NP232 Guide to ECDIS Implementation, Policy & Procedures (2nd Edition) (2016)

NP232 Guide to ECDIS Implementation, Policy and Procedures offers clear guidance to support the implementation of ECDIS on board and in operating procedures, helping fleets to adopt ECDIS efficiently and aid compliance.

Produced by the UKHO in conjunction with other maritime professionals, this guide aims to further enable the safe use of ECDIS for primary navigation and give users the knowledge needed to operate confidently using ECDIS.

The publication offers:

• Important information about ECDIS implementation, helping fleets to adopt ECDIS efficiently
• Guidance on ECDIS procedures, which can be used to assist crews and fleet managers with ISM code compliance
• Assistance with planning the transition to ECDIS, ensuring that implementation is fit for purpose

This publication is the latest in a series of three to support the transition to ECDIS, which include the NP5012 Guide to ENC Symbols used in ECDIS and the NP231 Guide to the Practical use of ENCs. Clear and comprehensive, NP5012 and NP231 help bridge crews to gain a solid understanding of practical ENC use and offer key information on ECDIS procedures.