26 May 2017 / Australia

ECDIS requirements update

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued new guidance on the phased carriage requirement of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) which is underway and is scheduled to be completed by 2018.

In its Marine Notice 7/2017, AMSA highlights areas relevant to the safe and proper operation of ECDIS for ships visiting Australian ports, and gives information on expectations for ECDIS compliance during port State control (PSC) inspections.

The full notice in available online at https://apps.amsa.gov.au/MOReview/MarineNoticeExternal.html

For further details and information about operations at Australian ports contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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