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Use of Electronic Chart Devices
and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Model Course – 1.27
14. Use of Electronic Chart Devices and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Course Framework Course Framework Course Framework Course Framework
1. Scope 1. Scope 1. Scope 1. Scope
The course provides training in the basic theory and use of electronic Chart Display and information Systems
(ECDIS) for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch on vessels equipped with ECDIS. The training
comprises all safety-relevant aspects and-for this reason-aims beyond the use of operational controls. Because RCDIS
systems and MMIs are in an ongoing process of evolution, a functional approach, not a product-oriented approach, is
aimed at. As ECDIS is part of a complex system (including sensors, track control, ets.), complex training based on a
variety of functionalities and potential problems is promoted.
The theoretical aspects like all major characteristics of ECDIS date such as date contents and all major
characteristics of the display of ECDIS date will be covered in sufficient depth.
For practical capabilities and skills, exercises are performed which will provide practice in setting and maintaining
an ECDIS display, in planning and monitoring a route, in using basic navigational functions and equipment in a real-
time navigational watch.
Learning program of model 1.27 safely keep in:
- maritime training center’s “Equator” office desk
- maritime training center’s “Equator” library
- maritime training center”s “Equator” quality system office
- Georgia maritime agency
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2. Objectives 2. Objectives 2. Objectives 2. Objectives
A trainee successfully completing this course will be able to use ECDIS for his navigational watch. He will be to
operate ECDIS equipment, use the navigational functions of ECDIS, select and assess all relevant information and take
proper action.
The trainee will acquire and develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles governing the safe
operation of ECDIS, including ECDIS date and their presentation, as well as the system-related limitations and
potential dangers.
He will be able to generate and maintain displays, to operate all basic navigational functions and all specific
functions for route planning as well as route monitoring , to use and select proper navigational date and to display the
date in the appropriate manner. He will also be able to perform updating.
He will be able to analyse nautical alarms during route planning and route monitoring as well as sensor alarms. He
will be able to assess the impact of the performance limits of sensors on the safe use of ECDIS and to appreciate that
the back-up system is only of limited performance. He will be able to assess errors, inaccuracies and ambiguities
caused by improper date management. Thus, he will be aware of errors in displayed date, errors of interpretation and
the risk of over-reliance on ECDIS and be able to take proper action.
In addition, he will have knowledge of the principal types of electronic chart and the essential legal aspects of the
use of ECDIS.
3. Entry standards 3. Entry standards 3. Entry standards 3. Entry standards
The course is designated both for candidates for certification as officers in charge of a navigational watch and for
experienced nautical officers and other persons with responsible duties in navigation work, such as pilots.
Those wishing to enter this course should have experience in performing chart work and should be able to practice
all usual tasks concerning standard navigational procedures and equipment. They should know about the functions
and limitations of other navigational equipment.
They should preferably be familiar with standard computer MMIs, including elements such as windows, menus,
trackball, etc.
4.4.4.4. Course certificate Course certificate Course certificate Course certificate
Use of Electronic Chart Devices
and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Model Course – 1.27
Every master, chief mate and officer in charge of a navigational watch on a ship fitted with ECDIS should have
completed a course in the use of ECDIS.
On successful completion of the course and assessments, a document may be issued certifying that the holder has
successfully completed a course of training which meets or exceeds the level of knowledge and competence specified
in table A-II/1 of STCW code. A certificate may be issued only by centres approved by the administration. However,
the issuance of a certificate to an officer in charge of a navigational watch, in accordance with regulation II/1 of the
STCW Convention, testifies that the candidate has reached the required level of competence.
5. Course intake limitations 5. Course intake limitations 5. Course intake limitations 5. Course intake limitations
The course intake will be limited by the availability of equipment such as ECDIS sets, multimode marine training
systems or fill-mission navigation simulators. Experiences shows that the efficacy of practical training is optimized
when the intake does not exceed three trainees per (standalone) ECDIS set and four trainees on a simulator bridge
during exercises in their use. (the duration of complex exercises is up to 5 hours.)
6.6.6.6. Staff requirements Staff requirements Staff requirements Staff requirements
The qualifications of the instructor should be in accordance with requirements laid down in section A-I/6 of the
STCW Code.
He should also be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the equipment to be used in the course.
№ Name Qualification/capacity Required certificates
1 Amiran Mgeladze engineer-navigator.Deep sea
captain,instructor
1. the holder of this certificate has
succesfully completed courses in
accordance with the international
convention on standards of training,
certification and watchkeeping for
seafarers, 1978, as amended.
Title of the training program
Use of Electronic Chart Display and
Information Systems (ECDIS simulator
training). №46116/02. 15.11.2002.
2.Certificate No CTBS0375TK,has
successfully completed training course
for the following products: Tranzas
Navi-trainer 5000 Radar/Arpa, ECDIS
17.03.2012
7. Training facilities and equipment 7. Training facilities and equipment 7. Training facilities and equipment 7. Training facilities and equipment
For the theoretical part of the syllabus, a classroom equipped with an overhead projector and a blackboard will be
required.
For the demonstration of ECDIS features an ECDIS set with real or simulated sensor input for position, course speed
and depth is required. Own ship must be able to move along the chart. A suitable multi-mode marine training system
containing the essential ECDIS features may also be used.
For most practical exercises of the trainees, the equipment should allow a navigational watch as close to reality as
possible in real time. A full-mission navigation simulator bridge including an ECDIS set would be desirable.
