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Procedure and workbook for ECDIS On Board Training CBT # 26 CBT # 59 CBT # 64 Department or author:
Approved by:
Morten Bustgaard
Erik Frette
© 2008 Seagull AS All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior written permission of Seagull AS
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Table of contents Document status ................................................................................................................................. 2 Changes in the document ................................................................................................................... 2 Table of contents ................................................................................................................................. 3 1 Procedure for ECDIS system Training CBT Module # 26, 59, 64 & Workbook:........................... 4 1.1 The Objective ................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Pre requisites ................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Activities to be done ......................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Materials to be used......................................................................................................... 4 1.5 Completion of Training ..................................................................................................... 4 1.6 Questions regarding the ECDIS training ......................................................................... 5 1.7 The following shall be sent to Seagull AS: ...................................................................... 5 1.8 Check list: ........................................................................................................................ 6 1.9 Candidate detail page ...................................................................................................... 7 1.10 ECDIS verification Check List .......................................................................................... 8 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Background ...................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 Learning objectives .......................................................................................................... 9 2.3 Relevant legislations and references ............................................................................... 9 3 Responsibilities of a Officer on the Watch .................................................................................... 9 3.1 Additional responsibilities for the OOW on ship’s with an ECDIS system ....................... 9 4 Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements........................................................... 10 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 10 4.2 What is an Electronic chart display system? ................................................................. 10 4.3 What are the IMO requirements for the carriage of nautical charts?............................. 10 4.4 What kinds of electronic charts are available? .............................................................. 11 4.5 What are official charts? ................................................................................................ 12 4.6 What is an ENC? ........................................................................................................... 12 4.7 How do I recognise an ENC? ........................................................................................ 12 4.8 How are ENCs distributed? ........................................................................................... 12 4.9 What is an RNC? ........................................................................................................... 13 4.10 How are ENCs and RNCs kept up to date? .................................................................. 13 4.11 Meeting Carriage Requirements with ECDIS ................................................................ 14 4.12 What to do in areas without ENC coverage? ................................................................. 15 5 Exercises .................................................................................................................................... 16 5.1 ECDIS questions............................................................................................................ 16 5.2 General questions about the alarm and warning system .............................................. 18 5.3 General questions about the steering system ............................................................... 19 6 Evaluation on the On Board training courses ............................................................................. 20
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1 Procedure for ECDIS system Training CBT Module # 26, 59, 64 & Workbook: 1.1
The Objective
The objective is to make the Trainee able to perform the operation of the ships ECDIS system in a safe and efficient way.
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Pre requisites
Relevant navigational experience, operational experience from systems such as ARPA, GPS etc.
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Activities to be done
1. The operator shall perform a complete start-up procedure in accordance with the ECDIS system manufacturers specifications 2. The Trainee shall complete the CBT module # 26, 59 and 64 with 95% completed and a test score of at least 75%. 3. The Trainee shall complete all practical exercises with reference to the ECDIS Workbook.
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Materials to be used • • • • •
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CBT module # 26 Voyage Planning. CBT module # 59 Satellite Navigation GPS. CBT module # 64 ECDIS Electronic Chart Display & Information system. ECDIS Workbook. ECDIS manufacture manuals and other relevant documentation.
Completion of Training
The training procedure has been completed when: 1. All prescribed training has been performed and; 2. The Master or Assessor onboard has verified the result of each and every training activity and signed the exercises, CBT test reports and ID. 3. Printouts from the completed CBT’s and copies of completed exercises are sent to Seagull AS for verification. Each individual seeking certification must complete CBT test and practical exercises individually. NOTE!!!! CBT test results must not be older than 12 months. Incomplete documentation/not passing evaluation will be shredded and a complete new set must be sent.
