International Association of Maritime Universities International Maritime Organization Liaison Committee. Representative Report. 30 June-04 July, 2014

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1 International Association of Maritime Universities International Maritime Organization Liaison Committee Representative Report 30 June-04 July, 2014 To: IAMU International Executive Board (IEB) Fm: Vladimir Loginovsky, member IMO Liaison Committee (IMOLC) Subj: IMO NCSR, 1 st Session, London, UK The Report covers the session from 30 June-04 July. All the original NCSR 1 papers can be read at IMO website including NCSR 1 Report. The 1st session of the IMO NCSR was held at the IMO headquarters in London, UK from 30 June to 4 July The Sub-Committee noted that its second session had been tentatively scheduled to take place in March AGENDA Opening of the session and election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Adoption of the agenda 2 Decisions of other IMO bodies 3 Routeing of ships, ship reporting and related matters 4 Consideration of ECDIS matters related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/ and V/ Consolidation of ECDIS-related IMO circulars 6 Consideration of the application of the satellite navigation system "BeiDou" in the maritime field 7 Development of explanatory footnotes to SOLAS regulations V/15, V/18, V/19 and V/27 8 Consideration of LRIT-related matters 9 Development of an e-navigation strategy implementation plan 10 Development of performance standards for multi-system shipborne navigation receivers 11 Revision of the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) 12 Developments in maritime radiocommunication systems and technology 13 Review and modernization of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) 14 Further development of the GMDSS master plan on shore-based facilities 15 Consideration of operational and technical coordination provisions of maritime safety information (MSI) services, including the development and review of related documents 16 Consideration of radiocommunication ITU-R Study Group matters 17 Consideration of ITU World Radiocommunication Conference matters 18 Consideration of developments in Inmarsat and Cospas-Sarsat 19 Development of guidelines on harmonized aeronautical and maritime search and rescue procedures, including SAR training matters 20 Further development of the Global SAR Plan for the provision of maritime SAR services, including procedures for routeing distress information in the GMDSS 21 Development of amendments to the IAMSAR Manual 22 Development of measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea 23 Development of a mandatory Code for ships operating in polar waters 24 Consideration of IACS unified interpretations 25 Biennial agenda and provisional agenda for NCSR 2 26 Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for Any other business 28 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

2 The number of documents submitted for a Meeting are presented on Figure 1. Figure1. Number of documents submitted to NCSR1 Meeting The most appropriate to IAMU activity field topics and documents were the following: 3. ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS NCSR 1/INF.4. Report on the formal safety assessment (FSA) related to the proposed amendments in the routeing system "Off Friesland". The document provides background information for the separate proposals to amend existing and establish new routeing measures forming part of the routeing system "Off Friesland", NCSR 1/3/4 to NCSR 1/3/7. The approach based on Formal Safety Assessment of F17 and F18 Developments on Passing Shipping in the North Sea and this approach can be useful for Universities involved in similar researches. Detailed Chart Overview of the F17 and F18 Fields is presented on Figure 2. Figure 2. Detailed Chart Overview of the F17 and F18 Fields

3 The safety assessment studies include: Formal Safety Assessment, i.e. a quantitative and qualitative risk assessment, for the effect of the proposals on the offshore structures; and Formal Safety Assessment, i.e. a quantitative risk assessment for collision risk between vessels following the proposed new routeing measures. NCSR 1/INF.11. Experience gained from implementation of the mandatory ship reporting system SOUNDREP ("In the Sound between Denmark and Sweden"). The document provides information about the experience gained from implementation of the mandatory ship reporting system SOUNDREP. Risk analysis was performed in accordance with the IMO Guidelines for formal safety assessment (FSA). The results of the FSA showed that, among other measures, the introduction of a ship reporting system operated by a vessel traffic service (VTS) would more actively increase safety of navigation in the area. All the materials submitted within this agenda item and also the results of consideration and discussions proved that there is no universal approach for designing the routes of ships. So as a result of it, the following research area can be proposed for IAMU universities: Proposal (a). Possible IAMU Research Theme: Development of universal methodology and guidance for routeing of ships. Possible key concepts to be structured and researched within the theme: navigational safety in restricted waters, risk assessment, FSA, maneuverability of ships in adverse conditions. Goals: To develop universal criteria and guidance for routeing of ships; The Sub-Committee approved the amendments to submitted Traffic Separation Schemes, routeing systems and two-way routs with a view to adoption by the Committee; 4. CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/ AND V/ NCSR 1/INF.15. Analysis of user requirements for the improvement of ECDIS functions to enhance navigational safety and work efficiency based on user survey. This document aims at introducing a survey of seafarers on the use of ECDIS with regard to anomalies identification, level of the seafarer satisfaction and requirements for further functional improvement. From the results, the ECDIS user focused requirements suggested on strengthening the level of navigational safety and efficiency. This can be considered in future amendments of IMO performance standards on ECDIS. The following items were researched: Background of survey respondents;