Use of Electronic Chart Devices
and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Model Course – 1.27
Use of Electronic Chart Devices and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Course Outline and Timetable Course Outline and Timetable Course Outline and Timetable Course Outline and Timetable
LLLL----lecture; D=Demonstration; E=Exercise lecture; D=Demonstration; E=Exercise lecture; D=Demonstration; E=Exercise lecture; D=Demonstration; E=Exercise
Training area Area objective and syllabus outline Lessons L D E
1. Elements of ECDIS 1. Course introduction&familiarization
1.1 General introductions
1.2 Administration
1.3 Familiarization with ECDIS
10,510,510,510,5
2 Purpose of ECDIS
2.1 Introduce revised IMO Performance
Standards for ECDIS (june 2006,Rezolution
MSC 232(82)
2.2 Difference between display options
2.3 Identify information types and areas on
navigation display
2.4 Apply presentation of ECDIS data
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3. Vaqlue to navigation 3.1 Recognize factors that characterize and
modify chart presentation
3.2Recognize factors that characterize and
modify the data quality
3.3 Manually change scale,area& position of
ownship
0,5
4. Correct & incorrect
use
4.1 Use ECDIS within the prevalling
navigation situatin
4.2 Recognize ways to avoid over-reliance on
ECDIS
0.5
5. Sensors Describe the performance limits of sensors and
assess their impact on the safe use of ECDIS
Performance limits
Fall-back sensor systems
Date reference system
Selection of appropriate and unambiguous
sensor date
Plausibility of sensor input
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6. Vessel position 6.1 Review interface methods:
- Mouse/trackiball and device buttons
- Keyboard and hotkeys
- Control of standard cursor and free mouse
cursor
- Use of cursor and ERBL on the display
6.2 Review display of vessel’s position
- Shift the vessel on the display in navigation
mode
- Vessel’s symbols
- Vessel’s GNSS position information(details
reviewed in lesson 07)
- Track of vessel’s position(details reviewed in
lesson 08)
Vessel’s motion vectors(detailed reviewed in
lesson 09)
6.3 Examine position information in the display
panels:
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- System (tidal height,current,sounding,set and
drift position)
- Route (vessel position on the route)
- Pilot (position relative to next WP as per route
schedule data)
6.4 Determine a position fix on the ECDIS
chart display panel:
- Manually draw and move bearing lines(LOPs)
- Manually mark position on the display
7. Position source 7.1 Review basics of GNSS:
- Satellite constellation,theory,atmospheric
interference
- Signal quality indication,HDOP,data
age,station ID
- Accuracy
7.2 Coordinate GNSS antenna position settings:
- Set GNSS antenna locxations from amidships
and off centerline
- Switch on primary and secondary position
sources by aassigning ports for NMEA
7.3 Select position system
- Primary position sensor:
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8. Basic navigation 8.1 Activate display categories and information
layers
8.2 Monitor vessel safely
8.3 Activate route monitoring features
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9. Reading & drift
vectors
9.1 Activate vessel’s motion vectors
9.2 Obtain vessels course and speed from the
positioning system
9.3 Interpret the movement of the vessel
9.4 Recognize the effects of gyro error
9.5 Graphically monitor ownship’s approach to
isolated danger by means of guard ring
Ex.1 Simulator exercise-open sea(basic
integrated navigation) – 2,0 hrs
0,5 0.5
10. Understanding chart
data
10.1 Define the relevant terminology of ECDIS
10.2 Describe the differences between
electronic chart system and ECDIS:
= Different ECDIS system
- ECDIS and ECS
- Vector and raster charts
10.3 Describe the various electronic chart data
formats
- Vector data
- Raster data
10.4 Explain the relationship between ECDIS
data and the information presented on the
display
- ECDIS database and its structure
- ENC data and the SENC
- How manual updates are stored in the
database
- Steps and responsibilities during ENC
creation
10.5 Explain that only information stored as
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objects with corresponding attributes in the
database is available for display
10.6 Describe the chart data selected for display
11.Chart quality &
accuracy
11.1 Explain what the accuracy of chart data is
dependent upon:
- Accuracy of survey and all hydrograpchic data
- Shifting of buoys
- Coverage and completenesss of chart data
11.2 Explain the problems in ECDIS associated
with variant datums;
- Different reference systems used for
positioning(time,direction,speed)
- The effects of datum(horizontal,vertical)
- Diifferent geodetic coordinate systems
11.3 Assess all errors,inaccuracies and
ambiguties caused by improper data
management
11.4 Explain the need and requirement that
electronic chart data must be systematically
updated for safe navigation
11.5 Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer
monitor display resolution:
- Potential distortions in chart scale
- The amount of information that appears on the
screen
- Display adapter and the Desktop Area Setting
- Troubleshooting display problems
0.5 0.5
12. Chart organization =Correct response is to check the operation and
connection of the relevant sensor
0,5 0.5
Watchkeeping with
ECDIS- 9,0 hrs
13 Sensors- 0,5
13.1 Explain the performance limits of devices
for position,course over
ground,heading,speed,depth,radar,AIS
13.2 Explain the need for selecting sensor data
displayed in ECDIS that
appropriate,unambiguous and accurate
13.3 Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS
performance when sensor performance
deteriorates or fails
13.4 Explain and analyze various sensor alarms
and indications
8,0 (0.5 0.5 0.5)
14. Ports & data
feeds(the trainee
recognizes and selects
data ports,and assesses
sensor input values
ref.T1 ch.8.2&8.3,B4
ch.10.4, b7)
14.1 Select between primary and secondary
position source
14.2 Observe automatic change over to
secondary position source
14.3 Explain the data reference system of each
connected sensor:
- Geodetic system
- Antenna position
- Transducer position
- Clock or time source
14.4 Idenify the data port assigned to each
connected sensor
14.5 Monitor,identify and to a limited extent
decode the data stream for each attached sensor
- Select a sensor and monitor the data stream
(live or simulated)
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- Generally recognize the sentence syntax
associated with sensor
-Where possible,associate data with displayed
navigational information
14.6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input
values to ECDIS
14.7 Assess the impact on displayed
information when a sensor port is improperty
selected
15. Chart selection 15.1 Demonstrate the variety of methods that
chart data can be loaded and changed
- Automaticcally- Manually for the presently
loaded route
- Manually from the total portfolio
- Manually displayed by the coursor position
- During the activity of the operator using the
graphics cursor(futher detail is provided in
lessons 23&24 on Route planning and in lesson
29 on user charts
15.2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiguities
caused by improper selection of chart for
display:
- When ownship position is on display,chart
data list is sorted by scale
- When ownship position is not on
display(viewing elsewhere)chart data list sorted
by name(Alpha)
- ECDIS displays largest scale data(smallest
area) on the topmost layer,but the user may
prioritize by format,especially ENC to keep
ECDIS in the ECDIS mode
- Automatic chart loading may be switched on
or off or held to a user-selected chart(fixed)
15.3 Display updates in order to review content
and to establish their inclusion in the SENC
- Review their contents
- Determine that they have been included in the
SENC
15.4 Explain and analyze the data and chart
alarms resulting from overscaling(zooming
in)and underscaling(zooming out)
- Check routing events(including manual
notations)
- Check system events
- Display additional data groups
0,5 0.5
16. Back-up Navigate as safely as possible using the backup
system in the case of an ECDIS failure
Takeover by the back-up system
Reduced functional capabilities
Periodical function test
1.5 (0.25 0.25 1.0)
17. Changing off setting 17.1 Anually test the major functions of
hardware,keyboard,mouse/trackball,sensor
data,and chart data
17.2 Check and/or select preferred operational
settings in the primary task panels and on the
primary information panel
17.3 Evaluate alarm and function status
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indications
17.4 Demonstrate errors of interpretatrion by
the incorrect selection of safely values
17.5 Adjust track length and precision
17.6 Evaluate the range of information recorded
in the log table(voyage recording)
18.Chart scaling
18.1 Demonstrate scaling of electronic chart
- Scale and select scale value
- With chart autoload switched on,use zoom
function
- (Zoom) and use cursor to draw guadrangle
around area to view
18.2 Use to display electronic chart on the same
scale as the original paper chart
18.3 Apply additional chart scale information
