ECDIS Part 2: A Key to safe operation
- Date: 11/03/2011
ECDIS part 2 (172 kB)
The mandatory requirement and introduction of electronic chart display and information
systems is seen as a major step forward in safe ship operation and protection of the environment
This second part to the ECDIS series of publications focuses on the operational aspect to the upcoming amendments to the SOLAS & STCW '95 regulations.
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