4 ENC and information display; Analysis on the usage of route planning ; Analysis on the usage of route monitoring; Analysis on the usage of update. All the graphs of the survey are shown on Figure 3: Figure 3. Analysis of user requirements for the improvement of ECDIS functions to enhance navigational safety and work efficiency based on user survey. The survey was conducted on seafarers and ship masters, with the aim of evaluating ECDIS and identifying room for improvement. The survey questionnaire included both multiple-choice questions and essay questions. The following is the result of the survey and expert workshop. ENC information display As spot sounding is essential for securing navigational safety, experts wanted sounding information to be displayed on the Standard Display panel. In this regard, the need for a revised level of SENC information classified under the performance standard (resolution MSC.232(82) appendix 2) was indicated. Experts expressed concerns over inaccurate display of safety contour due to spot sounding, leading to a possibility of risk during coastal navigation, in spite of the value of safety contour in preventing stranding.

5 It was suggested that not only the General Isolated Danger Symbol but other symbols need to be replaced by similar symbols to those used on paper charts, to resolve the high level of users' concerns over this. To prevent the overlapping of text including geographic names and descriptions of lights on the Electronic Navigational Chart, it is required to display relevant information to scale, similar to paper charts. Hardware specification should be revised in order to increase monitor size and the need for a touch screen was pointed out. Route Planning The efficiency of Route Planning through ECDIS was positively evaluated. However, there were concerns regarding its operational safety in comparison to when a paper chart is used. Furthermore, the functions to verify route safety should be enhanced. Route Monitoring and Alarm Update The functions related to these were positively evaluated in general. However, it was pointed out that adequate solutions for dealing with anomalies occurring in the position-fixing system were highly necessary, considering the pivotal role of ECDIS in navigation. That is, the function enabling manual position fixing should be supplemented when a position-fixing system is lost. In addition, a more detailed performance standard needs to be established. Respondents' evaluation of Update in terms of its contribution to navigational safety and efficiency was positive. However, it was pointed out that the function to secure stability should be improved, given the current high anomaly ratio when it is updated. Considerably long updating interval was also an issue. Whereas Notices to Mariners for paper charts were available to be downloaded via satellite communication due to their small data size, updates for ECDIS can usually only be carried out during berth at port due to large file sizes. To address this problem, the data size of ECDIS must be dealt with. NCSR 1/4. Preparation and implementation of revised ECDIS standards The document reports on the revision of several ECDIS standards in relation to investigations into the anomalous operation of some ECDIS, and addresses the transition from the current editions of the standards to the new ones. The investigations into the anomalous operation of some ECDIS revealed that certain parts of the requirements of the IHO ECDIS-related standards had been interpreted and implemented in different ways by different manufacturers. The investigations made it clear that there were a number of improvements that should be made to S-52 Chart Content and Display Aspects of ECDIS to reduce the risk of implementation irregularities in the future and improve the clarity of the standard. Feedback from ships at sea also indicated that there were a number of display enhancements to be included in Annex A to S-52 Presentation Library that would significantly increase the usability of ENC in ECDIS.

6 NCSR 1/4/1.Report on monitoring of ECDIS issues by the IHO The document reports on the actions taken by the IHO since NAV 59 to monitor and address ECDIS issues related to the implementation of the carriage requirements in SOLAS regulations V/ and V/ The feedback from the survey confirmed a number of known issues related to: The difference between paper chart symbols and those used to display ENCs; ECDIS not displaying ENC features as expected or as required; Inconsistencies between ENCs and paper charts or between ENCs of different scales; and The promulgation of temporary and preliminary notices to mariners in ENC updates. Taking into account the importance of ECDIS equipment for safety of navigation and requirements of SOLAS 74 Chapter V, the following research theme can be formulated for IAMU universities: Proposal (b). Possible IAMU Research Theme: Anomalies in use of ECDIS and safety of navigation. Possible key concepts to be structured and researched within the theme: navigational safety in restricted waters, risk assessment, anomalies as hazards for FSA, application of Heinrich Law for navigational risk prediction. Goals: To develop FSA approach for navigational risk prediction based on ECDIS anomalies and Heinrich Law; 5. CONSOLIDATION OF ECDIS-RELATED IMO CIRCULARS NCSR 1/5. The document proposes to consolidate ECDIS-related information contained in seven IMO circulars into one IMO circular and the draft of ECDIS guidance for good practice (see Fig.4). Figure 4. ECDIS-related information

