4 Operational Requirements
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.232(82) - Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) - (Adopted on 5 December 2006) - Annex - Revised Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) - Appendix 6 - Back-up Requirements - 4 Operational Requirements

4 Operational Requirements

4.1 Ergonomics

 If an electronic device is used, it should be designed in accordance with the ergonomic principles of ECDIS.

4.2 Presentation of information

 If an electronic device is used:

  • .1 Colours and symbols should be in accordance with the colours and symbols requirements of ECDIS.

  • .2 The effective size of the chart presentation should be not less than 250 mm x 250 mm or 250 mm diameter.


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