ISO/TC 8/SC 11/WG 3 - Software-based PMS

This document specifies the minimum functions for software-based planned maintenance systems (SPMS) and related aspects, that shipping companies are intended to provide to ships. It includes requirements for planning and implementing a maintenance schedule, as well as for recording, reporting, analysing and optimizing the maintenance of onboard equipment and systems, in support of ISM Code 2018 Part A/10, which addresses maintenance, spare parts, procurement, personnel, and voyage planning; these aspects can be covered in one or more applications.

This document defines a ship software logging system (SSLS) for logging and retrieving software version information and current operational status. The system facilitates software maintenance for ship operational technology equipment and associated integrated systems, including but not limited to: - control and alarm systems; - fire and water mist systems; - navigation and communication systems; - steering control systems; - propulsion systems; - power generation systems; - performance monitoring systems; - auxiliary systems. This document sets requirements for the design and usability of a ship software logging system (SSLS) software that: - records software versions for equipment with updateable software (hereinafter “equipment”); - sets an initial log entry when equipment is first installed or detected by the SSLS; - includes a repository of electronic service reports associated with log entries; - automatically logs reports sent by the equipment.