7 The Sub-Committee endorsed the following: 1. The draft MSC circular on ECDIS-Guidance for good practice to forward it to the HTW Sub- Committee for review, in particular, the provisions related to ECDIS training and the use of simulators, and subsequent approval by the Committee; and 2. The draft Assembly resolution on Revised guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) for approval by the Committee. The Sub-Committee endorsed the draft MSC circular on ECDIS-Guidance for good practice, as set out in annex 1, forward it to the HTW Sub-Committee for review, in particular, the provisions related to ECDIS training and the use of simulators, and subsequent approval by the Committee; and 6. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION OF THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM "BEIDOU" IN THE MARITIME FIELD NCSR 1/6. BDS status update and next steps. The document provides an update on the status of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) and contains further information for consideration of recognizing BDS as a component of World-wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS). 7. DEVELOPMENT OF EXPLANATORY FOOTNOTES TO SOLAS REGULATIONS V/15, V/18, V/19 AND V/27 NCSR 1/7. The document proposed draft guidelines for ECDIS software update. It highlights practical difficulties that may be occurred by the ECDIS software update, and provides draft guidelines of possible solutions with specific conditions and procedures regarding the ECDIS software update in order to contribute the smooth implementation of ECDIS software update. It is proposed that, unless expressly provided otherwise in relevant paragraphs of this guidelines, this guidelines apply to all ECDIS equipment's installed on board as per the SOLAS requirement V/ to meet the chart carriage requirement as set out in SOLAS regulation V/ DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN All the main topics are presented on figure below on Fig. 5. The Sub-Committee noted that (!): HTW 1 had considered a report of the Correspondence Group (HTW 1/20/1) on human element and training issues along with possible training implications related to the introduction of e-navigation and agreed that it was premature to consider any training requirements at that stage, pending the finalization of the SIP.

8 MSC 93, noting the relevant discussions at NAV 59 regarding the convening of an intersessional meeting on e-navigation, had decided that there was no need to convene such a meeting (MSC 93/22, paragraphs 8.9 to 8.11). Figure 5. Topics related to E-navigation NCSR 1/INF.5. Background information related to the development of e-navigation The information document provides background information on the development of e-navigation, including references to key decisions of the Organization and the development of the e-navigation Strategy Implementation Plan (see Fig. 6). During the consideration of the draft SIP, the following views, inter alia, were expressed:.1 IMO should continue to lead and coordinate the future work on e-navigation in order to ensure global implementation in a structured and coordinated manner;.2 a project management approach should be adopted to control the overall progress of e- navigation, in particular, with regard to those tasks requiring coordination with other international organizations;.3 implementation of tasks should be conducted taking into account the methods of work of the Organization;.4 a new item should be added to the agenda of the Sub-Committee to continue monitoring implementation and future developments on e-navigation during the next two biennia after 2015;.5 a single new planned/unplanned output could be proposed to address the work of all tasks contained in the SIP, but this could be not in line with the methods of work of the Organization;.6 some of the tasks could be considered and further developed as part of the review of the GMDSS (e.g. task 15 related to integration of existing communication systems and their future development);

9 .7 the Organization should consider inviting relevant international organizations to assist with the development and implementation of e-navigation; and.8 the future development of e-navigation was within the purview of the Committee. Figure 6. Background information related to the development of e-navigation E-navigation strategy implementation plan is developed, but to make a progress in this area fresh and more well-defined goals are to be formulated and IAMU can participate to assist IMO in this task. NCSR 1/9/1. Draft Guidelines developed to support the e-navigation strategy The document introduces the concept of the four key Guidelines to be used in the development of e- navigation and attached in the annex are the four draft Guidelines for endorsement and ultimate approval by the Maritime Safety Committee. These submissions are as follows: Draft Guidelines on Human Centred Design (HCD) for navigational equipment and systems; Draft Guidelines on Usability evaluation of navigational equipment; Draft Guidelines for Software Quality Assurance (SQA) in e-navigation; and Draft Guidelines for the Harmonization of test beds reporting.

10 The Guidelines on Usability evaluation of navigational equipment can be the basics for future research in IAMU universities; Some terms and extracts from this document are presented below. Usability: The extent to which systems can be used by users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction, in a specified context of use Usability Testing, Evaluation and Assessment (U-TEA): Evaluation methods and techniques used to support Human Centred Design (HCD) and used for the purpose of increasing the usability of a system. There are two types of U-TEA formative and summative. Formative U-TEA: An iterative approach to evaluation and feedback, to resolve potential usability problems of a system. Summative U-TEA: Evaluates how well the system meets overall usability requirements such as effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. Usability Design Principles (UDP) Usability Design Principles (UDP) consider some human abilities, characteristics and limitations to the design of equipment and provide a basis for the understanding of HCD practice. UDPs are also known as "usability heuristics" and should be considered as part of HCD. Figure 3 shows the inclusion of UDPs to support the primary goals of usability and safety being achieved through the criteria of efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction. Conforming to these UDPs increases the likelihood of a system achieving usability and safety. ISO identifies seven UDPs as being important for the design and evaluation of interactive systems. These UDPs are sufficiently comprehensive to encompass the primary requirements for e- navigation systems. Furthermore, the way system information is displayed supports the UDPs. Tables 1 and 2 provide definitions and brief descriptions of each of the seven UDPs and the seven characteristics of displayed information required to support these. It should be noted that these UDPs are not strictly independent and it may be necessary to interpret different UDPs jointly in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Figure 7. Quality, Usability and Safety Links between Usability and Safety can be traced on Figures 7 and 8.