- Horizontal screen span
- Display of chart scale,scale bar,and hold-thin
scale angle
- Calculated range(distance) across screen
display for scale in use
- Warning messages assotiaded with scale
choice
18.4 Recognize interpretation errors due to
scaling:
- Overscale of the display will spread out chart
and user information with the possible loss of
familiar cues for estimating distance
- Underscale of the display may cause some
information to be hidden
- Underscale with SCAMIN off will result in
unacceptable clutter due to data density
- Verify the selection of the appropriate scale
0.5 0.5 -
19. Information layers 19.1 Observe effect on information layers and
status indications when chart data is loaded and
when chart area is underscaled:
- Determine native scale of chart data as it is
loaded
- Observe function of SCAMIN on and off when
aq chart area is underscaleed(zoomed too far
out)
- Observe indication of scale value
- Layers additional to ENC must not be
excessive so as to obscure the standard display
19.2 Review and apply appropriate display
mode:
- Day or night presentation
- Scale
- Display category19.3 Practice selecting
information options in display category of”All
other information”
19.4 Differentiate between information
layers,User chart layers,and Event graphic:
- Information layers(chart display categories)
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and User Chart layers
- The addition and removal of own chart entries
such as manual corrections and voyage planning
notes
EX-2 Simulator exercise-open sea
20. System & position
alarms
20.1 Identify and respond to alarms for primary
and secondary positioning systems,such us:
-Primary(secondary) failure
- Primary(secondary)diff.mode loss
- Prim/sec. pos.diverge
-
Echo ref.loss
- Primary/secondary data not WGS 84
- Primary/secondary unreliable position
20.2 Identify and respond to chart related
alarms,such us:
- Off chart
- No official data
- Datum unknown
- AG(anti-grounding)monitoring off
20.3 The instructor should particularly
emphasize which alarms have user settings and
teach a sensible approach to establishing suitable
settings in particular,going over the
alarm/indicator setting controls for”approach an
area with special conditions” is highly important
as incorrect settings cause very frequent alarms
that distract the operator
0,5 0.5
21.Depth & contour
alarm
21.1 Describe route monitoring alarms ,such as:
- Crossing a safety contour
- Prohibited or other area
- Track error allowance (XTE)
- Waypoint arrival circle
- Safety contour changed
21.1 Identify depth – related information,such
as:
- Safe water depth
- Depth sounder related alarms
- Depth from sounder
- Depth value of safety contour
21.3 Set the safety values for route monitoring:
- Safety contour will only utilize an existing
depth contour in the chart data
- Set the value for a safety contour to represent
preferred underkeel clearance
- Set the value for safety depth- Set the value for
spot sounding display category
21.4 Set the limits pertaining to safe water,such
as:
- Apply the ENC option of four shades
- Shallow contour should be set to represent
nothing less than ownship’s deep draft
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0.25)
22.Vessel maneuvering
characteristics
22.1 Determine methods of alert for wheel over
when approaching waypoints,such as:
- Turn radius maneuvering characteristics of
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ownship apply to curved track in ECDIS route
planning
- Arrival circle centered on waypoint with
circumference intersecting wheel over point on
ECDIS route
22.2 Discuss the need for the navigator to verify
positioning especially when ECDIS is
connected to autopilot
- Generally, only “observed” position” is
controlled
- Where an ECDIS curved predictor is
provided,caution to be exercised as it may only
project a momentary rate of turn,rather than
sophisticated hydrodynamic calculations,and
therefore have limited accuracy
23. Route planning 23.1 Retrieve a stored route plan:
- For use in route monitoring
- For planning and review
23.2 Approve an existing route for
planning,safety review and monitoring
23.3 Select the sea areas and the required waters
for planning the whole passage
23.4 Construct a route plan by inputting
waypoint data alpha numerically into a route-
planning table
23.5 Adjust the route plan by editing,adding and
deleting waypoints inside the table
23.6 Adjust curved track planning and wheel
over indication
23.7 Establish procedures to
name,link,rename,archive,retrieve and delete
route files
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1,0 1.0
24.Route planning by
chart
24.1Select the sea areas and the required waters
for planning the whole passage
2,0 1,0 1,0
25. Setting track limits 25.1 Review the alarm settings used as vessel is
proceeding along a monitored route
- Devi9ation of the current course angle as set in
planned route
- xte(cross track error)exceeds the value set in
the route data table
- Guard vector for crossing safety contour
- Guard vector for entering special purpose
areas
- Guard ring for crossing an isolated danger
25.2 Modify the setting of XTE in previously
saved route
- Re-check the route for crossing danger of
navigation according to the setting of XTE
zones
- Observe the alarm triggering while proceeding
along the modified route leg
- Examine results graphically on appropriate
scale chart data
2,0 1,0 1,0
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safety route for crossing dangers of navigation
according to the setting of cross-track distance
26.2 Check the route as it is being created for
dangers as listed above
26.3 Assess a route plan based on a safety check
Ex. Simulator exercise-coastal&restricted
waters(navigational aarms&route scheduling)
27.Additional
navigational information
27.1 Discuss various hydro-meteorological data
that could be available in the ECDIS
database(tides,currents,weather,etc)
0.5 0.5
28. Route schedule 28.1 Observe any deviation from the route
schedule setting in use as vessel is proceeding
along a route
28.2 Determine expected passage times
28.3 Observe bcalculations jf progress along the
planned route
28.4 Using the ETA application in
ECDIS,calculate time or speed
0,5 0.5
29. Effective policy
regarding User Charts
29.2 Determine effective policy regarding User
Charts
29.3 Select User Chart for display
29.4 Use the graphic editor for creating and
modifying a User Chart
- Edit objects and information
- Move objects
- Merge user charts
29.5 Create,save and move an anchor circle
guard zone on a User Chart
- An anchor circle can include a “danger”
attribute triggered by the ECDIS Consistant
Common Reference Point (CCRP)
- The diameter should represent the maximum
swing circle of the vessel
- The User Chart anchor circle should be
positioned on the vessel’s hawse pipe at the
moment the anchor is let go
- Anchor Guard Zone functions provided on
ECDIS (as on GNSS units)generally do not
reference the position of the vessel’s anchor or
the vessel’s swing circle
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30.ARPA/RADAR
overlay
30.1 Examine sensor setup requirements for
ARPA targets
- The identity of associated com port(s) and
baud rate matched to ARPA output
- Correct location of sensor reference(consistant
common reference point)
30.2 Determine speed and heading inputs used
in ARPA calculations
30.3 Assess target information display
- Cursor(mouse) over
- Target table,with sorting options for data fields
- Target name field in table may provide direct
display link on chart
30.4 Interpret target symbol features
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- Identify by number from ARPA,or by writing
an alias into target table
- Vector and green circle at radar-determined
position
- Alarm may be set when both CPA and TCPA
approach limitations are exceeded
- Vector length the same as set for ownship
- Target track are saved in daily files,and
selectable for viewing on display
30.5 Operate the user interface controls for radar
overlay
- Target tracking
- Image recording
- The overlay image can be removed from the
display by single interface option
30.6 Demonstrate sources of image offset
- A mismatch can develop between chart and
radar data
- Sensor position setup
- Input of radar data
- Position sensor error
31. AIS function 31.1 Describe what the connection of an AIS to
ECDIS enables
31.2 Examine sensor setup requirements for AIS
target
31.3 Determine alarms and other settings for
AIS targets
31.4 Access target information display options
31.5 Interpret AIS target symbol features
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32.Radar overlay
function
32.1 Describe the technical function of radar
integrator board
32.2Examine the main functions of the radar
integrator board
32.3Operate the user interface controls for radar
overlay
32.4 Demonstrate sources of image offset
32.5Determine source of ECDIS –tracked target
data calculations
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33. Procuring&installing
chart data
33.1Review chart data structure,terminology,and
installation procedures
33.2Review chart format requirements for
ECDIS
33.3 Examine data distribution sources for ENC
