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IMO NAV 59 Agenda preview

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IMO NAV 59

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Introduction

The 59th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation (NAV 59) will be held from 2nd to 6th September 2013, at the IMO headquarters in London. This briefing summarises subjects under discussion which are relevant to the work of Lloyd's Register. Due attention should be made to the “Advice” and “Application” sections given under each subject.

Overview of agenda items

The following agenda items are relevant to the work of Lloyd’s Register: Decisions of other IMO bodies (Agenda item 2)

Outcome of the MSC, MEPC, COMSAR and Council will be introduced. One of the primary issues is re-organization of the IMO Sub-Committee structure. The NAV Sub-Committee will be merged with the COMSAR Sub-Committee in 2014. The task given by MSC 92 on the interpretation on BNWAS will be discussed under “Any other business”. Application of Satellite navigation system ‘BeiDou’ (Agenda item 4)

NAV 59 will give preliminary consideration for the recognition of the satellite navigation system "Beidou" as a future component of the World-Wide Radionavigation System (WWRNS) and develop performance standards for shipborne "Beidou" receiver equipment taking into account proposals received. NAV 59 will make proposals in relation to the BeiDou system, including its performance standard. The submission document contains the time-scale towards the actual operation planned in 2020. Target completion year of this item is 2014.

For details please see Annex 1 to this document.

ITU matters, including Radiocommunication ITU-R Study Group matters (Agenda item 5)

The progress of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) will be presented to the NAV Sub-Committee. Some of the movements in ITU, e.g., radio frequency allocation for maritime use, may affect future carriage requirements of navigational/radiocommunication equipment onboard ships. This includes:

Draft new report on Man Overboard Systems

Draft new report on AIS for distress communications

The concept of VHF Data Exchange System (VDES)

Radars operating in the frequency band 2 900-3 100 MHz (S-band radars)

Radars operating in the frequency band 8 500-10 680 MHz (X-band radars)

There is no immediate impact to equipment carried onboard ships, but the above discussions may trigger further changes to the existing performance standards. This is an open item without specific target completion date.


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Development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan (Agenda item 6)

NAV 59 will review the outcome of the correspondence group (NAV 59/6), as introduced below, in particular

Generic or address multiple issues (NAV 59/6, NAV 59/6/6, NAV 59/6/7)

Usability issue (NAV 59/6/1)

Software quality assurance (NAV 59/6/2)

Extended concept of "goals" (NAV 59/6/3)

Maritime Service Portfolios (NAV 59/6/4)

Comments on Risk Control Options (RCOs) (NAV 59/6/5)

Decision support system in collision situation (NAV 59/INF.2)

Data model (NAV 59/INF.6)

Introduction of a project (NAV 59/INF.8) Target completion year of this item is 2013.


Development of policy and new symbols for AIS aids to navigation (Agenda item 7)

NAV 59 will consider the report of the correspondence group, take action as appropriate, and consider:

.1 the finalized draft policy on use of AIS Aids to Navigation and, if agreed, establish a Drafting Group for its review prior to submission to the Maritime Safety Committee for approval; and

.2 the proposed draft new improved symbols for AIS AtoN and, if agreed, establish a Drafting Group for reviewing the new symbols prior to submission to the Maritime Safety Committee for approval.

Target completion year of this item is 2013.


Review of general cargo ship safety (Agenda item 8)

NAV 59 will consider document MSC 90/WP.7, annex 4 (relating to action plans for relevant Sub-Committees regarding the review of general cargo ship safety) and provide it comments on the Risk Control Options (RCOs) of relevance to safety of navigation, namely RCO 27, RCO 32 and RCO 2, taking into account any proposals received.

RCO 27 (Anchoring watch alarm integrated in ECDIS; no additional costs if ECDIS is already integrated on bridge);

RCO 32 (Combine watch alarm with autopilot): and

RCO 2 (ECDIS with AIS and RADAR, only for newbuilds, for matters of navigation).



Revision of the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) (Agenda item 10)

NAV 59 will try to finalize the revision of the guidelines for the onboard use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) based on document MSC 90/25/7, taking into account any proposals received. Target completion year of this item is 2013.


Consideration of ECDIS-related IMO circulars (Agenda item 11)


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NAV 59 will progress the consolidation of ECDIS-related IMO circulars, taking into account any proposals received. Target completion year of this item is 2014.