11 Figure 8. Usability design principles and characteristics of displayed information to achieve safety and usability in e-navigation Usability Design Principles and Characteristics of Displayed Information Brief description of each of the seven usability design principles (UDPs) is presented in Table1below. Table 1 Usability Design Brief description principle Suitability for the task Self-descriptiveness Conformity with user expectations Suitability for learning Controllability Error tolerance Suitability for individualization Supports the user in the completion of the task. At any time, it is obvious to the users which mode they are in, where they are within the mode, which actions can be taken and how they can be performed. Conforms with user expectations, if it corresponds to predictable contextual needs of the user and to commonly accepted conventions. Suitable for learning when it supports and guides the user in learning to use the system. System is controllable when the user is able to initiate and control the direction and pace of the interaction until the point at which the goal has been met. A system is error-tolerant if, despite evident errors in input, the intended result may be achieved with either no, or minimal, corrective action by the user. Capable of individualization when users can modify interaction and presentation of information to suit their individual capabilities and needs. Brief description of each of the seven characteristics of displayed information can be seen from the Table 2.

12 Characteristics of displayed information Clarity Discriminability Conciseness Consistency Detectability Legibility Comprehensibility Table 2 Brief description Content conveyed quickly and accurately. Information can be distinguished accurately. Only the information necessary for task accomplishment is displayed. Same information always displayed in the same way. Required information is adequately coded at an adequate location. Information is easy to read. Meaning clearly understandable. After a lengthy discussion related to the role of IMO in coordinating the future development of e- navigation and on how to proceed with the implementation of related tasks bearing in mind the methods of work of the Organization, the Sub-Committee finalized the SIP and agreed to forward it to the Committee for approval. 10.DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS NCSR 1/10. Draft performance standards for multi-system shipborne navigation receivers The document provides draft Performance standards for multi-system shipborne navigation receivers. NCSR 1/10/1 and NCSR 1/10/2. Comments on draft performance standards for shipborne combined receiver equipment using multiple radionavigation systems. Recognizing that this would need further consideration and the target completion year for this planned output was 2015, and having noted that some interested parties were willing to work together to produce a joint proposal for consideration at the next session of the Sub-Committee, the Sub-Committee invited member Governments and interested organizations (why not universities?) to consider the matter in detail and submit comments and proposals to NCSR REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS) NCSR 1/11. Outcome of NAV 59. By this document the Sub-Committee was invited to consider and finalize the draft text of the revision of the Guidelines, using it as the basis document to work from. NCSR 1/11/1 and NCSR 1/11/2. Proposal to amend the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS).

13 These documents comment on and proposes an amendment to the IMO Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) (resolution A.917(22), as amended). The Sub-Committee endorsed the draft Assembly resolution on Revised guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS), as set out in annex 2, for approval by the Committee. 12.DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY NCSR 1/12. Recognition of Iridium Mobile Satellite System as a GMDSS Service Provider. The document contains in the annex the application for consideration of Iridium Satellite LLC, as required by resolution A.1001(25), to become a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) mobile satellite services provider NCSR 1/12/1. Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider. The document provides information on actions undertaken by IMSO in preparation for the recognition of a new mobile satellite communications system for the GMDSS NCSR 1/12/2. Comments on document NCSR 1/12 - Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider. The submission comments on document NCSR 1/12 outlining a number of major concerns on the details provided relating to the recognition of the Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider. After an in-depth discussion, the Sub-Committee, recognizing general support that the Iridium application be evaluated as GMDSS mobile satellite service provider in accordance with the criteria defined in resolution A.1001(25), agreed:.1 to invite the Committee to consider and decide on which independent body should produce a technical and operational assessment of the information contained in documents NCSR 1/12 and NCSR 1/12/2 and provide a report to the NCSR Sub-Committee for evaluation;.2 that additional information as required could be presented directly to the independent body through the Secretariat in order to address the relevant concerns expressed in document NCSR 1/12/2; and.3 that the Committee should consider convening a group of experts, through the Secretariat, to participate in the evaluation process and provide technical advice, including requesting support from other international organizations such as IHO, WMO and others. 13. REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

