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    ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, 2023 Edition

    £225.00
    This edition of ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping sets out procedures for the correct configuration of ECDIS and, utilising the APEM methodology, highlights best practices for passage planning and watchkeeping.
    ISBN: 9781914993329
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    Published: June 2023

    This publication equips navigators with a thorough knowledge of ECDIS, contributing towards safer ship operation/navigation and a more effective bridge team. It encourages operators to practise the use of every function and technique available on ECDIS, such as setting correct safety depths and safety contours, as well as understanding topics such as scale minimum (SCAMIN) and alarm management.

    Updated ECDIS screenshots and illustrations such as the APEM (appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring) flowchart aid readers’ understanding of best practice techniques.

    Table of Contents

    Definitions

    Abbreviations

    ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping

    Introduction

    ECDIS Requirements

    ECDIS Standards

    ECDIS Training

    The Components of ECDIS

    APEM Passage Planning

    Effective Planning on ECDIS

    1 Configuration of ECDIS Settings

    Introduction

    1.1 Configuration of ECDIS Sensors

    1.1.1 CCRP and Technical Set-up

    1.1.2 Sensor Settings

    1.1.3 ECDIS Alert Management

    1.2 Depth Contours and Safety Settings

    1.3 Safety Settings Calculations

    1.3.1 Datums and Vertical Clearance

    1.3.2 Safety Contour and Safety Depth

    1.4 Cross Track Distance (XTD)/Safety Corridor

    1.5 Detection Area

    1.6 Navigational Hazards

    1.7 Isolated Dangers

    1.8 Areas for which Special Conditions Exist

    1.9 Chart Display Settings

    1.9.1 System Units

    1.9.2 ENC Loading Options

    1.9.3 Display Category

    1.9.4 Two/Four Colour Shading

    1.9.5 Further Display Settings

    1.9.6 SCAMIN and SCAMAX

    1.9.7 Symbols

    1.9.8 Standardisation of Symbols, Terms and Abbreviations (S-Mode)

    1.9.9 Palette

    1.9.10 Chart Legend

    1.9.11 Environmental Data

    1.10 Ship Display Parameters

    1.11 Route Display Parameters

    1.11.1 Route Alarms

    1.11.2 Other Display Options

    2 Appraisal/Information Gathering

    Introduction

    2.1 Overview of Appraisal Research

    2.2 Destination

    2.3 Meteorology

    2.3.1 Passage Planning on ECDIS in Ice Regions

    2.4 Datums

    2.5 ENC Scales and Usage Bands

    2.5.1 HD ENCs

    2.5.2 Example of Usage Bands

    2.5.3 ENC Review

    2.6 ENC Management and Installation

    2.7 ENC Updates

    2.7.1 Chart Subscription Expiry

    2.8 CATZOC Review

    2.9 Pick Reports

    2.10 Other Considerations

    3 Planning the Voyage

    Introduction

    3.1 Display Configuration

    3.2 Route Creation

    3.2.1 New Route

    3.2.2 Adding Waypoints

    3.2.3 Adjusting Waypoints

    3.2.4 Route Table

    3.3 Mariner-added Objects

    3.4 Manual ENC Updates

    3.5 Route Check

    3.5.1 Configuration of the Route Check

    3.5.2 Conducting the Route Check

    3.5.3 Manual (Visual) Check

    3.6 Route Management and the Voyage Plan

    3.7 Master’s Approval and Bridge Team Briefing

    4 Execution

    5 Monitoring

    Introduction

    5.1 ECDIS Handover

    5.2 Position Monitoring

    5.2.1 Verification Frequency

    5.3 Other Watchkeeping Considerations

    5.3.1 Waypoint Passing Criteria

    5.3.2 Magnetic Compass

    5.3.3 ECDIS Safety Settings and Change of Orders

    5.3.4 Alarms and Alerts

    5.4 Managing the ETA

    5.5 ARPA and AIS Overlay

    5.5.1 Radar Information

    5.5.2 Chart Radar

    5.5.3 AIS Integration with ECDIS

    5.5.4 AIS Aids to Navigation (AIS AtoNs)

    5.6 Anchor Watch Monitoring

    5.7 ECDIS Additional Functionality

    5.7.1 SAR Patterns

    5.7.2 Man Overboard (MOB)

    5.8 Logbook and ECDIS Voyage Recording

    5.9 Sensor Failure

    5.9.1 Heading and Speed Failure

    5.9.2 GNSS Failure

    5.9.3 Other Sensor Failure

    5.10 ECDIS Failure

    5.10.1 Software and Hardware Failure

    5.11 Cyber Security

    5.11.1 Security Drill – ECDIS Cyber Security

    5.12 Port State Control and Audits

    5.13 Pilotage Considerations

    5.14 Effective Monitoring

    Annexes

    A ECDIS Checklists

    ECDIS Operator Familiarisation Checklist

    ECDIS Appraisal and Planning Checklist

    ECDIS Pre-sailing Checklist

    ECDIS Safety Settings Checklist

    ECDIS Handover Checklist

    ECDIS Failure Checklist

    GNSS Failure Checklist

    Anchorage Checklist

    B IMO: ‘ECDIS – Guidance for Good Practice’

    C ECDIS-related Extracts from U.S. Chart No. 1

    Positions, Distances, Directions, Compass

    Natural Features

    Cultural Features

    Landmarks

    Ports

    Tides, Currents

    Depths

    Nature of the Seabed

    Rocks, Wrecks, Obstructions and Aquaculture

    Offshore Installations

    Tracks, Routes

    Areas, Limits

    Lights

    Buoys, Beacons

    Fog Signals

    Radar, Radio, Satellite Navigation Systems

    Services

    D Display Options

    E S-63 Error Codes and Explanations

    F Objects Associated with the Question Mark Symbol

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    Published: June 2023

    This publication equips navigators with a thorough knowledge of ECDIS, contributing towards safer ship operation/navigation and a more effective bridge team. It encourages operators to practise the use of every function and technique available on ECDIS, such as setting correct safety depths and safety contours, as well as understanding topics such as scale minimum (SCAMIN) and alarm management.

