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1 ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System

2 Content Rules & Regulations ECDIS Configuration and features Electronic Navigation Charts ECDIS Training Service Voyage Planning Tools Paperless Navigation

3 ECDIS Rules and regulations

4 ECDIS World of ECDIS is full of acronyms and complex legislation

5 ECDIS related regulations IMO Resolution A19/Res.817 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, regulation V/20 of the 1974 IHO Specification for Chart Content and Display of ECDIS (IHO S 52) IHO Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data (IHO S 57) IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS S 52 Color and Symbol Specifications for EDCIS IHO IEC 61174, ed 3 Performance Standards for ECDIS S 57 Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data S 63 Encryption Standard for protection of Digital Hydrographic Data Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems Electronic chart and information systems (ECDIS) Operational and performance standards, methods of testing and required test results A Compliant ECDIS

6 ECDIS regulations SOLAS Chapter V, Safety of Navigation Regulation 19: Carriage requirement for shipborn navigation systems and Equipment : All ships irrespective of size shall have nautical charts and nautical publications to plan and displays the ship s route for the intended voyage and to plot and monitor positions throughout the voyage; an electronic charts display and information system (ECDIS) may be accepted as meeting the chart carriage requirement of this subparagraph; : All ships irrespective of size shall have back up arrangements to meet the functional requirements of subparagraph.4, if this function is partly or fully fulfilled by electronic means.* *An appropriate folio of paper nautical charts may be used as an back up arrangements for ECDIS. Other back up arrangements for ECDIS are acceptable (see appendix 6 resolution A.817(19), as amended). IMO ECDIS Performance Standard A817(19) 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.

7 ECDIS Carriage Requirement implementation dates In its 54 th session the IMO Sub Committee on Safety of Navigation decided that ECDIS has to be fitted on ships engaged in international voyages. According to SOLAS V Rule 19, the following timeline for a mandatory ECDIS fit is in force.

8 Understanding ECDIS Lets break this down to an understandable level. What are the regulations for the systems? SOLAS Chapter V, Safety of Navigation, reg 19 Carriage requirement for shipborne navigation systems and Equipment The same regulation still applies! It is how we comply to what has changed ECDIS is a System which consists of many parts. All of them have to comply one by one and together (Monitor Computer Keyboard Software) Maker s responsibility, but crew should have the knowledge ECDIS carriage requirement means an ECDIS should be fitted. This does not automatically enable the vessel to sail paperless as the requirement is for a single ECDIS In order to comply with chart carriage requirement back up is required Second system or paper charts or in some countries chart radar* Official charts must be carried on board ENC, SENC, TADS, AVCS and in some few cases ARCS System must be installed by certified engineer Watch keeping staff must be trained According to ISM code an equipment specific hands on training is mandatory. Generic ECDIS training like the IMO Model Course 1.27 is recommended and mandatory in many Flag states. Ref. ISM Code and Paris MOU *E.g. unclear regulation in Norway as the radar in this case needs to be ECDIS approved, eg MFD

9 What is ECDIS? Electronic Chart Display Information System

10 ECDIS ECDIS Type approved system Official charts (ENC / SENC / ARCS) Chart corrections Approved installation Updated procedures (ISM) Training

11 Steps to comply Select ECDIS supplier Implement ISM procedures Installation carried out by certified engineers Select Charts and chart updates supplier Check IMO and Flag State requirements for your fleet Get more from your ECDIS: added value and optimization Select service & support partner for your ECDIS and charts Get your crew trained for ECDIS use Select a reliable partner who will guide you through all steps

12 ECDIS Configurations and features

13 Transas ECDIS solutions Transas delivers full range of typeapproved ECDIS solutions depending on the customers needs: Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS standalone Dual Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS Multifunction Display

14 Why to take ECDIS onboard As identified by customers, the main reasons for their switching onto ECDIS include: Reduced risk of accidents Lowering ship s running costs Automation of routine navigation tasks Access to additional information resources New technology on the ship s bridge Path to future upgrades and paperless navigation

15 Reduced risk of accidents DNV Report Previous FSA studies on ECDIS reported to IMO ECDIS is a cost effective risk control option for large passenger ships, with a significant potential to save lives by reducing the frequency of collision and grounding. ECDIS is a cost effective risk control option for all other vessel types engaged in international trade, with the exception of the smallest vessels. The potential for saving lives is small for cargo ships, but ECDIS represents a net economic benefit in itself.

