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August 2017 To assist PCOs and Ship staff, IHO have issued a guidance document Information on IHO Standards related to ENC and ECDIS . This document details the changes introduced in the set of revised IHO standards that relate to the carriage and operation of ECDIS.

July 2017 Almost three-quarters of cargo ships over 20,000 gross tonnage (GT) are already compliant with the SOLAS-mandated Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) deadline of 1st July 2017, according to the latest figures published by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) .

May 2017 Changes introduced in Edition 4.0 of the IHO Presentation Library invalidate the tests contained in the ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Checks which were specifically designed and developed for ECDIS using previous editions of the Presentation Library.

An ECDIS type approval certificate showing conformance with tests in edition 4.0 of IEC 61174 demonstrates that the ECDIS does not have any of the identified ENC display anomalies. The subsequent guidance HERE describes the method by which mariners may check the ECDIS displays for the new ENC symbols contained in Edition 4.0 of the Presentation Library.

March 2017 The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) has revised its ECDIS standards, with an implementation date of 1 September 2017. A new ECDIS installed after 31 August 2017 shall conform to the latest IHO standards. DNV GL has been approached by customers uncertain about how to interpret the new requirements for their fleet in service. Is an upgrade of the ECDIS in operation required? Or even a complete replacement? Will an exemption application be viable? To name just a few questions. DNV GL Clarifications on ECDIS upgrading – what you should do September 2016 The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has called for ship owners, operators and managers to exercise greater vigilance in order to tackle the rise in ECDIS-related detentions and the risks to safety at sea. With a growing majority of the global fleet having completed the switch to digital navigation, evidence is emerging that the number of ECDIS-related issues during inspections and audits is on the rise. Earlier this year, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reported a significant increase in the number of ships detained because of ECDIS deficiencies. The consequences of ECDIS deficiencies during inspections were highlighted in the recent case of a ship detained in Brisbane by AMSA due to a lack of on-board familiarisation training in the use of ECDIS. This required an ECDIS trainer to be flown in from Singapore to train the crew. The vessel, which had passed through the Great Barrier Reef on its journey, was released from detention upon completion of this crew training.

Speaking at SMM 2016 in Hamburg, Thomas Mellor, Head of OEM Technical Support and Digital Standards at UKHO, said: “ECDIS can deliver tremendous benefits for safe, compliant and efficient navigation. However, once installed ship owners, operators and managers must fulfill their responsibilities for its ongoing use, including compliance with all relevant regulations. This includes updating their bridge procedures, upgrading their ECDIS software to the latest IHO ENC standards and, above all, ensuring that bridge teams are trained and certified in the operation of ECDIS and in line with the requirements of Port State Control inspections and audits. “There can be any number of reasons for non-compliance, ranging from inadequate detail in the ship’s Safety Management System (SMS), a failure to use the latest Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) for the voyage plan, or a bridge team unfamiliar with the use of ECDIS. Whatever the reason, the penalties can be severe, whether through the costs of a delayed onward voyage or the impact on an owner’s reputation of a failed SIRE inspection. Most importantly, every incident of non-compliance is a potential threat to the safety of that ship and its crew, as well as other traffic and the marine environment. “PSC inspectors are carrying out more inspections on ships using ECDIS as the primary means of navigation and as a result, are becoming more aware of the latest requirements and which questions to ask. “The good news is that there is plenty of guidance and support available for owners from ECDIS manufacturers and ECDIS training providers. The UKHO has been freely distributing the ADMIRALTY Guide to Audits and Inspections at ECDIS Seminars for several years. “Furthermore we have developed the ADMIRALTY ENC Maintenance Record (NP133C) to make official digital chart information easier to manage, inspect and audit”

18th May 2016 UKHO urges ship owners to upgrade to new digital chart standards The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has today reiterated its call for ship owners to upgrade to the latest ECDIS software standards, highlighting the significant benefits that the new IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 will offer mariners, including greater consistency in the display of Electronic Nautical Charts (ENCs) and a reduction in the number of audible alarms on the bridge. According to the UKHO, shipping companies have welcomed the recent announcement of a 12-month extension to the transition period for owners to switch to the new Presentation Library 4.0. However, upgrade requirements will vary from ship to ship, so the UKHO strongly encourages owners to take advantage of the new ECDIS Standards at the earliest opportunity, rather than waiting until the new deadline of 31 August 2017.

Tom Mellor, the UKHO’s Head of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Support and Digital Standards and Chairman of the IHO’s ENC Working Group commented: “The UKHO is continuing to work with manufacturers to ensure that users can experience the full benefit of the latest software standards. The transition to the new ECDIS Standards is definitely gathering pace and it is encouraging to see such positive progress with ECDIS manufacturers working hard to secure type-approval for their ECDIS software. “Naturally, ship owners will also have questions about the new ECDIS Standards. One recurring question is whether there are any compatibility issues between newly produced ENCs and the current Presentation Library edition 3.4. Owners need not be concerned about this, as ENCs themselves are unchanged. The upgrade applies to the Presentation Library, which governs how the ENC data is displayed on the ECDIS screen, not the data itself.” Source: UKHO

Technical Standards for ECDIS The number one complaint from mariners on ECDIS was the number of alarms generated. The IHO has taken this on board with the latest Presentation Library (version 4.0) which addresses this issue. Also, information such as fairway and anchorage area names now appear on screen, with landmarks, lights and buoys viewable via a ‘hover-over’ function. This reduces the constant need to find information buried in a pick report.

Read the Admiralty Blog " The new S-52 ECDIS Standards: What do they mean for you? " by Tom Mellor, Head of OEM Support and Digital Standards.

The new ECDIS testing standard publication date is expected to be Aug 15th. From this date the new edition of S-52 will be the reference for the type approval of new ECDIS. Existing ECDIS will have to be upgraded to the latest Presentation Library within twelve months.

Industry Recommendations

ECDIS Training Recommendations

ECDIS Familiarisation Recommendations Users new to an ECDIS-installed ship should check that sufficient knowledge of items on the familiarisation check list is obtained before using the ECDIS and its back-up at sea. If use is to be made of the RCDS Mode, any differences in operational procedures should also be understood. Items in the list have been identified with a W or an M. Although users of ECDIS should have an understanding of all items marked W and M, the priority for a watch-keeping officer is to become fully familiar with all items marked W. For those users who are responsible for voyage planning and other ECDIS management activities, items marked W and M have equal priority.

Nautical Institute publication written by Dr Andy Norris FNI: ECDIS Familiarisation Checklist

Press release issued by the ECDIS Training Group regarding the revised IMO Model Course for ECDIS: ECDIS press release - IMO Model Course 1.27 2012 Edition

ECDIS Feedback

The Manila Amendments to STCW (which include the use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation as a required competence) came into force on 1st January 2012 and the mandatory carriage of ECDIS began to phase in from 1st July 2012. Over the next 5 years, as more mariners gain experience in using new equipment and technology associated with electronic navigation, there will be many issues arising from this increasing use of ECDIS. The Nautical Institute would like to hear from you on any relevant issues you have experienced in using ECDIS.

Issues may be directly related to the use of equipment and its navigational facilities, including whether information is being appropriately displayed. Other issues may address aspects of the current operational practice of using ECDIS and some may arise solely from insufficient or inappropriate training of users.

To contribute your views, experience or comments to the forum email: [email protected]

Identification of correspondents will be removed before posting. The long term aim of this initiative is to improve the design of ECDIS equipment and its data by influencing regulations and standards and also to influence the way in which the use of ECDIS is taught to and used by seafarers.

The Nautical Institute's Technical Committee has arranged to collate any reported issues and submit them to the appropriate bodies including:

• The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) • The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) • The International Association of Marine Electronics Companies (CIRM) • The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

This forum also contains links to useful information for mariners, including casualty reports where ECDIS or ECS has been found to be a contributory factor. (Dates are the date of the investigation report.)

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Checking the IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 in ECDIS Background -IHO ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Check

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ECDIS Presentation Library 4.0 and PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on SAFETY OF NAVIGATION

The Maritime Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on SAFETY OF NAVIGATION. The aim of the CIC is to check compliance with the applicable requirements of the SOLAS Convention, the overall status of the vessel’s navigation safety, and the competency of crew involved in navigation operations.

This inspection campaign will be held for three months, commencing from 1 September 2017 and ending 30 November 2017 . A ship will only be subject to one inspection under this CIC during the period of the campaign.

Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) will use a list of 12 questions to assure that navigation equipment carried onboard complies with the relevant statutory certificates, the master and navigation officers are qualified and familiar with operation of bridge equipment, especially ECDIS, and that navigation equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

This campaign is also related to standards updates that have been carried by IHO with further implementation by ship owners and ECDIS manufacturers.

One of the good tools for PSC visit preparation may be the ECDIS Familiarisation Recommendations by the Nautical Institute provided in the form of check-list.

During the last years ECDIS has been more commonly used on SOLAS vessels and with the ECDIS Carriage requirement a majority of vessels will be equipped with ECDIS by the end of this decade. The development of ECDIS is an ongoing process based on user needs, technology achievements and need for improvement related to safety of navigation. The need to improve previously adopted ECDIS Standard was also recognized by the IMO «in order to ensure the operational reliability of such equipment and taking into account the technological progress and experience gained» and resulted in a revised performance standard for ECDIS MSC.232(82) adopted in December 2006. In the same way the related IEC test standards, as well as the IHO standards used for production and presentation of Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) have been revised periodically.

In Oct 2011 the IHO issued the ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Checks , which included two fictitious ENC cells intended to assist mariners identifying if their ECDIS was using the latest IHO S-52 Presentation Library, edition 3.4. The dataset also highlighted if there were any known ENC display anomalies present in the system. Mariners were asked to run a series of quick tests using the check datasets within their ECDIS to ascertain if they were experiencing display issues. If the system was found to be running an old IHO Presentation Library or had a more serious display anomaly Mariners were advised to contact their ECDIS manufacturer or an appropriate equipment maintenance company to obtain software patches and investigate further to resolve the issues. Results of the tests were to be sent to the IHO for analysis and for use in revising IHO standards.

The IHO ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Checklist were not intended for, and are not suitable to be used as a Port State Inspection / Carriage compliance test for ECDIS.

To address the display anomalies and improve the ECDIS user experience the IHO issued S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 in September 2014.

The IHO has coordinated with the IEC to align the issue dates of S-52 and IEC 61174 “ECDIS Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results” publications. This resulted in a new edition (4.0) of IEC 61174 being published in Aug 2015. These standard updates affect all new ECDIS systems and new installations from Aug 19 th 2015. Current ECDIS users have until Aug 31 st 2017 to update their systems to comply with the ECDIS software updating guidance in MSC.1.Circ.1503 “ECDIS – GUIDANCE FOR GOOD PRACTICE” .

Changes to the IHO S-52 Presentation Library introduced in edition 4.0 will invalidate the tests contained in IHO ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Checks which were specifically designed and developed for ECDIS using the IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 3.4 or earlier.

IEC 61174 ed 4.0 address the following main problems:

- Consistent use of symbols and abbreviations

- Alarm categorization

- Alarm visualization

- Reducing a number of audible alerts

- ECDIS default control settings Route exchange format «RTZ»

Set of new IHO standards address the following main areas:

- New design of Chart object info functionality (Pick report) makes access to ENC chart information easier and understandable for user

- Reorganization of alert management resulting in less alarms being generated by ENC objects

- Crossing navigational hazards (isolated dangers and aids to navigation) as well as areas with special conditions (TSS, anchorage areas, etc.) will generate only visible alarms now

- Safety contours continue to create audible and visible alarms

- Standardized way of making ENC update status report will allow mariners and Port State Control inspectors to conﬁrm that the ENCs installed in an ECDIS are up-to-date

- ECDIS viewing groups extension based on Mariner feedback for detailed control of ENC features

- Chart management and ENC status reports

- ENC test data sets

- Other modiﬁcations - new symbols, names of fairways and anchorage areas, highlighting ENC updates, date dependent objects, new chart display layers, and some more

ECDIS and the IHO Presentation Library Edition Number

All ECDIS must have a function to display the edition number of the IHO Presentation Library that is in use within the ECDIS. The new IHO ECDIS Presentation Library edition 4.0 clause 19.1 states: ‘The edition number of the PresLib installed must be available to the Mariner on request’. This requirement is tested for in the standard IEC 61174 edition 4 clause 5.5.1 Presentation library (S 52/Annex A, Part I/19.1) ‘The edition number of the PresLib installed shall be available to the Mariner on request’.

All Mariners must familiarise themselves with the function in their ECDIS that will display the edition number of the IHO Presentation Library as this varies across ECDIS manufactures. This function will be required when Port State Control officers want evidence that the ECDIS is up-to-date to the latest IHO standards. MSC.1.Circ.1503: ‘Additionally, ECDIS software should be kept up to date such that it is capable of displaying up-to-date electronic charts correctly according to the latest version of IHO's chart content and display standards’.

ECDIS Chart 1 and IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 checks

This is the IHO recommended method for checking that the ECDIS system can display symbols correctly. There is no intention for the IHO to issue a check data set for IHO Presentation 4.0.

ECDIS users can check that their systems are capable of displaying the new symbols introduced in the IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 by opening the ECDIS Chart 1 datasets. ECDIS Chart 1 which includes a legend of symbols used in ENC’s, should be installed on all type approved ECDIS.

Any anomalies in the display, shall be reported to the ECDIS provider and the IHO at [email protected].

More details can be found at www.iho.int

Viewing ECDIS Chart 1, “Information about chart display (A, B)” within the ECDIS will only display the new symbols if the IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 is installed.

