EDCIS Flashcards
What is the 4 primary functions of ECDIS
- Is to contribute to the safe navigation of the vessel.
- Sound appropriate alarms to assist watch keepers
- Create a simple and reliable process for updating charts
- To reduce the workload of the OOW.
Name 6 mandatory alarms required on a full ECDIS system
- Crossing safety contour
- Deviation from route
- No ENC area
- Approach to critical area/point
- Position system failure
- See’s a a different geodetic datum
Briefly explain what ECDIS is
A type approved Electronic Chart Display and Information System that complies with IMO performance standards.
Briefly explain what ECS is
An electronic chart system which is unapproved. It cannot be used as a primary means of navigation.
Briefly explain what RCDS means
A Raster Chart Display System displays raster charts. It cannot be used as a Primary means of navigation. Unless there is to ENC available and the master has preformed a risk assessment.
List seven advantages of Vector charts over Raster charts
- Seamless join between charts
- Safety depth and safety contour can be set and will activate an alarm
- Chart features can be interrogated
- Layers can be selected by the user
- Charts can be rotated to any angle
- Links are possible to extra information, such as from sailing directions
- A choice of symbology for buoyage
What are the three mandatory inputs to ECDIS?
- Position (from EPFS)
- Heading (eg. Gyro)
- Speed (Log)
Advantages of an ECDIS
- Immediate access to position information
- Chart can be seen on monitors in multiple helm positions.
- AIS and Radar over lays can be added to improve spacial awareness for the OOW
- Quick and easy route planning
- Automatic log book recording.
What is the S52 performance standard about?
S-52 is a standard used by ECDIS manufacturers that determines how ENC data is displayed on an ECDIS screen through symbols, line styles, colours and other visual cues.
What is the S57 performance standard about?
S-57 refers to the ENC data format
Explain what is an SENC is
A system electronic navigation chart is created when an ECDIS converts an ENC into its own internal SENC format. It is the equivalent of an up-to-date paper chart. ENC conversion to SENC’s are individual to each ECDIS manufacturer. The SENC may also contain other information added by the mariner.
What is meant by SENC?
An ECDIS converts an ENC into a SENC (System Electronic Navigation Chart) for processing and display
List 5 mandatory ECDIS alarms
- Crossing safety contour
- Deviation from route
- Mandatory sensor failure
- Approach to critical point
- Different geodetic datum
List 5 mandatory warning on ECDIS
- Default safety contour
- Information overscale
- Larger scale ENC available
- No ENC available
- System test failure
List three factors to consider when setting a safety contour
- Draught of vessel
- Under Keel Clearance
- Height of tide