33.4 Examine data distribution sources for
SENC conversions
33.5 Examine license structure for various
formats,and practice installation
33.6Examine license structure for various
formats,and practice installation
33.7 Extract information on installation history
1.0 (0,5 0,5)
34.Installing chart
corrections
34.1Explain why electronic chart data is
maintained with up-to-date corrections
34.2 Add or modify a chart object using manual
correction task
34.3 Examine production license options for
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accessibility of automatic updates
34.4 Install various automatic update formats
using various methods
34.5 Extract information on update history
Ex.4 simulator exercise-confined waters
35.System reset &
backup
35.1 Explain the intent of regulations on ECDIS
back-up arrangements
35.2Perform back-up procedures in stand alone
ECDIS failure event
35.3Perform networked back-up procedures
in(Master) ECDIS failure event
35.4 Perform troubleshooting routines in ECDIS
35.6 Recognize consequences to data storage
while ECDIS PC is down
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36.Archiving with
ECDIS data management
utility
36.1 Use ECDIS data data management utility
to work with files associated with ECDIS
operations
36.2 Use ECDIS data management utility to
transfer select data files between storage media
0,5 0.5
37.Data logging and
logbook
37.1 E xamine requirements and functions of
logbook task in ECDIS
37.2 Examine display functions of ownship
track of AIS,ARPA and RIB targets
37.3 Perform various hard copy print outs
1.0 (1.0 1.0)
38.Playback 38.1 Explain the distribution of ECDIS when
operating Playback utility
38.2 Explain that no route or route plan is
securely associated with any playback
38.3 Explain that no chart data is securely
associated with any playback
38.4 Perform a playback of an event or passage
specified by date and time
38.5 Closely observe the position and heading
update interval in playback
38.6 During playback,analyze the logbook for
the quality of navigation
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39.Responsibility 39.1 Re-examine COLREGS – implicit
39.2 Re-examine SOLAS,as amended
39.3 Re-examine IMO approval of equipment
and installations
39.4 Re-examine IMO carriage requirements
39.5 Re-examine national ECDIS carriage
regulations
39.6 Re-examine STCW code,as amended
39.7 Re-examine flag state (maritime)
implementation
39.8 Re-examine IMO training Guidance
39.9 Re-examine ISM requirements of ship
owners&operators
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40.Effective navigation
with ECDIS
40.1Describe bridge functions incorporating
ECDIS
40.2 Re-examine sample bridge operating
procedures addressing ECDIS
40.3 Define safe and practical navigation with
ECDIS
40.4 Examine evolving concepts of e-Navigation
with regards to ECDIS
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Ev.1-written evaluation
Ev.2-simulator exercise-coastal& confined
waters(underway ECDIS navigation
assessment)
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DaDaDaDay y y y 1 1 1 1 Elements of ECDIS
1.Course
introduction&familiar
ization plan
2.Purpouse of ECDIS
3.Value to navigation
4.Correct&incorrect
use
L
5.Work station
start,stop&layout
6.Vessel position
7.Position source
8.Basic navigation
9.Heading&drift
vectors
10.Understanding
chart data
Ex.1 Simulator
exercise-open
sea(basic integrated
navigation)
DaDaDaDay y y y 2 2 2 2 11.Chart
quality&accuracy
12.Chart
organization
Watchstanding with
ECDIS
13.Sensors
14.Ports&data feeds
15.Chart
selection
16.Chart
information
17.Changing the
settings
18.Chart
scaling
19.Information
layers
Ex.2 Simulator
exercises-coastal
waters(chart display
settings) L
DaDaDaDay y y y 3 3 3 3 20.System&position
alarms
21. Depth&contour
alarms
ECDIS route
planning
22.Vessel
maneuvering
characteristics
23.Route planning
by table
24.Route planning by chart
25.Track limits
26.Checking plan for safety
Ex.-3-Simulator
exercise-
coastal&confined
waters(navigation
alarms&route
scheduling)
DaDaDaDay y y y 4 4 4 4 27.Embeded
tide,current&climate
almanac
28.Route schedules
29.User charts in route
planning
ECDIS
targets,charts&system
30.ARPA tracked
target overlay
31.AIS functions
32.Radar
overlay(RIB)
functions
33.Procuring
&installing
chart data
34.Installin
g chart
corrections
Ex.4 –Simulator
exercise-confined
waters(advanced
integrated navigation
with ECDIS0
DDDDaaaay 5y 5y 5y 5 35.System
reset&backup
36.Archiving with
ECDIS data
management utility
37.Data logging and
logbook
38.Playback
ECDIS
responsibility&assess
ment
39.Responsibility
40.Effective
navigation with
ECDIS
Ev.1 Written
evaluation
Ev. 2 –Simulator exercise-coastal&confined
waters(underway ECDIS navigation
assessment)
NUUUNUUUNUUUNUUUUSING LITERATURE:
1/ 1/ 1/ 1/ MODEL COURSE - 1.27
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and informational Systems (ECDIS)
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2/ IE2/ IE2/ IE2/ IEE C PUBLICATION 61174.ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM
3/ N.BOWDITCH, THE AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR
4/ VIDEOTEL C.D. TRAINING
5/ Use ECDIS – Tranzas-Navi-Trainer 5000 (Text book translated from lecture E.Bogavichenko)
6.www. En.wikipedia org. capt.Petar Brakocevic
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Detailed TeachinDetailed TeachinDetailed TeachinDetailed Teaching Syllabusg Syllabusg Syllabusg Syllabus
ECDISECDISECDISECDIS
Learning Learning Learning Learning objectives objectives objectives objectives
1. 1. 1. 1. Course introduction&familiarization Course introduction&familiarization Course introduction&familiarization Course introduction&familiarization ---- 0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr
1.1 General introduction1.1 General introduction1.1 General introduction1.1 General introduction
1.2 Administration1.2 Administration1.2 Administration1.2 Administration
1.3 Familiarization with ECDIS1.3 Familiarization with ECDIS1.3 Familiarization with ECDIS1.3 Familiarization with ECDIS
2. Purpose of ECDIS - 0,5
2.1 Introduce revised IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS (june 2006,Rezolution MSC 232.(82)
2.2 Difference between display options
2.3 Identify information types and areas on navigational display
2.4 Apply presentation of ECDIS data
3. Value to navigation - 0,5
3.1 Recognize factors that charactericterize and modify chart presentation
3.2 Recognize factors that characterize and modify the data quality
3.3 Manualy change scale,area & position of ownship
3.4 Evaluate the route monitoring mode of ECDIS operation
3.5 Explain the value of ECDIS to navigation
4. Correct & incorrect use - 0,5
4.1 Use ECDIS within the prevailing navigation situation
4.2 Recognize ways to avoid over-reliance on ECDIS
4.3 Proficiency in the use of ECDIS includes assessing the integrity of the system and all data at
All times
5. Work station start,stop & layout - 1,0
5.1 Perform standard PC start
5.2 Interpret the ECDIS start windows for sensors requested
Sensor found,and selected chart data initializing
5.3 Examine alarms(if any) and determine initial conditions of ECDIS readiness for
Navigation
6. Vessel position - 0,5
6.1 Review user interface methods
6.2 Review display of vessel’s position
6.3 Examine position information in the display panels
6.4 Determine a position fix on the ECDIS chart display panel
7. Positioning source - 1,0
7.1 Review basics of GPS
7.2 Coordinate GPS antenna positioning settings
7.3 Select positioning system
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7.4 Determine fix quality (status) of GPS
8. Basic navigation - 1,0
8.1 Activate display categories and information layers
8.2 Monitor vessel safety
8.3 Activate route monitoring features
9. Heading & drift vectors - 0,5
9.1 Activate vessel’s motion vectors
9.2 Obtain vessel’s course and speed from the positioning system
9.3 Interpret the movement of the vessel
9.4 Recognize the effects of gyro error
9.5 Graphically monitor ownship’s approach to isolated dangers by means of guard ring
Ex. 1 Simulator exercise-open sea(basic integrated navigation ) - 2,5
10. Understanding chart data - 1,0
10.1 Define the relevant terminology of ECDIS
10.2 Describe the differences between electronic chart systems and ECDIS
10.3 Describe the various electronic chart data formats
10.4 Explain the relationship between ECDIS data and the information presented on the display
10.5 Explain that only information stored as objects with corresponding attributes in the database is
Available for display
11. Chart quality & accuracy11. Chart quality & accuracy11. Chart quality & accuracy11. Chart quality & accuracy ---- 0,50,50,50,5
11.1 Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependet upon:11.1 Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependet upon:11.1 Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependet upon:11.1 Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependet upon:
----accuracy of survey and all hydrograpchic dataaccuracy of survey and all hydrograpchic dataaccuracy of survey and all hydrograpchic dataaccuracy of survey and all hydrograpchic data
----shifting of buoysshifting of buoysshifting of buoysshifting of buoys
