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International Association of Maritime Universities Liaison Committee

Representative Report

06-10 March 2017

To: IAMU International Executive Board (IEB) Fm: Vladimir Loginovsky, member of WG of Liaison Committee (LC) Subj: IMO NCSR, 4th Session, London, UK The Report covers the session from 06-10 March. All the original NCSR 4 papers can be read at IMO website including NCSR 4 Report.

The 4th session of the IMO NCSR was held at the IMO headquarters in London, UK from 06 to 11 March, 2017. The Sub-Committee noted that its 5th session had been tentatively scheduled to take place from 19 to 23 February 2018.

AGENDA

1 Adoption of the agenda 2 Decisions of other IMO bodies 3 Routeing measures and mandatory ship reporting systems (5.2.4.1) 4 Updates to the LRIT system (5.2.4.2) 5 Interconnection of NAVTEX and Inmarsat SafetyNET receivers and their display on Integrated Navigation Display Systems (5.2.4.4) 6 Guidelines associated with multi-system shipborne radionavigation receivers dealing with the harmonized provision of PNT data and integrity information (5.2.4.5) 7 Additional modules to the Revised Performance Standards for Integrated Navigation Systems (INS) (resolution MSC.252 (83)) relating to the harmonization of bridge design and display of information (5.2.6.1) 8 Guidelines for the harmonized display of navigation information received via communications equipment (5.2.6.2) 9 Revised Guidelines and criteria for ship reporting systems (resolution MSC.43 (64)) (5.2.6.3) 10 Performance Standards for shipborne GMDSS equipment to accommodate additional providers of GMDSS satellite services (5.2.5.6) 11 Updating of the GMDSS master plan and guidelines on MSI (maritime safety information) provisions (5.2.5.1) 12 Draft Modernization Plan of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) (5.2.5.3) 13 Analysis of developments in maritime radiocommunication systems and technology (5.2.5.7) 14 Review SOLAS chapter IV and appendix (Certificates: Forms P, R and C) to accommodate additional mobile satellite systems 15 Response to matters related to the Radiocommunication ITU R Study Group (1.1.2.2) 16 Response to matters related to ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (1.1.2.2) 17 Measures to protect the safety of persons rescued at sea (5.1.2.2) 18 Developments in GMDSS satellite services (5.2.5.4) 19 Revised Performance Standards for EPIRBs operating on 406 MHz (resolution A.810 (19)) to include Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR and second generation beacons (5.2.5.5) 20 Further development of the provision of global maritime SAR services (2.0.3.1) 21 Guidelines on harmonized aeronautical and maritime search and rescue procedures, including SAR training matters (2.0.3.2) 22 Amendments to the IAMSAR Manual (1.3.4.1) 23 Revised guidelines for preparing plans for cooperation between search and rescue services and passenger ships (MSC/Circ.1079) (2.0.3.3) 24 Unified interpretation of provisions of IMO safety, security, and environment-related Conventions (1.1.2.3) 25 Biennial status report and provisional agenda for NCSR 5 26 Elections of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2018 27 Any other business 28 Consequential works related to the new Polar Code (5.2.1.15) 29 Report to the Maritime Safety Committee

The most appropriate to IAMU activity field topics and documents were the following: 6 Guidelines associated with multi-system shipborne radionavigation receivers dealing with the harmonized provision of PNT data and integrity information; 7 Additional modules to the Revised Performance Standards for Integrated Navigation Systems (INS) (resolution MSC.252 (83)) relating to the harmonization of bridge design and display of information; 28 Consequential works related to the new Polar Code.

