IEC60945 Compliant Hardware for Electronic Chart Systems (ECS)
In August 2025, the Coast Guard issued NVIC 01-16 Change 3, which outlines regulatory initiatives on qualified Electronic Chart Systems (ECS). Impacted vessels include non-SOLAS US Vessels such as towing vessels (Subchapter M), small passenger vessels (Sub T/K), workboats, municipal boats and commercial fishing vessels including white boat 6-pack charter boats. If you operate a commercial vessel in U.S. waters that falls under the navigation safety rules in 33 CFR Part 164 (e.g., self‑propelled vessels ≥1600 GT; many towing vessels and vessels in VTS areas), you must carry approved charts/publications or use the accepted electronic equivalents on compliant hardware/software. Failure to comply can lead to deficiencies and civil penalties under Coast Guard‑administered statutes.
Features
PHT Marine Displays
- IEC60945 certified rugged marine displays from 10″ to 32″.
- Day/Night/Red modes with dim-to-black brightness control.
- Optically bonded anti-glare front glass with optional AR coating.
- IP-rated corrosion-resistant bezel and chassis.
- Multiple input options: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI/VGA.
- Panel, console, and VESA mounting options.
- Optional high-brightness (SRT) sunlight-readable models.
- Projected capacitive touch and optional remote control.
- Operates in temperatures from -30°C to 85°C.
- Front-panel dimming and power controls.
MPPC Marine Panel PCs
- Flat P-CAP touchscreen displays in 15″, 19″, 24″, and 27″.
- Intel® Core™ i5-1335U 3.4GHz (up to 4.6GHz) processor.
- 16GB RAM with 256GB SSD storage.
- 2x USB 3.0, 2x RJ45 LAN, and 1x RS232/422/485 ports.
- 1x HDMI output and optional 4x NMEA 0183 ports.
- Windows 11 IoT LTSC pre-installed.
- 3-stage ECDIS dimming (Night/Dusk/Day).
- Color-calibrated for ECDIS compliance.
- IP65/IP66 front bezel protection.
- Fanless design with panel/VESA mount options.
MPC-E10-1300 ECS Computer
- Intel® i7 2.4GHz CPU with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.
- Multi-video output: DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort.
- Isolation power protection (1.5KV).
- 8x NMEA 0183 ports and 4x digital I/O.
- DNVGL, IEC60945, and IACS E10 certified.
- Fanless aluminum enclosure with 9–36V DC input.
- Operating temperature range 15–55°C.
- CE/FCC certified with 50W power consumption.
- Table-mount or custom mounting options available.
ECS Controls (Trackballs & Keyboards)
- Fully IEC60945 compliant marine input devices.
- Waterproof IP68 sealed construction.
- 38mm laser trackball with scroll and click function.
- Glove-friendly, vandal-proof operation.
- Removable top for easy cleaning.
- Combo PS/2 and USB connectivity.
- Multiple mounting options: stud or screw mount.
Data Sheet
Latest blogs and articles.
Check out some of the recent blogs from the experts at Seatronx
How Marine Display Monitors Handle Harsh Conditions
A marine display monitor is a ruggedized screen engineered to deliver reliable visual output in environments where consumer electronics consistently fail – salt spray, constant
How Autonomous Maritime Systems Are Reshaping Naval Operations
The Royal Australian Navy established its Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU) to accelerate uncrewed maritime technology integration, signaling a global shift toward autonomous naval platforms that demand purpose-built rugged electronics.
The Risk of Touchscreen-Only Navigation and What You Should be Using Instead
Marine navigation systems have come a long way, especially as larger displays and touchscreen interfaces have become more common across vessel bridges. At first glance,
Stay informed with the latest news
Stay informed with the latest updates and news.
From industry insights to trending topics, get all the information you need to stay ahead and in the know.