Consideration of ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulation V/19.2.10 and V/15, V/18, V19 and V/27 (Agenda item 12)

NAV 59 will consider ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11, taking into account any proposals received, including:

The outcome of a survey conducted to obtain information on the implementation of use of ECDIS and in particular operating anomalies (NAV 59/12)

The action taken by IHO since NAV 58 to monitor and address ECDIS issues related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11 (NAV 59/12/1)

Proposal for modernization of ECDIS for VHF radiocommunication (NAV 59/12/2)



Development of explanatory footnotes to SOLAS regulations V/15, V/18, V/19 and V/27 (Agenda item 13)

The primary focus under this agenda item is software updates that operate navigational equipment required by the SOLAS Chapter V. Target completion year of this item is 2014.

For details, please refer to Annex 8 to this document.

Casualty analysis (Agenda item 15)

NAV 59 will consider the relevant casualty analysis of any incident referred to it by the FSI Sub-Committee. This is an open item without specific target completion date. Consideration of IACS Unified Interpretations (Agenda item 16)

The following interpretations have been submitted for considerations:

Interpretation to COLREG 1972 annex I, section 9(b) (IACS UI COLREG 1) (NAV 59/16)

Pilot Transfer Arrangements (SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3, as amended by resolution MSC.308(88)) – IACS UI SC 257 (NAV 59/16/1)

Clarification on how to complete items 2.1 and 2.2 of part 3 of Form E (NAV 59/16/2)

Interpretation relevant to the Performance Standards for Voyage Data Recorders (VRDs) (resolution

MSC.333(90)) – IACS UI SC261 (NAV 59/16/3)

This is an open item without specific target completion date.

For details, please refer to Annex 9 to this document.

Any other business (Agenda item 19) NAV 59 will address the following matters under this agenda item:

Progress on standards developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) (NAV 59/19)


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Zero Accident campaign (NAV 59/19/1)

Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Familiarization (NAV 59/INF.4)

Protection of cable ships and repair operations for international submarine cables (NAV 59/INF.5)

Status of Galileo and plans for adoption into the WWRNS (NAV 59/INF.7)

The proactive use of Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) information (NAV 59/INF.9)

Matters arising from MSC 92 o MSC 92/26, paragraphs 13.22 to 13.24 (Status of nautical charting in polar waters) o MSC 92/26, paragraphs 20.3 and 20.4 (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) auto-

function) For details, please refer to Annex 10 to this document.

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Annex 1 - Application of Satellite navigation system ‘BeiDou’ (Agenda item 4)


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Annex 1 – Application of Satellite navigation system ‘BeiDou’ (Agenda item 4)

Overview

NAV 59 will make proposals in relation to the BeiDou system, including its performance standard. The submission document contains the time-scale toward the actual operation planned in 2020.

Background

NAV 59 is expected to give preliminary consideration for the recognition of the satellite navigation system "Beidou" as a future component of the World-Wide Radionavigation System (WWRNS) and develop performance standards for shipborne "Beidou" receiver equipment taking into account proposals received. BDS is independently developed and operated by China. It is designed to provide all-weather and all-time positioning, velocity and timing services for global users with high accuracy and reliability. BDS came into official service with full operational capability covering most parts of the Asia-Pacific region at the end of 2012, and will be completely established and provide global service by 2020.

Lloyd’s Register position

Lloyd’s Register will to monitor the development.

Advice for clients

At this moment, there is no specific change to regulatory regime. Industries are to monitor the operational status of this satellite system.

Applicability

To wait until the satellite is fully operational and decision of the flag/IMO on its acceptance.

Document submitted (relevant to the activities of Lloyd’s Register only)

NAV 59/4/1 (China) – Preliminary Review of BeiDou Satellite Navigation System

This document provides a brief introduction to BEI Dou Satellite Navigation System (BDS) for preliminary consideration of the Sub-Committee NAV 59/4 (China) – Proposed draft performance standards for shipborne BeiDou receiver equipment

This document provides the draft performance standards for shipborne BDS receiver equipment for consideration by the Sub-Committee.