14 The Sub-Committee noted the opinion on coordination between the GMDSS review and e- navigation projects; All other decisions are beyond of IAMU activity. 14. FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GMDSS MASTER PLAN ON SHORE-BASED FACILITIES The Sub-Committee noted the information provided by the Secretariat on amendments to the GMDSS Master Plan as disseminated through GMDSS/Circ.16 and encouraged Administrations to check their national data issued in GMDSS/Circ.16, for accuracy, and provide the Secretariat with any necessary amendments, as soon as possible. 15. CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF RELATED DOCUMENTS NCSR 1/15/1/Rev.1. DRAFT REVISED JOINT IMO/IHO/WMO MANUAL ON MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION This document contains a proposal for amending the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information General information from Manual: This Manual provides a practical guide for anyone who is concerned with drafting navigational warnings or with the issuance of meteorological forecasts and warnings under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Maritime Safety Information (MSI) is promulgated in accordance with the requirements of IMO resolution A.705(17), as amended. Navigational warnings are issued under the auspices of the IMO/International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) World- Wide Navigational Warning Service (WWNWS) in accordance with the requirements of IMO resolution A.706(17), as amended. Meteorological forecasts and warnings are issued under the auspices of the IMO/World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World-Wide Met-ocean Information and Warnings Service (WWMIWS) in accordance with the requirements of IMO resolution A.1051(27). In order to achieve the necessary impact on the mariner it is essential to present timely and relevant information in a consistent format that is clear, unambiguous and brief. Within this Manual, it is particularly intended to provide the best form of words for use in all types of navigational warnings and meteorological forecasts and warnings that are required to be broadcast in the English language.2 Note has been taken of the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (resolution A.918(22)), where appropriate. This Manual cannot provide specimen texts for every type of event which may occur. However, the principles illustrated herein may be applied in general to drafting messages for every kind of navigational warning and covering all types of hazards and for the issuance of meteorological forecasts and warnings. Resolution A.706(17), as amended, on the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service (MSC.1/Circ.1288/Rev.1) at section 5.3.1, requires that "All NAVAREA, Sub-Area and coastal warnings should be broadcast only in English in the International NAVTEX and Safety NET services". Resolution A.1051(27) on the World-Wide Met-Ocean Information and Warnings Service

15 at section requires that "All Meteorological information shall be broadcast only in English in the International NAVTEX and Safety NET services". Where this Manual has been produced in languages other than English then, the message examples The Contents: 1 General information 2 Promulgation of maritime safety information 3 NAVAREA/Sub-Area/National Coordinators' resources and responsibilities 4 Navigational warnings for the World-Wide Navigational Warning Service 5 The structure of navigational warnings 6 Message format of navigational warnings Part 1 Preamble Part 2 Warning Part 3 Postscript 7 Guidance and examples for navigational warnings by type of hazard 8 METAREA Coordinator resources and responsibilities 9 Meteorological warnings and forecasts 10 Examples for meteorological warnings and forecasts 11 Search and rescue notification 12 Procedure for amending the joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on MSI The Sub-Committee, noting that the proposal submitted by the IHO and the WMO (NCSR 1/15/1/Rev.1) on amendments to the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual on Maritime Safety Information did not require any decision by the Sub-Committee in principle, referred it to the Technical Working Group for detailed consideration and advice. 23. DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS The Sub-Committee performed the following on item 23:.1 approved the revised text for draft chapter 11, for the Committee's consideration when adopting the Code (paragraph 7.5 and annex 8);.2 advised the Committee that the additional guidance in part I-B regarding personal and group survival equipment is sufficient (paragraph 7.6);.3 endorsed the revisions to section 2.3 (Communications equipment) of the Record of additional equipment and operational limitations for the Polar Ship Certificate, for the Committee's consideration when adopting the Code (paragraph 7.7 and annex 9);.4 instructed the Secretariat to make the necessary editorial corrections to the proposed revisions to section 2.3 (Communication equipment) of the Record of additional equipment and operational limitations for the Polar Ship Certificate, as appropriate (paragraph 7.7);.5 endorsed the proposed guidance on chapter 11 (Communication) for possible inclusion in part I-B of the Polar Code, for the Committee's consideration when adopting the Code (paragraph 7.8 and annex 10);.6 approved the revised draft chapter 10 of the Polar Code, for the Committee's consideration when adopting the Code (paragraph 2.1 to 2.13 and the annex 1);.7 endorsed the recommendation to delete paragraph 12.5 Reporting in chapter 12 of the draft Code, (paragraph 3.1 to 3.3);