( 1 ) The beacon and buoy features below (approx. position is 15°07.0’N 005°06.5’W) display the date dependent magenta ‘d’ symbol when the ECDIS date range is set between 01.04.2014 and 27.08.2014.

( 2 ) New indication highlight symbology for objects that pose a danger to the vessel.

( 3 ) Automatic update symbology for identifying where changes to the ENCs have occurred.

It will not be possible to view the new symbols, if the ECDIS software has not been updated to use the S-52 Presentation Library Edition 4.0.

Referring to mentioned above deck officers must know how to check their actual Presentation Library. Usually you can easily find it via so called “PIC report” enquiring ENC cell information. Let’s see how it’s done by example of two different systems.

IHO Presentation Library check on Transas Navi-Sailor 4000

This can be done in three steps:

( 1 ) Click “I” button on the console

( 2 ) TrackBall RightClick anywhere on the chart

( 3 ) Click “General” in the chart information field

As you can see, this ECDIS still runs with the old Presentation Library ed 3.4 from 2008.

Another tricky moment is that not every ECDIS clearly shows ECDIS chart 1 as it is. ECDIS chart 1 is split in several cells with names starting from “AA”. So, if one clicks “Task List” -> “Charts” he will be able to see charts “aa5cab1” and “aa5cab2”, which are supposed to be checked as per IHO recommendations. As mentioned above, it is not possible to view the new symbols, as the ECDIS software has not been updated to use the S-52 Presentation Library Edition 4.0

IHO Presentation Library check on Simrad Maris 900

This can also be done in three steps:

( 1 ) TrackBall RightClick anywhere on the chart

( 2 ) Click “Properties” on the context menu

( 3 ) Click “More” in the chart information field

This ECDIS already runs with the new Presentation Library ed 4.0 from 2014 . And if you access the Charts Management utility, you will be able to find ECDIS Chart 1 and the same notation for its cells. Checking cells “aa5cab1” and “aa5cab2” will give an exact match with example given by IHO.

I do hope that this information helped to clarify some concerns regarding ECDIS Presentation Library and corresponding checks and I wish you fair winds, following seas and no deficiencies!

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ECDIS Procedures Guide - 2023-2024 Edition

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Short Overview

ECDIS Procedures Guide Part 1 has been significantly updated to reflect all the latest software, hardware, documentation, PSC/audit skill gaps and best practice procedures in ECDIS navigation. It includes worked examples from different manufacturers’ systems and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating AI in ECDIS usage. For many ships, this development will require a modernisation of current practices, which this Guide aims to assist with. All recommendations are designed to accompany a ship’s safety management system (SMS).

Part 2 of the Guide features fully updated familiarisation checklists and key menu functions to be aware of when operating specific manufacturers’ systems.

Part 3 – Type Specific Quick Reference Guides has been updated to reflect the latest software versions and functionalities.

Detailed Overview

It is vital that all ships carrying ECDIS have installed and understood the latest updates and requirements. This title provides a framework, as well as supporting background information and checklists, to aid officers in fulfilling STCW requirements. It also helps companies to implement best practice in the use of ECDIS on board their ships.

The 2023–2024 Edition has been significantly updated throughout, reflecting all the latest software, hardware, documentation, PSC/audit skill gaps and procedures for best practice. The latest standards for ‘Vessel Template’ configurations, advance and transfer information and ECDIS COM port setup are detailed. Examples of radar maps and system units best practices are also included. New sections have been added highlighting advantages and disadvantages of track control system (TCS) integration, providing information on the various available GNSS systems and their reliability, and discussing (with images) correct configuration and management of information sent to ECDIS from an integrated echosounder.

The new 2024 ISM ECDIS Audit Template, which should be completed by all ships, is included, and a software suitability checklist and the latest ECDIS Generic course modules have been added. The last 12 months of observations and inspections are reviewed, and the use of inspection screenshots as evidence of ECDIS position verification is explored. New subjects for both 6th Generation and legacy software functions are fully covered.

To address known charting issues, new maps have been added highlighting areas of low reliability for use at the appraisal stage of planning, alongside up-to-date information on polar navigation and related ENC issues. Examples of chart symbols commonly not recognised at inspection and STCW exams have been added and addressed in two new annexes. Finally, ECDIS Safety Checklists have been updated and presented in a new easy to use format.

Part 2 of the Guide includes fully revised Type Specific familiarisation checklists to be filled in by ECDIS operators, in addition to annotated screenshots highlighting key ECDIS menu functions. Part 3 is available for download and includes Type Specific ECDIS Quick Reference Guides to help the navigator identify the functional differences between systems and become familiarised with the specific system on board their ship. The Guides include the latest standards required on board, concentrating on the latest typical ECDIS configurations of sensors at sea.

Introduction

The ‘Human Element’ has long been considered the primary cause of incidents and accidents at sea. Equipment can fail, but there is a greater likelihood of humans overlooking a procedure or deviating from standard practice. The latest developments in ECDIS technology mean crews are alerted when a plan is failing and can be supported with recommendations to complete the voyage safely. The long-term effect of this technology, where appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring are automated, is yet to be evaluated. However, the role of the ECDIS operator will likely continue to evolve, highlighting the need for effective ECDIS procedures.

One certainty is that developments in ECDIS technology are fast paced and irreversible, and such transitional periods are when ships are most vulnerable. Until these developments are reflected in training syllabuses, this Guide is an invaluable educational resource for ECDIS operators. Guidance on software updates and use of a robust SMS will ensure ships using ECDIS remain safe.

Welcome to the 6th Generation of ECDIS software.

Mark Broster

FRIN, AFNI, FInstLM, FIMarEST, HCMM

Contents Listing

Definitions

Updates to the 2024 ECDIS Procedures Guide

The Evolution of ECDIS

About the Author

About ECDIS Ltd

Part 1 ECDIS Procedures Guide

1 Equipment/Software Upgrades and Latest Standards

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Latest Standards for ECDIS Equipment

1.3 Various GNSS Available on ECDIS

1.4 Sensor Requirements

1.5 The S-52 4.0 Upgrade

1.6 The Transition to S-100

1.7 The Transition to S-Mode

1.8 ECDIS and Track Control Systems (TCS)

1.9 Introduction to Bridge Alert Management (BAM)

1.10 COM Setup

1.11 Software Updates

1.12 Updating Charts

1.13 Licences and Permits

1.14 Pay as You Sail (PAYS)

1.15 High Density (HD) ENCs

1.16 Common Consistent Reference Point (CCRP)

1.17 Setting Up System Units

1.18 Backup Requirements and Power Failure

2 ECDIS Documentation and Compliance

2.1 ISM ECDIS Audit Template 2024

2.2 Assessing ECDIS Software Suitability

2.3 List of Integrated Equipment

2.4 Performance Test Procedures for ECDIS

2.5 Manufacturer’s User Guide

2.6 Generic ECDIS Training

2.7 The Evolution of IMO 1.27 Generic Training

2.8 New Modules on the 1.27 Course

2.9 Type Specific and Familiarisation Training

2.10 Responsibility for Safe Navigation

3 ECDIS Operator Skill Gaps and PSC Preparation

3.1 Top 20 Inspection Considerations in 2023–2024

3.2 ECDIS Skill Gaps

3.3 ECDIS Observations – Independent Inspections

3.4 Comparison Between Observations and Training Syllabus

3.5 ECDIS Non-Conformities and Detentions – PSC

4 Key ECDIS Procedures for Safe Navigation

4.1 Appraisal

4.2 Planning

4.3 Execution

4.4 Monitoring

4.5 ECDIS Safety Functions

5 Administration and Records

5.1 ECDIS Data Recording

5.2 Backup Procedure

5.3 Records and Documentation

5.4 ECDIS Screen Capture

5.5 Other Playback Options

6 Known Charting Issues, Support and Solutions

6.1 Polar Latitudes

6.2 ENC Scales, Known Issues and Support

6.3 Disparity Between National ENCs

6.4 Display Accuracy

6.5 ‘Best Scale’ May Not Be Best Scale

6.7 Potential Issues with Integrated Bridge System Keyboards

6.8 SCAMIN – Known System Issues

6.9 SCAMAX – Known System Issues

6.10 CATZOC – Understanding the Importance of Both Horizontal and Vertical Reliability

6.11 Overview of Current ENC Coverage and Notable Gaps

6.12 T&P Update Status by Country in 2023

6.13 The Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO) Version 2

6.14 Chart Spot-Checks

6.15 Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) Mode

6.16 Safety Depth Concerns

6.17 Safety Contour Concerns

ECDIS Vulnerabilities and Solutions 163

7.1 ECDIS Cyber Security Awareness

7.2 GNSS Vulnerabilities

7.3 Understanding and Monitoring GNSS in ECDIS

7.4 NAVTEX Vulnerabilities

7.5 SATCOM Vulnerabilities

7.6 Transferring Non-Secure Data to ECDIS and Auxiliary Equipment

7.7 Virus Protection

7.8 System Updates

8 Management of Common ECDIS Operator Mistakes and Software Issues

8.1 ENC Chart Symbology

8.2 User Alarm Choices

8.3 Alarm/Warning/Indicator Defect Priority Table

8.4 System Configuration and Maintenance

8.5 Time Restrictions Between System and Local Sensors

8.6 System Sensor and Local Sensor

8.7 Manufacturer Software Constraints

8.8 Scan Route Concerns

9 ECDIS Safety Checklists 183

9.1 OOW Handover Checklist

9.2 Pre-Sailing Checklist

9.3 ECDIS Configuration Card

9.4 GNSS Failure

9.5 ECDIS Failure

9.6 ECDIS Cyber Security Checklist

9.7 Pre-Departure/Voyage Briefing Card

Annex A Chart Spot-Check Log

Annex B Manual Corrections Log

Annex C Chart Update Log

Annex D ECDIS Alarms and Alerts

Annex E Pre-Port Arrival – PSC ECDIS Preparation Activities (120 mins)

Annex F Checking the IHO S-52 Presentation Library Edition Number in ECDIS

Annex G STCW Competency Exam Questions and Answers – OOW Examination Level

Annex H STCW Competency Exam Questions and Answers – Mates/Masters Examination Level

Part 2 Familiarisation Checklists and Key ECDIS Menu Functions

Type Specific ECDIS Course Content

1.1 Setting to Work

1.2 Familiarisation

1.3 Navigation Tools

1.4 Planning a Route

1.5 Monitoring a Route

ECDIS Type Specific Information

Familiarisation Checklists

Key ECDIS Menu Functions

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How to check ECDIS displays the latest symbols, IHO S-52 Presentation Library 4.0

All ECDIS should have been upgraded to the new IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 by August 31st 2017.

IMO SN Circ 266 rev1 states;

ECDIS that is not updated for the latest version of IHO Standards may not meet the chart carriage requirements as set out in SOLAS regulation V/19.2.1.4.

Once upgraded there is no need to use the IHO Check Data Set to check that symbols are being displayed correctly.

To check that the ECDIS is correctly displaying the new symbols, the Mariner can check ECDIS Chart 1. ECDIS Chart 1 is a legend of the entire set of symbols that may be used within an ENC. It is installed on all type approved ECDIS systems.

Only ECDIS updated to IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 will be able to show the new ENC symbols.

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ECDIS MANAGEMENT

Compliance of ecdis system.

ECDIS SOFTWARE VERSIONS

ECDIS that is not updated to the latest version of the IHO Standards may not meet the chart carriage requirements as set out in SOLAS regulation V/19.2.1.4.

Below is the list of latest ECDIS software versions available for various make and models. Please check the ECDIS software version on your ship and if the software is not of latest version.

CURRENT IHO ECDIS and ENC STANDARDS

IHO S-52 ECDIS Presentation Library Edition 4.0 Salient features

Refer to attached “IHO Advice for PSC Inspectors concerning IHO Standards” – ANNEX A for main Changes in IHO S-52 ECDIS Presentation Library Edition 4.0 and its benefits to the mariner’s onboard.

IHO CHECK DATASET

The main checks are as follows:

ECDIS and the IHO Presentation Library Edition Number

All ECDIS must have a function to display the edition number of the IHO Presentation Library that is in use within the ECDIS. All Mariners must familiarize themselves with the function in their ECDIS that will display the edition number of the IHO Presentation Library as this varies across ECDIS manufacturers. This function will be required when Port State Control officers want evidence that the ECDIS is up-to-date to the latest IHO standards.

ECDIS Chart 1 and IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0

For a graphical way to establish the ECDIS is correctly displaying the new symbols introduced in IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition, 4.0 the Mariner can check ECDIS Chart 1. ECDIS chart 1 is a legend of the entire set of symbols that may be used within an ENC. It is installed on all type approved ECDIS systems.

Only ECDIS updated to IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 will be able to show the new ENC symbols. To check the ECDIS display Mariners are requested to open Chart 1, Information about chart display (A, B), and ensure they can view the symbols. ECDIS that have not been updated will not be able to display the new symbols. This is the IHO recommended method for checking that the ECDIS system can display the new symbols in IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0.

Following from Section VIII of Admiralty Weekly Notices to Mariners

ECDIS operating with Edition 4.0 of the IHO Presentation Library Performance tests during type approval and installation of the ECDIS demonstrates that the ECDIS does not have any of the identified display anomalies. The IHO check dataset is therefore not applicable. See iho.int for further information.

For a graphical way to establish that the ECDIS is correctly displaying the new symbols introduced in IHO S-52 Presentation Library Edition 4.0 the mariner can check ECDIS Chart 1. ECDIS Chart 1 is a legend of the entire set of symbols that may be used within an ENC, and is installed on all type-approved ECDIS systems.

