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ECDIS Contingency Plan

The document outlines a contingency plan for ECDIS failure, detailing the nature of failures, immediate actions to take, alternative navigation procedures, and the process for recording and reporting incidents. It emphasizes the importance of using backup systems and manual navigation methods when ECDIS is compromised. The plan also includes steps for rectification and resuming normal operations once the ECDIS is restored.

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ECDIS Contingency Plan

The document outlines a contingency plan for ECDIS failure, detailing the nature of failures, immediate actions to take, alternative navigation procedures, and the process for recording and reporting incidents. It emphasizes the importance of using backup systems and manual navigation methods when ECDIS is compromised. The plan also includes steps for rectification and resuming normal operations once the ECDIS is restored.

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Contingency Plan for ECDIS Failure

Contingency Plan for ECDIS Failure

Purpose:

To ensure the safety of navigation in case of total or partial failure of the ECDIS.

1. Nature of Failure

- Total ECDIS Blackout / Screen Freeze

- GPS / Position Input Missing

- AIS / Radar Overlay Not Displaying

- Alarm / Route Monitoring Failure

2. Immediate Actions

- Inform the Officer of the Watch (OOW).

- Inform the Master immediately.

- Determine the extent and cause of failure.

- Attempt to restart the ECDIS unit(s).

- Switch to Backup ECDIS unit if available.

- Switch to paper charts if dual ECDIS is not available.

3. Alternative Navigation Procedures

- Use paper nautical charts (latest edition & corrected).

- Plot ship's position manually using:

- Visual bearings

- Radar range and bearings


Contingency Plan for ECDIS Failure

- Manual dead reckoning (DR)

- GPS position from standalone receiver

- Use parallel indexing and echo sounder for safe passage.

4. Recording & Reporting

- Record the time, position, and nature of ECDIS failure in:

- Bridge Logbook

- GMDSS Logbook (if related to navtex/chart corrections)

- Report to:

- Company DPA / Tech Department

- Coastal Authorities / VTS (if deviation required)

- If serious defect, submit Defect Report to Class / Flag.

5. Rectification

- Check power supply and all signal input connections.

- Restart or reboot ECDIS system.

- Run self-diagnostics or call onboard technician.

- Contact equipment supplier or shore-based technical support if needed.

- Do not resume normal ECDIS navigation until the system is verified operational.

6. Resuming Normal Operation

- Once the ECDIS is restored and confirmed fully functional:

- Compare ECDIS position with radar & visual fixes.

- Resume ECDIS-based navigation under Master's approval.

- Continue to monitor system performance closely.


Contingency Plan for ECDIS Failure

Note:

This contingency plan should be reviewed regularly and included in bridge team training drills.

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