16 .8 endorsed the revisions to section 2.2 (Navigation equipment) of the Record of additional equipment and operational limitations for the Polar Ship Certificate, for the Committee's consideration when adopting the Code (paragraph 4.1 to 4.3 and the annex 2);.9 instructed the Secretariat to make the necessary editorial corrections to the proposed revisions to section 2.2 (Navigation equipment) of the Record of additional equipment and operational limitations for the Polar Ship Certificate, as and when appropriate (paragraph 4.4); 27. ANY OTHER BUSINESS NCSR 1/27/1. Progress on standards development by the IEC IEC TC80 prepares standards to support the performance standards of the Organization. The Sub- Committee is invited to note the progress in the work. Technical Committee 80 of the International Electrotechnical Commission is responsible for the preparation of standards for maritime navigation and communication equipment and systems. These standards are prepared in order that the performance standards of the Organization, as well as the technical requirements of the International Telecommunication Union and other relevant international organizations can be verified. The following standards are in progress: ECDIS Bridge alert management (BAM) Integrated radiocommunication system (IRCS) The Sub-Committee noted with appreciation the update submitted by IEC (NCSR 1/27/1) on the preparation of relevant standards to support the performance standards of the Organization. NCSR 1/27/3. Participation in the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships' Scheme. This document provides information on the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Scheme and encourages enhanced participation in the VOS Scheme in the Arctic. The Sub-Committee recalled that MSC 85 had approved and circulated MSC.1/Circ.1293 regarding participation in the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships' (VOS) Scheme, inviting Member States to consider increased participation in the VOS Scheme for ships in the Arctic. The Sub-Committee considered the information provided by the United States et al. (NCSR 1/27/3) relating to the WMO VOS Scheme and to encourage increased participation in the VOS Scheme by all flag States, in particular, those with vessels sailing in Arctic waters. Having noted additional oral information provided by the WMO observer, in particular, that the Arctic was only one of several areas in the world where data was not forthcoming, and that WMO planned to submit a paper providing information on areas where it seeks to increase participation in

17 the WMO VOS scheme, the Sub-Committee invited Member States to consider increased participation in the VOS Scheme, in particular, those with vessels which sail in Arctic waters. Respectfully submitted, Vladimir Loginovsky Dr., Professor Head of Navigational Chair AMSU-MIS

18 Annex NCSR Session documents Meeting Documents > Sub-Committee > NCSR > NCSR Documents Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date 1. 1 NCSR 1/1 - PROVISIONAL AGENDA Secretariat 07/10/2013 for the first session of the Sub-Committee to be held at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, from Monday, 30 June to Friday, 4 July NCSR 1/1/1 - ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Secretariat 17/03/2014 Annotations to the provisional agenda 3. 1 NCSR 1/1/2 - ADOPTION OF AGENDA Secretariat 02/06/2014 Arrangements for working and drafting groups at NCSR NCSR 1/1/2/Rev.1 - ADOPTION OF AGENDA Secretariat 20/06/2014 Arrangements for working and drafting groups at NCSR NCSR 1/2 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES Secretariat 17/03/2014 Outcome of MSC NCSR 1/2/1 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES Secretariat 17/03/2014 Outcome of FSI 21, DE 57, FAL 38, C 110, A 28 and SDC NCSR 1/2/2 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES Secretariat 06/06/2014 Outcome of HTW 1 and MEPC 66

19 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date 8. 2 NCSR 1/2/3 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES Secretariat 06/06/2014 Outcome of MSC NCSR 1/INF.4 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Netherlands 28/04/2014 Report on the formal safety assessment (FSA) related to the proposed amendments in the routeing system "Off Friesland" NCSR 1/INF.11 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Experience gained from implementation of the mandatory ship reporting system SOUNDREP ("In the Sound between Denmark and Sweden") Denmark and Sweden 23/05/ NCSR 1/INF.12 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Turkey 22/05/2014 Establishment of the new Traffic Separation Schemes in the Iskenderun, Izmir, Candarli and Nemrut Bays NCSR 1/3 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Morocco and Spain 07/04/2014 Amendment to the existing Traffic Separation Scheme "In the Strait of Gibraltar" and amendment of the precautionary area off Tanger-Med and of the south-western inshore traffic zone including anchorage areas NCSR 1/3/1 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS China 24/04/2014 Amendments to the Traffic Separation Scheme in the waters off the Chengshan Jiao Promontory NCSR 1/3/2 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS China 15/04/2014 Amendments to the existing Mandatory Ship Reporting System off Chengshan Jiao Promontory

20 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/3/3 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Australia 23/04/2014 Amendment to the existing two-way route in the Great North-East Channel NCSR 1/3/4 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Netherlands 23/04/2014 Amendments to the routeing system "off Friesland" NCSR 1/3/5 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Netherlands 23/04/2014 Measures other than traffic separation schemes Proposed new Areas to be avoided "off Friesland" NCSR 1/3/6 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Netherlands 15/04/2014 Amendments to the deep-water routes forming parts of routeing system "off Friesland" NCSR 1/3/7 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Netherlands 17/04/2014 Amendments to the mandatory route for tankers from North Hinder to the German Bight and vice versa NCSR 1/3/8 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Establishment of Two-way routes and a precautionary area at Jomard Entrance, Papua New Guinea Australia and Papua New Guinea 23/04/ NCSR 1/3/9 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Turkey 24/04/2014 New mandatory ship reporting system in the Izmit Bay (IZMITRAP)