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Annex 2 - Development of an e-navigation strategy in the implementation plan (Agenda item 6)


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Annex 2 – Development of an e-navigation strategy in the implementation plan (Agenda item 6)

Overview

NAV 59 will review the outcome of the correspondence group (NAV 59/6), as introduced below, in particular

Generic or address multiple issues (NAV 59/6, NAV 59/6/6, NAV 59/6/7)

Usability issue (NAV 59/6/1)

Software quality assurance (NAV 59/6/2)

extended concept of "goals" (NAV 59/6/3)

Maritime Service Portfolios (NAV 59/6/4)

Comments on Risk Control Options (RCOs) (NAV 59/6/5)

Decision support system in collision situation (NAV 59/INF.2)

Data model (NAV 59/INF.6)

Introduction of a project (NAV 59/INF.8)

Background

MSC 85 (November 2008), approved the strategy for the development and implementation of e-navigation and noted that it was sufficiently developed and detailed for implementation. MSC 85 also approved the framework (system architecture) along with a timeframe for the implementation process for the strategy (MSC 85/26, Annex 20). MSC 85 defined and scoped e-navigation to be as follows:

E-navigation is the harmonised collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of marine information on board and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment.

E-navigation is intended to meet present and future user needs through harmonisation of marine

navigation systems and supporting shore services The work programme on e-navigation (MSC 86/23/4) outlines a joint plan of work for COMSAR, NAV and STW Sub-Committees for the period 2009-2012. At MSC 90, the Committee approved the proposed joint plan of work on e-navigation for the COMSAR, NAV and STW Sub-Committees, for the period 2012-2014 (MSC 90/28, section 10.10.4). NAV 58 re-established the Correspondence Group (CG) on e-navigation under the coordination of Norway and instructed it to take into account the revised joint plan of work for the COMSAR, NAV and STW Sub-Committees for the period 2012-2014, as approved by MSC 90. NAV 59 is expected to finalize the development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan, taking into account the report of NAV 58 (NAV 58/14, paragraphs 6.1 to 6.46), decisions of COMSAR 17, STW 44 and MSC 92, including the report of the Correspondence Group established at NAV 58, and proposals received.

Lloyd’s Register position

NAV 59 will closely monitor the discussion, especially discussion on software quality assurance.




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Advice for clients

This is still the development of the “strategy” and not a particular “regulation” for the implementation but it is advised to monitoring the discussion for the future use of the technologies.

Applicability

No specific “application” as mandatory regulatory requirement are not considered at this stage.

Document submitted (relevant to the activities of Lloyd’s Register only)

NAV 56/6 (Norway) - Report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation to NAV 59

The report addresses the following:

The preliminary list of potential e-navigation solutions (NAV 58/WP.6/Rev.1) The group prioritized the following five main potential e-navigation solutions: o S1: improved, harmonized and user-friendly bridge design; o S2: means for standardized and automated reporting; o S3: improved reliability, resilience and integrity of bridge equipment and navigation information; o S4: integration and presentation of available information in graphical displays received via

communication equipment; and o S9: improved Communication of VTS Service Portfolio. These five prioritized potential e-navigation solutions are the basis for the Risk and Cost-Benefit Analyses.

The Risk and Cost-Benefit Analysis The has finalized the Risk and Cost-Benefit Analysis, with a view to obtaining final approval by NAV 59, taking into account the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) process and the methodology of the HEAP (NAV 58/6, annex 3)

The detailed ship and shore architecture The Group further developed the concept of Maritime Service Portfolios (MSPs) and considered the issue of Software Quality Assurance taking into account document NAV 58/6/4.

Further development of the concept of Maritime Service Portfolios A "Maritime Service Portfolio (MSP)" defines and describes the set of operational and technical services and their level of service provided by stakeholders in a given sea area, waterway, or port, as appropriate.

Draft guidelines for usability evaluation of navigational equipment, and its harmonization with the Human

Element Analysing Process (HEAP) The Group presented a proposal for a guideline on Human Centred Design (HCD) for e-navigation equipment and systems.

Draft guidelines for the harmonization of test-bed results

Draft framework for the Strategy Implementation Plan (SIP) NAV 59 is invited to further develop the draft SIP prepared by the group, taking into account the information provided on the Communication Strategy and funding/financing

The resilient and integrated Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) system NAV 59 is invited to note that there is an identified user need for resilient PNT for the implementation of e-navigation and that technical solution are continuing to be developed.

