Abstract: How to test the Navigation System for Intelligent Ships has been an issue in development of Intelligent Ships, which countries all over the world and relevant international organizations are concerned about.Traditional methods for testing ship navigation systems cannot cope with the novel features of intelligent navigation.The features and test requirements of intelligent navigation system are reviewed and analyzed.The idea about the test of intelligent ship navigation system and the concrete test method are presented.A scenario-oriented test system with a variety of test method working in sync is designed.