ECDIS is a system that is able to display electronic chart information with automatic position updates that has built in redundancy. ECDIS is a complex system for shiphandling assisting the mariner in all aspects of navigation. ECDIS display digital charts information together with ships position and course and requires redundancy. It is the legal equivalent of a paper chart.
What is the news about a ECDIS regulations?
IMO draft regulations to make mandatory the carriage of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), under SOLAS chapter V Safety of Navigation, were agreed to by the Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation (NAV) at its, 54th session. The proposed new regulations will be submitted to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) for approval and adoption by MSC 86 in May 2009.
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