LOG-Keeping requirements:

Vessels are required to maintain the ADMIRALTY ENC Maintenance Record (NP 133C). This log is designed by UKHO to streamline the management of paper records of ENC and ECDIS maintenance and make information on official digital charts more accessible for bridge team.

ENC Management Basics:

CATZOC and M_QUAL

When an ENC is produced, it is divided into areas. The accuracy of the data in these separate areas is based on the original source data with regards to positional accuracy, depth accuracy and sea floor coverage. These three sets of data are then assessed by the ENC producer together. Together they are then represented as one result, this is known as a “meta – feature”.

This meta-feature is called “Quality of Data” or M_QUAL. This M_QUAL is then given a symbol to show the ENC user the level of confidence for the data in that area, this is known as a Zone of Confidence or CATZOC. Once the M_QUAL is known, and the CATZOC zone is assigned to an area on the ENC, the navigator can view these symbols on the ENC usually in the “All / Other” display function on their ECDIS. The greater the number of stars that appear in the symbol, the greater the level of accuracy for that area.

To show the limits of individual surveys, the producer of the ENC can add Survey Reliability areas or _SREL, into the ENC data:

Once again, the producer can add much additional data to the M_SREL for the ECDIS user. The S-57 codes and descriptions are shown here for this data:

Charted Depths

On an ENC, soundings from an unreliable source are circled as shown in below snapshot:

README Files

The user should know that general information on all the positional inaccuracies in the ENC can be found in the README file, it is recommended therefore that these are always referred to during the appraisal phases of passage planning. The ReadMe file should be filed in the relevant sub-section of NP-133C and discussed during the passage plan briefing.

Areas without ENC coverage

IHO provides an online chart catalogue that details the coverage of ENCs together with references to coastal State guidance on any requirements for paper charts (where this has been provided). The catalogue also provides links to IHO Member States’ websites, where additional information may be found.

The display on this catalogue of base maps from various sources does not constitute an endorsement or approval of them or of the information that they contain, and the IHO does not vouch for the validity or accuracy of these base maps.

UKHO do not currently publish a comprehensive list detailing area without ENC coverage. Please note that vessel can use either Planning Station or the Admiralty Digital Catalogue to assess areas, where ENC coverage is not available when planning routes and take necessary measures accordingly.

The changes in ENC coverage is very dynamic, it is strongly advised to check the planning station or the Admiralty Digital catalogue for latest information during passage planning.

In case if vessel has to call a port without vector chart coverage the raster chart should be ordered and used together with paper charts.

ADMIRALTY INFORMATION OVERLAY (AIO) Management

Currently, there is no unified approach by Hydrographic Offices (HOs) with regards to their approach about T & Ps on general ENCs. A number of HOs include the T & Ps in the weekly corrections of their ENCs, while others do not. There are some HOs that do not produce T & P notices and also some for which the status of T & P production and their incorporation is unclear.

Admiralty provides an option to users called Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO). The AIO feature is an optional additional overlay that can be turned on and off within ECDIS, independently of the display of ENC data. When activated it displays all the T & P notices produced by the UKHO as an overlay to the ENC and is intended to support passage planning and demonstration of compliance.

AIO features are shown as simple polygons drawn on top of the ENC data with a text description. Where necessary, text and picture files are included to provide further detail. The Navigator should assess them and decide if, for the safety of navigation, the Notice should be inputted as an actual manual correction.

Updating the Overlay:

Updates to the Overlay are issued weekly on CD, along with the weekly AVCS Update CD, and are also available over the Internet through planning /ENC station. Updates on CD should be loaded in the same way as loading ENC updates (see ‘Maintaining the Chart Outfit’ in the AVCS User Guide).

The data volume in each weekly update is normally small. However, it is necessary to issue a New Edition of the Overlay every 6 month, which consolidates all update data into a base data set. This New Edition may be over a hundred megabytes in size which will make it impractical for most users to download over the Internet and so an Admiralty Information Overlay CD should be used. Also, this New Edition Overlay CD must be installed before any further updates can be applied

Displaying the Overlay:

The Overlay is designed to be displayed on top of a standard ECDIS chart display and can be switched on and off without changing the underlying chart. Only those features relevant to the chart in use are displayed. As the user zooms in or out, the ECDIS will automatically select charts of a suitable scale and the Overlay features relevant to the selected charts will be displayed. For example, a Temporary NM that applies only to a large-scale chart will not be displayed when smaller scale charts of the same area are being used.

T&P NMs: New version of AIO does not include Admiralty T&P NMs that are only relevant to the paper chart users and those T&Ps which are included as temporary information in the ENCs. If the producer nation does not include temporary information in their ENCs but the UKHO has issued a T&P NM for an equivalent scale paper chart, then same will be included in the Overlay.

EP NMs: ENC Preliminary Notice to Mariners (EP NM) contain additional information that is specific to ENCs and cannot be published as a standard Admiralty T&P NM such as reported navigational hazards that have been incorporated on paper charts but have not yet been included in ENCs. These NMs are displayed in the same way as T&P NMs, as a polygon with a hatched fill which indicates the area affected by the NM. Each NM is allocated a unique EP NM number and is exclusive to AIO.

Area without AIO coverage

AIO also contains ADMIRALTY T&P NMs and highlights navigationally significant differences between ENCs and ADMIRALTY paper charts, published as ENC P NMs (or EP NMs). It does not contain NAVAREA Warnings or any other information.

Where there is no equivalent scale Admiralty paper chart, the UKHO does not have any additional information and the Overlay shows a ‘No Overlay’ feature. This feature is displayed as a grey polygon with a grey hatched fill/ horizontal gridline indicating the area where there is no overlay information.

T&P information is an essential part of ensuring that the charts in use are up to date. Many ENC producers include T&P information in their ENCs – there is a list in the INFO folder on the AVCS discs.

However, some do not, and even where it is included it can be difficult to identify. Please be aware that the T&P NMs shown in the Overlay relate specifically to ADMIRALTY paper charts and may not include all T&P NMs issued by the ENC producer. Areas where the UKHO does not publish T&P NMs are highlighted with a ‘No Overlay’ feature. Additional information, such as national T&P NMs, may be available in these areas from other sources and users should ensure that all appropriate sources of information have been consulted.

It is recommend that features that are significant to the passage plan should be plotted in ECDIS using Mariner’s Information Objects.

ENCs derived from charts on non-WGS84 compatible datum

Positions obtained from Global Navigation Satellite Systems, such as GPS, are normally referred to WGS84 Datum. In many parts of the world, however, charts were originally produced on a variety of local datums for which the shift to WGS84 may be unknown or unreliable. ENCs derived from such charts may not be accurately referred to WGS84 Datum. This can result in small but noticeable positional differences where adjoining cells have been shifted by slightly different amounts.

A number of Indonesia (ID) and UK (GB) ENC’s are derived from charts that cannot be accurately referred to WGS84 Datum. The differences between satellite-derived positions and positions on these cells cannot be accurately determined; the estimated values of the differences for these cells are detailed in the Information attribute of Caution Areas thus: “Positions in this region lie within ± nn meters of WGS84 Datum”. Mariners are warned that these differences may be significant to navigation and are therefore advised to confirm GPS positions shown in the chart display using alternative navigational techniques, particularly when closing the shore or navigating in the vicinity of dangers. Such cells contain a warning encoded as the name of a Sea Area feature covering the cell thus: “This chart cannot be accurately referenced to WGS84 Datum; see caution message”. They are intended for use with this warning continuously displayed and should not be used otherwise.

Common operational concerns:

When properly operated, ECDIS is an exceptional tool that drastically improves situational awareness and operational efficiency and can reduce errors. On the other hand, over-reliance or lack of familiarity can lead to calamitous consequences.

The term “ECDIS assisted Grounding” has not arisen from nowhere, and based on our experience, recurrent themes often include the following:

Improper use of charts: i.e. not using or having the necessary charts for the intended voyage or not applying chart updates frequently and correctly.
Not following or being aware of the manufacturer’s software maintenance updates and not updating the ECDIS to be compatible with the latest version of the IHO Standards.
Improper use of safety settings and built-in safeguards such as route checking and safety alarms related to depths.
Improper display settings, filters and scale.
Not using the route checking function at all or not using it with an appropriate Cross Track Distance (XTD). Not visually checking the route at an appropriate scale.
Lack of familiarity with the specific ECDIS type onboard.
Over-reliance on ECDIS and the displayed GPS position.
Inability to use or lack of familiarity with manual position fixing functions such as range and bearings.

Few other important aspects:

A base ENC with limited chart information compared to the unfiltered chart of the same channel and location. Overuse or improper use of filters and contours may result in ambiguous displays of soundings and potentially dangerous interpretations.
Manual position plotting can be done quickly and easily on an ECDIS, but it is critical that officers familiarise and regularly practice this function. GPS positions should be cross-referenced using visual/ radar range and bearings.
Consistent Common Reference Point (CCRP) settings and locations of antennas, radars and other reference points should be frequently checked to ensure the settings are correct. Refer Manual for carrying out the checks and ensure no settings are changed by ship. These settings are password protected.
When Cross Track Distances (XTD) are properly set to each leg of a voyage plan then route checking assists in checking for potential obstructions, dangers and insufficient depths.

Hardware and component

Details of the planned maintenance schedule for the ECDIS (software and hardware) and timetable for periodic tests are included in the PMS for all ships.

ENCs Updating and Back-up Arrangements

The UKHO’s weekly updating service for ENCs includes the latest updates issued by all the contributing Hydrographic Offices. These updates may or may not be synchronised with Notices to Mariners and New Editions produced for their national paper chart series. In some cases, therefore, ENCs may be more or less up to date than the corresponding paper chart of the same area.

The ADMIRALTY Information Overlay (AIO) provides easy reference to T&P information, this can be displayed on a range of ECDIS or on back of bridge systems such as ADMIRALTY e-Navigator. When ECDIS is fitted, arrangements must be in place to ensure that a safe transition can be made to a back-up system in the event of an ECDIS failure. The back-up system must also ensure safe navigation for the remainder of the voyage. A second, independent, ECDIS or paper charts are the normally accepted solutions. Details will be entered on the Record of Equipment.

The back-up arrangement must be ready for immediate use. If paper charts are used, they must be readily available with the voyage plan indicated on them. If the back-up is a second ECDIS, it must be loaded with the relevant up-to-date ENCs and current voyage plan.

The Back-Up system will be listed in the Record of Equipment by the Flag state or classification society.

Familiarization of officers

In addition to generic and vessel specific ECDIS training, the Master and all watch keeping officers must be familiar with the specific ECDIS installation on board the vessel they are serving. This familiarization will include the backup systems, sensor configuration, and level of integration and current operational status of the ECDIS.

External Inspections

PSC Inspectors focus on how the ships meet the SOLAS requirements for chart carriage and the safe and effective conduct of navigation tasks.

ECDIS – What are the main questions of PCS inspectors to deck officers?

Demonstrate software compliance to S 52 Pl edition 4.0. Show Chart 1 as set up to.IHO guidelines. Show a latest type approval certificate
Show ECDIS contour setting policy, planning and implementation for various critical legs.
Show planning of Chart alert / Look ahead planning and implementation for various legs
Show that ENCs have valid permits, are of latest edition and have the latest Weekly updates applied.
Show that T& P corrections (where required to be done by OOW) are being appropriately done by manual update.
Demonstrate multiple means of position fixing and verification (with LOPs, cross bearings, PI lines and other tools)
Demonstrate procedure of manually feeding critical sensor data in case failure same being received automatically.
Show relevant chart annotations like alarm enabled no go areas, P I lines, contingency anchor etc.
Show a route plan involving vessel’s passage within and across a safety contour area.
Is CATZOC being factored during UKC calculation.
Show past track, log books, Playback (if available)
Show record keeping like maintaining NP 133C.
Show records of equipment specific familiarization / training for OOWs.
Show the up to date ENC / AVCS maintenance software (like Voyager etc)

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Technical circular no:45/2018, subject: ecdis iho presentation library standards..

International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) had revised its ECDIS standards with an implementation date of 1 September 2017, whereby IHO Presentation Library edition 3.4 in use on existing ECDIS was required to be upgraded to the IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 by 31 August2017.
However, it was noted that many ECDIS manufacturers were not been able to provide the required updates by 31 August 2017.
In view of above, the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) at its fourth session (25 to 29 September 2017) had issued IMO Circular III.2-Circ.2 – Action to be taken by port states on the required updates of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS), dated 02 October 2017, advising that
PSCOs should check whether relevant documentation have been issued by flag state; and
In the absence of flag state documentation, the PSCOs should consult with flag state accordingly.
During the ninety-ninth session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99), it was agreed that the IMO Circular III.2-Circ.2, dated 02 October 2017, will be revoked on 01 July 2018
Accordingly, all shipboard ECDIS installations will now be required to meet the latest Presentation Library Standards of the IHO and the display and testing standards of the International Electro technical Committee from 01 July 2018
Vessels who fail to update their ECDIS systems to the latest IHO Presentation Library may face a deficiency and/or detention, if found during a port State control inspection.
Republic of Marshall Islands Administration has issued MSA No. 14-18 (copy attached) advising vessels to update their ECDIS systems to the latest IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 prior to 01 July 2018.
Owners/ operators and masters are advised to be guided by above.

Enclosure:

Republic of the Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 14-18.

Disclaimer:

This Technical Circular and the material contained in it is provided only for the purpose of supplying current information to the reader and not as an advice to be relied upon by any person. While we have taken utmost care to be as factual as possible, readers/ users are advised to verify the exact text and content of the Regulation from the original source/ issuing Authority.