21 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/3/10 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS (This document has been withdrawn) Colombia 12/05/2014 Establishment of a traffic separation scheme and two areas to be avoided in the approaches to the Bay of Cartagena NCSR 1/3/11 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS (This document has been withdrawn) Colombia 12/05/2014 Establishment of a traffic separation scheme in the approach to the Bay of Buenaventura NCSR 1/3/12 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Australia 07/05/2014 Cancellation of the IMO-adopted Area To Be Avoided in the region of the Great Barrier Reef NCSR 1/3/13 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS Greece 16/05/2014 Amendments to the existing routeing measure Area to be avoided in the region of Voriai Sporadhes Islands NCSR 1/INF.15 - CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/ AND V/ Republic of Korea 16/05/2014 Analysis of user requirements for the improvement of ECDIS functions to enhance navigational safety and work efficiency based on user survey NCSR 1/4 - CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/ AND V/ IHO, CIRM and IEC 07/05/2014 Preparation and implementation of revised ECDIS standards

22 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/4/1 - CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/ AND V/ IHO 06/05/2014 Report on monitoring of ECDIS issues by the IHO NCSR 1/5 - CONSOLIDATION OF ECDIS- RELATED IMO CIRCULARS Australia, Norway, the United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, IHO, NI and CIRM 24/04/ NCSR 1/6 - CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION OF THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM "BEIDOU" IN THE MARITIME FIELD China 06/05/2014 BDS status update and next steps NCSR 1/7 - DEVELOPMENT OF EXPLANATORY FOOTNOTES TO SOLAS REGULATIONS V/15, V/18, V/19 AND V/27 Republic of Korea 23/04/2014 Proposed draft guidelines for ECDIS software update NCSR 1/INF.2 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS Secretariat 14/04/2014 Information communicated to the Organization and establishment and testing of LRIT Data Centres NCSR 1/INF.3 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS IMSO 10/04/2014 Summary audit reports of LRIT Data Centres and the International LRIT Data Exchange NCSR 1/INF.8 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS IMSO 16/05/2014 Scale of charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator during 2014

23 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/8 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS Secretariat 10/04/2014 Developments in relation to the operation of the LRIT Data Distribution Plan and the Information Distribution Facility since COMSAR NCSR 1/8/1 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS IMSO 23/04/2014 Audits of LRIT Data Centres and of the International LRIT Data Exchange NCSR 1/8/2 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS IMSO 23/04/2014 Summary audit reports of LRIT Data Centres and the International LRIT Data Exchange NCSR 1/8/3 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS Secretariat 08/04/2014 Relevant outcomes and recommendations from the meetings of the LRIT Operational governance body NCSR 1/8/4 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS IMSO 24/04/2014 Outcome of the second session of IMSO LRIT Operators Meeting NCSR 1/8/5 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS Status of the International LRIT Data Exchange system European Commission 15/04/ NCSR 1/8/6 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS Issues concerning the functioning and operation of the LRIT system European Commission 23/04/ NCSR 1/8/7 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT- RELATED MATTERS Use of the Long-range identification and tracking of ships (LRIT) system Upload and validation of polygons in the DDP server European Commission 24/04/2014

24 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/8/8 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT RELATED MATTERS Issues concerning the functioning and operation of the LRIT system Guidance to Search and Rescue services European Commission 15/04/2014 \ 9 NCSR 1/INF.5 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Background information related to the development of e-navigation Norway 29/04/ NCSR 1/INF.6 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Norway 29/04/2014 List of Standards that could be evaluated for e-navigation NCSR 1/INF.7 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STARTEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Republic of Korea 28/04/2014 Report on the future direction for improving existing onboard system regarding detailed CMDS of e-navigation implementation NCSR 1/INF.13 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BIMCO and CIRM 16/05/2014 Information on the CIRM/BIMCO Joint Working Group on Software Maintenance NCSR 1/INF.16 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Report on the international joint test for e- navigation solutions in Korean waters as a first step toward implementing a global e- navigation testbed Denmark, Republic of Korea and Sweden 16/05/ NCSR 1/INF.17 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Republic of Korea 16/05/2014 Consideration on available services from the perspective of shipboard users of e- navigation

25 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/INF.18 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Italy and Sweden 16/05/2014 Results and recommendations from the MONALISA and MONALISA 2.0 projects NCSR 1/INF.21 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Overview of the Maritime Cloud concept Denmark, France and Republic of Korea 27/05/ NCSR 1/9 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Norway 24/04/2014 Report of the Correspondence Group on e- navigation NCSR 1/9/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Norway 28/04/2014 Draft Guidelines developed to support the e- navigation strategy NCSR 1/9/2 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Germany 06/05/2014 Review and modernization of the maritime Position, Navigation and Timing System (PNT) Comments on the report of the e- navigation Correspondence Group NCSR 1/9/3 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E- NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN CIRM 23/05/2014 Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation to NCSR NCSR 1/10 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI- SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS Draft performance standards for multisystem shipborne navigation receivers Australia, France, Republic of Korea, United States, IALA and CIRM 15/04/2014