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Questions regarding the ECDIS training Questions regarding the training can be sent by email to
[email protected] The subject in the e-mail must be, “ECDIS Training”. Questions can also be sent by regular mail to: Seagull AS Att.: Manager Training Courses Gamleveien 36 P.O.Box 1062 N-3194 Horten Norway Subject: ECDIS Training
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The following shall be sent to Seagull AS:
1. Candidate detail page completed with full name, date of birth, address and nationality, ship’s name, invoicing address etc. 2. Copy of ID of person who is signing the checklist (Master or Assessor). 3. One-page copy from the candidate’s discharge book, passport or similar confirming the full name, date of birth and nationality. 4. Copy of detailed CBT reports from the CBT modules # 26, # 59 and 64. 5. Copy of the completed forms covering ALL exercises from chapter 5 in the ECDIS workbook. 6. Copy of ECDIS system certificate or a printed page confirming the ECDIS equipment used for the exercises. 7. All documents signed and verified by Master or Assessor and marked with ship’s stamp. 8. ECDIS verification check list read and signed by master/assessor. 9. ECDIS documentation checklist completed and signed by candidate. Upon receipt of all fully completed documentation as outlined in the Checklist below, Seagull AS (SG) will issue a Certificate of Competence (course diploma) and send this to the company. All documentation must be signed and verified by Master or Assessor and marked with the vessel’s stamp. The documentation must be sent to Seagull. Para 1.8 must be the first page of the shipment. Please send the documentation as one pdf attachment to the following email:
[email protected] The subject in the email must be, (ECDIS Training –“candidate name”). Option: If you send by regular post use the following address: Seagull AS Att.: Manager Training Courses Gamleveien 36 P.O.Box 1062 N-3194 Horten Norway Subject: ECDIS Training.
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Check list:
Documentation Check List for ECDIS On-Board course The following documents, duly completed, must be submitted to Seagull AS for evaluation and approval before Seagull AS can issue an ECDIS-certificate of competence. 1. Candidate detail page completed confirming candidate’s full name, date of birth, address and nationality, ship’s name, invoicing address etc. 2. Copy of ID of person who is signing the checklist (Master or Assessor). 3. Copy of candidates passport or discharge book confirming the full name and date of birth. 4. Copy of detailed CBT reports from CBT #26, 59 and 64. 5. Copy of all exercises from chapter 5 in the workbook. 6. Copy of ECDIS system certificate or a printed page confirming the ECDIS equipment used for the exercises. 7. All documents signed and verified by Master and marked with ship’s stamp. 8. ECDIS verification Check List read and signed by master/assessor. 9. ECDIS Documentation checklist completed and signed by candidate.
I hereby declare that this is my own work and effort and that all is done according to procedure: --------------------------Date
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Send the documentation either to the dedicated email or by post/courier. Do not send the documentation twice.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MISSING, NOT READABLE OR OTHERWISE NOT COMPLETE, COURSE EVALUATION AND PROCESSING OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION CANNOT BE EXECUTED BY SEAGULL TRAINING DEPARTMENT AND DELAYS WILL BE EXPERIENCED. INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION/NOT PASSING EVALUATION WILL BE SHREDDED AND A COMPLETE NEW SET MUST BE SENT TO SEAGULL AS.
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1.9 Candidate detail page First name Middle name Last name Date of birth (day, month, year) Nationality Rank/position CBT Login ID Ship name Ship IMO number Ship email address Name of Company Company contact person (Training dep.) Company email address Invoicing address (Company)
Master/Assessor details: First name Middle name Last name Date of birth Rank Assessor certificate number or Master’s Certificate of Competency number
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1.10 ECDIS verification Check List To ensure all Seagull onboard courses are done according to our procedures, all documents and checklists must be signed and stamped. This must be done by Master or a qualified onboard Assessor. If not stated in the workbook, the Master/Assessor does not have to check if all answers are correct. This will be done by Seagull AS. If Seagull AS finds that an application is partially or entirely a duplicate of another application, the application will be rejected and certificate will not be issued. The candidate and company will be notified. The Master/Assessor must take all necessary precautions to ensure that all these requirements are met. The Master/Assessor is jointly responsible that the applications are according to our procedures and guidelines. In STCW 95 regulation I/6 and section A-I/6 is stated that all training and seafarers are required to be administered, supervised and monitored. The Master/Assessor is part of fulfilling this requirement. By signing this document I can confirm that the following items is done and verified:
That the participant’s ID and personal details are correct. That all necessary CBTs are at least 95% completed and achieved an assessment score of at least 75%. That the workbook with all exercises (practical and theoretical) are completed. That all CBTs and workbook with practical and theoretical exercises are individual and unaided work.