Software Quality Assurance

The group has considered the issue of Software Quality Assurance (SQA), taking into account document NAV 58/6/4 (Republic of Korea). NAV 59 is invited to consider the inclusion of Software Quality Assurance, including a software updating regime, within the overarching Human Centred Design framework.

Harmonization of test-beds

The group has progressed the development of draft guidelines for the harmonization of test-beds, taking into account document NAV 58/6/8 (Republic of Korea).

Action requested of the NAV 59:

The Sub–Committee is invited to:




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1. endorse the prioritized five potential main solutions based on the reviewed preliminary list of potential e-navigation solutions;

2. endorse the finalized Risk and Cost-Benefit Analysis with the five prioritized main solutions and the seven corresponding RCOs, as per the Guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO rule-making process

3. provide comments on whether the SIP should include a potential future need to use additional and/or alternative analysis tools;

4. consider the possible use of the examples of technical e-navigation infrastructure as the basis for the development of a more detailed ship-shore architecture, and provide comments, as appropriate

5. review the preliminary list of Maritime Service Portfolios and provide comments, as appropriate;

6. note that there is an identified user need for resilient PNT for the implementation of e-navigation and that technical solution is continuing to be developed;

7. consider the inclusion of Software Quality Assurance, including a software updating regime, within the overarching Human Centred Design framework

8. note the progress that has been made and to review the draft Guidelines on Human Centred Design for e-navigation equipment and systems with a view to formalizing the use of Human Centred Design within the e-navigation Strategy Implementation Plan;

9. review the preliminary guideline on e-navigation test-beds and provide comments, as appropriate and

10. further develop the draft SIP (annex 6), taking into account the information provided on the Communication Strategy and funding/financing.

NAV 59/6/1 (Australia) – Design usability principles for e-navigation solutions and risk control options

This document reports on the results of a study conducted during an e-navigation usability workshop that was held in Australia in March 2013. Workshop delegates ranked the solutions and risk control options identified by the e-navigation Correspondence Group to assist in establishing the most important design usability principles that should be taken into account during the solution/risk control option design process. Survey results indicate that designers should place the most emphasis on "Suitability of task" design usability principle. This particular principle (within the context of Human-Centred Design) requires the task be fitted to the human, rather than the human having to adapt to the task. The document concludes that In order to satisfy this particular design usability principle, within the context of HCD, it is necessary to fit the task to the human, rather than the human having to adapt to the task. The various methods that designers can use to support this activity are explored in more detail in ISO/TR 16982 Usability Methods, but need to be adapted to the maritime domain. NAV 59/6/2 (Republic of Korea) – Development of draft Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Guidelines for e-navigation

This document proposes the development of draft software-quality assurance guidelines for e-navigation as part of the development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan. NAV 59/6/3 (Republic of Korea) – Need for extending concept of “goals” in setting up test task for usability evaluation of navigational equipment for e-navigation

This document informs Member States of the need to extend the concept of "goals" in setting up test task for usability evaluation of navigational equipment for e-navigation NAV 59/6/4 (IHO) – Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation to NAV 59. Development of the concept of Maritime Service Portfolios

This document comments on the section of NAV 59/6 addressing the development of the concept of Maritime Service Portfolios in order to contribute to the review of this concept by the Sub-Committee




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NAV 59/6/5 (Australia) – Comments on the Correspondence Group’s report to NAV 59

This document provides comments that support the report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation to NAV 59 and offers suggestions for the development of the IMO e-navigation Strategy Implementation Plan NAV 59/6/6 (ICS & BIMCO) – Report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation to NAV 59

This document comments on NAV 59/6 and provides proposals for a review of the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) and the identified Risk Control Options. It is also proposed that the e-navigation Strategy Implementation Plan should include alternative analysis additional to the FSA and that the Sub-Committee reconsider and review the concept of Maritime Service Portfolios. NAV 59/6/7 (Republic of Korea) – Comments on the Report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation particularly with regard to the Strategy Implementation Plan

This document proposes to add realistic examples of implementation solutions in e-navigation of the Strategy Implementation Plan NAV 59/INF.2 (Poland) – Report on the research project in the field of e-navigation

