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OVERVIEW
What is the ECDIS mandate?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) making it compulsory to fit Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) at the 86th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in June 2009. The amendment to SOLAS means that all large passenger, tanker and cargo ships will be obliged to fit ECDIS on a rolling timetable that begins in July 2012.
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With the implementation date for the ECDIS carriage looming it is extremely important that owners and operators consider the implications for their fleets. Great safety and efficiency benefits will result from ECDIS which is certainly not a fit and forget piece of equipment no computer system is foolproof and teething problems are to be expected. Comprehensive and effective training is therefore essential if ships officers are to have a thorough understanding of ECDIS capabilities, limitations and secondary navigation modes thus ensuring safe and efficient operation. The availability of adequate Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) coverage is vital to the adoption of digital navigation and the UKHO continues to work closely with colleagues in the hydrographic community to provide full service for major shipping routes and ports. With an extensive folio of more than 11,000 ENCs AVCS is proving to be a practical and popular choice for mariners.
Rear Admiral Nick Lambert UK National Hydrographer
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Based on IMO Circular letter issued December 2008. Please check www.thefutureofnavigation.com for the latest updates and news.
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The Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS) is the leading, fully official, fully compliant ENC service. It contains more official ENC coverage than any other service and incorporates flexible licensing and automatic updating via internet or by CD-ROM. To find out more about the Admiralty products and services available to help you transition to ECDIS visit www.ukho.gov.uk or speak to your Admiralty Distributor.
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Start now
Start now to allow time for a smooth transition Revising Safety Management Procedures is one of the most time consuming tasks. Make an early start
Step 10. The aim is safety but the result can also be efficiency
ECDIS operated by well trained officers can contribute significantly to safety of life at sea, but it can also increase operational efficiency that in turn can lead to bottom line savings. Navigators and superintendents regularly report a steady flow of benefits from using ECDIS. Updates to chart data can be virtually instant. Navigation tasks and bridge workload can be optimized, situational awareness improved and stress reduced when navigating in congested waters where most accidents occur. ECDIS also offers data reporting and auditing tools that can eliminate redundant practices and improve voyage planning, delivering tangible fuel savings. Early adopters will be the ones that see the advantages soonest.
Visit the Information section on the UKHO website www.ukho.gov.uk for more guidelines and regular updates over the coming months.
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The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2DN Tel: +44(0) 1823 320 602 Fax: +44(0) 1823 283 797 www.ukho.gov.uk
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