Adoption of performance standards
2.26 Taking into account the above decisions, the Working Group prepared the draft MSC resolution on adoption of new performance standards, given in annex 2, to which the following new and amended recommended performance standards are attached：
.1 Integrated Navigation Systems (1NS); (new)
.2 Sound Reception Systems; (new)
.3 Transmining Magnetic Heading Device; (new) and
.4 Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) (amended).
2.27 The Sub-Committee was requested to invite the Committee, taking into account the above paragraphs, to adopt the draft MSC resolution on new and amended performance standards, given in annex 2, in accordance with Assembly resolution A.825(19) and bring it to the attention of Governments, manufacturers, shipowners and others concerned for implementation.
3 ITU MATTERS, INCLUDING RADIOCOMMUNICATION ITU-R STUDY GROUP 8
3.1 The Working Group noted that the ITU-R Study Groups have amended the question (Q.216/8) concerning the technical compatibility of radionavigation systems and radiolocation systems. The study now concerns the band 2.9-3.3 GHz which includes the maritime radionavigation band 2.9-3.1 GHz which is widely used by ship radars.
3.2 The Working Group also noted that, since NAV 43, the WRC-97 amended Appendix S3 of the Radio Regulations to include limits for spurious emissions based upon the Category A limits of ITU-Recommendation SM.329-7. This Recommendation includes limits for maritime mobile radars, which will come into force from I January 2003.
ITU-Recommendation SM.329-7, also has Category B limits for spurious emissions. These are applicable to Administrations who require more severe limits, but are not part of the Radio Regulations.
It was noted that in Europe the CEPT has now developed a draft Recommendationon spurious emissions for application to CEPT members. (CEPT/ERC/COMMENDATION 74-01 E) which applies the more severe limits to maritime VTS radars.
In most cases VTS radars (fixed radar by definition)are maritime mobile radars, adapted as appropriate to the VTS environment. It is therefore illogical that maritime mobile radars, Used for safety purposes, meeting the Category A limits, when used in a VTS should be required to meet the Category B limits.
3.3 Member Governments are invited to inform CEPT(ERO) of the above concerns and seek exclusion of VTS radars from the proposed ER0 Recommendation(Annex 5-fixed radars) noting that the final date for comments to ERO is 17 August 1998.
3.4 The Working Group prepared a liaison statement to the ITU-R WP 8B given in annex 4 for the approval by the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee was invited to instruct the Secretariat to convey annex 4 to ITU-R WP 8B for consideration. The Committee was invited to endorse the action taken.
