC 62288 is part of the suite of maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment standards produced by IEC TC 80 and is intended to be used alongside related standards (for example IEC 61174 for ECDIS, IEC 60945, IEC 61162 series) and IMO instruments that govern presentation and performance of navigation equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: shipborne navigational displays; presentation; symbology; AIS; IMO; user interface; testing; display performance; BS EN IEC 62288; maritime navigation equipment.