Quote Originally Posted by Michael Chamberlain View Post
Ships are still required to carry paper charts and as any second mate will tell you they have to be updated according to Notice to Marinerd.
You are no longer required to carry paper charts, if you have an approved (Flag approved) ECDIS & back up.
There are three options (which will be clearly indicated in your Cargo Ship Safety Equipment certificate annexe)
1-Paper Charts
2-ECDIS, with a back up ECDIS
3-ECDIS, with a paper chart back up.
I do not know how much such gear is, but paper charts are now about £60 each.
One of the advantages of ECDIs, is you "rent the required charts" for when you need them. Whichever, its still quite costly.
Rgds Kev