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No:049/2022: China – Ship Machinery Failure in Shanghai Port.
No:048/2022: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:047/2022: AMSA – Marine Notice No. 07 of 2022 Reg. Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait.
No:046/2022: AMSA – Marine Notice No. 06 of 2022 Reg. Coastal Pilotage.
No:045/2022: Inspection campaign by the Paris MoU on Polar Code requirements.
No:044/2022: GOI – DGS Order No. 15 of 2022 Reg. Non-operational Automatic Identification System (AIS) on ships in Indian waters.
No:043/2022: Panama MMN - 06/2022 Reg. Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) Scheme.
No:042/2022: GPS Week Number Rollover for JRC Equipment.
No:041/2022: GOI – DGS Order No. 14 of 2022 Reg. Violation of minimum safe manning requirements.
No:040/2022: Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Hours of Work and Rest beginning 01 May 2022 and ending on 30 June 2022 - Amended.
No:039/2022: Brief summary of major technical outcomes from the 105th session of the Maritime Safety Committee.
No:038/2022: Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 20/2022 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID19 outbreak.
No:037/2022: Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Hours of Work and Rest beginning 01 May 2022 and ending on 30 June 2022.
No:036/2022: USCG Marine Safety Alert 04-22 Reg. Handhold in Gateway Embarkation Arrangements.
No:035/2022: RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.8) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov.
No:034/2022: SGMF Formal Safety Notice - Reported Compatibility Issues for Dry-Disconnect/Connect Coupling (DD-CC).
No:033/2022: IMO Circular on Guidance on indication of ongoing compliance in the case of the failure of a single monitoring instrument, and recommended actions to take if the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) fails to meet the provisions of the EGCS Guidelines.
No:32/2022: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic.
No:31/2022: GOI – Reg. COVID 19 instructions issued by Directorate General of Shipping.
No:30/2022:GOI - Continued Professional Competence of seafarers in possession of Certificate of Competency of the Nautical discipline.
No:29/2022:Cyprus Circular No. 15/2022 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the Covid-19 pandemic.
No:28/2022:RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.7) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov.
No:27/2022: IMO Circular No. 1601/Rev.1 Reg. Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance.
No:26/2022: Amendments to the Performance Standards for VDR, S-VDR & EPIRB.
No:25/2022: RMI SSA No. 02-22 (Rev.6) Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov
No:24/2022: RMI SSA No. 04-22 Reg. Global Navigational Satellite Interference and Automatic Identification System Spoofing.
No:23/2022: St. Kitts & Nevis Maritime Circular – MC 113 22 Reg. Raised Security Level 2 for ships operating within the Black Sea.
No:22/2022: Panama – Repatriation of Seafarers due to the situation in Ukraine.
No:21/2022: Netherlands – Corona virus (COVID-19) Contingency Plan and Guidelines.
No:20/2022: GOI – Advisory for Black Sea and Adjoining Areas.
No:019/2022:Ban on use of Anti-Fouling Systems that contains Cybutryne.
No:018/2022:Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
No:017/2022:IMO Circular, MSC.1/Circ. 1460/ Rev.3 Reg. Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment installed and used on ships.
No:016/2022: Merchant Marine Notice MMN-02/2022 Reg. Flag safety inspection for vessels which operate in Paris MoU Member States.
No:015/2022:Palau Ship Security Advisory Reg. Level 3 Security Alert for Ships due to geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov.
No:014/2022:Panama MMN -03/2022 Reg. Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
No:013/2022:RMI SSA No. 02-22 Reg. Geopolitical conflict – Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov.
No:012/2022:AMSA Marine Notice No. 04/2022 Reg. Safe Handling of Hatch Covers.
No:011/2022:GOI – DGS Order No. 08 of 2022 Reg. Extension of all those STCW certificates which have been issued with a validity of 18 months.
No:010/2022:Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 05/2022 Reg. Preparation for United States Coast Guard Port State Control Exams.
No:009/2022: Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System – Amended.
No:008/2022: Cyprus – Revised requirements for Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus.
No:007/2022: Liberia Marine Advisory No. 03/2022 Reg. Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT) - Updated Requirements.
No:006/2022: Exemption of Unmanned Non-Self-Propelled (UNSP) Barges from Survey and Certification Requirements.
No:005/2022: Pilot Transfer Arrangements
No:004/2022: Republic of Marshall Islands MSA No. 01-22 Reg. Global Positioning System (GPS) Rollover-2022.
No:003/2022: Liberia - Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels
No:002/2022: Bahamas Maritime Authority Technical Alert 22-01 Reg Interim Policy on Extension/ Postponement of surveys/ audits and inspections due to COVID-19 pandemic.
No:001/2022: Amendments to The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
No:062/2021: Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspections of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System.
No:061/2021: Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Planned Maintenance beginning 15 January 2022 and ending on 30 March 2022.
No:060/2021: AMSA Safety Alert 02/2021 Reg. – Correct use of Hydrostatic Release Units (HRUs).
No:059/2021: DGS M.S. Notice No. 09 of 2021 Reg. recording of servicing of Life Saving Appliances at DGS Approved Service Stations.
No:058/2021: DGS M.S. Notice No. 07 of 2021 Reg. Application of IMO Resolution MEPC. 328 (76) to Indian Ships – Amendments to Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI (2021 revised MARPOL Annex VI).
No:057/2021: Cyprus Circular No. 40/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic.
No:056/2021: Incident & Casualties reported due to Fire – lessons learned.
No:055/2021: DGS M.S.Notice No. 08 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL).
No:054/2021: Requirements for engaging Approved Firms for Commissioning Test of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS).
No:053/2021: New IMO Requirements coming into force in the Year 2022.
No:052/2021: Cyprus Circular No. 37/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic
No:051/2021: Malta Information Notice 41 reg. Water Mist Lance onboard Vessels.
No:050/2021: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:049/2021: Liberian Marine Operations Note 05/2021 reg. China Ports – Mandatory reporting and Port State Control.
No:048/2021: Reduction in geographic boundaries of HRA from 1 September 2021 - reg
No:047/2021: Incidents / Casualties reported due to inclement / cyclonic weather conditions
No:046/2021: DGS Order No. 29 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
No:045/2021: Cyprus Circular No. 31/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic
No:044/2021: Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI in respect of sampling point requirements for fuel oil used onboard ships
No:043/2021: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:042/2021: DGS, Order No. 27 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:041/2021: DGS M.S.Notice No. 05 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL).
No:040/2021: Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) by Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on Safety of Navigation beginning 1 August 2021 and ending on 30 September 2021
No:039/2021: Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Tokyo and the Paris MoU on Stability (in general) beginning 1 September 2021 and ending on 30 November 2021
No:038/2021: Overhead Monorail Provision Crane Failure- reg.
No:037/2021: Republic of Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 09-21 Reg. Defective or Improperly maintained Immersion Suits.
No:036/2021: Panama MMN-14/2021 Reg. Flag State Annual Safety Inspection for Vessels transiting through Panama with destination in the United States
No:035/2021: Malaysia MSN 04/2021 Reg. Extension of the validity of ships statutory certificates resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:034/2021: IMO Resolution MSC. 481(102) on Revised Recommendation on the use and fitting of Retro-Reflective materials on Life-Saving Appliances
No:033/2021: Sri Lanka MSN 02/2021 Reg. Extraordinary measures relating to seafarer’s certification resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:032/2021: Panama MMC-393 Reg. Australian Port - Pre-Arrival Check list for Panama flagged vessels
No:031/2021: Cyprus Circular No. 21/2021 Reg. Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ship during the Covid-19 pandemic
No:030/2021: Panama MMN-13/2021 Reg. Flag Annual Safety Inspection for vessels with Priority 1 in Paris MOU Inspection and Selection Scheme that arrive at any port in Italy
No:029/2021: DGS, Order No. 23 of 2021 Reg Conduct of Ships Statutory Surveys, Inspections and Audits for the purpose of issuance of Certificates, endorsements of Certificates and Extension of validity of Certificates during COVID-19 pandemic
No:028/2021: DGS Order No. 21 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak.
No:027/2021: DGS, Order No. 20 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:026/2021: DGS Order No. 19 of 2021 Reg Extension of the validity of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:025/2021: Liberia - Acceptance and Registration of Iridium GMDSS Terminals on Liberian Flagged Vessels
No:024/2021: Belize Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-21-001 Reg change of status of vessel from operational to dry-docking repairs or lay-up
No:023/2021: DGS Order No. 16 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic
No:022/2021: Use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) in Australian waters and reporting to AMSA.
No:021/2021: DGS M.S.Notice No. 03 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL).
No:020/2021: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:019/2021: Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 18/2021 Reg deadline for submission of emission data required by IMO-DCS Regulation and EU-MRV Regulation
No:018/2021: Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 16/2021 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID-19 outbreak
No:017/2021: DGS M.S.Notice No. 02 of 2021 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL).
No:016/2021: Information on Operation Jangkar Haram by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
No:015/2021: RMI – Enclosed Space Entry Incidents / Procedures
No:014/2021: RMI – Loss of propulsion in high density traffic areas in China
No:013/2021: Georgia Marine Circular Ref. No.6/CIRC/FSI regarding Operating Requirements in the event of Loss of Anchor
No:012/2021: Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 21/01855/COM5 on COVID-19 – Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services
No:011/2021: Tecnicomar Ecomar Sewage Treatment Plants.
No:010/2021: Pilot Transfer Arrangements.
No:009/2021: Liberia Marine Notice PSC- 001, Rev.01/21 Reg. Measures to Improve reporting of deficiencies and Minimizing Risk of Port State Control Detentions
No:008/2021: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:007/2021: DGS, Order No. 04 of 2021 Reg Extension to the validity of Ship’s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
No:006/2021: Gabon - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:005/2021: Sri Lanka - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:004/2021:Tuvalu - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:003/2021:DGS Order No. 01 of 2021 Reg Extension of Certificates of Competency/ Certificate of Proficiency of Seafarers in view of COVID-19 pandemic
No:002/2021:Marshall Islands on remote sampling/ surveys with respect to preparation of IHM required under EU SRR due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:001/2021: Brexit and MRV – The change of status of the UK in the monitoring and verification of CO2 emissions from maritime transport in the EU
No:146/2020: Mauritius - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
No:145/2020: Panama MMC-381 Reg. U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels
No:144/2020: Commonwealth of Dominica Marine Safety Circular No. CD-MSC 16-20 Rev01 Reg. Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:143/2020: Malta Merchant Shipping Notice 167 Reg. Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:142/2020: Belize – Seafarers with invalid/ expired Contracts or Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA)
No:141/2020: Panama Maritime Authority - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:140/2020: Kiribati - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:139/2020: GOI, DGS Circular No. 35 of 2020 reg Implementation of the 2018 amendments to MLC, 2006 on Indian ships
No:138/2020: Addendum to Merchant Shipping Notice No.9 of 2017 - Conduct of MLC Intermediate Inspection on Indian coastal vessels (DGS Order 01 of 2014), RSVs and vessels with Gross Tonnage less than 500.
No:137/2020: Liberia - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:136/2020 (Amended): DGS M.S.Notice No. 15 of 2020 Reg. - Comprehensive Inspection Program (CIP) for Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Services License (RPSL)
No:135/2020: AMSA Notice 10 / 2020 Reg. Temporary arrangements for the maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic
No:134/2020: DGS MS Notice No. 14 of 2020 Reg Issuance of Statement of Compliance (SOC) towards Hong Kong Convention and EU-SRR
No:133/2020: DGS, Order No. 34 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of Ship’s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic
No:132/2020: Panama MMC- 200 reg. Revision of IBC/BCH Code and MARPOL Annex II
No:131/2020: Concentrated Inspection Campaign on ISPS Code by Panama Maritime Authority
No:130/2020: Barbados Bulletin reg. Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS)
No:129/2020: EU Commission Notice providing Guidelines on the enforcement of obligations under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation relating to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials of vessels operating in European waters
No:128/2020: Sri Lanka MSN 07/2020 Reg. Extraordinary measures relating to seafarer’s certification resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:127/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:126/2020: Marshall Islands - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:125/2020:DGS Order No. 30 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:124/2020: USCG Advisory providing Guidance to Address Illicit Shipping and Sanctions Evasion Practices
No:123/2020: DGS Circular No. 32 of 2020 Reg Ballast Water Convention
No:122/2020: Carriage of Seed Cake in Bulk as per IMSBC Code
No:121/2020: St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:120/2020: Cyprus - Amendments of 2018 to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
No:119/2020: Use of EGCS (Scrubbers) in New Zealand Territorial Waters
No:118/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:117/2020: Marshall Islands – Marine Safety Advisory No. 27-20 on Extension of the validity period of Seafarer’s Certificates/ SEA due to COVID-19
