MODEL COURSE 1.27 OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 2012 Edition London, 2012First published in 2000 by the INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION 4 Albert Embankment, London SEI 7SR wwrw.imo.org, Revised edition 2012 Printed by Polestar Wheatons (UK) Ltd, Exeter, EX2 BRP ISBN: 978-92-801-1555-0 IMO PUBLICATION Sales number: TA127E ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ‘This 2012 edition of the IMO Model Course on the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and 'nformation Systems (ECDIS) was developed by the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. 'MO wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Governments of the United States of America and Australia for their valuable assistance and co-operation Copyright © International Maritime Organization 2012 All rights reserved, ‘No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without prior permission in writing from the International Maritime Organization. 75720Contents Foreword Introduction . . Purpose of the model courses. Use of the model course . . Lesson Plans .. . Presentation. Implementation ... Part A: Course Framework. . Scope Objective Entry Standards . Course Certificate, diploma ‘or document Course delivery . Course intake limitations . Staff requirements . Teaching Facilities and equipment. Teaching aids (A) . Bibliography (B) eer Electronic media (E)............+..+ IMO references (R) Textbooks (T) . . Part B: Course Outline and Timetable. . . . Overview ..... Course Outline Course Timetable Part C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus 10 Note E 10 Learning Objectives. 10 References and teaching aids . 12 Part D: Instructor Manual... . 20 Guidance for instructors . ee oo g i 20 Lesson Plans ............. cre b dat seTRETBT eo Part E: Evaluation and Assessment. 87 Introduction . . 87 STCW 2010 Code . 57 Assessment Planning 57 Validity 57 Reliability 87 Compiling assessments. 58 Quality of test items... 59Appendices for the ECDIS Instructor ‘Appendix 1: Introduction to the Operational use of ECDIS. Appendix 2: ECDIS Performance Standard references. . Appendix 3: ECDIS Carriage Requirements . Appendix 4: STCW Regulation 1/12 and Section A-I/12 and B-/12 on use of simulators for ECDIS training . Appendix 5a: Example of Trainee’s Proficiency Checklist on use of ECDIS Appendix Sb: Example of Trainee’s Evaluation on Simulator. . Appendix 6: Example: Equipment set up for ECDIS training. Guidance on the Implementation of Model Courses 61 62 64 67 80 83 84 87Foreword Since its inception the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recognized the importance of human resources to the development of the maritime industry and has given the highest priority to assisting developing countries in enhancing their maritime training capabilities through the provision or improvement of maritime training facilities at national and regional levels. IMO has also responded to the needs of developing countries for postgraduate training for senior personnel in administrations, ports, shipping companies and maritime training institutes by establishing the world Maritime University in Malm, Sweden, in 1983. Following the adoption of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW), a number of IMO Member Governments had suggested that IMO should develop model training courses to assist in the implementation of the Convention and in achieving a more rapid transfer of information and skills regarding new developments in maritime technology. IMO training advisers and consultants also subsequently determined from their visits to training establishments in developing countries that the provision of model courses could help instructors improve the quality of their existing courses and enhance their implementation of the associated Conference and IMO Assembly resolutions. In addition, it was appreciated that a comprehensive set of short model courses in various fields of maritime training would supplement the instruction provided by maritime academies and allow administrators and technical specialists already employed in maritime administrations, ports and shipping companies to improve their knowledge and skills in certain specialized fields. With the generous assistance of the Government of Norway, IMO developed mode! courses in response to these generally identified needs and now keeps them updated through a regular revision process taking into account any amendments to the requirements prescribed in IMO instruments and any technological developments in the field. These model courses may be used by any training institution and, when the requisite financing is available, the Organization is prepared to assist developing countries in implementing any course. K. SEKIMIZU Secretary-GeneralIntroduction = Purpose of the model courses The purpose of the IMO model courses is to assist maritime training institutes and their teaching staff in organizing and introducing new training courses, or in enhancing, updating or supplementing existing training material where the quality and effectiveness of the training courses may thereby be improved. It is not the intention of the model course program to present instructors with a rigid “teaching package” which they are expected to “follow blindly”. Norisit the intention to substitute audio- visual or “programmed” material for the instructor’s presence. As in all training endeavours, the