Taking into consideration the materials submitted (see Annex) and considerations during the meeting, the following proposals for IAMU research activity can be formulated:

Research Projects related to Polar Code1:

(a) Research of performance standards for gyro-compasses used in polar waters

Performance standards for gyro-compasses (resolution A.424 (XI)); because the detection of the magnetic North could be incorrect and e.g. influenced by inaccurate sensor data, the liquid and surface of exposed equipment could be freezing performance standards for radar equipment (resolution MSC.192 (79)); because the antenna should be protected against freezing and the radar functionalities could be influenced by inaccurate or inhibited sensor data as well an ice detection would be helpful for navigation in ice fields;

(b) Research of performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) used in polar waters

Performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) (resolution A.817 (19), as amended by resolutions MSC.64(67), annex 5, and MSC.86(70), annex 4, as appropriate) and for heading control systems (resolution MSC.64(67), annex 3) and for track control systems (resolution MSC.74(69), annex 2); because the functionalities could be influenced by inaccurate sensor data; (c) Research of performance standards for shipborne global positioning system receiver equipment used in polar waters

Performance standards for shipborne global positioning system receiver equipment (resolution A.819 (19), as amended by resolution MSC.112 (73)) and for GLONASS receiver equipment (resolution MSC.53 (66), as amended by resolution MSC.113 (73)) and for DGPS and DGLONASS maritime radio beacon receiver equipment (resolution MSC.64 (67), annex 2, as amended by resolution MSC.114 (73)) and for combined GPS/GLONASS receiver equipment (resolution

1 NCSR 4/28: Development of amendments to performance standards for navigation and communication equipment used in polar waters in supportof the implementation of the Polar Code

MSC.74 (69), annex 1, as amended by resolution MSC.115 (73)) and the performance standards for marine transmitting heading devices (THDs) (resolution MSC.116(73)); because the antenna should be protected against freezing and the detected coverage of satellites could be insufficient; (d) Research of performance standards for echo-sounding equipment and for devices to indicate speed and distance used in polar waters

Performance standards for echo-sounding equipment (resolution A.224(VII), as amended by resolution MSC.74(69), annex 4) and for devices to indicate speed and distance (resolution A.824(19), as amended by resolution MSC.96(72)); because the transducer could be damaged by contact with ice and the depth, speed and distance values could be unacceptable influenced, e.g. by the salinity and temperature of the water; (e) Research of performance standards for magnetic compasses and performance standards for marine transmitting magnetic heading devices used in polar waters

Performance standards for magnetic compasses (resolution A.382(X)) and performance standards for marine transmitting magnetic heading devices (TMHDs) (resolution MSC.86(70), annex 2); because the detection of the magnetic North will be inaccurate, the liquid and surface of exposed equipment could be freezing; (f) Research of performance standards for daylight signaling lamp and for sound reception systems and for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment and for voyage data recorders used in polar waters

Performance standards for daylight signaling lamps (resolution MSC.95(72)) and for sound reception systems (resolution MSC.86(70), annex 1) and for navigation lights, navigation light controllers and associated equipment (resolution MSC.253(83)) and for voyage data recorders (VDRs) (resolution A.861(20)); because exposed equipment should be protected against freezing; (g) Research on general requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the GMDSS and for electronic navigational aids used in polar waters General requirements for shipborne radio equipment forming part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and for electronic navigational aids (resolution A.694 (17)). Research Projects related to e-navigation:

(h) Feasibility study on Standardized (or S) Mode of operation of navigational equipment2 (!) S-Mode aims to reduce variation in navigation systems and equipment through the standardization of some aspects of the user interfaces. This in turn will help provide users with timely access to essential information and functions that support safe navigation.

2 NCSR 4/INF.8:

(i) Development of Questionnaire for deck officers on S-Mode functionality3 (!)