----coverage and completeness of chart datacoverage and completeness of chart datacoverage and completeness of chart datacoverage and completeness of chart data
11.2 Explain the problem in ECDIS as11.2 Explain the problem in ECDIS as11.2 Explain the problem in ECDIS as11.2 Explain the problem in ECDIS associated with variant datumssociated with variant datumssociated with variant datumssociated with variant datums
----different reference systems used for positioning(time,direction,speed)different reference systems used for positioning(time,direction,speed)different reference systems used for positioning(time,direction,speed)different reference systems used for positioning(time,direction,speed)
----the effects of datum(horizontal,vertical)the effects of datum(horizontal,vertical)the effects of datum(horizontal,vertical)the effects of datum(horizontal,vertical)
----different geodetic coordinate systemdifferent geodetic coordinate systemdifferent geodetic coordinate systemdifferent geodetic coordinate system
11.3 Assess all errors,inaccuracies and ambiqutie11.3 Assess all errors,inaccuracies and ambiqutie11.3 Assess all errors,inaccuracies and ambiqutie11.3 Assess all errors,inaccuracies and ambiquties caused by improper data managements caused by improper data managements caused by improper data managements caused by improper data management
11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4 Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for
safe navigationsafe navigationsafe navigationsafe navigation
11.5 Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution:11.5 Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution:11.5 Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution:11.5 Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution:
----potencial distortiopotencial distortiopotencial distortiopotencial distortions in chart scalens in chart scalens in chart scalens in chart scale
----the amount of information that appears on the screenthe amount of information that appears on the screenthe amount of information that appears on the screenthe amount of information that appears on the screen
----display adapter and the desktop area settingdisplay adapter and the desktop area settingdisplay adapter and the desktop area settingdisplay adapter and the desktop area setting
----troubleshooting display problemstroubleshooting display problemstroubleshooting display problemstroubleshooting display problems
12. Chart organization,correct response is to check the operation and conne12. Chart organization,correct response is to check the operation and conne12. Chart organization,correct response is to check the operation and conne12. Chart organization,correct response is to check the operation and connection ction ction ction ---- 0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr
Of the relevant sensorOf the relevant sensorOf the relevant sensorOf the relevant sensor
12.12.12.12. Sensors Sensors Sensors Sensors ---- 0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr
11.111.111.111.1 Explain the performance limits of devices for position,course over Explain the performance limits of devices for position,course over Explain the performance limits of devices for position,course over Explain the performance limits of devices for position,course over
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ground,heading,speed,depth,radar,AISground,heading,speed,depth,radar,AISground,heading,speed,depth,radar,AISground,heading,speed,depth,radar,AIS
11.211.211.211.2 ExplainExplainExplainExplain the need for selecting sensor data displaetd in ECDIS that the need for selecting sensor data displaetd in ECDIS that the need for selecting sensor data displaetd in ECDIS that the need for selecting sensor data displaetd in ECDIS that
appropriate,appropriate,appropriate,appropriate,Unambiquous and accurateUnambiquous and accurateUnambiquous and accurateUnambiquous and accurate
11.311.311.311.3 Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor performance Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor performance Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor performance Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor performance
deteriorates or failsdeteriorates or failsdeteriorates or failsdeteriorates or fails
11.411.411.411.4 Explain and analyze various sensor alarms and indicationsExplain and analyze various sensor alarms and indicationsExplain and analyze various sensor alarms and indicationsExplain and analyze various sensor alarms and indications
11114. Ports & data feeds(the trainee recognizes and selects data port,and assesses sensor 4. Ports & data feeds(the trainee recognizes and selects data port,and assesses sensor 4. Ports & data feeds(the trainee recognizes and selects data port,and assesses sensor 4. Ports & data feeds(the trainee recognizes and selects data port,and assesses sensor ---- 0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr
14.1 select between primary and secondary position source14.1 select between primary and secondary position source14.1 select between primary and secondary position source14.1 select between primary and secondary position source
14.2 observe automatic change over to secondary position source14.2 observe automatic change over to secondary position source14.2 observe automatic change over to secondary position source14.2 observe automatic change over to secondary position source
11114.3 explain the data reference system of each connected sensor:4.3 explain the data reference system of each connected sensor:4.3 explain the data reference system of each connected sensor:4.3 explain the data reference system of each connected sensor:
---- geodetic systemgeodetic systemgeodetic systemgeodetic system
---- antenna positionantenna positionantenna positionantenna position
---- transducer positiontransducer positiontransducer positiontransducer position
---- clock or time sourceclock or time sourceclock or time sourceclock or time source
14.4 Idenify the data p14.4 Idenify the data p14.4 Idenify the data p14.4 Idenify the data port assigned to each connected sensorort assigned to each connected sensorort assigned to each connected sensorort assigned to each connected sensor
14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 Monitor,identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensorMonitor,identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensorMonitor,identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensorMonitor,identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensor
----select a sensor and monitor the data streamselect a sensor and monitor the data streamselect a sensor and monitor the data streamselect a sensor and monitor the data stream
----generally recognize the sentengenerally recognize the sentengenerally recognize the sentengenerally recognize the sentence syntax associated with sensorce syntax associated with sensorce syntax associated with sensorce syntax associated with sensor
----where possible,associate data with displayed navigational informationwhere possible,associate data with displayed navigational informationwhere possible,associate data with displayed navigational informationwhere possible,associate data with displayed navigational information
14.6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS 14.6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS 14.6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS 14.6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS
14.7 Assess the impact on displayed information wh14.7 Assess the impact on displayed information wh14.7 Assess the impact on displayed information wh14.7 Assess the impact on displayed information when a sensor port is improperty selecteden a sensor port is improperty selecteden a sensor port is improperty selecteden a sensor port is improperty selected
15. Chart selection15. Chart selection15. Chart selection15. Chart selection ---- 0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr0,5 hr
15.1 demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be loaded and changed15.1 demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be loaded and changed15.1 demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be loaded and changed15.1 demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be loaded and changed
---- automaticallyautomaticallyautomaticallyautomatically----manmanmanmanually for the presently loaded routeually for the presently loaded routeually for the presently loaded routeually for the presently loaded route
---- manually from the total portfoliomanually from the total portfoliomanually from the total portfoliomanually from the total portfolio
---- manually displayed by the coursor positionmanually displayed by the coursor positionmanually displayed by the coursor positionmanually displayed by the coursor position
----during the activity of the operator using the graphics cursor(futher detail is provided in lesduring the activity of the operator using the graphics cursor(futher detail is provided in lesduring the activity of the operator using the graphics cursor(futher detail is provided in lesduring the activity of the operator using the graphics cursor(futher detail is provided in lessons sons sons sons
