This International Standard specifies the structure, performance, inspection and testing of heading control systems to be installed on board ships.
It applies to the heading control systems which enable a ship to keep a preset heading with minimum operation of the ship's steering gear, within limits related to the ship's manoeuvrability in conjunction with their sources of heading information.
The heading control system may work together with a track control system adjusting its heading for drift.
A turn rate control or a turning-radius control for performing turns may be provided.
NOTE All the text in this International Standard identical to that in IMO Resolutions [Resolution A.342(IX) as amended by resolution MSC.64(67), annex 3 and Resolution A.694(17)] are printed in italics.
ISO 11674:2000 history
2019ISO 11674:2019 Ships and marine technology — Heading control systems
2006ISO 11674:2006 Ships and marine technology - Heading control systems
2001ISO 11674:2000/Cor 1:2001 Ships and marine technology - Heading control systems; Technical Corrigendum 1
2000ISO 11674:2000 Ships and marine technology - Heading control systems