THE United Kingdom Hydro graphic Office (UKHO) is calling on shipowners to deal with electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) manufacturers now that they have only 12 months to complete transition to the new required shipboard technology.
Following the announcement of updated ECDIS Standards by the Monaco-based International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), the UKHO reminds all that the new ECDIS testing standard publication date is expected to be August 15.
"Much has been written about the mandatory carriage of ECDIS, but one of the most important initiatives currently underway is the revision to the technical standards for ECDIS," said UKHO working group head Tom Mellor.
"Shipowners are encouraged to contact their ECDIS manufacturer and to plan early for the transition to the updated ECDIS Standards to ensure a smooth switchover and to take advantage of the benefits that the new editions will bring to the bridge," he said.
"The upgrade requirements will vary between different ECDIS makes and models, so it is important that owners work together with their ECDIS manufacturers to identify the steps that need to be taken for all ECDIS systems across their fleet," he said.
The UKHO will continue to offer guidance for shipowners, operators and managers through its global "living with ECDIS" seminars. Further details and online booking for these free events can be found at bit.ly/ECDISSeminars.
UKHO produces a worldwide series of some 3,500 paper nautical charts, 200 publications under the Admiralty Nautical Products & Services brand and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs).
UKHO also plays a central role, in support of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, in discharging the navigation element of the UK's Safety of Life at Sea Treaty (SOLAS) obligations for waters of UK national responsibility.
IMO&EU NEWS
17 July 2015 - 20:52
Only 12 months before electronic chart display systems becomes law
THE United Kingdom Hydro graphic Office (UKHO) is calling on shipowners to deal with electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) manufacturers now that they have only 12 months to complete transition to the new required shipboard technology.
IMO&EU NEWS
17 July 2015 - 20:52
Only 12 months before electronic chart display systems becomes law
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