BIMCO Search Results

Electronic navigation needs standardisation to stay safe

09 May 2019

The introduction of the electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to replace paper charts is one of the biggest safety improvements in navigation for years. But lack of a standardised system is overwhelming crew, adding complexity and causing what it was meant to avoid – grounding.

Smooth e-Navigation at NCSR 4

10 March 2017

Over 90 papers were discussed at the recent 4th session of IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) and many important decisions finalised.

IMO moves closer to standardisation and safer navigation

30 January 2019

A sub-committee under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have forwarded three documents for adoption in June, moving one step closer to the adoption of a standardised system for electronic navigation.

e-Navigation high on the agenda of IMO NCSR 4

03 March 2017

The IMO NCSR considers technical and operational matters related to safety of navigation on board ships. The next meeting agenda will cover modernisation of GMDSS and e-Navigation as the two main topics.

Paris and Tokyo MoUs jointly announce CIC on Safety of Navigation

02 August 2017

Paris and Tokyo MoUs jointly announce the "Concentrated Inspection Campaign for Safety on Navigation" and issue an important questionnaire for the campaign.

Paris MoU plans a new CIC on ECDIS and issues new white, grey and black lists effective 1 July 2017

11 July 2017

A new Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) to check on safety of navigation, including Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) will be conducted jointly by Paris and Tokyo MoUs. Paris MoU issues new White, Grey and Black lists issued effective from 1 July 2017.

Making life easier for the bridge team

23 February 2018

At the 5th session of IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) – good progress was made to improve the safety of navigation; and to reduce the workload and stress level of the bridge team

Caution required when using nautical charts of Arctic waters

26 July 2017

Due to the significant limitations of Arctic charting, all mariners in Arctic waters are required to plan any prospective voyages well in advance to understand their environment, and to exercise extreme caution when on the water, in order to minimise the associated high levels of risk. Caution is equally essential when navigating with Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC), as these official digital charts are based on the same limited or insufficient data as the official paper or electronic equivalent charts.

Industry guidance and recommendations for ECDIS training

15 February 2013

The guidance covers issues of training and competency for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and helps interpret IMO requirements for ECDIS training. Discrepancies have arisen between flag states’ regulations and training that is aimed at meeting the IMO standards.

BIMCO advocates bridge standards at IMO

16 February 2018

IMO to discuss the BIMCO proposal to improve standardisation of bridge equipment during next week’s meeting at the IMO.