How to Buy Refurbished ECDIS

Refurbished ECDIS is SOLAS-legal when the unit retains valid IMO/IEC 61174 type-approval and runs current chart software. Buyers should verify type-approval certificate, chart license transfer, warranty terms and class-society acceptance before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Is refurbished ECDIS legal for SOLAS?

Yes — provided the hardware retains IMO/IEC 61174 type-approval and runs current chart software.

Are ENC charts included?

Generally no — chart licenses (ChartCo, NAVTOR, Jeppesen) are billed separately by the chart distributor.