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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, 1st 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 2014. The Sub-Committee noted that its second session had been tentatively scheduled to

take place in March 2015.

AGENDA

Opening of the session and election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2014

1 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/19.2.10 and V/19.2.11

5 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 2015

27 Any other business

28 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

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

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/19.2.10 AND V/19.2.11

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;

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.

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

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.

Update

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.

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/19.2.10

and V/19.2.11.

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

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/19.2.10 to meet the chart carriage requirement as set out in SOLAS regulation V/19.2.1.4.

9. 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.

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);

.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.

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 9241-110 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.

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

principle

Brief description

Suitability for the task Supports the user in the completion of the task.

Self-descriptiveness 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.

Conformity with user

expectations

Conforms with user expectations, if it corresponds to predictable

contextual needs of the user and to commonly accepted conventions.

Suitability for learning Suitable for learning when it supports and guides the user in learning to

use the system.

Controllability 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.

Error tolerance 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.

Suitability for

individualization

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.

Table 2

Characteristics of displayed

information

Brief description

Clarity Content conveyed quickly and accurately.

Discriminability Information can be distinguished accurately.

Conciseness Only the information necessary for task accomplishment is

displayed.

Consistency Same information always displayed in the same way.

Detectability Required information is adequately coded at an adequate

location.

Legibility Information is easy to read.

Comprehensibility 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 2.

11.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).

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)

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

at section 3.4.1 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);

.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

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

Annex

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1. 1 NCSR 1/1 - PROVISIONAL AGENDA

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 2014

Secretariat 07/10/2013

2. 1 NCSR 1/1/1 - ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Annotations to the provisional agenda


3. 1 NCSR 1/1/2 - ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Arrangements for working and drafting groups at NCSR 1


4. 1 NCSR 1/1/2/Rev.1 - ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Arrangements for working and drafting groups at NCSR 1


5. 2 NCSR 1/2 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES

Outcome of MSC 92


6. 2 NCSR 1/2/1 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES

Outcome of FSI 21, DE 57, FAL 38, C 110, A 28 and SDC 1



Outcome of HTW 1 and MEPC 66




Outcome of MSC 93


9. 3 NCSR 1/INF.4 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS

Report on the formal safety assessment (FSA) related to the proposed amendments in the routeing system "Off Friesland"

Netherlands 28/04/2014


Experience gained from implementation of the mandatory ship reporting system SOUNDREP ("In the Sound between Denmark and Sweden")

Denmark and Sweden

23/05/2014


Establishment of the new Traffic Separation Schemes in the Iskenderun, Izmir, Candarli and Nemrut Bays

Turkey 22/05/2014

12. 3 NCSR 1/3 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS

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

Morocco and Spain 07/04/2014

13. 3 NCSR 1/3/1 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS

Amendments to the Traffic Separation Scheme in the waters off the Chengshan Jiao Promontory

China 24/04/2014


Amendments to the existing Mandatory Ship Reporting System off Chengshan Jiao Promontory

China 15/04/2014



Amendment to the existing two-way route in the Great North-East Channel

Australia 23/04/2014


Amendments to the routeing system "off Friesland"



Measures other than traffic separation schemes Proposed new Areas to be avoided "off Friesland"



Amendments to the deep-water routes forming parts of routeing system "off Friesland"



Amendments to the mandatory route for tankers from North Hinder to the German Bight and vice versa



Establishment of Two-way routes and a precautionary area at Jomard Entrance, Papua New Guinea

Australia and Papua New Guinea

23/04/2014


New mandatory ship reporting system in the Izmit Bay (IZMITRAP)

Turkey 24/04/2014


22. 3 NCSR 1/3/10 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS (This document has been withdrawn)

Establishment of a traffic separation scheme and two areas to be avoided in the approaches to the Bay of Cartagena

Colombia 12/05/2014

23. 3 NCSR 1/3/11 - ROUTEING OF SHIPS, SHIP REPORTING AND RELATED MATTERS (This document has been withdrawn)

Establishment of a traffic separation scheme in the approach to the Bay of Buenaventura

Colombia 12/05/2014


Cancellation of the IMO-adopted Area To Be Avoided in the region of the Great Barrier Reef



Amendments to the existing routeing measure Area to be avoided in the region of Voriai Sporadhes Islands

Greece 16/05/2014

26. 4 NCSR 1/INF.15 - CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/19.2.10 AND V/19.2.11

Analysis of user requirements for the improvement of ECDIS functions to enhance navigational safety and work efficiency based on user survey

Republic of Korea 16/05/2014

27. 4 NCSR 1/4 - CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/19.2.10 AND V/19.2.11

Preparation and implementation of revised ECDIS standards

IHO, CIRM and IEC 07/05/2014


28. 4 NCSR 1/4/1 - CONSIDERATION OF ECDIS MATTERS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS IN SOLAS REGULATIONS V/19.2.10 AND V/19.2.11

