The Government of Isle of Man has notified ClassNK, by Shipping Notice MSN 026, of the requirements for ECDIS with regards to the hardware and training required.
The outlines are given hereunder.

- Following configurations for nautical charts (SOLAS Ch.V/19) are acceptable;
1 x Paper chart folio
2 x ECDIS
1 x ECDIS plus 1 x Paper chart folio
- The ECDIS must be type approved according to the IMO relevant Resolutions;
- When two ECDIS units are carried they must both work completely separately;
- In areas for which ENC are not available RNC or a full folio of paper charts shall be carried for that area;
- ENC and Paper charts are the latest version and kept up to date;
- If ECDIS is used as the primary means of navigation then the ECDIS operator (Master and officers) needs to have completed an IMO model course for ECDIS training; and
- If the vessel intends to operate with ECDIS only, then this should be listed as part of the critical equipment as described by ISM Code 10.3 and regular testing of standby arrangement established.


For any questions about the above, please contact:

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK)
Material and Equipment Department, Administration Center, Head Office
Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2020
Fax: +81-3-5226-2057
E-mail: eqd@classnk.or.jp

Attachment:
1. MANX SHIPPING NOTICE MSN 026