Since 2002 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) fitting has been available for vessels along with relevant backup arrangement as per SOLAS regulation V/19-2.1.4. This option has changed into a mandatory requirement (IMO Maritime Safety Committee in May / June 2009) since further amendments to SOLAS regulation V/19 made the carriage of ECDIS mandatory on vessels engaged in international voyages.
Officer of the Watch 