23 & 24 on route planning and in lesson 29 on user charts23 & 24 on route planning and in lesson 29 on user charts23 & 24 on route planning and in lesson 29 on user charts23 & 24 on route planning and in lesson 29 on user charts
15.2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiquities caused by improper selection of chart for display:15.2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiquities caused by improper selection of chart for display:15.2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiquities caused by improper selection of chart for display:15.2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiquities caused by improper selection of chart for display:
---- when ownship position is on display,chart data list is sortewhen ownship position is on display,chart data list is sortewhen ownship position is on display,chart data list is sortewhen ownship position is on display,chart data list is sorted by scaled by scaled by scaled by scale
---- when ownship position is not on display(viewing elsewhere} chart data list sorted by name(Alpha)when ownship position is not on display(viewing elsewhere} chart data list sorted by name(Alpha)when ownship position is not on display(viewing elsewhere} chart data list sorted by name(Alpha)when ownship position is not on display(viewing elsewhere} chart data list sorted by name(Alpha)
---- ECDIS displays largest scale data(smallest area) on the topmost layer,but the user may prioritize by ECDIS displays largest scale data(smallest area) on the topmost layer,but the user may prioritize by ECDIS displays largest scale data(smallest area) on the topmost layer,but the user may prioritize by ECDIS displays largest scale data(smallest area) on the topmost layer,but the user may prioritize by
format,especialformat,especialformat,especialformat,especially ENC to keep ECDIS in the ECDIS modely ENC to keep ECDIS in the ECDIS modely ENC to keep ECDIS in the ECDIS modely ENC to keep ECDIS in the ECDIS mode
----automatic chart loading may be switched on or off or held to a userautomatic chart loading may be switched on or off or held to a userautomatic chart loading may be switched on or off or held to a userautomatic chart loading may be switched on or off or held to a user----selected chart(fixed)selected chart(fixed)selected chart(fixed)selected chart(fixed)
15.3 Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENC15.3 Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENC15.3 Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENC15.3 Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENC
---- Review their contentsReview their contentsReview their contentsReview their contents
---- determine that they have been included in the SENCdetermine that they have been included in the SENCdetermine that they have been included in the SENCdetermine that they have been included in the SENC
15.4 Explain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from overscaling(zooming in) and 15.4 Explain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from overscaling(zooming in) and 15.4 Explain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from overscaling(zooming in) and 15.4 Explain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from overscaling(zooming in) and
Underscaling(zoom out)Underscaling(zoom out)Underscaling(zoom out)Underscaling(zoom out)
---- check routincheck routincheck routincheck routing events(including manual notations)g events(including manual notations)g events(including manual notations)g events(including manual notations)
---- check system eventscheck system eventscheck system eventscheck system events
----display additional data groupsdisplay additional data groupsdisplay additional data groupsdisplay additional data groups
16.16.16.16. Back upBack upBack upBack up ---- 1,5 hrs1,5 hrs1,5 hrs1,5 hrs
----16.1 16.1 16.1 16.1 NNNNavigate as safely as possible using the back up system avigate as safely as possible using the back up system avigate as safely as possible using the back up system avigate as safely as possible using the back up system in the case of an ECDIS failure in the case of an ECDIS failure in the case of an ECDIS failure in the case of an ECDIS failure
16.216.216.216.2 Take over the back-up system
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16.2 Reduced function al capabilities
16.3 Periodical function test
17. Changing off setting - 1,0 hrs
17.1 Annualy test the maijor functions of hardware,keyboard,mouse/trackball,sensor data,and
chart data
17.2 Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the primary task panels and on the17.2 Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the primary task panels and on the17.2 Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the primary task panels and on the17.2 Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the primary task panels and on the
Primary information panel
15.3 Evaluate alarm and function status indications
15.4 Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of safely values
15.5 Adjust track length and precision
15.6 Evaluate the range of information recorded in the log table(voyage recording)
16. Chart scaling - 0,5 hrs
18.1 Demonstrate scaling of electronic chart
- Scale and select scale value
- With chart autoload switched on,use zoom function
- (Zoom) and use cursor to draw guarding around area to view
18.2 Use to display electronic chart on the same scale as the original paper chart
18.3 Apply additional chart scale information
- Horizontal screen span
- Display of chart scale,scale bar,and hold-thin scale angle
- Calculate range(distance) across screen display for scale in use
- Warning messages assotiaded with scale choice
18.4 Recognize interpretation errors due to scaling:
- Overscale of tge display will spread out chart and use information with the possible
Loss of familiar cues for estimating distance
- Underscale of the display may cause some information to be hidden
- Underscale with SCAMIN off will result in unacceptable clutter due to data density
- Verify the selection of the appropriate scale
- 19. Information layers - 3,0 hrs
- 19.1 Observe effect on information layers and status indications when chart data is loaded and
when chart area is underscaled
- - Determine native scale of chart data as it is loaded
- - Observe function of SCAMIN on and off when chart area is underscaled(zoomed too far
- Out
- - Observe indication of scale value
- - Layers additional to ENC must not be excessive so as to obscure the standard display
- 19.2 Review and apply appropriate display mode:
- - Day or night presentation
- - Scale
- - Display category
- 19.3 Practice selecting informations in display category of “All other information”
- 19.4 Differentiate between information layers,user chart layers,and event graphic:
- - Information layers(chart display categories) and user chart layers
- - The additional and removal of own chart entries such as manual corrections and voyage
planning notes
- - Ex.-2 Simulator exercise - open se
20 System and position - 0,5 hrs
20.1 Identify and respond to alarms for primary and secondary positioning systems,such as:
- Primary(secondary) failure
- Primary(secondary) diff.mode loss
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- Primary/secondary position diverge
- Echo ref. loss
- Primary/secondary data not WGS 84
- Primary/secondary unreliable position
20.2 Identify and respond to chart related alarms,such us:
- Off chart
- No official data
- Datum unkown
- AG(anti-grounding) monitoring off
20.3 The instructor should particularly emphasize which alarms have user settings and
Teach a sensible approach to establishing suitable settings in particular,going over
The alarm/indicator setting controls for “approach an area with special conditions”
Is highly important as incorrect settings cause very frequent alarms that distract
The operator
21. Depth and contour alarm - 1,5 hrs
21.1 Describe route monitoring alarms,such as:
- crossing a safety contour
- prohibited or other area
- track error allowance (X T E )
- waypoint arrival circle
- safety contour changed
21.2 Identify depth – related information,such as:
- safe water depth
- depth sounder related alarms
- depth from sounder
- depth value of safety contour
21.3 Set the safety values for route monitoring:
- safety contour will only utilize an existing depth contour in the chart data
-set the vaue for safety contour to present preferred underkeel clearance
- set the value for safety depth- set the value for spot sounding display category
21.4 Set the limits pertaining to safe water,such as:
- apply the ENC option of frour shades
- shallow contour should be set to represent nothing less than ownship’s deep draft
22. Vessel maneuvering characteristics - 0,5 hrs
22.1 Determine methods of alert for wheel over when approaching waypoints,such as:
- turn radius maneuvering characteristics of ownship apply to curved track in ECDIS route
Planning
- - arrival circle centered on waypoint with circumference intersecting wheel over point
- On ECDIS route
22.2. Discuss the need for the navigator to verify positioning especially when ECDIS is connected
To autopilot
-Generally,only “observed position” is controlled
