ADMIRALTY NP232: Guide to ECDIS Implementation, Policy and Procedures

The ADMIRALTY Guide to ECDIS Implementation, Policy and Procedures (NP232) offers clear guidance on the efficient integration of ECDIS, helping fleets to meet regulations and remain compliant.

The publication includes:​​

• ​​Knowledge that will assist with planning the transition, helping you to ensure that ECDIS implementation is fit for purpose.
• ​Important information about ECDIS implementation that will aid the efficient integration of ECDIS.​​
• Independent and authoritative guidance on ECDIS procedures which can be used to assist you and your crews with ISM compliance.​​

Why do I need to implement ECDIS?

The introduction of ECDIS is the most significant change to have occurred in marine navigation in recent years, with a wide range of vessel types and sizes affected by the SOLAS ECDIS mandate.​​

This mandatory carriage of ECDIS has been put in place to help improve the safety and efficiency of marine navigation through heightened awareness and the automation of time-consuming navigational tasks. To meet this mandate, ships must have fitted ECDIS on board ship before the dates outlined in the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) rolling timetable.​

NP232 gives clear, unambiguous guidance to the many going through this transition as well as practical guidance that will help you to introduce ECDIS alongside traditional navigational techniques.