1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

 As prescribed in section 14 of this performance standard, adequate independent back-up arrangements should be provided to ensure safe navigation in case of ECDIS failure. Such arrangements include:

  • .1 facilities enabling a safe take-over of the ECDIS functions in order to ensure that an ECDIS failure does not result in a critical situation;

  • .2 a means to provide for safe navigation for the remaining part of the voyage in case of ECDIS failure.


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