16 The five grounding scenarios DNV Report Conclusion The grounding frequency reductions achievable from implementing ECDIS vary between 11% and 38% for the selected routes. This variation is due to variations in ENC coverage.

17 Why Transas ECDIS Leading ECDIS Manufacturer Setting the Standard 5 th Generation of ECDIS long experience The only type approved INS Class C Highest level of integration High quality High end Functionality far beyond ECDIS requirements Both, ECDIS manufacturer and Chart producer Member of International Workgroups (IMO, IEC, CIRM, IHO, IALA) System Reliability Quality MTBF Customer relations and customer care to be state of the art

18 Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS Stand alone ECDIS in stand alone configuration complies with ECDIS Carriage Requirements and requires paper charts back up. Mandatory sensors to be connected to NMEA ports: Position sensor (D)GPS Heading Sensor, Gyro Speed sensor, LOG Additional information and sensors/systems can be connected either directly via NMEA port or optionally via Data Collector Unit (DCU): AIS 2x ARPA Target data A/B NAVTEX (NMEA or ASCII format) Echo Sounder Wind Sensor Water Temperature Rate of Turn Meteorological sensors

19 Dual Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS Dual ECDIS complies with the Backup Requirements for ECDIS and meets the chart carriage requirement. The system is supplied in Master + Backup configuration. In case of Master Station failure, Backup station replaces it in accordance with the ECDIS backup arrangement requirements. Mandatory sensors must be connected to the NMEA ports on both Master and Backup WS processor units Other sensors to be connected via Data Collector Unit (DCU) serial ports Network Ethernet switch is required to establish the network for mentioned above devices

20 Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS Multifunction Display Transas 4000 Multifunction Display (MFD) combines type approved ECDIS, Chart Radar/ARPA, Conning and Alarm Monitoring System (AMS) in one and the same display/workstation. Transas MFD complies with the Backup Requirements for ECDIS and meets the chart carriage requirement. The main advantage of 4000 MFD concept is the integration and sharing of radar image and sensor data amongst the workstations connected on the network, such as: Charts and databases Sensor data Radar data Route and Voyage plan data Alarms and warnings Track history and logbook

21 ECDIS MFD Features Route planning, monitoring and playback Navtex and AIS MKD functionality Alarms management Electronic logbook (DNV and Flag States typeapproved) Multiple operation modes with charts in 7 different formats (including Ice charts), primarily official ENC/SENC with online updates Shared databases (Charts, Tides, Weather) Efficient and secure Chart installation / Update by use of SENC Transas Firewall and Antivirus Protection system, TFAP Track control Automatic SAR functionality Interface with External Systems/Sensors (AIS, Navtex, Radar overlay etc)

22 ECDIS Features

23 ECDIS Features

24 ECDIS Features

25 ECDIS Features

26 Integrated Alarm Message Handling

27 BNWAS Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System Transas BNWAS is fully type approved according to IEC62616 and DNV rules Supplied in stand alone (combined with AMS functionality) or optional for ECDIS/MFD station Flexibility in configuration/compatibility with other manufactures (via discrete or RS ports + NMEA custom messaging) Flexibility in HW platform due to changeable quantity of discrete and NMEA signals connectivity Seamless integration with Transas MFD stations: alarms and data transfer

28 ECDIS Electronic Navigation Charts

29 Types of ENCs To be able to sail by electronic means, Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs) should be used Official charts Vector charts: ENC / S 57 SENC Raster charts: ARCS (UKHO), NDI/BSB (USA & Canadian HO) Private chart folios Vector charts: E.g. Transas TX 97 Raster charts: NOS/GEO, Seafarer (Australian HO)

