7 Display Mode and Generation of the Neighbouring Area
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7 Display Mode and Generation of the Neighbouring Area

  7.1 It should always be possible to display the SENC in a ‘‘north-up’’ orientation. Other orientations are permitted.

  7.2 ECDIS should provide for true motion mode. Other modes are permitted.

  7.3 When true motion mode is in use, reset and generation of the neighbouring area should take place automatically at a distance from the border of the display determined by the mariner.

  7.4 It should be possible manually to change the chart area and the position of own ship relative to the edge of the display.


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