FURUNO is pleased to announce that the new ECDIS (model name: FMD-3100) will be introduced to the market shortly. The FMD-3100 (with 24″ wide LCD, offering full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels) delivers straightforward user interface identical to the FURUNO ECDIS models FMD-3200/FMD-3300. Fully complying with the performance standard of ECDIS stipulated in IMO resolution MSC.232(82), the new ECDIS is going to be a suitable candidate designated for new installation as well as retrofitting projects to fulfill ECDIS mandatory carriage that has started with phased-in time frame from July 2012 onward. The new ECDIS will also bring about streamlined chart management scheme. The new ECDIS is compatible with Jeppesen Dynamic Licensing and it supports the Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO). What is more, its network expandability fully satisfies provisos for paperless operation of vessels.