- where an ECDIS curved predictor is provided,caution to be exercised as it may only
Project a momentary rate of turn,rather than sophisticated hydrodynamic calculations,
And therefore have limited accuracy
23. Route planning - 1,0 hr
23.1 Retrieve a stred route plan:
- for use in route monitoring
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- for planning and review
23.2 Approve an existing route for planning,safety review and monitoring
23.3 Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning to whole passage
23.4 Construct a route plan by inputting waypoint data alpha numerically into a route
Planning table
23.5 Adjust the route plan by editing,adding and deleting waypoints inside the table
23.6 Adjust curved track planning and wheel over indication
23.7 Establish procedures to name,link,rename,archive,retrieve and delete route files
23. Route planning by chart - 2,0 hrs
24.1 Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the whole passage
25. Setting track limits - 2,0 hrs
25.1 Review the alarm settings used as vessel is proceeding along a monitored route
- Deviation of the current course angle as set in planned route
- X T E (cross track error) exceeds the value set in the route data table
- Guard vector for crossing safety contour
- Guard vector for entering special purpose areas
- Guard ring for crossing an isolated danger
25.2 Modify the setting of X T E in previously saved route
- Re-check the route for crossing danger of navigation according to the setting of XTE
Zones
-Observe the alarm trigegering while proceeding along the modified route leg
-Examine results graphically on appropriate scale chart date
26. Checking plan for safety - 2,5 hrs
26.1 check a previously created and saved route for crossing dangers of navigation according
To the setting of cross-track distance
26.2 check the route as it is being created for dangers as listed above
26.3 assess a route plan based on a safety check
Ex.-simulator exercise –coastal&restricted waters(navigational alarms&route scheduling)
26. Additional navigational information - 0,5 hrs
27.1 Discuss various hydro-meteorological data that could be available in the ECDIS
Database (tides,currents,weather,etc)
27. Route schedule - 0,5 hrs
28.1 Observe any deviation from the route schedule setting in use as vessel is proceeding along a
route
28.2 Determine expected passage times
28.3 Observe calculations if progress along planned route
28.4 Using the ET A application in ECDIS,calculate time or speed
28. Effective policy regarding User Charts - 1,5 hrs
29.1 Determine effective policy regarding user charts
29.2 Select user chart for display
29.3 Use the graphic editor for creating and modifying a user chart
- Edit objects and information
- Move objects
-Merge user charts
29.5 Create,save and move an anchor circle guard zone on a User Chart
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-an anchor circle can included a “danger” attribute triggered by the ECDIS Consistant
Common Reference Point (CCRP)
-the diameter should represent the maximum swing circle of the vessel
-the user chart anchor circle should be positioned on the vesse’s haws pipe at the moment
The anchor is let go
-anchor guard zone functions provided on ECDIS (as on GNSS units)generally do not
Reference the position of the vessel’s anchor or the vessel’s swing circle
29. ARPA/RADAR overlay - 0,5 hrs
30.1 Examine sensor setup requirements for ARPA targets
- The identity of associated com port(s) and baud rate matched to ARPA output
- Correct location of sensor reference(consistant common reference point)
30.2 Determine speed and heading inputs used in ARPA calculations
30.3 Assess target information display
- Cursor(mouse) over
- Target table,with sorting options for data fields
- Target name field in table may provide direct display link on chart
30.4 Interpret target symbol features
- Identify by number from ARPA,or by writing an alias into target table
- Vector and green circle at radar-determined position
- Alarm may be set when both CPA and TCPA approach limitations are exceeded
- Vector length the same as set for ownship
- Target track are saved in daily files,and selectable for viewing on display
30.5 Operate the user interface controls for radar overlay
30. A.I.S. functions - 0,5
31.1 Describe what the connection of an Automatic Identification System(AIS) to ECDIS
ENABLES
31.2 Examine sensor setup requirements for AIS targets
31.3 Determine alarms and other settings for AIS targets
31.4 Assess target info display options
31.5 Interpret AIS target symbol feathures
31. Radar overlay (RIB) functions - 0,5 hrs
32.1 Describe the technical function of the radar integrator board (RIB) hardware
32.2 Examine the main functions of the radar integrator board
32.3 Operate the user interface controls for radar overlay
32.4 Demonstrate sources of image offset
32.5 Determine source of ECDIS –tracked target data calculation
32. Procuring & installing chart data - 1,0 hr
33.1 Review chart data structure,terminology,and installation procedures
33.2 Review chart format requirements for ECDIS
33.3 Examine data distribution sources for ENC
33.4 Examine data distribution sources for SENC conversions
33.5 Examine license structure for various formats,and practice installation
33.6 Examine license structure for various formats,and practice installation
33.7 Extract information on installation history
33. Installing chart correction - 1,0 hr
34.1 Explain why electronic chart data is maintained with up-to date corrections
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34.2 Add or modify a chart object using Manual Correction task
34.3 Examine production license options for accessibility of atomatic updates
34.4 Install various automatic update formats using various methods
34.5 Extract information on update history
Ex. 4 Simulator exercise-confined waters(advanced integrated navigation with ECDIS) – 2,5 hrs
34. System reset & backup - 0,5 hrs
35.1 Explain the intent of regulations on ECDIS back-up arrangements
35.2 Perform back-up procedures in standalone ECDIS failure event
35.3 Perform networked back-up procedures in (Master) ECDIS failure event
35.4 Perform troubleshooting routines in ECDIS
35.5 Recognize consequences to data storage while ECDIS PC is down
36. Archiving with ECDIS data management utility - 0,5 hrs
36.1 Use ECDIS data management utility to work with files assosiated with ECDIS operations
36.2 Use ECDIS data management utility to transfer select data files between storage media
37. Data logging and logbook - 1,0 hr
37.1 Examine requirements and functions of logbook task in ECDIS
37.2 Examine display functions of ownship track of AIS,ARPA,RIB targets
37.3 Perform various hard copy print outs
38. Playback - 0,5 hrs
38.1 Explain the distribution of ECDIS when operating Playback utility
38.2 Explain that no route or route plan is securely assosiated with any playback
38.3 Explain that no chart data is securely assosiated with any playback
38.4 Perform a playback of an event or passage sprcified by date and time
38.5 Closely observe the position and heading update interval in playback
38.6 During playback,analyze
39. Responsibility - 1,5 hrs
39.1 Re-examine COLREGs - implicit
39.2 Re-examine SOLAS, as amended
39.3 Re-examine IMO approval of equipment and installations
39.4 Re-examine IMO carriage requirements
39.5 Re-examine national ECDIS carriage regulations
39.6 Re-examine STCW code,as amended
39.7 Re-examine flag state (maritime) implementation
39.8 Re-examine IMO training Guidance
39.9 Re-examine ISM requirementsof ship owners & operators
40. Effective navigation with ECDIS - 3,5 hrs
40.1 Describe bridge functions incorporating ECDIS
40.2 Re-examine sample bridge operating procedures addressing ECDIS
40.3 Define safe and practical navigation with ECDIS
40.4 Examine evolving concepts of Navigation with regards to ECDIS
Ev. 1 - written evaluation
Ev. 2 - simulator exercise-coastal & confined waters ( underway ECDIS navigation
assessment)
Use of Electronic Chart Devices
and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Model Course – 1.27
Use of Electronic Chart Devices
and informational Systems (ECDIS)
Model Course – 1.27
STW 43/WP.6/Add.1
Annex, page 48a
Learning objective : Teaching aid: Reference
Elements of ECDIS 9,5 hrs
1.Course introduction & familiarization plan ( 0,5 hrs) A1.1 T3ch.1
1.1 General introductions A3,A4
B6,B7
1.2 Administration
1.3 Familiarization with ECDIS learning environment
2.Purpose of ECDIS ( 0,5 hrs) A1 R3
2.1 Introduce revised IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS (june A1.2
T1ch.3&10.3
2006,Rezolution MSC.232(82) A2,A3,A4
T3ch.2,B4
2.2 Difference between display options A5
ch.10.2,B5
2.3 Identify information types and areas on navigation display ch.14
2.4 Apply presentation of ECDIS
3. Value to navigation ( 0,5 hrs) A1.2 T1
ch.6.8
3.1 Recognize factors that characterize and modify chart presentation A2 T1ch.8.5
3.2 Recognize factors that characterize and modify the data quality A3,A4,A5
T3ch.11.1/11.2
3.3 Manually change scale, area &position of ownship
3.4 Evaluate the route monitoring mode of ECDIS operation
3.5 Explain the value of ECDIS to navigation
4. Correct &incorrect use ( 0,5 hrs) A1.2,A2
T1ch.8.7,T3ch.