This document contains information on a decision support system in collision situation and achieved research results. Survey results indicate that designers should place the most emphasis on "Suitability of task" design usability principle. This particular principle (within the context of Human-Centred Design) requires the task be fitted to the human, rather than the human having to adapt to the task. NAV 59/INF.6 (International Hydrographic Office) – Report on the development of S-100, the IHO Universal Hydrographic Data Model and associated Product Specification

This document reports on the development of S-100 – the IHO Universal Data Model – and associated Product Specifications, in relation to the development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan NAV 59/INF.8 (Sweden) – Results and recommendations from the MONALISA project

The MONALISA project aims at making a solid contribution to the efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly maritime transport. This is obtained through the development, demonstration and dissemination of innovative sea traffic management services to the shipping industry, which may serve as a foundation for possible future international deployment.



Annex 3 - Development of policy and new symbols for AIS aids to navigation (Agenda item 7)


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Annex 3 – Development of policy and new symbols for AIS aids to navigation (Agenda item 7)

Overview

NAV 59 will consider the report of the correspondence group, take action as appropriate, and in particular, will consider:



Background

At its eighty-sixth session, the Maritime Safety Committee considered document MSC 86/23/7 (Japan), a proposal to develop new symbols for AIS Aids to Navigation (AIS AtoN). Further, taking into account document MSC 86/23/18 (CIRM) and comments received, the Committee agreed to include, in the work programme of the NAV Sub-Committee, a high-priority item on "New symbols for AIS AtoN".

Lloyd’s Register’s position

Lloyd’s Register will monitor the discussion including possible subsequent updates of the relevant IEC standard. (IEC62288). Lloyd’s Register is also interested in the intention of the IMO as to how to ensure the shipboard equipment already onboard to be capable of displaying these new symbols.

Advice to clients

There will be no immediate impact but readers should be aware of a need for updating ECDIS and other shipborne equipment operation software. Readers should also be aware of the revision of the IEC standard mentioned above scheduled in July 2014.

Applicability

No discussion at this moment.

Documents submitted (relevant to activities of Lloyd’s Register only)

NAV 59/7 (Japan) – Report of the Correspondence Group

This document reports on the work of the NAV Correspondence Group on development of policy and new symbols for AIS Aids to Navigation and proposes the finalized draft policy and draft new symbols. The Sub-Committee is invited to consider the report, take action as appropriate, and in particular, to consider:





Annex 4 - Review of general cargo ship safety (Agenda item 8)


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Annex 4 – Review of general cargo ship safety (Agenda item 8)

Overview

NAV 59 will consider document MSC 90/WP.7, annex 4 (relating to action plans for relevant Sub-Committees regarding the review of general cargo ship safety) and provide it comments on the Risk Control Options (RCOs) of relevance to safety of navigation, namely RCO 27, RCO 32 and RCO 2, taking into account any proposals received.

RCO 27 (Anchoring watch alarm integrated in ECDIS; no additional costs if ECDIS is already integrated on bridge);

RCO 32 (Combine watch alarm with autopilot): and

RCO 2 (ECDIS with AIS and RADAR, only for newbuildings in matters of navigation).

Background

At MSC 77, the issue of general cargo ship safety was brought to the attention of the MSC by RINA (MSC 77/25/4). This was followed up by a submission from the Russian Federation (MSC 82/21/19). IACS investigated the current situation of general cargo ships and submitted the evaluation of historical data to IMO as step 1 of the FSA (MSC 85/19/1 and MSC 87/INF.3). Subsequent to undertaking step 1, the casualty records for general cargo ships were investigated and the risk model was developed for ships within the IACS fleet and with a minimum size of 500 GT. This step of the FSA study was submitted to the Organization at MSC 87 (MSC 87/20/1 and MSC 87/INF.4). As per the amended FSA Guidelines (MSC 83/INF.2), IACS continued the FSA study by conducting steps 3 and 4 (Risk Control Options and Cost-Benefit Assessment respectively). The results of these two steps are reported in detail in the annex to document MSC 88/INF.6. The annex to document MSC 88/INF.6 provides a report of steps 3 and 4 (Risk Control Options and Cost-Benefit Assessment) from the FSA study conducted by IACS regarding general cargo ships.