Report on monitoring of ECDIS issues by the IHO

IHO 06/05/2014

29. 5 NCSR 1/5 - CONSOLIDATION OF ECDIS-RELATED IMO CIRCULARS

Australia, Norway, the United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, IHO, NI and CIRM

24/04/2014

30. 6 NCSR 1/6 - CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION OF THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM "BEIDOU" IN THE MARITIME FIELD

BDS status update and next steps

China 06/05/2014

31. 7 NCSR 1/7 - DEVELOPMENT OF EXPLANATORY FOOTNOTES TO SOLAS REGULATIONS V/15, V/18, V/19 AND V/27

Proposed draft guidelines for ECDIS software update


32. 8 NCSR 1/INF.2 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT-RELATED MATTERS

Information communicated to the Organization and establishment and testing of LRIT Data Centres



Summary audit reports of LRIT Data Centres and the International LRIT Data Exchange

IMSO 10/04/2014


Scale of charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator during 2014

IMSO 16/05/2014


35. 8 NCSR 1/8 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT-RELATED MATTERS

Developments in relation to the operation of the LRIT Data Distribution Plan and the Information Distribution Facility since COMSAR 17


36. 8 NCSR 1/8/1 - CONSIDERATION OF LRIT-RELATED MATTERS

Audits of LRIT Data Centres and of the International LRIT Data Exchange

IMSO 23/04/2014


Summary audit reports of LRIT Data Centres and the International LRIT Data Exchange

IMSO 23/04/2014


Relevant outcomes and recommendations from the meetings of the LRIT Operational governance body



Outcome of the second session of IMSO LRIT Operators Meeting

IMSO 24/04/2014


Status of the International LRIT Data Exchange system

European Commission

15/04/2014


Issues concerning the functioning and operation of the LRIT system

European Commission

23/04/2014


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


43. 8 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

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9 NCSR 1/INF.5 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Background information related to the development of e-navigation

Norway 29/04/2014

46. 9 NCSR 1/INF.6 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

List of Standards that could be evaluated for e-navigation

Norway 29/04/2014

47. 9 NCSR 1/INF.7 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STARTEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Report on the future direction for improving existing onboard system regarding detailed CMDS of e-navigation implementation



Information on the CIRM/BIMCO Joint Working Group on Software Maintenance

BIMCO and CIRM 16/05/2014


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

16/05/2014


Consideration on available services from the perspective of shipboard users of e-navigation




Results and recommendations from the MONALISA and MONALISA 2.0 projects

Italy and Sweden 16/05/2014


Overview of the Maritime Cloud concept

Denmark, France and Republic of Korea

27/05/2014

53. 9 NCSR 1/9 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation

Norway 24/04/2014

54. 9 NCSR 1/9/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-NAVIGATION STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Draft Guidelines developed to support the e-navigation strategy

Norway 28/04/2014


Review and modernization of the maritime Position, Navigation and Timing System (PNT) Comments on the report of the e-navigation Correspondence Group

Germany 06/05/2014


Comments on the report of the Correspondence Group on e-navigation to NCSR 1

CIRM 23/05/2014

57. 10 NCSR 1/10 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS

Draft performance standards for multi-system shipborne navigation receivers

Australia, France, Republic of Korea, United States, IALA and CIRM

15/04/2014


58. 10 NCSR 1/10/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS

Comments on draft performance standards for shipborne combined receiver equipment using multiple radionavigation systems

China 23/05/2014

59. 10 NCSR 1/10/2 - DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE NAVIGATION RECEIVERS

Comments on draft performance standards for shipborne combined receiver equipment using multiple radionavigation systems

ESA 23/05/2014

60. 11 NCSR 1/INF.9 - REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Errors in AIS messages received from ships


61. 11 NCSR 1/11 - REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Outcome of NAV 59


62. 11 NCSR 1/11/1 - REVISION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ONBOARD OPERATIONAL USE OF SHIPBORNE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (AIS)

Proposal to amend the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)


63. 12 NCSR 1/12 - DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider

United States 07/04/2014


64. 12 NCSR 1/12/1 - DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider

IMSO 07/05/2014

65. 12 NCSR 1/12/2 - DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME RADIOCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Comments on document NCSR 1/12 – Recognition of Iridium mobile satellite system as a GMDSS service provider

United Kingdom 27/05/2014

66. 13 NCSR 1/INF.14 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

Analysis result of user survey on GMDSS modernization


67. 13 NCSR 1/13 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

Report of the Correspondence Group Revision of the draft outline of the Detailed Review


68. 13 NCSR 1/13/1 - REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

Plan of work for the GMDSS Review and Modernization project



Improvement of the EPIRBs to reduce inadvertent activation

Islamic Republic of Iran, New Zealand and IMRF

22/04/2014


Definition of sea areas A3 and A4

France 27/05/2014



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

23/05/2014

72. 14 NCSR 1/14 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GMDSS MASTER PLAN ON SHORE-BASED FACILITIES

Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information NAVTEX Service

Chairman 07/05/2014

73. 15 NCSR 1/15 - CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS OF MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION (MSI) SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF RELATED DOCUMENTS

