EXPERIENCE WITH THE USAGE OF "LARGE SCALE ECDIS"

This paper discusses the use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) to aid in large ship navigation. An ECDIS consists of a computer with software for displaying the chart, global positioning system (GPS), and functions to record information about speed, position, and course. Sometimes an ECDIS will include a compass, radar and echo sounder too. The ECDIS is an important safety component. With large ships, it is often impossible for the ship's pilot to view the essential parts of the ship necessary to navigate it through narrow channels. The ECDIS makes this safe navigation possible. The paper gives examples of large ships using these navigation systems, and also describes other uses for the ECDIS.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Delft University Press

  11 Mijnbouwplein
  Delft,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Kluytenaar, P A
  • Gevers, K
  • Meyer, P
  • Meyer, J L
• Conference:
  • Second World Congress on Safety of Transportation: Imbalance between Growth and Safety?
  • Location: Delft, the Netherlands
  • Date: 1998-2-18 to 1998-2-20
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 237-244

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Charts; Compasses; Computers; Electronic components; Global Positioning System; Information display systems; Information systems; Maritime safety; Routes; Ship navigational aids; Ship pilotage; Ships by size; Software; Sounding; Speed
• Uncontrolled Terms: Electronic chart display and information systems; Large ships
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00793818
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9040718520
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 2000 12:00AM