30 ENC or SENC? ENC are official vector charts that conform to the specification of the IHO and that are issued by or on behalf of national hydrographic authority. System ENC (SENC) are ENCs converted to the internal format of a specific ECDIS. Action ENC SENC ENC compiled and coded according to the standards of the IHO Standards (S 57) X X Based on official ENC data only available for use in type approved ECDIS X X Regularly updated with official information distributed digitally X X Can order/handle chart administration online Requires time for ECDIS to convert ENC data into a format that can run in the system Comes pre formatted for instant upload and use within ECDIS X X X

31 ENC vs SENC upload speed 70 ELAPSED TIME IN MINUTES ENC SENC/TADS

32 Transas Admiralty Data Service TADS Developed in partnership with UKHO Transas Official SENC Service pre filed in ECDIS AVCS (ENC) Services for other brands of ECDIS, ECS and Chart Radar SPOS Weather Service ADP (Admiralty Digital Publications) AIO Admiralty Information Overlay (T&P NM) ARCS (some countries in the world allow ARCS where there is no ENC coverage) Updates distributed via: Weekly update CDs Transas web page download Online download ENC Coverage (April, 2010)

33 Advantages of vector charts There are many advantages of vector charts: Automatic alarm generation is possible Optional information can be displayed (customized settings) Zoom option with no deterioration of the readability They are easy to correct They require little memory capacity (quick loading) Information can be added (files, pictures etc.) Good readability in all presentation modes like Head up, North up, Course up Presentation is adapted according to the safety parameters of your vessel

34 Chart Folios Select a chart provider who can guide you through the purchasing of charts in the most cost effective way Our recommendation when purchasing official charts: If your vessel is sailing on the spot market we recommend you to purchase your charts for 3 months. The minimum subscription period is at the moment 3 months; however some countries only allow 12 months subscriptions. If your vessel is sailing on the same trade you should choose 12 months subscriptions. A 12 months subscription is cheaper than buying 3 months subscriptions quarterly. TADS LICENCE PERIOD 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months

35 Chart ordering and updating Display Ordering Installation Receiving

36 Transas Firewall and Antivirus Protector (TFAP) Based on IEC60945 hardware with incorporated Firewall & Antivirus software ECDIS Internet connection Allows direct connection and communication from Transas ECDIS/RADAR on the Bridge to the shore. Safe data transfer such as ENCs, chart updates weather forecasts etc from the Transas Chart Server DNV type approved

37 Admiralty Information Overlay AIO Temporary & Preliminary Notice to Mariners (NM) and additional ENC P (EP) NMs displayed on ENCs The Overlay contains: information about changes or hazards of a temporary nature, such as temporary changes in aids to navigation; advance notice of permanent changes new survey information that will be issued as an ENC update additional information that has not been included in national ENCs

38 ECDIS Training

39 ECDIS Training All navigation officers onboard are required to be trained in the use of ECDIS as per: IMO Model course 1.27, conducted by approved training center (IMO recommendation and mandatory in many Flag states) Ships Specific Equipment Training Handson, conducted e.g. by ECDIS maker or via Computer Based Training (Mandatory by ISM Code and required by local administrations) Starting on the 1 st of January 2012 all officers on board of ECDIS fitted vessels have to be trained according to the revised STCW Convention and Code

40 Transas certified for revised STCW 2010 Transas is one of the first to received the Germanischer Lloyd Approval Certificate for the IMO MC 1.27 for ECDIS Training, fully compliant to the recent Manila amendments (STCW 2010), which will be compulsory for training from 1 st of January This allows Transas to issue STCW 2010 compliant ECDIS training certificates Transas runs certified IMO MC 1.27 in its premises around the world The main changes in STCW 2010 in regards to ECDIS training are: Usage of Simulation is now compulsory (Route Planning and Monitoring) Chart selection, ordering and installation Customization of User Display (Voyage/User related Data Display: Alarms, Setting, etc.) Theoretical and practical examination and more