The S-Mode survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nav-Funct and the results will be included in a report that will be presented to the IMO. (j) S-Mode and changing the training programs for prospective deck officers The scope of S-Mode can be described as below4:

Other Projects: (k) Review [development] of Model Courses subject of NCSR Subcommittee activity The following information might support item (k): Revision of IMO model courses that fall under the responsibility of the NCSR Sub-Committee5

The Secretariat, in conducting its preliminary review of IMO model courses in accordance with MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15, observed that model course 3.14 (SAR Mission Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Volume II)) was last revised in 2003, while the related model courses 3.13 (SAR Mission Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Volume I)) and 3.15 (SAR On Scene Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Volume III)) were revised and published in 2014 (see HTW 4/3, paragraph 11). The NCSR Sub-Committee, which has primary responsibility and expertise on this matter, is therefore invited to

3 The S-Mode survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nav-Funct and the results will be included in a report that will be presented to the IMO. 4 NCSR 4/INF.8 5 NCSR 4/27/3

http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nav-Funct

http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Nav-Funct

consider revising and updating model course 3.14 on SAR Mission Coordinator (IAMSAR Manual Volume II). In the report of the Correspondence Group on the Modernization of the GMDSS (see NCSR 4/12, annex, paragraphs 61 to 63), the issue has been raised of potential training requirements for seafarers and shore-based personnel after Sea Area A3 has been revised and SOLAS chapter IV is amended as part of the GMDSS modernization. The model courses and relevant documents to be affected are: 1.25 General Operator's Certificate for GMDSS 1.26 Restricted Operator's Certificate for GMDSS 1.31 Second-Class Radioelectronic Certificate for GMDSS Radio Personnel COMSAR/Circ.33 on GMDSS Coast Station Operator’s Certificate (CSOC) Model courses 1.25 and 1.26 have been revised in 2014, whereas model course 1.31 was published in 2002 and COMSAR/Circ.33 in 2004. Model courses 1.25 and 1.26 derive from the STCW Convention and Code and fall under the responsibility of the HTW Sub-Committee and thus would require the authorization for review and subsequent validation by the HTW Sub-Committee. However, minor changes to model courses, in accordance with MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.15, paragraph 6.1.2, can be proposed by the Secretariat and forwarded directly to an appropriate review group, or a drafting/validating group before validation by the appropriate Committee/Sub-Committee. Respectfully submitted,

Vladimir Loginovsky

Dr., Professor AMSU-MIS

Annex NCSR Session 4 90 documents

Meeting Documents

Agenda Symbol & Title Originator Date

1. 1 NCSR 4/1 - PROVISIONAL AGENDA

for the fourth session of the Sub-Committee to be held at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, from Monday, 6 March to Friday, 10 March 2017 (Session commences at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 6 March 2017)

Secretariat 08/07/2016

2. 1 NCSR 4/1/Rev.1 - PROVISIONAL AGENDA

for the fourth session of the Sub-Committee to be held at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR, from Monday, 6 March to Friday, 10 March 2017 (Session commences at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 6 March 2017)


3. 1 NCSR 4/1/1 - ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Annotations to the provisional agenda


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

Arrangements for working, expert and drafting groups at NCSR 4


5. 2 NCSR 4/2 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES

Outcome of FAL 40, MEPC 69 and MSC 96



6. 2 NCSR 4/2/1 - DECISIONS OF OTHER IMO BODIES

Outcome of C 116, III 3, MEPC 70 and MSC 97


7. 3 NCSR 4/3 - ROUTEING MEASURES AND MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS

Establishment of a recommended route off the western coast of Izu O Shima Island, Japan

Japan 20/12/2016

8. 3 NCSR 4/3/1 - ROUTEING MEASURES AND MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS

Amendments to Long Sand Head two-way route and SUNK Inner precautionary area in the existing traffic separation scheme "In the SUNK area and in the Northern approaches to the Thames Estuary"

United Kingdom 20/12/2016


Establishment of a new area to be avoided off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

Costa Rica 11/01/2017


Establishment of a recommendatory two-way route in Golfo Dulce, off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

Costa Rica 16/12/2016



Establishment of an area to be avoided and adjacent two-way routes with a precautionary area as Associated Protective Measures for the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) in the Sulu Sea, Philippines