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2 Introduction 2.1
Background
The STCW convention regulation I/14 states that seafarers are familiarized with their specific duties and with all ship arrangements, installations, equipment, procedures and ship characteristics that are relevant to their routine or emergency duties. This requirement remains the responsibility of the master.
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Learning objectives
Those who successfully complete this training package should be able to undertake the duties as OOW on ships equipped with an ECDIS System.
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Relevant legislations and references
STCW 95, Chapter II, Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, IMO model course 1.27 and amendments to NMD requirement dated 09.05.03 no 687 paragraph § 3-2.(11). For further details you can visit our website www.seagull.no or send an email to
[email protected]
3 Responsibilities of a Officer on the Watch The responsibilities of the OOW in charge of a navigational watch is described in detail in the STCW convention chapter VIII Standards regarding watch keeping. These responsibilities apply regardless of whether the ship is equipped with an ECDIS or not. We recommend all to complete our AIS onboard course in combination with the ECDIS course.
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Additional responsibilities for the OOW on ship’s with an ECDIS system
In addition to the OOW standard responsibilities, the following should be taken into account on ships with ECDIS: 1. Before an ECDIS or ENC system is used for navigation, at least the following checks should be made: a) Check that the date and time is correct. b) Check heading and speed input to the ECDIS/ENC. c) Check ship position. d) Check safety parameter settings. e) Check alarm settings. 2. At regular intervals, check that the raster displays are not “frozen”. 3. At all times, make sure which chart datum is used. 4. Never acknowledge alarms and warnings before the message from the warning system is fully understood. 5. Study the various sailing mode options carefully (how to select, how to activate/deactivate etc). 6. Make sure that proper back-up systems and procedures are available in case of ECDIS/ENC malfunction.
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4 Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements 4.1
Introduction
This text is quoted from Primar Stavanger and IC-ENC document: facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements.
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What is an Electronic chart display system?
An electronic chart display system is a general term for all electronic equipment that is capable of displaying a vessel’s position on a chart image on a screen. There are two classes of electronic chart display systems. The first is an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System), which can meet IMO/SOLAS chart carriage requirements. The second is an ECS (Electronic Chart System), which can be used to assist navigation, but does not meet IMO/SOLAS chart carriage requirements. ECDIS ECDIS equipment is specified in the IMO ECDIS Performance Standards as follows: Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) means a navigation information system which, with adequate back up arrangements, can be accepted as complying with the up-to-date chart required by regulation V/19 & V/27 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. Where the term ECDIS is used in this document, this is to be understood as those navigational electronic chart systems, which have been tested, approved and certified as compliant with the IMO ECDIS Performance Standards and other relevant IMO Performance Standards and thus is compliant with SOLAS ECDIS requirements. ECS ECS is specified in ISO 19379 as follows: ECS is a navigation information system that electronically displays vessel position and relevant nautical chart data and information from an ECS Database on a display screen, but does not meet all the IMO requirements for ECDIS and is not intended to satisfy the SOLAS Chapter V requirements to carry a navigational chart. ECS equipment ranges from simple hand held GPS enabled devices to sophisticated stand-alone computer equipment interfaced to ship systems.
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What are the IMO requirements for the carriage of nautical charts?
Nautical charts are special purpose maps specifically designed to meet the requirements of marine navigation, showing amongst other things depths, nature of bottom, elevations, configuration and characteristics of coast, dangers and aids to navigation. Nautical charts offer a graphical representation of relevant information to mariners for executing safe navigation. Nautical charts can be distributed in analogue form, as paper charts or digitally, and are available from a variety of sources, both governmental and private.