26 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/10/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI- SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS China 23/05/2014 Comments on draft performance standards for shipborne combined receiver equipment using multiple radionavigation systems NCSR 1/10/2 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI- SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS ESA 23/05/2014 Comments on draft performance standards for shipborne combined receiver equipment using multiple radionavigation systems NCSR 1/INF.9 - REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS) Australia 23/05/2014 Errors in AIS messages received from ships NCSR 1/11 - REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS) Secretariat 23/04/2014 Outcome of NAV NCSR 1/11/1 - REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS) Australia 07/05/2014 Proposal to amend the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) NCSR 1/12 - DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY United States 07/04/2014 Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider

27 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/12/1 - DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY IMSO 07/05/2014 Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider NCSR 1/12/2 - DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY United Kingdom 27/05/2014 Comments on document NCSR 1/12 Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider NCSR 1/INF.14 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) Republic of Korea 23/05/2014 Analysis result of user survey on GMDSS modernization NCSR 1/13 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) United States 24/04/2014 Report of the Correspondence Group Revision of the draft outline of the Detailed Review NCSR 1/13/1 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) Secretariat 23/04/2014 Plan of work for the GMDSS Review and Modernization project NCSR 1/13/2 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) Improvement of the EPIRBs to reduce inadvertent activation Islamic Republic of Iran, New Zealand and IMRF 22/04/ NCSR 1/13/3 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) France 27/05/2014 Definition of sea areas A3 and A4

28 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/13/4 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS) Comment on the reports of the correspondence group Belgium, China, France, Germany, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Luxembourg, Republic of Korea, CIRM, IHO and IMSO 23/05/ NCSR 1/14 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GMDSS MASTER PLAN ON SHORE- BASED FACILITIES Chairman 07/05/2014 Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information NAVTEX Service NCSR 1/15 - CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF RELATED DOCUMENTS IHO 28/04/2014 Outcome of the fifth session of the IHO Worldwide Navigational Warning Service Sub-Committee (WWNWS-SC) NCSR 1/15/1 - CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF RELATED DOCUMENTS IHO and WMO 25/04/2014 Proposed amendments to the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual of Maritime Safety Information NCSR 1/15/1/Rev.1 - CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF RELATED DOCUMENTS IHO and WMO 17/06/2014 Proposed amendments to the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual of Maritime Safety Information

29 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/16 - CONSIDERATION OF RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUP MATTERS Secretariat 25/04/2014 Liaison statement from ITU-R Working Party 5B to IMO Revision of Recommendation ITU-R M on Digital Selective-Calling System for use in the Maritime Mobile Service NCSR 1/17 - CONSIDERATION OF ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE MATTERS Secretariat 26/11/2013 Report of the ninth meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime radiocommunication matters Including information on Review and modernization of the GMDSS (agenda item 13), and Consideration of radiocommunication ITU-R Study Group matters (agenda item 16) NCSR 1/17/1 - CONSIDERATION OF ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE MATTERS Secretariat 20/05/2014 Preparation of World Radiocommunication Conference 2015, Agenda item 1.1 Progress in ITU-R Joint Task Group Further development of the draft IMO position on WRC NCSR 1/18 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENTS IN INMARSAT AND COSPAS- SARSAT IMSO 23/04/2014 Analysis and assessment of the GMDSS performance of Inmarsat Global Ltd NCSR 1/18/1 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENTS IN INMARSAT AND COSPAS- SARSAT IMSO 15/04/2014 Inmarsat B Services NCSR 1/18/2 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENTS IN INMARSAT AND COSPAS- SARSAT COSPAS-SARSAT 14/04/2014 Draft amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1210

30 Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date NCSR 1/18/3 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENTS IN INMARSAT AND COSPAS- SARSAT Cospas-Sarsat 15/04/2014 Status of the Cospas-Sarsat Programme NCSR 1/19 - DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SAR TRAINING MATTERS Secretariat 17/12/2013 Report of the twentieth session of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Including information on Review and modernization of the GMDSS (agenda item 13), Consideration of ITU World Radiocommunication Conference matters (agenda item 17); Consideration of developments in Inmarsat and Cospas-Sarsat (agenda item 18); Further development of the Global SAR Plan for the provision of maritime SAR services, including procedures for routeing distress information in the GMDSS (agenda item 20); and Development of amendments to the IAMSAR Manual (agenda item 21) NCSR 1/19/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES INCLUDING SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING MATTERS Argentina and Chile 23/04/2014 Report on the fifteenth Combined Antarctic Naval Patrol NCSR 1/INF.22 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GLOBAL SAR PLAN FOR THE PROVISION OF MARITIME SAR SERVICES, INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS INFORMATION IN THE GMDSS Secretariat 22/05/2014 SAR-related technical cooperation activities in the Asia/Pacific region