Philippines 15/12/2016

12. 4 NCSR 4/INF.4 - UPDATES TO THE LRIT SYSTEM

Status of the International LRIT Data Exchange system

European Commission

19/12/2016

13. 4 NCSR 4/INF.10 - UPDATES TO THE LRIT SYSTEM

Scale of charges to be levied by the LRIT Coordinator during 2017

International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)

13/01/2017

14. 4 NCSR 4/4 - UPDATES TO THE LRIT SYSTEM

Performance of the LRIT system and recommendations by the LRIT Coordinator

IMSO 15/12/2016

15. 4 NCSR 4/4/1 - Updates to the LRIT system

Developments on LRIT since NCSR 3


16. 4 NCSR 4/4/2 - UPDATES TO THE LRIT SYSTEM

Complementary information to the proposal for amendment to the Periodic rate change functionality

Brazil 22/12/2016



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

IMSO 20/12/2016


Proposal for a new "archived SURPIC request message" for coastal States

Viet Nam 11/01/2017


Proposal to issue electronic certificates in order to enhance the management of LRIT Conformance Test Reports

China 13/01/2017

20. 6 NCSR 4/INF.16/Rev.1 - GUIDELINES ASSOCIATED WITH MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE RADIONAVIGATION RECEIVERS DEALING WITH THE HARMONIZED PROVISION OF PNT DATA AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION

Report on EGNOS application as effective augmentation system for marine positioning in inland and pilot navigation

Germany and Poland 30/12/2016

21. 6 NCSR 4/INF.16/Rev.2 - GUIDELINES ASSOCIATED WITH MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE RADIONAVIGATION RECEIVERS DEALING WITH THE HARMONIZED PROVISION OF PNT DATA AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION

Report on EGNOS application as effective augmentation system for marine positioning in inland and pilot navigation

Germany and Poland 01/03/2017


22. 6 NCSR 4/6 - GUIDELINES ASSOCIATED WITH MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE RADIONAVIGATION RECEIVERS DEALING WITH THE HARMONIZED PROVISION OF PNT DATA AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION

Report of the Correspondence Group

Germany 19/12/2016

23. 6 NCSR 4/6/1 - GUIDELINES ASSOCIATED WITH MULTI-SYSTEM SHIPBORNE RADIONAVIGATION RECEIVERS DEALING WITH THE HARMONIZED PROVISION OF PNT DATA AND INTEGRITY INFORMATION

Clarification on how to implement performance standards for multi-system shipborne radionavigation receivers

China 10/01/2017

24. 7 NCSR 4/7 - ADDITIONAL MODULES TO THE REVISED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR INTEGRATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS) (RESOLUTION MSC.252 (83)) RELATING TO THE HARMONIZATION OF BRIDGE DESIGN AND DISPLAY OF INFORMATION

Report of the Correspondence Group on the Development of additional modules to Performance Standards for Integrated Navigation System (INS)

China 23/12/2016


25. 7 NCSR 4/7/1 - ADDITIONAL MODULES TO THE REVISED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR INTEGRATED NAVIGATION SYSTEMS (INS) (RESOLUTION MSC.252(83)) RELATING TO THE HARMONIZATION OF BRIDGE DESIGN AND DISPLAY OF INFORMATION

Proposal to provide for two-way connections of communications equipment, including VHF DSC controller, with INS, including ECDIS-AIS systems

Ukraine 11/01/2017

26. 8 NCSR 4/8 - GUIDELINES FOR THE HARMONIZED DISPLAY OF NAVIGATION INFORMATION RECEIVED VIA COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

First draft of the Guidelines

Norway and IHO 17/01/2017

27. 8 NCSR 4/8/1 - GUIDELINES FOR THE HARMONIZED DISPLAY OF NAVIGATION INFORMATION RECEIVED VIA COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Development of the IHO S-100 Framework

