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ECDIS
Existing Ships
(Not later than 1st survey on/after)
2014-07-01: Passenger Ships (> 500GT)
2015-07-01: Oil tankers (> 3000 GT)
2016-07-01: Other Ships (> 50 000 GT)
2017-07-01: Other Ships (>20 000 GT)
2018-07-01: Other Ships (> 10 000 GT)
no retro-fitting for ships < 10 000 GT
Components of ECDIS.
1. SENC Information A database in the
manufacturers internal ECDIS format.
Equivalent of an updated paper chart
BENEFITS OF ECDIS
Allows the Master to focus on making the
decisions in a timely and a controlled manner.
The most efficient way of updating charts.
Improves visual representation
Combines a number of navigation
technologies, including ARPA and AIS, giving
navigators an integrated presentation of vital
navigational information.
Automates the tracking and presentation of
present course and heading in (approximately)
real-time.
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Caution !!!!!!!
ECDIS is a complex tool. If used improperly by inadequately trained personnel it can lead
to disastrous consequences.
Aground in
Position
52 54.123 N,
001 43.695 E
1617 @ 6.9
kts
1609 @ 11 kts
Base Standard
Other
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SELECTION OF SCALE
OVERSCALE alarm is
activated and chart is
shaded
Route planning
ECDIS calculates chart alarms using
user defined off track or channel limits
for the route selected.
SCAMIN
OFF ON
Traditional Simplified
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Conclusion
ECDIS provides a number of additional planning functions and
features