The Simrad® Commercial sector has now launched the new ECS900, a professional Electronic Chart System designed to meet the evolving needs of light commercial and professional vessels.
Available in 16" and 21" display configurations, ECS900 delivers compliant electronic chart navigation in a compact, scalable solution, built on the same proven platform as Simrad® ECDIS900.
Meeting Evolving Regulatory Requirements
Recent regulatory updates across key maritime regions are reshaping how smaller commercial vessels approach navigation.
In markets such as the United Kingdom and Norway, approved Electronic Chart Systems (ECS) can now support paperless navigation for vessels under 24 meters, creating new opportunities for operators to transition away from traditional paper charts while maintaining compliance.
ECS900 has been developed to meet these requirements, supporting ECS / SV-ECS / Mini-ECDIS standards, and enabling operators to confidently adopt compliant digital navigation solutions.
Strengthening the Simrad Commercial Portfolio
The introduction of ECS900 marks an important expansion of the Simrad Commercial navigation lineup.
With ECS900, Simrad marine electronics now offers a more complete and scalable navigation portfolio:
- Our current ECDIS900 continues to serve vessels requiring full IMO-compliant ECDIS solutions
- The new ECS900 - 16” and ECS900 - 21” addresses the growing demand for approved ECS systems on vessels under 24 meters
- Together, the portfolio provides a clear pathway across vessel classes, bridge sizes, and regulatory requirements
By leveraging the same core software platform as ECDIS900, ECS900 ensures consistency across systems while extending professional-grade navigation capabilities into more compact installations.
Supporting the Transition to Paperless Navigation
As maritime regulations continue to evolve, ECS900 enables operators and system integrators to take advantage of new allowances for digital navigation.
This shift not only supports compliance, but also helps simplify bridge setups and reduce operational complexity for smaller vessels.
With ECS900, Simrad marine electronics continues to deliver solutions that align with real-world regulatory changes while supporting the future of modern, connected bridge systems.