IHO 06/01/2017

28. 9 NCSR 4/INF.7 - REVISED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS (RESOLUTION MSC.43(64))

Results from a ship reporting testbed in accordance with MSC.1/Circ1494

Norway 13/01/2017

29. 9 NCSR 4/9 - REVISED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS (RESOLUTION MSC.43(64))

Comments and analysis of the testbed results to support the revision of resolution MSC.43(64)

Brazil 16/12/2016


30. 9 NCSR 4/9/1 - REVISED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS (RESOLUTION MSC.43(64))

Reporting requirements identified as an administrative burden


31. 9 NCSR 4/9/2 - REVISED GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS (RESOLUTION MSC.43(64))

Outcome of a testbed on automated ship reporting to assist the revision of the Guidelines

Norway and Singapore

12/01/2017

32. 10 NCSR 4/10 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR GMDSS SHIPBORNE GMDSS EQUIPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS OF GMDSS SATELLITE SERVICES

Draft Performance standards for ship earth station for use in the GMDSS

France, the Marshall Islands, Spain, the United States and the Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM)

17/01/2017

33. 10 NCSR 4/10/1 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SHIPBORNE GMDSS EQUIPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS OF GMDSS SATELLITE SERVICES

Comments on the Draft Performance standards for shipborne GMDSS equipment

France 01/02/2017

34. 11 NCSR 4/11 - UPDATING OF THE GMDSS MASTER PLAN AND GUIDELINES ON MSI (MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION) PROVISIONS

Promulgation of Maritime Safety Information - NAVTEX Service: Annual report IMO NAVTEX Coordinating Panel

Chairman of the IMO NAVTEX Coordinating Panel

13/01/2017


35. 11 NCSR 4/11/1 - UPDATING OF THE GMDSS MASTER PLAN AND GUIDELINES ON MSI (MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION) PROVISIONS

Outcome of the eighth session of the IHO World-Wide Navigational Warning Service Sub-Committee (WWNWS-SC)

International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

13/01/2017

36. 12 NCSR 4/INF.11 - DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

Evaluation of the coverage of NAVDAT

Japan 13/01/2017

37. 12 NCSR 4/12 - DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

Report of the Correspondence Group on the draft of the Modernization Plan of the GMDSS

United States 20/12/2016

38. 12 NCSR 4/12/1 - DRAFT MODERNIZATION PLAN OF THE GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM (GMDSS)

Supplementary views on the Modernization Plan of the GMDSS

Denmark 10/01/2017


Recognition of Iridium Mobile Satellite System as GMDSS service provider

Islamic Republic of Iran

17/01/2017



Review of the Radar SART versus the AIS SART



Comments on the draft of the Modernization Plan

France 01/02/2017


Comments on the Report of the Correspondence Group on Modernization Plan of the GMDSS


27/01/2017


Liaison statement from Cospas-Sarsat to IMO concerning the distribution of GMDSS digital distress alerts in addition to the current 406 MHz beacon alerts



Outcome of HTW 4



45. 14 NCSR 4/14 - REVIEW SOLAS CHAPTER IV AND APPENDIX (CERTIFICATES: FORMS P, R AND C) TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEMS

Proposal for amendments to SOLAS chapter IV and Certificates (Forms P, R, & C) to accommodate additional mobile satellite systems recognized for use in the GMDSS

Germany, Japan, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nigeria, Norway, the Russian Federation, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States

17/01/2017

46. 14 NCSR 4/14/1 - REVIEW SOLAS CHAPTER IV AND APPENDIX (CERTIFICATES: FORMS P, R AND C) TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEMS

Comments on the proposed amendments to SOLAS chapter IV and Certificates


47. 15 NCSR 4/15 - RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUPRESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUP

Development of matters under study in Radiocommunication ITU-R Study Groups


48. 15 NCSR 4/15/1 - RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUP

Liaison statement from ITU-R Working Party 5B to IMO – Working document towards a preliminary draft revision of recommendation ITU-R M.493-14 on Digital selective-calling system for use in the maritime mobile service



