ABSTRACT

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) [1] adopted a “Strategy for the development and implementation of e-Navigation” (MSC85-report, Annexes 20 and 21).

In particular, IMO adopted the following definition of e-Navigation:

“e-Navigation is the harmonized collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of maritime information onboard and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services, for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment”.