-SENC - ANSWER: Electronic Chart Display and Information System.
-Electronic navigation chart.
-Raster Chart Display System
-System Electronic Navigational Chart.
Relevant MGNs for using ECDIS - ANSWER MGN 379 - Use of Electronic
Navigation Aids.
MGN 315: Maintaining a Safe Navigational Watch on Merchant Vessels
MGN 285 - Electronic Charts Uses ECDIS in RCDS mode.
What are the legal requirements for an ECDIS? IMO IHO IEC - ANSWER
-SOLAS V (Regulation 19).
- STCW (training for operators comprises IMO Model Course 1.27 for ECDIS
training and complies with the ISM Code).
– Circular 1503
- Resolution 817.
IHO (International Hydrographic Organisation):
, -S52: ECDIS specifications (updating guidelines, colours and symbols, glossary
of associated words)
-S57: ENC Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data.
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission):
-ECDIS operational and performance requirements, testing procedures, and
needed test results (Publication 61174).
Which chapter of SOLAS covers ECDIS requirements? - ANSWER SOLAS
Chapter V: Safety of Navigation
Which document provides recommendations on ECDIS best practices? -
ANSWER IMO Circular 1503.
IMO Resolution 817.
What are the ECDIS carrying requirements? - ANSWER 1: Type-certified
(SOLAS) and Flag-state approved (Safety Equipment Certificate).
2. Current Electronic Nautical Charts (ENCs)
3. Adhered to the IHO performance standards (S-52, S-57, and S-63)
4. Ensure suitable, independent backup arrangements (SOLAS V Reg 19).
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