49. 15 NCSR 4/15/2 - RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO THE RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUP

Liaison statement from ITU-R Working Party 5B to IMO and IALA – Identification and categorization of autonomous maritime radio devices


50. 16 NCSR 4/16 - RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE (1.1.2.2)

Report of the twelfth meeting of the Joint IMO/ITU Experts Group on Maritime radiocommunication matters


51. 16 NCSR 4/16/1 - RESPONSE TO MATTERS RELATED TO ITU WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE

IALA Guideline No.1117 on VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) Overview

IALA 05/01/2017

52. 18 NCSR 4/INF.9 - DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SATELLITE SERVICES

Commentary on Inmarsat FleetBroadband System compliance


53. 18 NCSR 4/18 - DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SATELLITE SERVICES

Analysis and assessment of the GMDSS performance of Inmarsat Global Limited

IMSO 16/12/2016

54. 18 NCSR 4/18/1 - DEVELOPMENTS IN GMDSS SATELLITE SERVICES

Status of the Cospas-Sarsat Programme

Cospas-Sarsat Secretariat

14/12/2016



Update on recognition process of Iridium mobile satellite system as a potential GMDSS service provider

International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)

11/01/2017


Recognition of the Inmarsat FleetBroadband system for use in the GMDSS



Developments in the Cospas-Sarsat Programme

Cospas-Sarsat Secretariat

12/01/2017

58. 19 NCSR 4/19 - REVISED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR EPIRBS OPERATING ON 406 MHZ (RESOLUTION A.810(19)) TO INCLUDE COSPAS-SARSAT MEOSAR AND SECOND GENERATION BEACONS

Proposal to update resolution A.810(19)


59. 19 NCSR 4/19/1 - REVISED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR EPIRBS OPERATING ON 406 MHZ (RESOLUTION A.810(19)) TO INCLUDE COSPAS-SARSAT MEOSAR AND SECOND GENERATION BEACONS

Tests Conducted with a Beacon with a Reduced Duty Cycle Homing Signal in a Maritime Environment

Australia 12/01/2017


60. 19 NCSR 4/19/2 - REVISED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR EPIRBS OPERATING ON 406 MHZ (RESOLUTION A.810(19)) TO INCLUDE COSPAS-SARSAT MEOSAR AND SECOND GENERATION BEACONS

Comments on the proposed changes to the performance standard for 406 MHz EPIRBs


61. 20 NCSR 4/20 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROVISION OF GLOBAL MARITIME SAR SERVICES

Area Search and Rescue Plans


62. 20 NCSR 4/20/1 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROVISION OF GLOBAL MARITIME SAR SERVICES

SAR experts input and RCC and SAR region details for two global SAR initiatives


63. 20 NCSR 4/20/2 - FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROVISION OF GLOBAL MARITIME SAR SERVICES

Impact on the Chilean Maritime Authority of the increase in maritime activity in Antarctica

Chile 18/01/2017

64. 21 NCSR 4/INF.5 - GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SAR TRAINING MATTERS

Report on the eighteenth Combined Antarctic Naval Patrol 2015-2016

Republic of Argentina and the Republic of Chile

05/01/2017


65. 21 NCSR 4/21 - GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SAR TRAINING MATTERS (2.0.3.2)

Report of the twenty-third session of the ICAO/IMO Joint Working Group on Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Including information on Draft Modernization Plan of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (5.2.5.3) (agenda item 12); Response to matters related to the Radiocommunication ITU R Study Group (1.1.2.2) (agenda item 15); Developments in GMDSS satellite services (5.2.5.4) (agenda item 18); Revised Performance Standards for EPIRBs operating on 406 MHz (resolution A.810(19)) to include Cospas-Sarsat EOSAR and second generation beacons (5.2.5.5.) (agenda item 19); Further development of the provision of global maritime SAR services (2.0.3.1) (agenda item 20); Amendments to the IAMSAR Manual (1.3.4.1) (agenda item 22); and Revised guidelines for preparing plans for cooperation between search and rescue services and passenger ships (MSC/Circ.1079) (2.0.3.3) (agenda item 23)