knowledge, skills and dedication of the instructor are the key components in the transfer of knowledge and skills to those being trained through IMO model course material. Because educational systems and the cultural backgrounds of trainees in maritime subjects vary considerably from country to country, the model course material has been designed to identify the basic entry requirements and trainee target group for each course in universally applicable terms, and to specify clearly the technical content and levels of knowledge and skill necessary to meet the intent of IMO conventions and related recommendations. @ Use of the model course To use the model course the instructor should review the course plan and detailed syllabus, taking into account the information provided under the entry standards specified in the course framework. The actual level of knowledge and skills and the prior technical education of the trainees should be kept in mind during this review, and any areas within the detailed syllabus which may cause difficulties because of differences between the actual trainee entry level and that assumed by the course designer should be identified. To compensate for such differences, the instructor is expected to delete from the course, or reduce the emphasis on, items dealing with knowledge or skills already attained by the trainees. He should also identify any academic knowledge, skills or technical training which they may not have acquired. By analysing the detailed syllabus and the academic knowledge required to allow training in the technical area to proceed, the instructor can design an appropriate preentry course or, alternatively, insert the elements of academic knowledge required to support the technical training elements concerned at appropriate points within the technical course. Adjustment of the course objectives, scope and content may also be necessary if in your maritime industry the trainees completing the course are to undertake duties which differ from the course objectives specified in the model course. Within the course plan the course designers have indicated their assessment of the time that should be allotted to each learning area. However, it must be appreciated that these allocations are arbitrary and assume that the trainees have fully met all entry requirements of the course. The instructor should therefore review these assessments and may need to reallocate the time required to achieve each specific learning objective.OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) Lesson Plans Having adjusted the course content to suit the trainee intake and any revision of the course objectives, the instructor should draw up lesson plans based on the detailed syllabus. The detailed syllabus contains specific references to the textbooks or teaching material proposed foruse in the course. Where no adjustment has been found necessary in the learning objectives of the detailed syllabus, the lesson plans may simply consist of the detailed syllabus with keywords or other reminders added to assist the instructor in making his presentation of the material. = Presentation The presentation of concepts and methodologies must be repeated in various ways until the instructor is satisfied that the trainee has attained each specified learning objective. The syllabus is laid out in learning-objective format and each objective specifies what the trainee must be able to do as the learning outcome. = Implementation For the course to run smoothly and to be effective, considerable attention must be paid to the availability and use of: © Properly qualified instructors © Support staff © Rooms and other spaces © Equipment © Textbooks, technical papers © Other reference material Thorough preparation is the key to successful implementation of the course. IMO has Produced “Guidance on the Implementation of IMO Model Courses,” which deals with this aspect in greater detail and is included as an attachment to this course.Part A: Course Framework = Scope This model course intends to provide the knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS and electronic charts to the thorough extent needed to safely navigate vessels whose primary means of navigation is ECDIS. The course emphasizes both the application and learning of ECDIS in a variety of underway contexts. The course is designed to meet the STCW requirements in the use of ECDIS, as revised by the 2010 Manila Amendments, specifically as these apply to Tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-IV3, and also to revised guidelines pertaining to training and assessment in the operational use of ECDIS in Table B-I (paragraphs 36 through 66), assessment in navigational watchkeeping, and evaluation of competence, both in Table B-Il It should be understood that this is a generic course which requires a structured and complementary on-board ship specific ECDIS familiarization for each shipboard ECDIS system on which the navigating officer serves. m Objective Those who successfully complete this course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS navigation and electronic charts to undertake the duties of a navigational watch officer defined by STCW Code, as amended. This knowledge, skill and understanding should include Column 1 ECDIS competencies of Tables A-II, but is not limited to: Knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS operations, and all indicated sub-topics © Proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS, and all indicated sub-topics © Management of operational procedures, system files and data, and all indicated sub-topics @ ~~ Entry Standards Itis assumed that trainees undertaking this course have accomplished some formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation, have at minimum some familiarization with visual navigation, have accomplished a period of supervised bridge watch-keeping duties, and have prior completion of basic Radar/ARPA (MC 1.07). Trainees should also have considerable familiarization with personal computing operating systems, keyboards and mice or trackballs. = Course Certificate, diploma or document Documentary evidence should be issued to those who have successfully completed this course indicating that the holder has completed training in the navigational use and operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) based on this model course.OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) = Course delivery The outcome of this course may be achieved through various methods, including simulation- based classroom and laboratory training, or in-service training, or combinations of these methods, such that each trainee is provided access to an ECDIS with ENC data for all required hours of practice and assessment in a controlled visual underway navigational environment. Methods of distance learning or computer-based training may be used to supplement the familiarization stages of this course, but should not be substituted for the underway assessment of proficiency. @ = Course intake limitations The maximum number of trainees should depend on the facilities and equipment available, bearing in mind the scope and objectives of this course. The instructor — trainee ratio should be limited to 1:12. When a class size exceeds 12 trainees, an assistant instructor is required. @ Staff requirements The following are the minimum qualifications recommended for instructors delivering a course that follows the IMO Model Course 1.27. The instructor in charge should: 1 hold relevant certificate of competency in the deck department or other qualification or experience at the discretion of the administration approving the course; .2 have successfully completed an approved ECDIS course; -3 have completed type specific familiarization relevant to the equipment used for training; 4 have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of SOLAS chapters V/2, V/19, and V/20-27, as amended; -5 have an up-to-date knowledge of the IMO ECDIS Performance Standards currently in force and knowledge of relevant STCW requirements and guidance; have an up-to-date knowledge of ENCs. be fully aware of current ENC data transfer standards and presentation libraries of the IHO, methods of ENC licensing and updating and current IMO recommendations on ECDIS software and other issues; .8 have a current relevant teaching qualification or have successfully completed a ‘Train-The-Trainer course, including the application of simulators in training and meets the requirements of STCW regulation /6 and 1/12. Assistant instructors should have relevant knowledge of ECDIS operation.PART A: COURSE FRAMEWORK m= Teaching Facil ‘ies and equipment ECDIS simulation equipment must meet all applicable performance standards set out in Regulation /12 of the STCW Convention and also should meet the guidance in Section B-I/12, as amended. ‘An example of equipment set up for ECDIS training has been provided in appendix 6. ECDIS Classroom/Lab. The lecture portion of the course can take place in any suitable classroom with adequate desk/seating space for all trainees. Standard classroom facilities must be available such as whiteboard/chalkboard, appropriate projection system, etc. The practical demonstration and assessment portion of the course must take place ina space equipped to provide a suitable ECDIS simulator work station for each individual trainee. The necessity of mounting display monitors on the desk surfaces requires careful placement of all equipment and projection screens to maintain good visibility for all trainees. In addition to the trainee work stations there must be an instructor station with dedicated projection system that will allow projection of the exercises and lecture materials. It is strongly recommended that there be display(s) networked to the instructor station, thereby allowing display(s) of ARPA and ECDIS information (or other training material) for the benefit of the trainees. Note that the lecturing may take place in the same room as the simulation if the space is suitable. This would require adequate visibility around/over the workstations to the whiteboard/chalkboard and projection screens, and adequate work space for taking notes and written examinations. m Teaching aids (A) 1 Instructor Manual (Part D of the course) 2 Audiovisual aids: Video/DVD player, visual presentation, document projector, etc. A3__ Simulator providing ownship functionality in an underway navigational context ‘4 ECDIS workstation including ENC data, deriving inputs from simulation or live sensors AS Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) data, various, including permits, and update files, ‘6 Raster Navigational Charts (RNC) including permits and updates & Bibliography (B) ' B1 NMEA Interface Standard 0183 v.3.01 (Severna Park, MD, National Marine Electronic Association, 1/2002) B2 Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements, 2"° Ed. (Finnish Maritime Administration: Primar Stavanger and IC-ENC, 5/2007) B3 Gale, H. (2009) From Paper Charts to ECDIS. London: Nautical Institute B4 Bole, et al. (2005) The Radar/ARPA Manual, 2 ed., Chapter 10 “Ancillary Equipment”. Burlington, MA: ElsevierOPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) BS Be B7 BS BO B10 B11 B12 B13 el £2 E3 RI R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 Ra 1 12 13 14 ‘American Practical Navigator (Bowditch, Pub. No. 9), 2002 Ed., Chapter 14 “Electronic Charts” Simulator reference manual (Manufacturer, Date) User's manual accompanying the ECDIS software utilized during the training course \EC 61174 ~ Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results, Edition 3.0, international Electrotechnical Commission |HO S-66, Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements, Edition Jan 2010 IHO $-61, Product specifications for Raster Navigational Charts, Edition 1.0 IHO S-52 Specifications for chart content and display aspects of ECDIS, 5" ed., as amended (IHB, 12/2001) IHO S-100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model, Ed. 1.0.0 (Monaco: IHB, 1/2010) IHO S-87, Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC), Edition 3.1 Electronic media (E) ECDIS, Seagull CBT, CD #64 AIS, Seagull CBT, CD #109 v.A, 8/2003 ECDIS Training Course, Videotel CBT #871, 5/2008 IMO references (R) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention), as amended 1974 SOLAS Convention, Regulations V/19, V/20 and V/27, as amended 2009, IMO Res. MSC 282(86) Revised ECDIS Performance Standards, MSC.232(82), IMO, 12/2006 ECDIS Performance Standards, IMO Resolution A.817(19) as adopted 11/1995, including Appendices 1 - 5, Appendix 6 as adopted 11/1996 Res. MSC.64(67), and Appendix 7 as adopted 12/1998 Res. MSC.86(70) IMO MSC.1/Circ.1391, Operating anomalies identified within ECDIS. IMO SN.1/Circ.266/Rev. 1, Maintenance of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Software Guidelines for Voyage Planning, IMO Res. A.893(21) COLREGS - International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended Textbooks (T) Norris, A. (2010) ECDIS and Positioning. London: The Nautical Institute Weintrit, A. (2009) The Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS): An Operational Handbook. Gydnia: Gydnia Maritime University, Poland, Balkema Book, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group Hecht, et al. (2011) The Electronic Chart, Fundamentals, Functions, Data and other Essentials A Textbook for ECDIS Use and Training (rd Revised Edition) Lemmer, The Netherlands: Geomares Publishing ‘The ECDIS Manual, ECDIS Ltd, Witherby Seamanship International, Edition 2012PART B: COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMETABLE Part B: Course Outline and Timetable m Overview The following section presents the topics of the 40-hour ECDIS course in a simplified outline format. The 37 topics are organized into 5 general Subject Areas. The total hours are allocated in the following manner: Practice & Lecture Independent ECDIS navigation | Evaluation 29.0 hrs 8.0 hrs 3.0 hrs The duration allocated to each topic is presented in the Course Timetable, and is repeated in Part C ~ Detailed Teaching Syllabus, and in Part D - Lesson Plans and Exercises. The Learning Objectives for each topic are presented generally in Part C, and with full detail in Part D. As defined in Part A - Course Framework, the Classroom setting should provide one workstation for each trainee, and all workstations should be networked to the simulation instructor and server. @ Course Outline [Subject Aron and topics Hours Elements of ECDIS 95 1. Course introduction & familiarization plan 2. Purpose of ECDIS 3. Value to navigation | 4, Correct & incorrect use + 5. Workstation start, stop & layout | 6. Vessel position 7. Position source | 8. Basic navigation 8. Heading & drift vectors Ex.1 Simulator exercise — open sea (basic integrated navigation) 10. Understanding chart data. © 11. Chart quality & accuracy — : 12. Chart organization cOPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS} Subject Area and topics Hours Watchkeeping with ECDIS. 30 13. Sensors 14. Ports & data feeds 15. Chart selection 16. Chart information 17. Changing the settings 18. Chart scaling 19. Information layers Ex2 Simulator exercise - coastal waters (chart display settings) 20. System & position alarms 21. Depth & contour alarms ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring 90 22. Vessel manoeuvring characteristics 23. Route planning by table 24, Route planning by chart 25, Track limits 26. Checking plan for safety Ex.3. Simulator exercise - coastal & restricted waters (navigation alarms & route scheduling) 27. Additional Navigational Information 28. Route schedule 29, User charts in route planning ECDIS Targets, Charts & System 65 30. ARPA/Radar overlay 81. AIS functions 32. Procuring & installing chart data 33. Installing chart corrections Ex.4 Simulator exercise ~ restricted waters (advanced integrated navigation with ECDIS) 34, System reset & backup 85. Archiving ECDIS data and data logging ECDIS Responsibility & Assessment 60 36. Responsibility 87. Effective navigation with ECDIS. Ev. Written evaluation Ev.2 Simulator exercise — coastal & restricted waters (underway ECDIS navigation assessment) Total, 40.0@ Course Timetable FES ts Fie Miveneege ie Sesen sone SUSY Caner meee pawl g | 1st Period (2.0 hours) | 2nd Period (2.0 hours) | ard Period (2.0 hours) | 4th Period (2.0 hours) Elements of ECDIS |5. Workstation star, |8. Basionavigation | Ex.1 Simulator 4. Course stop & layout 9. Heading & drift | exercise - open sea introduction & _|6. Vessel position ‘vectors (basic integrated pay1 |, familiarization plan |7, Position source | 10. Understanding _| havigation) |! 