Lloyd’s Register will closely monitor the discussions. In relation to RCO 32, readers are reminded that MSC 92 tasked NAV 59 to examine the interpretation on the BNWAS(MSC 92/20/1) in relation to the manual switch off function.

Advice to clients

No immediate impact out of this discussion.

Applicability

While this agenda item is for “General cargo ships”, the risk control options addressed here seems to be not specific to those ships.


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NAV 59/8 (Secretariat) – The IACS Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) study on General Cargo Ship Safety

This document provides information on the final recommendations on risk control options (RCOs) included in the Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) study on General Cargo Ship Safety by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and the action to be taken by the Sub-Committee to consider the risk control options related to the review of general cargo ship safety within its purview, as set out in annex 4 of document MSC 90/WP.7



Annex 5 - Revision of the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS)

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Annex 5 – Revision of the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) (Agenda item 10)

Overview

NAV 59 will try to finalize the revision of the guidelines for the onboard use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) based on document MSC 90/25/7, taking into account any proposals received.

Background

MSC 90 considered document MSC 90/25/7 (China), proposing to revise resolution A.917(22) to update the Guidelines, and agreed to include in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the NAV Sub-Committee an unplanned output on the "Revision of the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) (hereinafter referred as "the Guidelines")", with a target completion year of 2014, in association with the COMSAR Sub-Committee as and when requested by the NAV Sub-Committee, instructing the Sub-Committee to include the output in the provisional agenda for NAV 59.


Lloyd’s Register will note the development.

Advice to clients

The guideline was developed to promote the safe and effective use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), in particular to inform the mariner about the operational use, limits and potential uses of AIS. The updated guideline may be included in the onboard procedure/training.

Applicability

All ships carrying AIS onboard.


NAV 59/10 (China) – Proposal to amend the guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)

This document contains a proposal for an amendment to the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) (resolution A.917(22), as amended), in order to update the Guidelines.



Annex 6 - Consolidation of EDCIS- related IMO circulars (Agenda item 11)


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Annex 6 – Consolidation of EDCIS- related IMO circulars (Agenda item 11)

Overview

NAV 59 will progress the consolidation of ECDIS-related IMO circulars, taking into account any proposals received.

Background

At MSC 90 (May 2012), Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the Nautical Institute (NI), submitted a document (MSC 90/25/13), which proposed the consolidation of ECDIS-related information contained in several IMO circulars, in a single IMO circular. MSC 90 agreed to include in the 2012-13 biennial agenda of NAV, an unplanned output on "Consolidation of ECDIS-related IMO Circulars", with a target completion year of 2014, and instructed the NAV Sub-Committee to include this matter on the provisional agenda for NAV 59 (MSC 90/28).


Lloyd’s Register appreciates this effort.

Advice to clients

The MSC Circular being developed, “ECDIS - Guidance for good practice” would be for the benefit for safe navigation once the work is completed.


NAV 59/11 (Australia, Canada, Germany, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom, International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), the Nautical Institute (NI), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the Comite International Radio-Maritime (CIRM)

This document proposes to consolidate ECDIS-related information contained in several IMO circulars in a single IMO circular.



Annex 7 - Consideration of the ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations

V/19.2.10 and V/15, V/18, V19 and V/27 (Agenda item 12)


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Annex 7 – Consideration of the ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/15, V/18, V19 and V/27 (Agenda item 12)

Overview

NAV 59 will consider ECDIS matter related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11, taking into account any proposals received, including:

The outcome of a survey conducted to obtain information on the implementation of use of ECDIS and in particular operating anomalies (NAV 59/12)

The action taken by IHO since NAV 58 to monitor and address ECDIS issues related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11 (NAV 59/12/1)

Proposal for modernization of ECDIS for VHF radiocommunication (NAV 59/12/2)

Background

In July 2012, the new mandatory carriage requirement for ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems) entered into force for passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2012 and tankers of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2012. Other sizes of ships and types will be required to carry ECDIS in the years to come. MSC 91 approved the Safety of Navigation circular SN.1/Circ.312 on Operating anomalies within ECDIS. Furthermore, a discussion on ECDIS anomalies took place where concerns were raised about non-compliant ECDIS equipment.

