Issuing agency: Lloyd's Register
Column: Regulatory updates
source: https://www.lr.org/en/knowledge/regulatory-updates/imo-meetings-and-future-legislation/ncsr-13-summary-report/
The IMO's Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee is where all matters related to navigation and communication, search and rescue and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System are discussed.
NCSR 13 met at the IMO in London from 22 - 26 June 2026
Finalisation of the draft MSC circular on the transition scheme for digital VHF voice communications, including a roadmap and key principles to maintain GMDSS safety channels while introducing digital capability; approval is expected at MSC 112 (December 2026).
Finalisation of draft MSC circulars on global IP-based data exchange and secure connectivity for S 100 ECDIS products, as well as operational guidance for route exchange; approval is expected at MSC 112 (December 2026).
Progressed work on NAVDAT implementation matters, building on the adopted Performance Standards (MSC.569(109)); while updated roadmap elements and key enabling actions were agreed, finalisation of the overall NAVDAT framework was deferred to NCSR 14 (April 2027), pending further intersessional work.
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