Outcome of the fifth session of the IHO Worldwide Navigational Warning Service Sub-Committee (WWNWS-SC)

IHO 28/04/2014

74. 15 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

Proposed amendments to the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual of Maritime Safety Information

IHO and WMO 25/04/2014

75. 15 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

Proposed amendments to the Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Manual of Maritime Safety Information

IHO and WMO 17/06/2014


76. 16 NCSR 1/16 - CONSIDERATION OF RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUP MATTERS

Liaison statement from ITU-R Working Party 5B to IMO – Revision of Recommendation ITU-R M.493-13 on Digital Selective-Calling System for use in the Maritime Mobile Service


77. 17 NCSR 1/17 - CONSIDERATION OF ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE MATTERS

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)


78. 17 NCSR 1/17/1 - CONSIDERATION OF ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE MATTERS

Preparation of World Radiocommunication Conference 2015, Agenda item 1.1 Progress in ITU-R Joint Task Group 4-5-6-7 – Further development of the draft IMO position on WRC-15


79. 18 NCSR 1/18 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENTS IN INMARSAT AND COSPAS-SARSAT

Analysis and assessment of the GMDSS performance of Inmarsat Global Ltd

IMSO 23/04/2014

80. 18 NCSR 1/18/1 - CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENTS IN INMARSAT AND COSPAS-SARSAT

Inmarsat B Services

IMSO 15/04/2014


Draft amendments to MSC.1/Circ.1210

COSPAS-SARSAT 14/04/2014



Status of the Cospas-Sarsat Programme

Cospas-Sarsat 15/04/2014

83. 19 NCSR 1/19 - DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SAR TRAINING MATTERS

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)


84. 19 NCSR 1/19/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES INCLUDING SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING MATTERS

Report on the fifteenth Combined Antarctic Naval Patrol 2012-2013

Argentina and Chile 23/04/2014

85. 20 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

SAR-related technical cooperation activities in the Asia/Pacific region



86. 20 NCSR 1/20 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GLOBAL SAR PLAN FOR THE PROVISION OF MARITIME SAR SERVICES, INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS INFORMATION IN THE GMDSS

Exchange of medical information between TMASs involved in international SAR operations: proposal for a platform enabling the exchange of medical information between TMASs

France 13/06/2014

87. 20 NCSR 1/20/1 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GLOBAL SAR PLAN FOR THE PROVISION OF MARITIME SAR SERVICES, INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS INFORMATION IN THE GMDSS

Provision of compulsory on-board medical supplies: proposal for an international procedure facilitating the provision of supplies to ships outside the flag State

France 13/06/2014

88. 20 NCSR 1/20/2 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE GLOBAL SAR PLAN FOR THE PROVISION OF MARITIME SAR SERVICES, INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR ROUTEING DISTRESS INFORMATION IN THE GMDSS

Exchange of medical information between TMASs involved in international SAR operations: informing TMASs on the medical information exchange procedure

France 13/06/2014

89. 23 NCSR 1/INF.10 - DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

Summary of the Search and Rescue response to the incident involving "Akademik Shokalskiy"


90. 23 NCSR 1/23 - DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

Outcome of SDC 1



91. 23 NCSR 1/23/1 - DEVELOPMENT OF A MANDATORY CODE FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS

Development of chapter 11 to the mandatory Code for ships operating in polar waters



Two independent echo-sounding devices

CLIA 30/05/2014


Outcome of MSC 93


94. 24 NCSR 1/24 - CONSIDERATION OF IACS UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS

Pilot transfer arrangements (SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3)

IACS 07/05/2014

95. 24 NCSR 1/24/1 - CONSIDERATION OF IACS UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS

Completion of items 2.1 and 2.2 of Part 3 of the Form E and items 2.1 and 2.2 of Part 5 of Forms P and C

IACS 07/05/2014

96. 24 NCSR 1/24/2 - CONSIDERATION OF IACS UNIFIED INTERPRETATIONS

Comments on IACS Unified Interpretation Pilot Transfer Arrangements (SOLAS regulation V/23.3.3)

IMPA 27/05/2014

97. 27 NCSR 1/INF.19 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Counterfeit charts and publications

United Kingdom 16/05/2014

98. 27 NCSR 1/INF.20 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Update of maritime radiocommunication systems and equipment

Argentina 16/05/2014


99. 27 NCSR 1/27 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Protection of cable ships and repair operations for international submarine cables


100. 27 NCSR 1/27/1 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Progress on standards development by the IEC

IEC 07/05/2014


Publication of ISO/PAS19697, Ships and marine technology – Navigation and ship operations – Electronic inclinometers

ISO 07/05/2014


Participation in the WMO Voluntary Observing Ships' Scheme

Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and United States

07/05/2014


Radar Cross Section characteristic based life-saving appliance for search and rescue activities
