Paragraphs 2.1.4 and 2.10, 2.11 relating to the Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) were revised and newly added to SOLAS Chapter V/19 at MSC86 in June 2009. ECDIS and back-up arrangement will be phased in from 1 July 2012.
This ClassNK Technical Information intends to provide information regarding the requirements related to the implementation of ECDIS.

1. Applicable ships
The new requirements shall apply to the following ships engaged on international voyages:
(1) Passenger ships of 500 GT and upwards;
(2) Tanker* of 3,000 GT and upwards; and
(3) New building cargo ships other than tanker of 3,000 GT and upward, and existing cargo ships other than tanker of 10,000 GT and upward.
* "Tanker" means a cargo ship constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of a flammable nature.
2. Applicable due date
The due date for ships to be fitted with ECDIS is as follows:
Definition of "constructed" is as per the paragraph 1 of SOLAS Chapter V/2.
(1) Passenger ship
(i) Passenger ship constructed on or after 1 July 2012, not later than the initial safety equipment survey.
(ii) Passenger ship constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first safety equipment survey on or after 1 July 2014.
(2) Tanker
(i) Tanker constructed on or after 1 July 2012, not later than the initial safety equipment survey.
(ii) Tanker constructed before 1 July 2012, not later than the first safety equipment survey on or after 1 July 2015.
(3) Cargo ship other than tanker
(i) Cargo ship, of 10,000 GT and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2013, not later than the initial safety equipment survey.

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