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Foreword

This Guide is rewritten and incorporates changes to the previously published Guide for One Man Bridge Operated (OMBO) Ships based on IMO decision to discontinue night time one man bridge experiment and shifted emphasis to bridge design and navigational systems. The requirements for the functionality of the bridge design and layout, and the navigational equipment/ systems laid down in this Guide are intended to improve and optimize the work environment within the bridge area and enhance the navigational capabilities, and safety of a vessel.

The requirements for vessels fitted with an integrated bridge system for navigational purpose is also included in this Guide.

The title of the Guide has been changed to Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/ Systems. The new notations "NBL", "NBLES" and "NIBS" are introduced to replace the previous "OMBO" notation and to define the expanded scope of the subject Guide.

Effective 1 January, 2000, this Guide supersedes the 1992 edition of the Guide for One Man Bridge Operated (OMBO) Ships.