No:116/2020: Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01855/COM3 on COVID-19 – Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services
No:115/2020:Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN- 03/2020 Reg Extension of Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:114/2020: Panama Merchant Marine Notice No. MMN-07-2020 Reg Request for Postponement/ Extension of Statutory Certification and Services due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:113/2020: Discharge of washwater from Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
No:112/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:111/2020: Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 08/2020 as amended by Circular No. 18/2020 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID-19 outbreak
No:110/2020: Cook Islands – Guidance relating to extension of Seafarers Certificates, SEA, surveys, audits, inspections due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:109/2020: DGS, Order No. 23 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of Ship’s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic
No:108/2020: Amendments to the IBC/BCH Code & MARPOL 73/78 Annex II entering into force on 1 January 2021
No:107/2020: Barbados Maritime Bulletin No. 329 on COVID-19 Guidance
No:106/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:105/2020: DGS, Order No. 19 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:104/2020: DGS Order No. 18 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:103/2020: Vanuatu flag Administration on extension of Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic
No:102/2020: Marshall Islands – Marine Safety Advisory No. 25-20 on Handling ISM, ISPS, and MLC, 2006 due to the exceptional circumstances of Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19
No:101/2020: Marshall Islands – Marine Safety Advisory No. 24-20 on handling the validity of ship certificates due to COVID-19
No:100/2020: Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)Marine Notice 04 of 2020 Reg. Maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic
No:99/2020: Panama Merchant Marine Notice No. MMN-07-2020 Reg Request for Postponement/ Extension of Statutory Certification and Services due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:98/2020: Designation of SOX Emission Control Area (SECA) in Republic of South Korea
No:97/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:96/2020: DGS, Order No. 17 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of Seafarer’s Certificates and Ship’s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic
No:95/2020: DGS requirements in respect of Swachh Sagar Portal, Prohibition in respect of Single Use Plastics on board and Payment of Crew Wages
No:94/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Extension of Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:93/2020: DGS, Order No. 16 of 2020 Reg Re-validation of Seafarers Certificates of Competency (CoC) / Certificate of Proficiency in view of COVID-19 pandemic
No:92/2020: Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01855/COM on COVID-19 – Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services
No:91/2020: Mauritius Merchant Shipping Notice, MSN-18/2020 Reg Vessels and Seafarer’s certificates during the Covid-19 Pandemic
No:90/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Extension of Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:89/2020: Belize MMN-20-003r1 Reg. Guidance on temporary measures related to Implementation and Enforcement of IMO Instruments due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:88/2020: DGS, Order No. 15 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:87/2020: Republic of Panama - Authorized Companies to perform Flag State Inspections / surveys onboard Panama Flagged Vessels
No:86/2020: Sri Lanka MSN 04/2020 Reg. Guidance on extraordinary measures relating to ship’s statutory certificates, seafarer’s certification and contract of employment resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:85/2020: Use of Approved Electronic Record Books
No:84/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:83/2020: DGS, Order No. 13 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of Seafarers Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:82/2020: Marshall Islands – Marine Safety Advisory No. 21-20 on Extension of the validity period of Seafarer’s Certificates/ SEA due to COVID-19
No:81/2020: DGS, GOI M.S. Notice No.08 of 2020 Reg. Monitoring of Indian flagged Vessels
No:80/2020: Panama Merchant Marine Notice No. MMN-07-2020 Reg Request for Postponement/ Extension of Statutory Certification and Services due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:79/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Extension of Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:78/2020: Addendum No. 1 to DGS, Order No. 12 of 2020 Reg Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:77/2020: IMO Circular Letter No. 4204/Add.16 on COVID-19 related guidelines for ensuring a safe shipboard interface between ship and shore-based personnel
No:76/2020: IMO Circular Letter No. 4204/Add.15 on COVID-19 –Personal Protective Equipment
No:75/2020: IMO Circular on Guidelines for onboard sampling for the verification of the sulphur content of the Fuel Oil used onboard ships
No:74/2020: IMO Circular on Guidance on indication of ongoing compliance in the case of the failure of a single monitoring instrument, and recommended actions to take if the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) fails to meet the provisions of the 2015 EGCS Guidelines (resolution MEPC. 259(68))
No:73/2020: DGS, GOI – M.S. Notice No. 04 of 2020 (including Corrigendum to the MS Notice) Reg Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – Inspection and Certification of the Maritime Labour Conditions of Indian Flag Ships
No:72/2020: Freefall Lifeboat Sling Arrangements
No:71/2020: Bahrain Marine Notice No. 01 of 2020 & No. 2 of 2020 Reg. Guidance on extraordinary measures relating to extension of ship’s statutory certificates, audits and inspections and seafarer’s certification resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:70/2020: DGS M.S. Notice No. 07 of 2020 Reg. Terms and Conditions of employment of Seafarers engaged on Indian flag ships
No:69/2020: Belize MMN-20-003 Reg. Guidance on temporary measures related to Implementation and Enforcement of IMO Instruments due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:68/2020: Malaysia MSN 08/2020 Reg. Extension of the validity of ships statutory certificates resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:67/2020: Sri Lanka MSN 02/2020-Revised Reg. Guidance on extraordinary measures relating to ship’s statutory certificates, seafarer’s certification and contract of employment resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:66/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Extension of Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:65/2020: Palau Marine Circular No. 187.1 regarding handling the validity of ship certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:64/2020: DGS, Order No. 12 of 2020 Reg Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:63/2020: Thailand Marine Department Notification Ref No. 0322/1467 and Announcement Ref No. 56/2563(A.D. 2020) Reg. Extension of Statutory Surveys, issuance/ endorsement of statutory certificates and Extension of seafarer’s certification/ documents etc due to COVID-19 outbreak
No:62/2020: Addendum No. 2 to DGS, Order No. 6 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of Seafarer’s CoC and Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:61/2020: Govt. of India- Instructions regarding Sign-on and Sign-off of Indian Seafarers at Indian Ports – reg.
No:60 /2020: IMO Circular Letter No. 4204/Add.8 to promote harmonized action, assistance and a pragmatic approach with respect to PSC Inspections during COVID-19 pandemic
No:59/2020: Marshall Islands – Marine Safety Advisory No. 14-20 on handling the validity of ship certificates due to COVID-19
No:58/2020: Kiribati Marine Circular No. 53/2020 on Extension of Statutory Certificates, Surveys, Audits and Inspections due to COVID-19
No:57/2020: Georgia Maritime Circular No. 18/CIRC/STCW Reg Interim Measures in respect of Seafarer’s Certification and Training due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic
No:56/2020: Tuvalu Marine Circular, MC-4/2020/1 on managing statutory surveys & certificates, ISM, ISPS, MLC 2006 and FSI during COVID-19
No:55/2020: Maldives Marine Circular No: INT-2020/001 Reg Extension of Expiry dates of CoC and Trading Certificates due to COVID-19 outbreak
No:54/2020: Liberia – Marine Advisory No. 07/2020-2 Reg. Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations
No:53/2020: DGS Order No. 10 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:52/2020: Addendum No. 03 to DGS, Order No. 04 of 2020 Reg Instructions to Vessels, all major and minor ports for dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
No:51/2020: Georgia Maritime Circular No. 17/CIRC/FSI Regarding Measures taken in respect COVID-19 pandemic
No:50/2020: Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01857/COM on Crew Dispensation Letter
No:49/2020: Bulgaria Circular Ref 581/19.03.2020 Reg. Guidelines for adoption of extraordinary measures of the seafarer’s certificates of competency or certificate of proficiency issued by Bulgarian Maritime Administration resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
No:48/2020: Brazil to require ISM Code Certification for MOUs and Fixed Platforms
No:47/2020: Bangladesh Maritime Circular No. 01 of 2020 Reg. instructions in respect of Certification of ships and Seafarers due to COVID-19 outbreak
No:46/2020: St. Kitts & Nevis Maritime Circular No. MC/92/20 Reg. Measures taken as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
No:45/2020: World Health Organization (WHO) instructions to Ships in respect of COVID-19 pandemic
No:44/2020: Cyprus Maritime Administration Circular No. 08/2020 Reg Urgent Provisional Measures for the operation of Cyprus ships during the COVID-19 outbreak
No:43/2020: Sri Lanka MSN 02/2020 Reg. Guidance on extraordinary measures relating to ship’s statutory certificates, seafarer’s certification and contract of employment resulting due to COVID-19 pandemic
No:42/2020: Addendum No. 01 to DGS, Order No. 06 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:41/2020: Oman Maritime Circular No. 04/2020 and Circular No. 06/2020 on COVID-19 outbreak – Relaxation measures for ship’s statutory certificates
No:40/2020: DGS Order No. 09 of 2020 Reg Extension of the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:39/2020: BMP West Africa
No:38/2020: U.A.E. FTA Circular No. 06 of 2020 Reg Guidance relating to extension of seafarers certificates due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:37/2020: Cook Islands – Guidance relating to extension of Seafarers Certificates, SEA, surveys, audits, inspections due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:36/2020: Panama Merchant Marine Notice No. MMN-07-2020 Reg Request for Postponement/ Extension of Statutory Certification and Services due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:35/2020: Vanuatu - Interim Policy on ISM internal audits and ISM/ISPS/MLC audits/inspections due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:34/2020: Netherlands - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Contingency Plan and Guidelines
No:33/2020: Consideration of service being provided by IRS due to outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
No:32/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates
No:31/2020: Consideration of service being provided by IRS due to outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
No:30/2020: Antigua & Barbuda Maritime Circular No. 2020-001 on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
No:29/2020: Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01855/COM on COVID-19 – Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services
No:28/2020: IMO Circular Letter No. 4204/Add.6 on Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic
No:27/2020: Barbados Maritime Bulletin No. 323 on COVID-19 Guidance
No:26/2020: Panama Merchant Marine Notice No. MMN-07-2020 Reg Request for Postponement/ Extension of Statutory Certification and Services due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:25/2020: DGS, Order No. 04 of 2020 Reg Instructions to Vessels, all major and minor ports for dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
No:24/2020: Bahamas Maritime Authority Technical Alert 20-03 Reg Interim Policy on Extension/ Postponement of surveys/ audits and inspections due to outbreak of COVID-19
No:23/2020: Commonwealth of Dominica – Marine Safety Circular- CD-MSC 02-20, Rev01 Reg. Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations
No:22/2020: DGS, Order No. 06 of 2020 Reg Extension to the validity of periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID-19 outbreak
No:21/2020: Liberia – Marine Advisory No. 07/2020 Reg. Guidance to Assist with Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Ship Operations
No:20/2020: St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Advice from the Maritime Administration on COVID-19 Pandemic
No:19/2020: Marshall Islands – Marine Safety Advisory No. 11-20 on Handling ISM, ISPS, and MLC, 2006 due to the exceptional circumstances of Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19
No:18/2020: Tokyo MOU and Indian Ocean MOU Press Release on Guidance for dealing with impact of the outbreak of the COVID-19
No:17/2020: IRS - Survey activity due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
No:16/2020: Malta Merchant Shipping Notice 158 Reg. Extraordinary Measures Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic
No:15/2020: DG Shipping, India- Instructions on dealing with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – reg.
No:14/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement and Certificates
No:13/2020: IMO Circular Letter Reg Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
No:12/2020: IMO Circular Letter Reg Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
No:11/2020: Guidance on Fixed Gas Detection System for Liquified Gas Carriers
No:10/2020: Panama Maritime Authority Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-03/2020 Reg Coronavirus and Seafarers Employment Agreement
No:09/2020: Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 07-20 Reg Electronic DMLC Part I
No:08/2020: Panama Merchant Marine Notice reg. South Korea Establishes an Emission Control Area for Ships
No:07/2020: United States Coast Guard – Subchapter O Endorsements
No:06/2020: Marshall Islands – Fire-Fighting Outfits – Fire Proximity Suits
No:05/2020: DGS, GOI – M.S. Notice No. 04 of 2020 Reg Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – Inspection and Certification of the Maritime Labour Conditions of Indian Flag Ships
No:04/2020: Freefall Lifeboat Release System Modification
No:03/2020: DG Shipping India Addendum No.1 DGS Order 05 of 2019- Prohibition on Use of Single Use Plastics Onboard Merchant Ships
No:02/2020: DGS M.S. Notice 01 of 2020 Reg. Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of Lifeboats including free-fall lifeboats, Rescue boats and fast rescue boats, launching appliances and release gears
No:01/2020: Amendments (05-19) to IMSBC Code