Lloyd’s Register’s position (relevant to activities of Lloyd’s Register only)

Lloyd’s Register will closely monitor the discussion.

Advice to clients

Various information on ECDIS, i.e. anomalies and availability of ENC will help owners/management companies in developing a plan for fully transition to ECDIS.

Applicability

Ships equipped with ECDIS.


NAV 59/12 (BIMCO and Denmark) – Operating anomalies identified within ECDIS

This document contains the outcome of a survey conducted to obtain information on the implementation of use of ECDIS and in particular operating anomalies. This document concluding that In general, most ECDIS systems appear to function without anomalies. The survey however showed that operating anomalies exist. Detailed examinations by the respective manufacturers are needed with the aim of eliminating these anomalies. This survey also states training elements.


Annex 7 - Consideration of the ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations

V/19.2.10 and V/15, V/18, V19 and V/27 (Agenda item 12)


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NAV 59/12/1 (IHO) – Report on monitoring of ECDIS issues by IHO

This document reports on the action taken by IHO since NAV 58 to monitor and address ECDIS issues related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11 NAV 59/12/2 (Ukraine) – proposals for modernisation of ECDIS for VHF radiocommunication

The proposal is for the modernization of ECDIS for operation with VHF DSC and ECDIS is proposed to essentially simplify an active address radiocomminucation and reliable vessels identification in relation to current navigating conditions.



Annex 8 - Development of explanatory footnotes to SOLAS regulation V15, V18, V/19, V27 (Agenda item 13)


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Annex 8 – Development of explanatory footnotes to SOLAS regulation V15, V18, V/19, V27 (Agenda item 13)

Overview

The primary focus under this agenda item is software updates that operate navigational equipment required by the SOLAS Chapter V.

Background

As navigation and radiocommunication equipment becomes increasingly software and firmware dependent, updates to application software and firmware to meet changes in IMO and ITU regulatory requirements are needed. This applies in the case of retrospective changes to regulations which apply to all relevant ships. MSC 92 document MSC 90/25/14 (Australia, United Kingdom, IHO and NI), proposing to add explanatory footnotes to SOLAS regulation V/27 to provide guidance on electronic nautical publications, together with documents MSC 90/25/18 (ICS) and MSC 90/25/20 (Germany), commenting on the proposal, and agreed to include in the 2012-2013 biennial agenda of the NAV Sub-Committee, an unplanned output on "Development of explanatory footnotes to SOLAS regulations V/15, V/18, V/19 and V/27", with a target completion year of 2014, instructing the Sub-Committee to include the output in the provisional agenda for NAV 59.


Lloyd’s Register shares concerns over the software update issues. Readers are to note a Lloyd’s Register Classification News issued in 2011. (Classification news No. 11/2011)

Advice to clients

Discussion under this agenda item will provide clearer understanding of the requirement in place.


NAV 59/13 (Australia, United Kingdom, International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), the Nautical Institute (NI) and Comite International Radio-Maritime (CIRM) – Clarification of SOLAS regulation V/27

This document clarifies the requirements (by way of a footnote) for nautical charts and nautical publications in SOLAS chapter V (Safety of Navigation), regulation 27 (Nautical charts and nautical publications) as they relate to Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) NAV 59/13/1 (ICS & CLIA) Clarification of SOLAS regulation V/27

This document comments on the footnote proposed in NAV 59/13 to clarify SOLAS regulation V/27. Practical difficulties that might arise from the footnote are described and a proposal is made to develop an annex to SN.1/Circ.266/Rev.1, which is referenced in the proposed footnote. The aim of the new annex is to develop a framework and process to formalize the development of new ECDIS display standards, to ensure standards are only developed when necessary and that a suitable period of time is allowed for the update of ships' ECDIS after the release of a new standard, prior to implementation.


https://www.cdlive.lr.org/information/Documents/ClassNews/2011/CN1111.pdf


Annex 9 – Consideration of the IACS unified interpretations (Agenda item 16)


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Overview

The following interpretations have been submitted for considerations:

Interpretation to COLREG 1972 annex I, section 9(b) (IACS UI COLREG 1) (NAV 59/16)

Pilot Transfer Arrangements (SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3, as amended by resolution MSC.308(88)) – IACS UI SC 257 (NAV 59/16/1)

Clarification on how to complete items 2.1 and 2.2 of part 3 of Form E (NAV 59/16/2)

Interpretation relevant to the Performance Standards for Voyage Data Recorders (VRDs) (resolution MSC.333(90)) – IACS UI SC261 (NAV 59/16/3)

Background

NAV 59 will consider IACS unified interpretations, based on proposals received


Lloyd’s Register support interpretations developed by IACS.