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The requirements for carriage of nautical charts are laid down in SOLAS Chapter V. The relevant regulations are: - Regulation 2, defines the nautical chart - Regulation 19, specifies the equipment to be carried on different types of ships and - Regulation 27, specifies the requirement to keep charts and publications up to date. IMO SOLAS V/2 2.2 Nautical chart or nautical publication is a special-purpose map or book, or a specially compiled database from which such a map or book is derived, that is issued officially by or on the authority of a Government, authorized Hydrographic Office or other relevant government institution and is designed to meet the requirements of marine navigation. The nautical charts and nautical publications referred to in regulation V/2 are commonly referred to as “official charts and publications” IMO SOLAS V/19 2.1 All ships irrespective of size shall have: 2.1.4 nautical charts and nautical publications to plan and display the ship’s route for the intended voyage and to plot and monitor positions throughout the voyage; an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) may be accepted as meeting the chart carriage requirements of this subparagraph; 2.1.5 back-up arrangements to meet the functional requirements of subparagraph 2.1.4, if this function is partly or fully fulfilled by electronic means; 1 IMO SOLAS V/27 Nautical charts and nautical publications, such as sailing directions, lists of lights, notices to mariners, tide tables and all other nautical publications necessary for the intended voyage, shall be adequate and up to date. Most vessels still satisfy carriage requirements for charts and publications by the use of paper products, however amendments to SOLAS regulations that came into force in July 2002 allow these carriage requirements to be satisfied solely by electronic means so long as a suitable back up is provided. The three regulations referred to above show that the carriage requirement for charts and publications can be fulfilled by: - Carriage of official and up to date paper charts, or - Carriage of a type-approved ECDIS (in accordance with the requirements of the IMO ECDIS Performance Standards – i.e. using up to date Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) supplemented by an appropriate back up arrangement).
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What kinds of electronic charts are available?
There are two types of electronic chart – raster and vector. A raster chart is a scanned and passive image of a paper chart, whereas a vector chart corresponds to a digital analysis by object (points, lines, areas etc.).
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What are official charts?
Charts issued by or on the authority of a Government, authorized Hydrographic Office or other relevant government institutions are official and may be used to fulfil carriage requirements (provided they are kept up to date). All other nautical charts are by definition not official and are often referred to as private charts. These charts are not accepted as the basis for navigation under the SOLAS convention. There are two kinds of official digital charts commonly available; Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) and Raster Navigational Charts (RNC).
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What is an ENC?
ENC stands for “Electronic Navigational Chart”. The term was originally introduced for digital chart data complying with the IHO chart data transfer standard S-57. By IMO definition ENCs can only be produced by or on the authority of a government, authorised Hydrographic Office or other relevant government institution. Any other vector data is unofficial and does not meet carriage requirements. ENCs have the following attributes: - ENC content is based on source data or official charts of the responsible Hydrographic Office; - ENCs are compiled and coded according to international standards; - ENCs are referred to World Geodetic System 1984 Datum (WGS84); - ENC content is the responsibility and liability of the issuing Hydrographic Office; - ENCs are issued only by the responsible Hydrographic Office; and - ENCs are regularly updated with official update information distributed digitally.
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How do I recognise an ENC?
When I am buying Only authorized distributors sell ENCs in ENC services which include the delivery of update information. The distributors are authorized either directly by the originating Hydrographic Office or by a cooperation of Hydrographic Offices. When used in an ECDIS ECDIS distinguishes an ENC from unofficial data. When unofficial data is used, ECDIS informs mariners that they must navigate by means of an official, up to date, paper chart by a continuous warning on the screen. If unofficial data is shown on the ECDIS display, its boundary is to be identified by a special line style. This boundary is visualized as a “one-sided” RED line with the diagonal stroke on the unofficial side of the line. Further the mariner can use an ECDIS function to interrogate the chart display to obtain the chart details like information on originator, edition number and status of updating.