No:042/2019: IMMARBE Merchant Marine Notice MMN-19-006 Reg Port State Control Analysis and Self-Inspection Program
No:041/2019: Guidelines for Consistent Implementation of the 0.50% Sulphur Limit Under MARPOL Annex VI
No:040/2019: Guidance with respect to Questionnaire for 2019 CIC on Emergency Systems and Procedures.
No:039/2019: Discharge Standard for Marine Pollutants from Ships
No:038/2019: IMO Resolution, MSC. 402(96) reg. maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of Lifeboats including free-fall lifeboats, Rescue boats and fast rescue boats, launching appliances and release gears
No:037/2019: Operation and Inspection of Fuel Oil Quick Closing Valves (QCV).
No:036/2019: DGS Order No. 05 of 2019 Reg Prohibition on use of Single Use Plastics.
No:035/2019: Risk of Fire Caused by Cargo Hold Lighting.
No:034/2019: BWTS Initial Commissioning and Testing
No:033/2019: Comoros –Programming of Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
No:032/2019: Saver CF Hood Visor Cold Temperature Performance
No:031/2019: DGS guidelines on compliance with the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation.
No:030/2019: USCG Safety alert reg. Use of wrong materials contributed to a deadly fire.
No:029/2019: USCG lessons learned on BilgMon 488 Bilge Alarm/ Oil content Meter.
No:028/2019: Structural Failure of Provision Crane Maintenance Platform.
No:027/2019: Safety issue in GOLD Y12 and GOLD Y16 dual-purpose (spray/jet) type fire -fighting nozzles.
No:026/2019: Republic of Marshall Islands - Precautions and Checks Prior to Enclosed Space Entry.
No:025/2019: DG Shipping, India – Engineering Circular No. 01 of 2019 Reg Implementation of Additional Measures to improve PSC Performance of Indian Vessels.
No:024/2019: Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU on Emergency Systems and Procedures beginning 1 September 2019 and end on 30 November 2019.
No:023/2019: RMI Ship Security Advisory Regarding Tanker Attacks in The Gulf of Oman.
No:022/2019: Panama Merchant Marine Circular reg. Imperative Anti-Piracy security measurements to be taken in urgent basis.
No:021/2019: RMI Guidance to Vessels Operating in or near the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, And Gulf of Oman
No:020/2019: RMI Clarification to Certification Requirements for Seafarers Operating On RMI Ships in Polar Waters
No:019/2019: Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU on Emergency Systems and Procedures beginning 1 September 2019 and end on 30 November 2019.
No:018/2019: Phasing Out of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) - An Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS).
No:017/2019: Georgia Circular reg. Frequency, Identification Numbers, Testing and Disposition of Satellite EPIRBs.
No:016/2019: Confined Spaces: Silent & Invisible Killers.
No:015/2019: SAMSA Marine Notice reg. Crane Wire Incidents.
No:014/2019: DGS Circular reg. Revision of High-Risk Area in Indian Ocean.
No:013/2019: Vanuatu Fleet Safety Letter 022119. GEN Reg Ballast Water Management Plans (BWMP).
No:012/2019: DGS – Amendments to the Guidelines for Ballast Water Management and Development of BWM Plans (G4) Resolution MEPC. 127(53).
No:011/2019: IMMARBE Circular Letter No. TD-IMM-GOB001-19 Reg Occasional Survey Program for detained vessels operating in Tokyo MOU
No:010/2019 : RMI circular on Authorization Procedure for the Embarkation of armed security personnel
No:009/2019 : RMI Marine Safety Advisory on Gas Carriers Operating in The United States
No:008/2019 : INTERTANKO issues new guidance on Mooring System Management Plans and Line Management Plans
No:007/2019 : Barbados Administration – Use of MARPOL Electronic Record Books
No:006/2019 : Safety Issues Associated with Fatal Falls Inside Cargo Holds.
No:005/2019 : Liberia- Flag State Preemptive Boardings of Liberian Vessels calling on US Ports
No:004/2019 : Vanuatu Fleet Safety Letter 011519. GEN Reg Additional Flag State Statutory Survey.
No:003/2019 : Belize Merchant Marine Notice, MMN-19-001 Reg Global 0.50% Sulphur Limit under MARPOL Annex VI.
No:002/2019 : DGS MS Notice No. 01 of 2019 Reg Inspection and Certification of Indian vessels of less than 500 GRT including RSVs and Indian Coastal Vessels
No:001//2019 : Global Counter Piracy Guidance for Companies, Masters and Seafarers.
No:96/2018 : Early Warning on Global 2020 Sulphur Cap Compliance.
No:95/2018 : China- Emission control area.
No:94/2018 : AMSA – Limitation of sulphur emissions from cruise vessels while at berth in Sydney Harbour.
No:93/2018 : DG Shipping, India Circular reg. 0.5% max limit of the sulphur content in fuel oil- Compliance with the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14
No:92/2018 : St. Kitts and Nevis – Vessel Inspection Scheme
No:91/2018 : Malta – Application of Regulation (EU) 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling
No:90/2018 : Tuvalu - Approval of VIKING Life raft TYPE S30 for Extended service intervals.
No:89/2018 : Revised Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EMS Guide).
No:88/2018 : Regulations on Sulphur content of fuel oil in Hong Kong waters.
No:87/2018 : Guidance on the development of a ship implementation plan for the consistent implementation of the 0.50% Sulphur limit under MARPOL ANNEX VI.
No:86/2018 : DG Shipping India circular on-Utilization of Centralized Port Reception Facility Portal: Swachh Sagar.
No:85/2018 : DG Shipping India order on Ship Sanitation Control Certificate/ Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate.
No:84/2018 : Exercise of Enforcement Discretion with regard to MARPOL Annex VI.
No:83/2018 : Republic of the Marshall Islands advisory regarding Cadet Working Hours
No:82/2018 : Conditions of Entry for vessels arriving at United states ports from certain countries.
No:81/2018 : Participation in The WMO Voluntary Observing Ships Scheme.
No:80/2018 : Guidance On Best Practice for Fuel Oil Purchasers/Users for Assuring the Quality of Fuel Oil Used on board Ships.
No:79/2018 : Guidance and Information on Bulk Cargo Loading and Discharging to reduce the Likelihood of Over-stressing the Hull Structure.
No:78/2018 : Escape Routes Signs and Equipment Location Markings.
No:77/2018 : Amendments to The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
No:76/2018 : Carriage of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (ANBF).
No:75/2018 : Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems with respect to compliance of new Sulphur limit in fuel for Vessels.
No:74/2018 : Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Certification Process – MLC Inspection/Certification of ships under 500GT.
No:73/2018 : Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – Occupational Accidents, Injuries and Diseases (Panama Maritime Authority MMC-274).
No:72/2018 : Use of Electronic Certificates on Board Sri Lankan Ships.
No:71/2018 : Data collection system for fuel oil consumption of ships.
No:70/2018 : Publications to be carried onboard Malta Flagged Vessels.
No:69/2018 : Carriage of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (non- hazardous).
No:68/2018 : DG Shipping, India - circular on IMO Data Collection System.
No:67/2018 : Belize – Submission of Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) Questionnaire Check List on MARPOL Annex VI
No:65/2018 : The 2016 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
No:66/2018 : Maritime Cook Islands circular reg. Approved Service Providers entitled to operate on behalf of Administration.
No:64/2018 : Maritime security exercise - tabletop.
No:63/2018 : New Security Guidance- Anti Piracy, BMP 5 and GCPG.
No:62/2018 : DGS Engineering Circular No. 3 of 2018 Reg. Implementation of OSV Chemical Code.
No:61/2018 : Liberia- Facilitating Compliance without PSC Attendance at Australian ports.
No:60/2018 : Cyber Interference Reporting to NATO Shipping Centre.
No:59/2018 : Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MOU on MARPOL Annex VI beginning 1 September 2018 and end on 30 November 2018.
No:58/2018 : Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) on open lifeboats beginning 02 May 2018 and ending on 01 May 2019.
No:57/2018 : St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular on Report of Marine Incident or Marine Casualty.
No:56/2018 : RMI ship security advisory reg. Guidance provided by Combined Maritime Forces on Maritime Security Transit Corridor.
No:55/2018 : Maritime Cook Islands circular reg. Fire Fighter’s Portable Radiotelephone Apparatus.
No:54/2018 : Panama Circular reg. Interim Guidance on Maritime Security in The Southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.
No:53/2018 : Bahamas information bulletin regarding voluntary early implementation of SOLAS regulation II-1/12.
No:52/2018 : Cook Islands-Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).
No:51/2018 : Malta-The Merchant Shipping Notice on Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarers operating on Malta Flagged ships.
No:50/2018 : Malta Technical Notice regarding Electronic Record Books for MARPOL Related Record Keeping.
No:49/2018 : Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 , Certification Process- (MMC-269).Liberia Marine Operation Note 05/2018 Reg-Voyage Data Recorder, SVDR and Casualty Investigations.
No:48/2018 : Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 , Certification Process- (MMC-269).
No:47/2018 : DGS Engineering Circular No. 2 of 2018 Reg. Inclusion of holders of Dredge Grade COC for Manning of Dredgers operating under River Sea Vessel and Indian Coastal Vessel certification.
No:46/2018 : Maritime Cook Islands – Magnetic Compasses – Deviation Table.Maritime Cook Islands – Magnetic Compasses – Deviation Table.
No:45/2018 : ECDIS IHO Presentation Library Standards.
No:44/2018 : Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Vina del Mar MOU (South and Central America) on Auxiliary Machinery beginning 1 June 2018 and end on 31 August 2018
No:43/2018 : Maritime Cook Islands – MLC on-board complaint procedure
No:42/2018 : Maritime Cook Islands - Maritime Labour Convention Implementation.
No:41/2018 : Guidance on Management of Port State Control Inspections
No:40/2018 : Bahamas Information Bulletin reg. Port State and Flag State Detentions
No:39/2018 : RMI marine guideline on voluntary early implementation of SOLAS Regulation II-2/1 and II-2/10, Firefighting
No:38/2018 : Panama Merchant Marine Circular on policy of administration on IMO DCS scheme
No:37/2018 : RMI ship security advisory on Amended conditions of entry to Japanese ports for vessels previously calling in North Korea
No:36/2018 :Merchant Ships Anchorage Regulations in UAE
No:35/2018 :Vincent & the Grenadines circular reg. voluntary reporting system for Energy Efficiency and Fuel Consumption Data Collection.
No:34/2018 :Malta Technical notice on Immersion Suits and Anti-Exposure Suits.
No:33/2018 :Vanuatu Fleet Safety Letter on Garbage Record Book.
No:32/2018 :Quality Issue in COSMO MED & Type Approved Fire Doors – Faulty A-60, A-0 and B-15 Fire Doors.
No:31/2018 :Antigua and Barbuda circular reg. Magnetic Compass: Guidelines on Installation, Compensation and drawing up of Deviation Tables.
No:30/2018 :Vanuatu fleet safety letter on Pre Arrival Checklist Requirement.
No:29/2018 :RMI Marine Safety Advisory on Clarification related to Certification Requirements for Seafarers operating on ships in Polar Waters.
No:28/2018 :Migration of INMARSAT I-3 to I-4 Services.
No:27/2018 :Limiting the maximum Sulphur content of the fuel oils.
No:26/2018 :RMI Marine Guideline on Maritime Cyber Risk Management.
No:25/2018 :Unified Interpretation of Regulation 36.2.10 of MARPOL Annex I
No:24/2018 :Republic of Liberia Marine Operations Note on Advance Notice of Arrival Requirements for vessels calling on ports in Australia, China, Europe and USA.
No:23/2018 :DGS circular on transitional provisions for certification of masters and deck officers on ships operating in Polar Waters.
No:22/2018 :2014 Amendments to MLC 2006.
No:21/2018 :Replacement of Kidde chemical agent cylinder valve assemblies used in NOVEC and HFC227 fire extinguishing systems.
No:20/2018 :Mandatory installation and operation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS).
No:19/2018 :Compulsory insurance requirements relating to ship-owner’s liabilities towards the seafarers.
No:18/2018 :Carriage of Bauxite and other solid bulk cargoes that may liquefy.
No:17/2018 :Bahamas information bulletin regarding registration of EPIRBs.
No:16/2018 :St. Kitts & Nevis circular on Maritime Cyber Risk Management.
No:15/2018 :Republic of Liberia Marine Operations Note 01/2018 Reg. Guidance on Ballast Water Management Verification Surveys.
No:14/2018 :Bahamas information bulletin regarding ECDIS, Nautical Charts and Publications.
No:13/2018 :Bahamas bulletin reg. servicing of Inflatable Liferafts, Inflated Rescue Boats, Inflatable Lifejackets and Hydrostatic Release Units.
No:12/2018 :Fire Safety Hazards Associated with Wood Pellets.
No:11/2018 :St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular on Port State Control Inspection in Paris MOU region.
No:10/2018 :St. Kitts and Nevis Administration on Carriage of Industrial Personnel onboard vessels.
No:9/2018 :RMI Marine Notice on Medical Care Onboard and Ashore.
No:8/2018 :Malta Flag Technical Notice MARPOL.6 Reg. Amendments to MARPOL Annex V.
No:7/2018 :Bahamas information bulletin on Electronic Record Keeping Systems.
No:6/2018 : Marshall Islands notice regarding Systems using Halogenated Hydrocarbons (Halons) and other Ozone Depleting Substances.
No:5/2018 : Liberia marine security advisory regarding ports not maintaining effective Anti-terrorism measures.
No:4/2018 : Panama circular on Regulation for use of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
No:3/2018 : DGS Engineering Circular No. 07 of 2017 Reg. Issuance of Statutory Certificates by Recognized Organizations in Electronic Format.
No:2/2018 : Maritime Cyber Risk Management.
No:1/2018 : Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 53-17 Reg. Closing Arrangements of Cargo Hatch Covers.
No:147/2017 : St. Vincent and the Grenadines Circular No. POL 021 Reg. Reporting System for the purpose of Energy Efficiency and Fuel Consumption Data Collection.
No:146/2017 : DGS NT/EXAM Circular No. 04 of 2017 Reg. Specific training requirements.
No:145/2017 : DGS Engineering Circular No. 05 of 2017 Reg. Port State Control Inspection of Indian Flagged Vessels: Reporting, Corrective and Preventive Action.
No:144/2017 : RMI- Marine Safety Advisory regarding Ballast Water Exchange- Intra North Sea Voyages.
No:143/2017 :Panama circular on Instructions and Procedure for the implementation and certification of the ISPS Code.
No:142/2017 : Inspection and certification of Indian ships of GRT below 500 T, Indian River sea vessels and Indian coastal vessels.
No:141/2017 : DG Shipping Circular reg. Implementation of Cyber-security risk mitigation measures onboard Indian Flag Ships.
No:140/2017 : Panama circular on International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and Ship Security Plan (SSP)
No:139/2017 : Exemption of Trainees/Cadets from purview of MLC 2006
No:138/2017 : Bahamas Maritime authority information bulletin No. 171 regarding control and management of Ships’ Biofouling.
No:137/2017 : St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular reg. Flag State Inspection Policy.
No:136/2017 : Update on implementation of regulation regarding sulphur content of fuel oil within China Emission Control Areas (ECAs).
No:135/2017 : IACS Recommendation No. 151 regarding treatment of fuel oil onboard ships.