Advice to clients

As these interpretations are IACS members’ practice, the impact is considered not significant, and will help uniform understanding among stake holders, including flag Administrations and port state control authorities.

Application

As per each interpretation. Details will be given in the report of the NAV 59 meeting.


NAV 59/16/Corr.1 (IACS) - Interpretation to COLREG 1972 annex I, section 9(b) (IACS UI COLREG 1) Corrigendum

This document provides, in the annex, a copy of the latest version of IACS UI COLREG 1 that provides a unified interpretation to COLREG 1972 annex I, section 9(b) NAV 59/16/1 (IACS) – Pilot Transfer Arrangements (SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3, as amended by resolution MSC.308(88)) – IACS UI SC 257

This document provides at annex a copy of IACS UI SC 257 on pilot transfer arrangements that provides a unified interpretation relevant to SOLAS regulation V/23 NAV 59/16/2 (IACS) – Clarification on how to complete items 2.1 and 2.2 of part 3 of Form E

This document seeks clarification from the Sub-Committee on how to complete items 2.1 and 2.2 of part 3 of the Form E in order to document the flexibility in using either paper charts or EDCIS as the means of navigation. The same applies to items 2.1 and 2.2 of part 5 of Form P and C.




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NAV 59/16/3 (IACS) – Interpretation relevant to the Performance Standards for Voyage Data Recroders (VRDs) (resolution MSC.333(90)) – IACS UI SC261

This document provides in the annex a copy of IACS UI SC261, providing an interpretation relevant to the Performance Standards for Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) (resolution MSC.333((90))



Annex 10 – Any other business (Agenda item 19)


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Overview

NAV 59 will address the following matters under this agenda item:

Progress on standards developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) (NAV 59/19)

Zero Accident campaign (NAV 59/19/1)

Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Familiarization (NAV 59/INF.4)

Protection of cable ships and repair operations for international submarine cables (NAV 59/INF.5)

Status of Galileo and plans for adoption into the WWRNS (NAV 59/INF.7)

The proactive use of Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) information (NAV 59/INF.9)

Matters arising from MSC 92 o MSC 92/26, paragraphs 13.22 to 13.24 (Status of nautical charting in polar waters) o MSC 92/26, paragraphs 20.3 and 20.4 (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) auto-

function)

Background

NAV 59 will consider any document, including information, comments or proposals on navigational aspects of items that members may submit hereunder.


Lloyd’s Register will monitor the discussions under this agenda item.

Advice to clients

Readers may find the Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Familiarization given in NAV 59/INF.4 useful.


NAV 59/19 (IEC) - Progress on standards developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC TC80 prepares standards to support the performance standards of the organisation. The Sub-Committee is invited to note the progress in the work and the development of new symbols. NAV 59/19/1 (Secretariat) – Zero Accident campaign

This document provides information on the Secretary-General’s vision for Zero Accident campaign NAV 59/INF.4 (the Nautical Institute) – Industry Recommendations for ECDIS Familiarization

This document provides industry recommendations for ECDIS familiarization training. NAV 59/INF.5 (United States) – Protection of cable ships and repair operations for international submarine cables

The document notes the provisions of the International Convention for the protection of submarine cables (Cable Convention) and the safety distances for vessels from cable ships and cable repair buoys during repair operations




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NAV 59/INF.7 (European Commission) – Stauts of Galileo and plans for adoption into the WWRNS

This information document provides details of the status of the Galileo Global Navigation Satellite System, outlining its technical capabilities and how they align to IMO’s objectives. It then presents the plan to submit Galileo to the next MSC requesting a new output to consider its acceptance into the WWRN NAV 59/INF.9 (Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)) – The proactive use of Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) information

This document emphasizes the technical improvements made by the Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs) and proposes to increase the data recording to 90 days in order to use it on a routine basis for different purposes. The consequences on the IMO budget are null and those on shipping industry budgets are quite small.




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