41 ECDIS Hands on Why it is important ECDIS Hand on training is designed to provide you with the required knowledge about the general use of ECDIS as well as detailed introduction into the features of the ECDIS installed onboard. Transas ECDIS Hands on training includes: 2 days course: Basic functions of Navi Sailor ECDIS Screen setup Basic route planning exercises Setup of safety values Basic route monitoring exercises Loading charts and licenses 5 days course additionally includes: Requirements and regulations Chart knowledge Sensor integration Advanced Navi Sailor ECDIS functionalities Detailed Route planning / Voyage planning ARPA / AIS target presentation and monitoring Chart operations Risk of overreliance

42 ECDIS Service

43 Service & maintenance Service & support is a vital issue when you choose your ECDIS Supplier. The following should be considered: ECDIS annual Service program should be implemented Service Network for easy access to support vessels 24/7 support Certified engineers Chart updates support

44 Transas Service Transas Service philosophy is to provide high level of service all over the world Worldwide service network to provide support regardless of vessel s location One partner for all service coordination All engineers performing a service are trained and certified Global service for all bridge electronics 24/7 support via service hotline and Chart support ECDIS Annual maintenance TRANSERV Contracts: a comprehensive, flexible and customizable maintenance and development program Technical training

45 ECDIS Added Value: Voyage Planning Tools

46 Voyage Planning Tools Product for Ship & Shore to paperless navigation Navi Planner 4000 is a set of databases, applications and services intended for voyage planning. It can be used both onboard as a back of the bridge, and ashore as a management tool. Port to port planning full Voyage Plan AtoBviaC auto routing Under Keel Clearance Route checking Reference point selection Chart list Detailed voyage plan reports Route export/import Stand alone or Integrated part of Navi Sailor 4000 ECDIS MFD

47 Voyage Plan through easy steps Quick Route with AtoBviaC Weather Routine (weather forecast ordering; Various weather data visualisation; Play ahead functionality; Route optimization by weather conditions) With the Kiel Canal consideration Without the Kiel Canal consideration

48 Voyage Plan through easy steps Chart administration Admiralty Information Overlay (T&P Notices to Mariners)

49 Voyage Plan through easy steps Create Add Info (lines; objects; text; attachments) Route credentials (WP names; XTE Turn Radius, Vessel Draught, Speed limitations, Check Routes vs. Safety Parameters)

50 Voyage Plan through easy steps Collect data (Charts, Reference points, UKC, Tides, Currents) Enter General Info (vessel info; voyage info) Print out reports (Monitor Route and Schedule in ECDIS; Internal reports of conducted operations; Passage plans; Chart status report for crew and inspectors)

51 Optimize use of ECDIS Which Route would you choose? Set Safety parameters and alarms Efficient and time saving passage planning Use of internal and external databases Exchange of data and plans between ship to ship and ship to shore within the company

52 ECDIS Paperless Navigation

53 Paperless Navigation Are you ready for Paperless Navigation? Do you know what it takes? Is Dual ECDIS with official charts enough?

54 Paperless what it takes All papers and procedures needs to be streamlined to enhance safety of navigation Find a partner to guide you through the process!

55 Requirements how should we comply The system s installation should be accepted safety equipment certificate We need to get procedures/routines how to use the old methods in our new tool the ECDIS We need to get all officers on board trained We need to optimize the use of the system: benefits form advantages Transas guide you through the process!

56 The Task Internal procedures and documents: ISM Manual / Bridge procedures Officer training Optimize use of ECDIS You will meet external requirements from: Customers (Charterer/Vetting/CDI) Port state Flag state Class

57 ISM Manual Following procedures to be adjusted: Voyage planning Pre departure Watch keeping Voyage and Monitoring Pre arrival Emergency Maintenance of charts and publications Service and support procedures

58 Training Basic IMO Model Course 1.27 (1 week) Theory, Hands On, Simulator practice Hands on training on the installed equipment (1 2 days) Onboard tailor made for ship and crew Hands on Chart handling Voyage planning Procedures

59 External verification Are we ready for vetting, Ports state control, Flag state and Class inspection? Yes! Crew has the knowledge and the ECDIS got the tools and data to prove and verify procedures. Electronic Log book Streamlined reports, Chart status, system status, Alarms Play back Data storage, tracks and user charts

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