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How are ENCs distributed?
The International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) provides an interactive web catalogue (www.iho.int) displaying the status of worldwide ENC production. This system has pointers for guiding users to ENC suppliers and distributors. A three-colour scheme is used to distinguish between degrees of accessibility. This catalogue shows that many common shipping routes are already covered by ENCs.
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Some HOs (eg Canada and Australia) make their RNCs and ENCs available to users via their own distributor networks; these distributors often offer additional folio services to shipping companies.
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What is an RNC?
RNC means “Raster Navigational Chart”. RNCs are digital raster copies of official paper charts conforming to IHO Product Specifications RNC (S-61). By definition RNCs can only be issued by, or on the authority of, a national Hydrographic Office. RNCs have the following attributes: - RNCs are a facsimile of official paper charts; - RNCs are produced according to international standards; - RNC content is the responsibility of the issuing Hydrographic Office; and - RNCs are regularly updated with official update information distributed digitally. The IMO performance standards for ECDIS states that where ENCs are not available, RNCs may be used in ECDIS to meet carriage requirements. However, when the ECDIS is using RNCs it should be used together with an appropriate folio of up to date paper charts. See section “Meeting carriage requirements for ECDIS” below and Section 2 for further details. I/14 Because of their nature, RNCs when used in ECDIS do not provide the same level of functionality that is provided by ENCs; the limitations of operating with RNCs are outlined in IMO SN Circulars 207 and 255 (see Annex to this section).
4.10 How are ENCs and RNCs kept up to date? In order to meet carriage requirements, official charts must be kept corrected by Notices to Mariners issued by Hydrographic Offices. ENCs and RNCs are kept up to date by applying regular, for example weekly, update information to the chart data via a data file. The update file may be transferred by wireless transmission, or by a suitable media e.g. CD. The actual updating is applied automatically by the ECDIS to its chart database. Another standard function of ECDIS is the capability of updating the ENC manually which may be used if the digital update is not available. At present most ENC and RNC updates are supplied to ships on CD but ‘remote updating’ using satellite (or, when in port, shore based) telecommunications is becoming more and more common. A number of ENC service providers already have updating services using e-mail and web and other means; details may be obtained from ENC distributors. Is it possible to check that all updates have been applied to the ENC? Updates to ENCs are sequential, and the sequence is unique to each ENC. During the updating process ECDIS always checks that all updates in the sequence have been applied. If an update is missing then the ECDIS will indicate this; it is not possible to load later updates until the missing update is applied. The ECDIS maintains a list of updates applied and the date of application. This list can be used to check the update status of the ENCs loaded. Should all available ENCs show the same date for the latest update, it is likely that they have not been updated regularly, and the distributor should be contacted for verification. Furthermore it is possible to use traditional sources of information, such as Notices to Mariners, to verify updates. Port State Control officers may use the ECDIS listing to ensure that ENCs are being kept up to date in accordance with SOLAS V Regulation 27.