No:134/2017 : BAHAMAS Maritime authority issued bulletin No.170 regarding early implementation of SOLAS regulation II-2/1 and II-2/10.
No:133/2017 : Marshall Islands Marine Notice - International Safety Management (ISM) Code.
No:132/2017 : Action to be taken by port states on required updates of electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS).
No:131/2017 : Panama circular on Regulation for use of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
No:130/2017 : Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions.
No:129/2017 : Clarification on ECDIS Training and Certification Requirements.
No:128/2017 : Extension for conversion of Statement of Compliance for MLC, 2006 to Maritime Labour Certificate.
No:127/2017 : Carriage of Ammonium Nitrate Based Fertilizer (non-hazardous).
No:126/2017 : Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 38-16).
No:125/2017 : Statutory Certificates and Documents Required to be carried on board Cargo Ships.
No:124/2017 : USCG marine safety alert reg. Leaky Lifejacket Lights.
No:123/2017 : Panama Circular reg. Correction of Deficiencies found in ASI Inspections.
No:122/2017 : Electronic Oil Record Books – MARPOL Annex I.
No:121/2017 : Fatal accident involving enclosed space entry.
No:120/2017 : RMI Marine Safety Advisory regarding Machinery Space Flooding.
No:119/2017 : Corrigendum No.1 to DGS M.S. Notice No. 4 of 2017 Regarding Flag State Inspection of Indian Vessels.
No:118/2017 : RMI Marine Safety Advisory on use of new satellite mobile communication services.
No:117/2017 : Liberia Marine Safety Advisory on ECDIS requirements to meet updates from 01 September 2017.
No:116/2017 : USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin reg. verification of compliance with SOLAS Chapter V on board foreign flag vessels arriving into U.S. ports.
No:115/2017 : Contamination of cargo from leaked bunker fuel oil.
No:114/2017 : RMI Yacht Safety Advisory on New California Biofouling Regulations
No:113/2017 : RMI Marine Safety Advisory on ECDIS requirements to meet updates from 01 September 2017
No:112/2017 : RMI notice on measures to improve compliance in United States Ports
No:111/2017 : Information required to be sent to DGCOM
No:110/2017 : Liberia Marine Advisory reg. Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Safety of Navigation
No:109/2017 : Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Riyadh MOU on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry beginning 1 September 2017 and end on 30 November 2017.
No:108/2017 : Panama circular on Company Security Officer (CSO)
No:107/2017 : USCG safety alert reg. use of high frequency radios
No:106/2017 : DGS NT Circular No. NT/LSA/02/2017 Reg. Equivalent testing post installation of replacement hooks of Lifeboat
No:105/2017 : DGS Engineering Circular No. 02A of 2016 Reg. Compliance to Regulation D2 of Ballast Water Convention and Re-harmonization of IOPP Renewal survey
No:104/2017 : Re-harmonization of IOPP Renewal Survey.
No:103/2017 : COSMO Notification Reg. partly missing insulation materials inside the fire doors.
No:102/2017 : California requirements for Ballast Water discharge.
No:101/2017 : USCG alert on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) System and Inspection.
No:100/2017 : St. Vincent and The Grenadines Policy Reg. Ballast Water Management Convention, 2004
No:099/2017 : Panama Policy Reg. Ballast Water Management Convention, 2004.
No:098/2017 : Panama circular on List of approved P & I Clubs / Insurers.
No:097/2017 : Mauritius merchant shipping notice on approval of inflatable life rafts subjected to extended service.
No:096/2017 : Bahamas information bulletin regarding Garbage Record Book.
No:095/2017 : Panama circular on 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW convention.
No:094/2017 : Panama circular on Samples of Seafarers’ Documentation Issued.
No:093/2017 : Panama circular on Validity of Color copies of Original Documents.
No:092/2017 : Amendments to Annex V of MARPOL Convention.
No:091/2017 : Post Inspection Letters from Vanuatu Maritime Services.
No:090/2017 : Barbados Maritime Authority – Guidance and Instructions Reg Management of Port State Control Inspections
No:089/2017 : Draft MEPC Resolution on implementation date of the Ballast Water Management System.
No:088/2017 : New IMO Requirement coming in force from 1st September 2017 onwards.
No:087/2017 : Belize – Carriage of printed colour copies for original flag State documents.
No:086/2017 : Barbados Maritime Authority – Guidance and Instructions Reg Management of Port State Control Inspections
No:085/2017 : Brazil PSC – New Inspection Requirements for Aging Bulk Carriers
No:084/2017 : Decoupling of IOPP certificate in relation to Ballast Water management Convention Amendments.
No:083/2017 : Commonwealth of Dominica marine safety circular regarding guidance on issuance of International Ballast Water Management (IBWM) Statement of Compliance.
No:082/2017 : Belize Merchant Marine Notice reg. 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW convention and code- Minimum Safe Manning Certificate.
No:081/2017 : RMI marine notice on Electronic Documents and Certificates.
No:080/2017 : Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) for aging bulk carriers beginning from 15 June 2017 and ends on 31 December 2017.
No:079/2017 : International Ballast Water Management Convention – Guidance and Instructions from Bahamas Maritime Authority.
No:078/2017 : Bahamas – MARPOL 73/78 – Annex IV.
No:077/2017 : Exemption of Trainees/Cadets from purview of MLC 2006.
No:076/2017 : St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular reg. requirement of survey for vessels visiting port of Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) member country.
No:075/2017 : DGS NT/ENG Circular No. 2 of 2017 Regarding Dispensing with the requirement of 100% PSC/FSI of all vessels when loading Category “A” cargoes as per the IMSBC Code.
No:074/2017 : DGS Nautical Wing Circular No. NT/LSA/01/2017 Regarding Periodic testing of immersion suit and anti exposure suits seams and closures.
No:073/2017 : Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions.
No:072/2017 : Measures on crew competency on Kiribati flagged vessels.
No:071/2017 : Emergency Escape Breathing Device- Product recall.
No:070/2017 : Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MoU on Navigation safety including ECDIS beginning 1 September 2017 and end on 30 November 2017.
No:069/2017 : Republic of Liberia Marine Operations Note on Advance Notice of Arrival Requirements for vessels calling on ports in China.
No:068/2017 : DGS Order No. 02 of 2017 Regarding Inspection of Medicines, Medical Stores and appliances and issuance of Certificate.
No:067/2017 : AMSA Marine Notice 7 of 2017 Reg. Guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports.
No:066/2017 : ILO Convention C.92 and C.133 compliance.
No:065/2017 : DGS M.S. Notice No. 4 of 2017 Regarding Flag State Inspection of Indian Vessels.
No:064/2017 : AMSA Marine Notice 6 of 2017 Reg. Official Nautical Charts.
No:061/2017 : Republic of Mauritius merchant shipping notice reg. IOPP certificate in respect of Ballast Water Management Convention.
No:060/2017 : Republic of Liberia Marine Operation note re. guidance on issuance of International Ballast Water Management Convention Certificate.
No:063/2017 : Panama merchant marine circular on Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT).
No:062/2017 : St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular reg. requirement of survey for vessels visiting port of Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) member country
No:059/2017 : RMI marine guidelines on Electronic Documents and Certificates.
No:058/2017 : RMI Ship Security Advisory on Conditions of Entry for vessels arriving at United States ports from certain countries.
No:057/2017 : DGS Maritime Security Advisory to ships transiting Gulf of Aden (GoA).
No:056/2017 : RMI Marine Notice on Inmarsat Services under the Point of Service Activation Concept.
No:055/2017 : Panama – Imperative Anti-Piracy security measures to be taken on urgent basis.
No:054/2017 : Republic of Marshall Islands marine guidelines on Inventory of Hazardous Materials.
No:053/2017 : Marshall Islands – International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code).
No:052/2017 : Republic of Marshall Islands marine guidelines on Inventory of Hazardous Materials.
No:051/2017 : Maritime Cook Islands circular 150/2017 reg. BWM Convention Implementation.
No:050/2017 : Revised IHO ECDIS Standards.
No:049/2017 : Form/ Checklist to be used for Reporting to the Marshall Islands Administration.
No:048/2017 : Revised USCG policy on US Ballast Water Discharge Standards.
No:047/2017 International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) online application and Recognition of Company Security Officers (CSO).
No:046/2017 Panama Policy Reg. Ballast Water Management Convention, 2004.
No:045/2017 Oil Filtering Equipment and Control of Operational Discharge of Oil.
No:044/2017 Enforcement of Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM,2004).
No:043/2017 Belize Administration (IMMARBE) Policy Regarding Paris MOU.
No:042/2017 Maritime Cook Islands circular reg. ISM reviews and Non-conformity Reports.
No:041/2017 Maritime Cook Islands – New FSI and PSC assistance program for vessels trading in Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU.
No:040/2017 RMI Marine Safety Advisory reg. Low Sulphur (0.10%) Fuel Oil Testing Guidance.
No:039/2017 Bulgaria marine notice reg. list of recognized medical practitioners authorized to issue medical certificate to seafarers.
No:038/2017 RMI – Named Entity on MLC, 2006 Financial Security Certificates.
No:037/2017 St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular on Transfer of MLC Certification.
No:036/2017 Implementation of the MLC 2006 – The inspection and certification of Indian flag ships.
No:035/2017 Bahamas information bulletin reg. International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1992.
No:034/2017 St. Kitts & Nevis maritime Circular no. MC/70/17 reg. IOPP Surveys.
No:033/2017 St. Vincent & the Grenadines circular reg. Surveys of vessels upon detention by PSC.
No:032/2017 Liability Insurance for Seafarer Abandonment, Death, and Long-Term Disability.
No:031/2017 BMA information bulletin no. 116 reg. Authorized Testing Application Service Providers.
No:030/2017 RMI marine notice regarding Approval of SOPEP and SMPEPs.
No:029/2017 Belize Merchant Marine Notice MMN-17-001 reg. implementation of BWM requirements.
No:028/2017 RMI marine notice regarding Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI.
No:027/2017 Requirements to comply with 2014 amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - Commonwealth of Dominica.
No:026/2017 Recognition of documents issued in electronic format and scanned colour copies of originals.
No:025/2017 Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) – Mobile Offshore Drilling Units And Mobile Offshore Units (MMC-251).
No:024/2017 ISM/ ISPS/ MLC Documents to be available in English.
No:023/2017 Approved SAMFAS Stations.
No:022/2017 RMI marine notice regarding Life Saving Appliances and Equipment.
No:021/2017 St. Vincent and The Grenadines – Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarers sailing on ships subject to the IGF Code.
No:020/2017 St. Vincent and The Grenadines - New IMO Requirements for Ships with GMDSS HF NBDP Equipment Installed On Board.
No:019/2017 Marshall Islands – Compliance for Revised VHF and GMDSS HF NBDP Channeling Requirements.
No:018/2017 Marshall Islands – Advance Notice of Policy Change – Handling of SSAS Transmissions.
No:017/2017 Liberia – Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP) Requirements.
No:016/2017 Cook Islands – Paris MoU Inspection of Seafarer Certification after 1 January 2017.
No:015/2017 Procedures for Maritime Labour convention certification.
No:014/2017 New Compliance Assistance Program.
No:013/2017 High Risk Areas (HRA) and Precautionary zones.
No:012/2017 Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) on board.
No:011/2017 The Bahamas National Requirements, Revision 08.
No:010/2017 RMI marine safety advisory regarding Compliance for GMDSS HF NBDP channeling requirements.
No:009/2017 Panama administration Merchant marine notice MN-01/2017 on 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW convention and code.
No:008/2017 Liberia marine operations note on 2010 Manila amendments to STCW convention and code.
No:007/2017 Global Navigation Satellite System Disruptions.
No:006/2017 RMI marine notice regarding Ballast Water Management.
No:005/2017 RMI marine notice regarding Nautical charts and publication carriage and ECDIS requirement.
No:004/2017 RMI marine notice regarding International Maritime Dangerous Goods and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements.
No:003/2017 RMI marine notice regarding Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes.
No:002/2017 Panama Administration merchant marine circular (MMC-334) reg. Compliance with GMDSS High Frequency Narrow Band Direct Printing Channeling Requirements.
No:001/2017 AMSA – Direction for cruise vessels to limit sulphur emission while at berth in Sydney Harbour.
No:68/2016 GOI Engineering Circular on Compliance of STCW’78 Convention as amended in 2010.
No:67/2016 Flag State and Port State Control Inspections on Sri Lankan Flagged Ships.
No:66/2016 Amendments to MLC 2006 – New compulsory financial security requirements relating to repatriation of abandoned seafarers and work injury compensation.
No:65/2016 Amendments to MLC 2006 – Repatriation and Shipowner’s Liability.
No:64/2016 MAN B & W Cooling Jacket Failures.
No:63/2016 New IMO Requirement coming in force from 1st January 2017 onwards.
No:62/2016 Liability Insurance for seafarers Abandonment, death and long term disability.
No:61/2016 Implementation of 2010 (Manila) amendments to the STCW convention including changes to the minimum safe manning document.
No:60/2016 Annual Inspection Programme for High Risk Vessels.
No:59/2016 2014, amendment to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
No:58/2016 Vanuatu Maritime Services fleet/safety letter reg. MLC 2006 amendments.
No:57/2016 Panama Administration merchant marine circular (MMC-342) reg. implementation of IMO Resolution A.1088 (28) (BWMC).
No:56/2016 Implementation of 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW convention and code.
No:55/2016 Issuance of statement of compliance (SOC) to Indian Flag vessels on verification of compliance with the International Convention for the control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004.
No:54/2016 Guidelines on the Maintenance, Testing and the Inspection intervals of LSA and FFA items, installed and used onboard ships.
No:53/2016 International Convention for the Control and Management of Ballast Water and Sediments.
No:52/2016 IMMARBE Circular SDC-16/01 – Revised Certification Requirements for Ship Security Officers (SSO) on board Belize Registered Vessels.
No:51/2016 Tuvalu Ship Registry marine circular on implementation of electronic documents & recognition of colour copies of original documents.
No:50/2016 RMI marine notice regarding requirements on carriage of publications on board ships.
No:49/2016 Guidance on the use of the UN/LOCODE in the destination field in AIS messages.
No:48/2016 2014 amendments to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
