规定了1974年《国际海上人命安全公约》（SOLAS）修订版第五章第192条规定的速度和距离指示装置的最低性能要求、测试方法和要求的测试结果——速度和距离测量设备（SDME）。与IEC 60945相关，并基于IMO决议A.824MSC的要求。96(72). 新版考虑了MSC决议中商定的IMO SDME性能标准的变化。2000年为96（72）。

Specifies the minimum performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results of devices to indicate speed and distance - speed and distance measuring equipment (SDME) required by Regulation 192 of Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. Is associated with IEC 60945 and based upon the requirements of IMO Resolution A.824MSC.96(72). This new edition takes into account changes to the IMO performance standards for SDME agreed in resolution MSC.96(72) in 2000.