66. 21 NCSR 4/21/1 - GUIDELINES ON HARMONIZED AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING SAR TRAINING MATTERS

Draft revision of SAR.7/Circ.12 – List of documents and publications which should be held by a Maritime or Joint Rescue Coordination Centre




Baltic Sea MIRG – Joint Operational Guidelines for International MIRG Operations

Finland and the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF)

12/01/2017


Vessel TRIAGE – A method for assessing and communicating the safety status of vessels in maritime accidents and incidents: Feedback on test phase 2016 and way forward

Finland 13/01/2017

69. 22 NCSR 4/22 - AMENDMENTS TO THE IAMSAR MANUAL

Use of a generic term for mobile satellite systems recognized for use in the GMDSS


70. 24 NCSR 4/INF.12 - UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS

Information on the results of strength tests of steps of Jacob's ladders and sample pictures of sound and unsound knots

Japan 12/01/2017


71. 24 NCSR 4/24 - UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT RELATED CONVENTIONS

Annual testing of the VDR, S-VDR, AIS and EPIRB

International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

30/11/2016

72. 24 NCSR 4/24/1 - UNIFIED INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF IMO SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENT-RELATED CONVENTIONS

Application of COLREGs with respect to the placement of sidelights

International Association of Classification Societies (IACS)

11/01/2017


Unified interpretation of resolution A.1045(27) on Pilot transfer arrangements with regard to specification of hardwood for steps of pilot ladders

Japan 17/01/2017


Comments on the proposal for a unified interpretation of resolution A.1045(27) on Pilot transfer arrangements with regard to specification of hardwood for steps of pilot ladders

International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA)

26/01/2017

75. 27 NCSR 4/INF.2 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Development of a new GISIS module on Maritime Assistance Services (MAS)




Improved Safety of Pilot Transfer Arrangements Results of Safety Campaign/Survey

IMPA 22/12/2016


Information on reporting and sharing of e-navigation testbed results

IALA 05/01/2017


Development of guidance on the Standardised (or S) Mode of operation of navigation equipment (including plans for a testbed by the Republic of Korea in 2017)

Australia, the Republic of Korea, InterManager and the Nautical Institute

13/01/2017


Report on the activities of the Amver Program



Information on research programme IQ-ROCK for enhancement maritime safety

Ukraine 13/01/2017


Report on the implications for conduct of search and rescue operations in the Northern part of the Black Sea

Ukraine 13/01/2017

82. 27 NCSR 4/27 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Proposal to activate the IMO-IHO Harmonization Group on Data Modelling (HGDM)

Brazil, Norway, South Africa, IHO, IALA and IHMA

14/12/2016


83. 27 NCSR 4/27/1 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Reporting requirements identified as an administrative burden



Closure of World VTS Guide



Revision of IMO model courses that fall under the responsibility of the NCSR Sub-Committee



Guidance on the validity of MF and VHF radio communication equipment installed and used on ships

Germany 10/01/2017


Report on monitoring of ECDIS issues by the IHO


13/01/2017


Report on the installation of Aids to Navigation on the Antarctic Continent

Argentine Republic 20/01/2017

89. 27 NCSR 4/27/6/Rev.1 - ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Report on the installation of Aids to Navigation on the Antarctic Continent

Argentine Republic 25/01/2017

90. 28 NCSR 4/28 - CONSEQUENTIAL WORK RELATED TO THE NEW POLAR CODE

Development of amendments to performance standards for navigation and communication equipment used in polar waters in support of the implementation of the Polar Code

Germany 26/01/2017