ECDIS Passage Planning And Watchkeeping - Witherbys [2019, PDF]

ECDIS Passage Planning And Watchkeeping

Year: 2019
Language: english
Author: Witherbys
Genre: Guide
Publisher: Witherby Publishing Group
Edition: 5th
ISBN: 978-1-85609-816-8
Format: PDF
Quality: OCR with errors
Pages count: 181
Description: ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping presents individual chapters covering the configuration of ECDIS settings and each of the four stages of passage planning. It supports the operator through these critical stages in a clear and logical manner, providing a wealth of practical information and guidance.
This publication will assist operators to gain a thorough knowledge of ECDIS, thereby contributing towards safer ship operation/navigation and a more effective bridge team. It also encourages operators to practise the use of every function and technique available on ECDIS.
The Appendices include a series of ECDIS checklists, the IMO Guidance for Good Practice, areas for which special conditions exist, an illustrated list of independent mariner selectors, S-63 error codes and explanations, and objects associated with the question mark symbol.
Additional info: This 2019 edition of ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping provides best practice techniques and guidance in the use of ECDIS.
A correctly configured ECDIS is a powerful means of navigation. To obtain the complete benefits of ECDIS and be confident in its use, a good ECDIS operator will:
Be proficient in setting up the ECDIS, particularly the safety settings and the display optimisation
be aware that ECDIS is always going to provide a ‘position’, understanding how that position has been derived and able to confirm its accuracy
take the responsibility to gain an in-depth knowledge of ECDIS.
Learning how to use ECDIS thoroughly, and mentoring others to do the same, contributes towards a safer ship operation and a more effective bridge team. Practising the use of every function and technique available on the ECDIS is one of the most effective ways an officer can improve their core competencies at sea. It is one of the few areas where a junior officer can develop knowledge and experience that can be shared with fellow bridge team members.