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4.11 Meeting Carriage Requirements with ECDIS Only a type approved ECDIS operating with up to date ENCs and with appropriate back up may be used to replace all paper charts on a vessel. Where ENCs are not yet available, IMO regulations allow Flag States to authorise the use of RNCs (together with an appropriate folio of paper charts) - see below. Note that in all other cases the vessel must carry all paper charts necessary for its intended voyage. From the regulatory perspective, the most important statement about the legal status of ECDIS is contained in the amended Chapter V of the SOLAS Convention set into force on 1 July 2002. As stated earlier in this section, ECDIS is specifically referred to in Regulation 19 ”Carriage requirements for ship borne navigational systems and equipment”. However, in order to replace paper charts, such systems must fulfil considerable technical requirements laid down in ECDIS Performance Standards: - The chart data in use must be official - ENCs where these are available; - The graphic display on the screen must meet the equipment-independent specification; and- The equipment must support the full range of navigational functions that can be performed on the traditional paper charts. Back up requirements No electronic system is completely failsafe. IMO Performance Standards therefore require that the “overall system” include both a primary ECDIS and an adequate independent back up arrangement that provides: - Independent facilities enabling a safe takeover of the ECDIS functions in order to ensure that a system failure does not result in a critical situation; and - A means to provide for safe navigation for the remaining part of the voyage in case of ECDIS failure. However, these rather basic statements allow considerable leeway and there are various interpretations as to what are the minimum functional requirements, or what constitute ”adequate” back up arrangements. There are two commonly accepted options: - A second ECDIS, connected to an independent power supply and a separate GPS position input; - An appropriate up to date folio of official paper charts for the intended voyage Some Flag States may permit other options (e.g. radar-based systems such as ”Chart-Radar”). Ship owners should consult their national maritime administration for specific advice. At the request of IMO the IHO is currently seeking information from their member states on which paper charts covering their territorial waters would be appropriate to serve as a back up to ECDIS. IHO will compile this information and present it on its web site in the form of a catalogue.
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4.12 What to do in areas without ENC coverage? In 1998 the IMO recognised that it would take some years to complete the world’s coverage of ENCs. As a consequence IMO ECDIS Performance Standards were amended adding a new optional mode of operation of ECDIS, the Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) mode. In this mode RNCs can be used in ECDIS to meet SOLAS carriage requirements for nautical charts. However, this is only allowed if approved by the Flag State. The intention of those changes was to allow the ECDIS to operate as far as possible on official chart data; ENCs where they were available and RNCs to fill in the gaps. IMO took note of the limitations of RNCs as compared to ENCs (see IMO SN Circular 207 at Annex), and the revised ECDIS Performance Standards require that the ECDIS must be used together with “an appropriate folio of up to date paper charts” for the areas where RCDS mode is employed. The intention was to allow the number of paper charts carried by a vessel to be reduced where RCDS mode was employed, but only to a level compatible with safe navigation. No definition of an “appropriate folio” was provided by IMO and consequently different Flag States developed individual interpretations. As there is no common interpretation of the term “appropriate” ship owners should consult their Flag State as to whether RCDS mode is allowed and under what conditions. A web-based catalogue showing world coverage of all ENCs, RNCs and paper charts available is currently under preparation by the IHO. In areas where ENCs or RNCs are not available vessels must carry all paper charts necessary for the intended voyage.
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5 Exercises Some of the questions and exercises will require you to look into your ECDIS manufacture manual and other relevant documentation. You may also find some useful info in chapter 4. All practical and theoretical exercises must have a written answer. "The marks/value for each question is shown in brackets after each question. A total score of 75% is required from the assessment of exercises and questions". If there is any possibility to take a printout from the ECDIS system, please do so and send it together with the other documentation. Note: All answers must be done on a separate sheet.
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ECDIS questions
Exercise # 1 Draw a block diagram of your ECDIS system with all sensor inputs: (Block diagram is a system, in which the principal parts or functions are represented by blocks connected by lines and show the relationships of the blocks.)
(10 marks) Exercise # 2 Describe a correct and complete start up procedure on your ECDIS system: (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Describe what to check before power up of the ECDIS. Describe what to check after start up of the ECDIS. Describe how to check the input from the system sensors i.e. GPS, gyro, log etc. Describe how to check the date and time and how to specify required time zone.
Exercise # 3 Describe how to select/change active sensors (sub-systems) to be used by the ECDIS system: (6 marks) 1. Describe how to display radar information on ECDIS (if fitted) 2. Describe how to select/change active log to the ECDIS system. 3. Describe how to select/change active position sensor to the ECDIS system. Exercise # 4 Explain the following terms: (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) Raster Navigational Chart (RNC) Electronic Chart System (ECS) Raster Chart Display System (RCDS)
Exercise # 5 Describe how to obtain various chart information: (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Describe how to check which datum is used by the ECDIS system. Describe how to check when the active chart was last updated. Describe how to check what type of chart is display (ENC, RNC, unofficial chart). Describe how to display chart legend (data).
