IEC 61162-3:2008+A1:2010(E) provides information for the application of NMEA 2000 aboard SOLAS vessels. Exceptions, additions and specific requirements for implementation upon SOLAS vessels are contained in the document. The NMEA 2000 standard contains the requirements for the implementation of a serial-data communications network adopting controller area network (CAN) technology. THIS CONSOLIDATED VERSION CONSISTS OF THE FIRST EDITION (2008) AND ITS AMENDMENT 1 (2010). THEREFORE, NO NEED TO ORDER AMENDMENT IN ADDITION TO THIS PUBLICATION.