This standard describes the turning circle test/trial, the accelerating turn test/trial, the zig-zag test/trial, the turning test/trial with thrusters, the course change test/trial, the parallel track test/trial and person over board trial carried out with surface ships, submarines and models. The definitions, symbols, and test conditions specified in this standard are the test-specific physical quantities for description and determination of the certain ship manoeuvring characteristics.