    Updated ECDIS screenshots and illustrations such as the APEM (appraisal, planning, execution and monitoring) flowchart aid readers’ understanding of best practice techniques.

    Table of Contents

    Definitions

    Abbreviations

    ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping

    Introduction

    ECDIS Requirements

    ECDIS Standards

    ECDIS Training

    The Components of ECDIS

    APEM Passage Planning

    Effective Planning on ECDIS

    1 Configuration of ECDIS Settings

    Introduction

    1.1 Configuration of ECDIS Sensors

    1.1.1 CCRP and Technical Set-up

    1.1.2 Sensor Settings

    1.1.3 ECDIS Alert Management

    1.2 Depth Contours and Safety Settings

    1.3 Safety Settings Calculations

    1.3.1 Datums and Vertical Clearance

    1.3.2 Safety Contour and Safety Depth

    1.4 Cross Track Distance (XTD)/Safety Corridor

    1.5 Detection Area

    1.6 Navigational Hazards

    1.7 Isolated Dangers

    1.8 Areas for which Special Conditions Exist

    1.9 Chart Display Settings

    1.9.1 System Units

    1.9.2 ENC Loading Options

    1.9.3 Display Category

    1.9.4 Two/Four Colour Shading

    1.9.5 Further Display Settings

    1.9.6 SCAMIN and SCAMAX

    1.9.7 Symbols

    1.9.8 Standardisation of Symbols, Terms and Abbreviations (S-Mode)

    1.9.9 Palette

    1.9.10 Chart Legend

    1.9.11 Environmental Data

    1.10 Ship Display Parameters

    1.11 Route Display Parameters

    1.11.1 Route Alarms

    1.11.2 Other Display Options

    2 Appraisal/Information Gathering

    Introduction

    2.1 Overview of Appraisal Research

    2.2 Destination

    2.3 Meteorology

    2.3.1 Passage Planning on ECDIS in Ice Regions

    2.4 Datums

    2.5 ENC Scales and Usage Bands

    2.5.1 HD ENCs

    2.5.2 Example of Usage Bands

    2.5.3 ENC Review

    2.6 ENC Management and Installation

    2.7 ENC Updates

    2.7.1 Chart Subscription Expiry

    2.8 CATZOC Review

    2.9 Pick Reports

    2.10 Other Considerations

    3 Planning the Voyage

    Introduction

    3.1 Display Configuration

    3.2 Route Creation

    3.2.1 New Route

    3.2.2 Adding Waypoints

    3.2.3 Adjusting Waypoints

    3.2.4 Route Table

    3.3 Mariner-added Objects

    3.4 Manual ENC Updates

    3.5 Route Check

    3.5.1 Configuration of the Route Check

    3.5.2 Conducting the Route Check

    3.5.3 Manual (Visual) Check

    3.6 Route Management and the Voyage Plan

    3.7 Master’s Approval and Bridge Team Briefing

    4 Execution

    5 Monitoring

    Introduction

    5.1 ECDIS Handover

    5.2 Position Monitoring

    5.2.1 Verification Frequency

    5.3 Other Watchkeeping Considerations

    5.3.1 Waypoint Passing Criteria

    5.3.2 Magnetic Compass

    5.3.3 ECDIS Safety Settings and Change of Orders

    5.3.4 Alarms and Alerts

    5.4 Managing the ETA

    5.5 ARPA and AIS Overlay

    5.5.1 Radar Information

    5.5.2 Chart Radar

    5.5.3 AIS Integration with ECDIS

    5.5.4 AIS Aids to Navigation (AIS AtoNs)

    5.6 Anchor Watch Monitoring

    5.7 ECDIS Additional Functionality

    5.7.1 SAR Patterns

    5.7.2 Man Overboard (MOB)

    5.8 Logbook and ECDIS Voyage Recording

    5.9 Sensor Failure

    5.9.1 Heading and Speed Failure

    5.9.2 GNSS Failure

    5.9.3 Other Sensor Failure

    5.10 ECDIS Failure

    5.10.1 Software and Hardware Failure

    5.11 Cyber Security

    5.11.1 Security Drill – ECDIS Cyber Security

    5.12 Port State Control and Audits

    5.13 Pilotage Considerations

    5.14 Effective Monitoring

    Annexes

    A ECDIS Checklists

    ECDIS Operator Familiarisation Checklist

    ECDIS Appraisal and Planning Checklist

    ECDIS Pre-sailing Checklist

    ECDIS Safety Settings Checklist

    ECDIS Handover Checklist

    ECDIS Failure Checklist

    GNSS Failure Checklist

    Anchorage Checklist

    B IMO: ‘ECDIS – Guidance for Good Practice’

    C ECDIS-related Extracts from U.S. Chart No. 1

    Positions, Distances, Directions, Compass

    Natural Features

    Cultural Features

    Landmarks

    Ports

    Tides, Currents

    Depths

    Nature of the Seabed

    Rocks, Wrecks, Obstructions and Aquaculture

    Offshore Installations

    Tracks, Routes

    Areas, Limits

    Lights

    Buoys, Beacons

    Fog Signals

    Radar, Radio, Satellite Navigation Systems

    Services

    D Display Options

    E S-63 Error Codes and Explanations

    F Objects Associated with the Question Mark Symbol

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