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Exercise #6 Describe how to install and update charts on your ECDIS: (12 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Describe how you ship receives new charts and updates for existing charts. Describe how to order new charts. Describe how to install new charts and permits. Describe how to update existing charts. Describe how to get a history list of all chart updates. Describe how to make “manual” chart corrections and/or updates.
Exercise # 7 Describe how to specify various warning limits: (12 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Explain the use/purpose of safety depth. Explain the use/purpose of safety contour. Explain how the safety depth/contours are set on your ships ECDIS and why? Describe how to specify safety depth settings (grounding warning settings). Describe how to specify “safety contour” limit. Describe how to specify “Deep contour” limit.
Exercise # 8 Describe how to change the chart presentation: (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Describe how to change the chart presentation. Explain the different chart presentation layers (Base, Standard and All). List and explain all chart display options (presentation). Explain how to use the zoom function, and what you should be aware of when using it.
Exercise # 9 Describe how to program a route: (12 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Describe how to program a route graphically. Describe how to program a route by keyboard/tabular Explain all route parameters, and how to modify them. Explain how to validate/check a route. Describe how to interpret the result of the validation/check. Explain how to modify an existing route.
Exercise# 10 Describe how to monitor a route: (6 marks) 1. Describe how to activate/start monitoring a route. 2. When monitoring a route, what should be observed/look for at regular intervals? 3. Describe all critical and important alarms you can get when monitoring a route?
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Exercise # 11 Describe how to use the various “tools” available on the ECDIS system: (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Describe how to take bearings on the ECDIS system. Describe how to measure ranges on the ECDIS system. Describe how to use the “Man Over board” function. Describe how your ECDIS stores voyage data, and if available how to use the “playback” function.
Exercise # 12 Advantages and disadvantages with ECDIS: (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
What are the main advantages with ECDIS? What are the main disadvantages/limitations/dangers when sailing with ECDIS? What is meant by the expression “risk of over reliance”. If you have experience with several different ECDIS systems, which system do you prefer. Explain your choice.
Exercise # 13 Paperless navigation (8 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4.
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What is paperless navigation? In order to sail paperless, which requirements must be met? What are the benefits with paperless navigation? What are the main challenges with paperless navigation?
General questions about the alarm and warning system
Exercise # 14 (2 marks) •
What is the main purpose of the alarms and warnings triggered by the system?
Exercise # 15 (2 marks) •
When an alarm is triggered by the system, what is the operator’s duty?
Exercise # 16 (2 marks) •
When should alarms and warnings be cancelled?
Exercise # 17 (2 marks) •
Is the alarm and warning system working to your satisfaction (explain your answer)? And how can you check that it is actually working?
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General questions about the steering system
Exercise # 18 (2 marks) •
Explain the working principle of the available steering modes on your ship.
Exercise # 19 (2 marks) •
Explain how to execute a course change (deviation from planned track/route) when the system is in an “automatic” mode?
Exercise # 20 (2 marks) •
Explain correct procedure for activating “track steering” in your system (if available).
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6 Evaluation on the On Board training courses Course name, CBT number, workbook:
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Do you feel anything is missing in the On Board training course (if yes please specify)?
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Do you feel that the On Board training course contain any subject that is not relevant (if yes please specify)?
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Do you consider the training level of this On Board training course to be satisfactorily (if no, which changes would you recommend)?
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How will you rate the presentation of the subject material? Poor Acceptable Good Very Good
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How will you rate the visual presentation (graphics, pictures, drawing, etc.)? Poor
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How easy/difficult did you find operating the module to be? Poor
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How will you rate the procedure and workbook? Poor
Acceptable
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Did you experience any technical problem while running the module (if yes please specify)?
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Do you consider the On board training course to be a good tool for training? Poor Acceptable Good Very Good
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