No:47/2016 Panama Administration– Application of Annex 14 of the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code).
No:46/2016 Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – Ratification and Enforcement.
No:45/2016 Revised Guidance & instructions on the Bahamas implementation of Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
No:44/2016 Maintenance and Adjustment of Magnetic Compasses.
No:43/2016 Electronic Oil Record Books (Part I & Part II).
No:42/2016 2014, amendment to Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).
No:41/2016 Liberia Marine Advisory Reg Entry-into force of Ballast Water Management Convention.
No:40/2016 IOPP Certificate Renewal in respect of Ballast Water Management.
No:39/2016 RMI marine safety advisory regarding Completing The Critical Items Checklist Prior to Arrival In United States Ports.
No:38/2016 AMSA – Danger with the use of weighted heaving lines.
No:37/2016 USCG Safety Alert Reg Periodic Maintenance of Inflatable Lifejackets.
No:36/2016 Marshall Islands – Advance Notice of Policy Change – Handling of SSAS Transmissions.
No:35/2016 Hostile Incident in the Bab El Mandeb Strait
No:34/2016 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)
No:33/2016 Brief Summary on Outcome of CCC3
No:32/2016 TALON II Lifeboat On Load Release Systems – Incorrect Indicator marking for release handle
No:31/2016 AMSA’s approach to maximum period of shipboard service for seafarers
No:30/2016 Statutory Certificates and Documents Required to be carried on board Cargo Ships.
No:29/2016 Update on regulation reg. sulphur content of fuel oil within Chinese domestic emission control areas (ECAs)
No:28/2016 United States Coast Guard – VDR Periodic Validation Alert
No:27/2016 Malaysia – Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 as amended by Protocol 1996
No:23/2016 Australia’s new requirements for BWM on ships engaged in international voyages.
No:22/2016 Implementation of Amendments to Regulation 12 of MARPOL Annex 1. (Resolution MEPC.266(68))
No:24/2016 Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Riyadh MOU on Pilot Transfer Arrangement beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016.
No:25/2016 Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Caribbean MOU on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016.
No:26/2016 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert Reg Auto-Pilot Induced Casualties
No:21/2016 Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by Paris MoU on MLC, 2006 beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016.
No:20/2016 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert Reg Inspection of Life Jackets
No:19/2016 Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Marine Guidance Note MGN 432 Reg Safety during Transfers of Persons to and from Ships
Attachment to No:009/2014.
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Attachment to No:001/2014.
No:16/2016 Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by IOMOU on Cargo Securing Arrangements beginning 1 September 2016 and end on 30 November 2016
No:17/2016 SOLAS Chapter XI-1 Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Safety
No:18/2016 AMSA Marine Notice Reg. Receiving Maritime Safety Information off Australian Coast
No:15/2016 IACS Recommendation for the Operation of Shore-Based Emergency Response Services
No:001/2014 Upcoming requirements of 2014.
No:002/2014 Entry into Effect of the US Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area.
No:003/2014 Carriage of dangerous goods in packaged form.
No:004/2014 Operational test of freefall lifeboat.
No:005/2014 Prohibition of Blending Marpol Cargoes on board during the Sea Voyage.
No:006/2014 The 2012 amendments to the International Code for the construction and equipment of ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC code).
No:007/2014 Plan and procedures for recovery of persons from the water.
No:008/2014 Noise Code.
No:009/2014 Deficiencies / Observations found during MLC inspections
No:010/2014 Fixed Water Based Local Application Fire Fighting Systems.
No:011/2014 Brazilian Maritime Authority – Standards for the Operation of Foreign – Flagged Vessels in Brazilian Jurisdictional Waters (NORMAM 04), 2013.
No:012/2014 Guidance to Vessels Navigation in the Vicinity of Offshore Development Areas (ODA) - India.
No:013/2014 USCG Testing of Virtual ATON or eATON.
No:014/2014 Early implementation of draft amendments to the IMSBC Code – related to carriage and testing of iron ore fines
No:015/2014 Revised performance standards for voyage data recorders to be implemented from 1 July 2014
No:016/2014 Machinery Surveys by Chief Engineer.
No:017/2014 Control of Air Pollution from Ships during Port Stay in Jebel Ali, Port Rashid and Port Hamriya
No:018/2014 Exemption from the requirement of ITU Publications for vessels operating in port limit
No:019/2014 Press Release – Launch of Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW hours of rest
No:020/2014 Caribbean Memorandum Of Understanding on Port State Control – Launch of Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety Systems
No:021/2014 Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drill.
No:022/2014 Early Implementation of the Amendments to SOLAS Regulation II-I29
No:023/2014 Amendments to ISM Code adopted at the 92nd session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), for entry into force on 1st January 2015.
No:024/2014 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety Systems beginning 1 October 2014 by Riyadh MoU on Port State Control.
No:025/2014 UPDATE BASED ON OUTCOME OF 67TH SESSION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE HELD AT IMO HEADQUARTERS FROM 13th TO 17th OCTOBER 2014
No:026/2014 Report of MSC 94
No:01/2015 Alert to all Shipowners / Managers
No:02/2015 Detentions on water mist systems under USCG
No:03/2015 Maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and Somali basin
No:04/2015 Issuance of Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of the liability of the removal of wrecks under Article 12 of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks" 2007
No:05/2015 Detention of ships due to inoperational/defective GMDSS and Navigational Equipment
No:06/2015 New Emission Control Area
No:07/2015 Navigation Through the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait
No:08/2015 Increased LLMC liability limits will enter into force on 8 June 2015
No:09/2015 Brief Summary on Outcome of MEPC 68
No:10/2015 Carriage of oil as cargo in Offshore Supply/Support Vessels (OSV)
No:11/2015 Portable Atmosphere Testing Instrument for Enclosed Spaces
No:12/2015 Portable Gas Detector Requirement on Vehicle Carriers
No:13/2015 Stability Instrument Requirement on Oil tankers, Chemical Tankers and Gas Carriers
No:14/2015 Carriage of Blends of Petroleum Oil and Biofuels on Tankers
No:15/2015 Acceptance of DOC in lieu of DDOC for Indian ships operating as River Sea Vessels or Coastal Vessels
No:16/2015 Brief Summary on Outcome of MSC.95
No:17/2015 Concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) by IOMOU on Crew Familiarisation for Enclosed Space Entry beginning 1 September 2015 and end on 30 November 2015
No:18/2015 Container weight verification
No:19/2015 Suggested actions that could be taken by owner/manager of vessels calling at Australian Ports to prevent detentions under PSC inspections.
No:20/2015 IHO - New ECDIS Standards.
No:21/2015 Internal transfer of fuel oil from cargo to bunker tanks in OSVs
No:22/2015 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by Paris & Tokyo MoU on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry beginning 1 September 2015 and ending on 30 November 2015.
No:23/2015 IRS performance under PSC MOUs
No:24/2015 List of Ballast water management systems listed in Marine Safety Centre register published by USCG
No:25/2015 On-Load Release Mechanisms for Rescue Boats
No:26/2015 IMO Circular on ECDIS – Guidance for Good Practice
No:27/2015 USCG warns owners over safety performance as detentions rise
No:28/2015 Piracy – Revision of High Risk Area
No:29/2015 Hong Kong – Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulation
No:30/2015 Sludge Handling in ECA
No:31/2015 LRIT Reporting Irregularities / SSAS Testing
No:01/2016 Pilot Transfer Arrangements
No:02/2016 Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait
No:03/2016 China – Implementation plan for new domestic emission control areas
No:04/2016 DGS Circular reg PSC and FSI Inspection Statistics for the month of December 2015
No:05/2016 National contact points responsible for safety and pollution prevention
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No:08/2016 Amendments to IMSBC Code
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No:10/2016 Guidance on the validity of Radio Communication Equipment installed and used on ships
No:11/2016 Performance Standards for Global Positioning Satellite System (GPSS) Equipment
No:12/2016 United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert Reg Urgent Kannad Safelink EPIRB Recall
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IHO ECDIS Presentation Library: S-64 Edition 3.0.(3), December 2020. See Note 2. IHO Test Data Sets for ECDIS: S-61 Edition 1.0, January 1999. See Note 3 ... > Latest IHO Standards that apply to ENC Producers (Hydrographic Offices) Edition in force : Title: S-11 Part A Edition 3.1.0, February 2018: Guidance for the Preparation and Maintenance ...
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charge for each new edition to help to cover maintenance costs. These files are the authoritative statement of the presentation library contents. The tables below detail the changes made to create S-52 Presentation Library Edition 4.0.0. New Mandatory ECDIS Requirements S-52 Ed. 4.0.0 Clause Description Justification 10.3.4.4
ECDIS: is your system updated to the latest IHO Presentation Library?
There is no intention for the IHO to issue a check data set for IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0. Here we have our answer: each type approved ECDIS is capable to display the ECDIS Chart 1, and ...
PDF IHO ECDIS PRESENTATION LIBRARY
The original 1st Edition of the Presentation Library was developed in 1992 by SevenCs GmbH, Hamburg, on behalf of the Colours and Symbols Working Group of the International Hydrographic Organization, under contract to the Canadian Hydrographic Service and the Royal Australian Navy Hydrographic Service, with funding shared by the United States
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The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has today reiterated its call for ship owners to upgrade to the latest ECDIS software standards, highlighting the significant benefits that the new IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 will offer mariners, including greater consistency in the display of Electronic Nautical Charts (ENCs) and a ...
PDF 1. New edition of IEC 61174 ECDIS
Jan 2014, IHO publish the new edition 6.1 of S-52 and the new edition 4.0 of the S-52 Presentation library after the IHO member states voting. This publishing is done so that the new editions are available in parallel with the current editions of 6.0 for S-52 and 3.4 for Presentation Library.
Checking the IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition 4.0 in ECDIS
1 ECDIS and the IHO Presentation Library Edition Number All ECDIS must have a function to display the edition number of the IHO Presentation Library that is in use within the ECDIS. The new IHO ECDIS Presentation Library edition 4.0 clause 19.1 states 'The edition number of the PresLib installed must be available to the Mariner on request'.
ECDIS Presentation Library 4.0 and PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign
ECDIS and the IHO Presentation Library Edition Number. All ECDIS must have a function to display the edition number of the IHO Presentation Library that is in use within the ECDIS. The new IHO ECDIS Presentation Library edition 4.0 clause 19.1 states: 'The edition number of the PresLib installed must be available to the Mariner on request'.
S-57 Edition 3
New editions of the IHO ECDIS Standard S-52, Appendix 2, "Colours&Symbols Specifications" and its Annex A, the "IHO Presentation Library for ECDIS" were released in January 2008. The main changes in the new editions can be summarised as: C&S Specs: existing Edition 4.2 replaced by new Edition 4.3
ECDIS: is your system updated to the latest IHO Presentation Library?
A few new symbols have also been added to the IHO Presentation Library. These symbols will identify features that require an indication highlight; the location of automatic ENC updates; and ENC features that have a temporal attribute." (IHO, 2017). The new symbols introduced in IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 are shown below.
PDF S-52 Appendix 2, Annex A
Most of content of the previous edition of the Presentation Library, Part II has been deleted in Edition 4.0.0. In 2004 the IMO published the MSC.191(79) Performance Standards for the presentation of navigation-related information on shipborne navigational displays. In response to the new IMO Performance Standards the IEC published the first ...
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The 2023-2024 Edition has been significantly updated throughout, reflecting all the latest software, hardware, documentation, PSC/audit skill gaps and procedures for best practice. ... Checking the IHO S-52 Presentation Library Edition Number in ECDIS ...
How to check ECDIS displays the latest symbols, IHO S-52 Presentation
To check that the ECDIS is correctly displaying the new symbols, the Mariner can check ECDIS Chart 1. ECDIS Chart 1 is a legend of the entire set of symbols that may be used within an ENC. It is installed on all type approved ECDIS systems. Only ECDIS updated to IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 will be able to show the new ENC symbols.
ECDIS operating with Edition 4.0 of the IHO Presentation Library
Maritime News. ECDIS operating with Edition 4.0 of the IHO Presentation Library. Changes introduced in Edition 4.0 of the IHO Presentation Library invalidate the tests contained in the ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Checks which were specifically designed and developed for ECDIS using previous editions of the Presentation Library.
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using the latest edition (3.4) of the IHO Presentation Library. 2. Systems not updated to include edition 3.4 of the Presentation Library may, instead, display magenta dashed lines and question mark symbols. The display of „T‟ pecks around the borders and the textual legends may vary slightly on some systems. Some older ECDIS may
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ECDIS Chart 1 and IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0. For a graphical way to establish the ECDIS is correctly displaying the new symbols introduced in IHO S-52 Presentation Library edition, 4.0 the Mariner can check ECDIS Chart 1. ECDIS chart 1 is a legend of the entire set of symbols that may be used within an ENC.
ECDIS IHO Presentation Library Standards.
Republic of Marshall Islands Administration has issued MSA No. 14-18 (copy attached) advising vessels to update their ECDIS systems to the latest IHO Presentation Library edition 4.0 prior to 01 July 2018. Owners/ operators and masters are advised to be guided by above. Enclosure: Republic of the Marshall Islands Marine Safety Advisory No. 14-18.

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