4.1Use ECDIS within the prevailing navigation situation A3,A4,
11.3.2&7.5&8.1 4.2
Recognize ways to avoid over-reliance on ECDIS A5 B2,B3
5. Sensors ( 1,5hrs )
6. Vessel position (0,5hrs) A1.2,A2
T1ch.6.8/8.5
7. Position source (1,0 hrs)
8.Basic navigation (1,0 hrs) A1.2
T1ch.6.2
8.1 Activate display categories and information layers A2,A3, B7
8.2 Monitor vessel safely A5
8.3 Activate route monitoringfeathures
9.Reading& drift vectors ( 0.5 hrs ) A1.2 T1ch.8.1
9.1 Activate vessel ‘s motion vectors A2 R3
9.2 Obtain vessel’s course and speed from the positioning system A3 R4
9.3 Interpret the movement of the vessel A4 B7
9.4 Recognize the effects of gyro error A5
9.5 Graphically monitor ownship’s approach to isolated dangers
By means of guard ring
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and informational Systems (ECDIS)
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10.Understanding chart data A1.2 T1ch.1&4
10.1 Define the relevant terminology of ECDIS A2
T3ch.4&7.2/6
10.2 Describe the difference between electronic chart systems A3
And ECDIS A4 B5ch.14
10.3 Describe the various electronic chart data formats A5 B7
10.4 Explain the relationship between ECDIS data and the A6 B10
Information presented on the display
10.5 Explain that only information stored as objects with
Corresponding attributes in the database is available
For display
10.6 Describe the chart data selected for display
11. Chart quality& accuracy A6 B7,B10
12. Chart organization
13. Watchkeeping with ECDIS ( 9.0 HRS ) A1.2
T1ch.2.16&6.1
Sensors (0.5 hrs) A2 6.5.1
13.1 Explain the performance limits of devices for position A3 T3ch.8
Course over ground, heading, speed, depth, radar, AIS A4 B7
13.2 Explain the need for selecting sensor data displayed A5
ECDIS that appropriate, unambiquous an accurate
13.3 Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor
Performance deteriorates or fails
13.4 Explain and analyze various alarms and indications
14. Ports and data feeds - ( 0.5 hrs) A1.2 T1ch.8.2/8.3
14.1 Select between primary and secondary position source A2
14.2 Observe automatic change over to secondary position source A3 B4ch.10.4
14.3 Explain the data reference system of each connected sensor
14.4 Identify the data port assigned to each connected sensor
14.5 Monitor, identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream
For each attached sensor
14.6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS
14.7 Assess the impact on displayed information when a sensor port
Is improperly selected
15. Chart selection ( 0,5 hrs ) A1.2 T1ch.6.4&9.1
15.1Demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be A2
Loaded and changedA3 T3ch.5.3/7.2
15.2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiquitiescaused by improper A4
Selection of a chart for display A5 B7
15.3 Display updates in order to review content and to establish
Their inclusion in the SENC
16. Back-up ( 1.5hrs)
16.1 Navigate as safely as possible using the backup system in the
Case of an ECDIS failure
Take over by the back-up system
17.Changing the settings (1.0 hrs) A1.2
T1ch.6.3/8.6
17.1 Manually test the major functions of hardware, keyboard A2
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and informational Systems (ECDIS)
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Mouse/trackball, sensor data and chart data A3 T3ch.7.6
17.2 Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the A4 B7
Primary task panels and on the primary information panel A5
17.3 Evaluate alarm and function status indications
17.4 Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection
Of safety values
17.5 Adjust track length and precesion
17.6 Evaluate the range of information recorded in the log table
( voyage recording )
18. Chart scaling (0.5 hrs ) A1.2 T1ch.6.4
18.1 Demonstrate scaling of electronic chart display A2
T3ch.7.2.4
18.2 Apply the automatic changing of chart scale ratio A3 B7
18.3 Apply additional chart scale information A4
18.4 Recognize interpretation errors due scaling A5
19.Information layers ( 1.0 hr) A1.2
T1ch.6.5/6.9
19.1 Observe effect on information layers and status indications A2 ch.7.3
When chart data is loaded and when chart area is underscaled A3 T3ch.7.5.6/
19.2 Review and apply appropriate day/night palette, display catego- A4 7.2.1/
ry, and scale A5 7.3.2
20. System &position alarms ( 0.5 hrs)
21. Depth &contour alarm (1.5 hrs)
22.Vessel maneuvering characteristics ( 7.0 hrs) A1.2 T1ch.8.5
22.1 Determine methods of alert for wheel over when approaching A2 T3ch.7.5/8.3
Waypoints A3
22.2 Discuss the need for the navigator to verify positioning especially A4 B7
When ECDIS is connected to auto pilot A5
23. Route planning by table ( 1.0 hr) A1.2
T1ch.7.1/7.5
23.1 Retrieve a stored route plan A2
23.2 Approve an existing route for planning, safety review and A3 T3,ch.7.4
Monitoring A4,A5 B7
23.3 Select the sea area and the required waters for planning the
Whole passage
23.4 Construct a route plan by inputting waypoint data alpha
Numerically into a route-planning table
23.5 Adjust the route plan by editing, adding and deleting waypoints
Inside the table
23.6 Adjust curved track planning and wheel over indication
23.7 Establish procedures to name, link, rename, archive, retrieve and
Delete route files
24. Route planning by chart ( 2.0 hrs)
24.1 Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning A1.2
T1ch.7.2/7.3
The whole passage A2,A3,A4,A5B7
25. Setting track limits ( 2.0 hrs)
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26.Checking plan for safety (0.5 hrs) A1.2
T1ch.7.4/7.7
26.1 Check a previously created and saved route for crossing A2
Dangers of according to the setting of cross-track distance A3 T3ch.7.4
26.2 Check the route as it is being created for dangers as listed A4 B7
Above
26.3 Assess a route plan based on a safety check A5
Ex.3 Simulator exercise- coasta l & restricted waters (navigation A3,A4,
Alarms & route scheduling) ( 2.0hrs) A5
27. Additional navigational information ( 0.5hr) A1.2 T3ch.7.5
27.1 Discuss various hydro-meteorological data that could be A2 7.7&15.1
Available in the ECDIS database (tides, currents, weather A3,A4 B7
And etc ) A5
28. Route schedule ( 0.5 hr ) A1.2 T1ch.7.5
28.1 Observe any deviation from the route schedule in use A2
T3ch.7.5&
As vessel is proceeding along route A3 7.7
28.2 Determine expected passage time A4 B7
28.3 Observe calculations of progress along the planned route A5
28.4 Using the ETA application in ECDIS ,calculate time or speed
29. Effective policy regarding User Charts
30. ARPA/RADAR overlay ( 1.5hrs )
31. AIS function ( 0.5 hr ) A1.2 T1ch.8.4.5
31.1 Describe what the connection of an Automatic Identification A2 &6.9
System (AIS) to ECDIS enables A3 T3ch.8.4
31.2 Examine sensor setup requirements for AIS target A4 B4ch.10.3
31.3 Determine alarms and other settings for AIS targets A5 B7
31.4 Access target information display options
31.5 Interpret AIS target symbol
32.Radar overlay function ( 0.5 hr )
33. Procuring &installing chart data ( 1.5 hrs) A1.2 T1ch.4.4
33.1 Review chart data structure, terminology, and installation A2 T3ch.9.2&
33.2 Review chart format requirements for ECDIS A3 9.3&9.4
33.3 Examine data distribution sources for ENC A4 B7
33.4 Examine data distribution sources for SENC conversions A5
33.5 Examine license structure for various formats, and practice
Installation
33.6 Extract information on installation history
34. Installing chart correction ( 3.0 hrs)
35. System reset&backup ( 0.5 hr) A2 T1ch.8.6
35.1 Explain the intent of regulations on ECDIS back-up arrangements A4 T3ch.7.6&
35.2 Perform back-up procedures instand alone ECDIS failure event A1.2 13.9
35.3Perform networked back-up procedures in (Master ) A3 B7
ECDIS failure event A5
35.4 Perform troubleshooting routines in ECDIS
35.5 Recognize consequences to data storage while ECDIS is down
36. Archiving with ECDIS data management utility ( 0.5 hr)
37. Data logging and logbook ( 1.0 hr)
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and informational Systems (ECDIS)
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38. Playback ( 0.5hr ) A1.2 T3 ch.7.6
39. Responsibility ( 1.5hrs)
40. Effective navigation with ECDIS ( 1.25 )