Navigation Tools & Systems

Question 1

It’s a sophisticated navigation information system that integrates various navigational tools and electronic charts to provide real-time information and improve safety and efficiency in maritime navigation.

Answer 1

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

Question 2

Primary functions of ECDIS.

Answer 2

To contribute to safe navigation

Question 3

Two Types of ECDIS Charts

Answer 3

Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)
and
Raster Navigational Chart (RNC)

Question 4

Give me 6 Kinds of Navigational Charts of ECDIS

Answer 4

Overview Charts (smaller than 1:1,500,000)
General Charts (1:350,000 – 1:1,500,000)
Coastal Charts (1:90,000 – 1:350,000)
Approach Charts (1:22,000 – 1:90,000)
Harbor Charts (1:4,000 – 1:22,000)
Berthing Charts (larger than 1:4,000)

Question 5

who gives Regulations and Standards in Maritime.

Answer 5

International Maritime
Organization (IMO)

Question 6

What are the three modes of ECDIS?

Answer 6

Day, Dusk, and Night

Question 7

It’s a digitized images of traditional paper charts
that have been produced under the authority of a national
hydrographic office.

Answer 7

Raster Navigational Chart (RNC)

Question 8

main purpose is to ensure that all the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted, thereby supporting safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.

Answer 8

International Hydrographic Organization (IHO)

Question 9

It’s a computerized system on ships that helps detect and track vessels to avoid collisions and ensure safe navigation.

Answer 9

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

Question 10

What is the primary function of ARPA?

Answer 10

Improve the standard of collision avoidance at sea.

Question 11

What is Nautical mile to meters?

Answer 11

1,852 m