You should use
paper charts
No
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46 • • • • Conditions required to replace paper charts
Can your ECDIS replace
Is ECDIS type
approved according
No
Do you have type approved
No
electronic back-up
arrangement?
(I.e. second ECDIS)
Are official ENCs available
for intended voyage?
Have responsible
Hydrographic Offices
No
published official ENCs
without any limitation for
use? (I.e. You have not
signed any limitation paper)
Have you included the latest
updates into your ECDIS?
Your system fulfills IMO resolution
A.817(19) and thus
fulfills SOLAS regulation V/20 to carry
adequate and up-to-date charts for
the intended voyage
paper charts
IEC 61174?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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