The IMO Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 (10-19 May) approved a revision of resolution MSC.530(106) on performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS).
The Sub-Committee approved, for adoption by MSC, a revision of resolution MSC.530(106) on performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) introducing new ECDIS functionalities for a standardized digital exchange of shipsʹ route plans between ships and shore-based authorities.
The implementation of the new functionalities will be aligned with the implementation dates set out in the ECDIS Performance Standards which introduced, in particular, the application of new IHO Data Standards and product specifications (S-98, S-100 and S-101) with regard to ECDIS equipment installed on or after 1 January 2029 and, optionally, for equipment installed after 1 January 2026 and before 1 January 2029.
