Ecdis is an evolving technology and the new regulations surrounding its mandated use are confusing so it is important to understand the process required for the adoption of ecdis as required by the terms of the Solas regulations. The fitting of ecdis will become mandatory on a rolling timetable that comes into force in July 2012. The legislation will be phased in by vessel type and size and will eventually apply to the majority of large merchant vessels and passenger ships. The timetable for n....

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