2. Purpose of ECDIS chart data 3. Value to navigation 4. Correct & incorrect use 11. Chart quality & — |1. Chart selection | 17. Changing the &x2 Simulator accuracy 16.Chart information | settings exercise - coastal 12. Char organization 18.Chart scaling _| waters (chart display Day2 | Watchkeoping with 19, Information layers | Settings) ECDIS 13. Sensors | 14. Ports & data feeds 20. System & position | ECDIS Route 24, Route planning by | Ex Simulator alarms Planning and chart exercise ~ coastal 21. Depth & contour | Monitoring 25. Track limits & restricted waters | characteristics 23, Route planning by table 27. Additional ECDIS Targets, 32. Procuring & Ex Simulator Navigational Charts & System installing chart | exercise ~ restricted information 30. ARPAVRadar data waters (advanced Day 4 | 28, Route schedule overiay 33, Installing chart _| integrated navigation | 29. User charts in 31. AIS functions Corrections renin EGP) route planning 34, System reset & 37. Effective navigation | Ev.2 Simulator backup with ECDIS exercise - coastal Days |35. Archiving ECDIS |36. Responsibility | Ev-1. Written & restricted data and data evaluation waters (underway | fogging ECDIS navigation assessment) Note: Teaching staff should note timetables are suggestions only as regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective. These factors may be adapted by instructors to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience and ability and on the equipment and staff available for training,OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) Part C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus The detailed teaching syllabus has been written in learning objective format in which the objective describes what the trainee should do to demonstrate that knowledge has been transferred. All objectives are understood to be prefixed by the words, “The expected learning outcome is that the trainee...”. In order to assist the instructor, reference publications are shown against the learning objectives in addition technical material and teaching aids, which the instructor may wish to use when preparing course material. The material listed in the course framework has been used to structure the detailed teaching syllabus; in particular: Teaching aids (indicated by A); Bibliography (indicated by B); Electronic media (indicated by E); IMO references (indicated by R); and Textbooks (indicated by T) will provide valuable information to instructors. The abbreviations used are: addendum appendix article chapter enclosure page paragraph regulation section tab.: table m Note Throughout the course, safe working practices are to be clearly defined and emphasized with reference to current international requirements and regulations. It is expected that the institution implementing the course will insert references to national and/or regional requirements and regulations as necessary. = Learning Objectives Subject Areas and topics have been outlined in Part 8. In Part C, the Learning Objectives associated with each topic are provided, along with teaching aids and references. In Part D, the topics are referred to as Lesson Plans, and the Learning Objectives are further described in sufficient detail for the development of an ECDIS Instructor’s Manual. The Learning Objectives are presented in a verb-based manner to facilitate outcomes-driven learning and skills development, All Learning Objectives are understood to be prefixed by the phrase: “The expected learning outcome is that the trainee is able to . 10PART C: DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS Bear in mind that the overarching competencies to be developed throughout the course are the “use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation” (STCW, A-I/1, A-I/3, Operational Level) and “maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making” (STCW, A-II/2, Management Level) The ECDIS instructor should strive to present all of the Learning Objectives in or as close to the contexts of underway navigation as possible. Through practice and understanding of these Learning Objectives as tasks to master and apply, the trainee achieves the desired competence and which the instructor may assess in the scored final underway evaluation.OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 2 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid | Reference Elements of ECDIS (9.5 hours) 1. Course introduction & familiarization plan (0.5 hour) Al T3.cht 1.1, General introductions a3 B6 1.2. Administration A 87 | 1.3. Familiarization with ECDIS learning environment 2. Purpose of ECDIS (0.5 hour) A RS 2.1. Introduce revised IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS | AZ Ttch3& 103 (une 2006, Resolution MSC.232(82)) a3 T3ch2 2.2, Differentiate between display options A B4ch102 2.3. Identify information types and areas on navigation display | a5 BSch14 2.4. Apply presentation of ECDIS data 3. Value to navigation (0.5 hour) At Ti ch68 8.1. Recognize factors that characterize and modify chart 22 |Tt cha.s presentation 43 T8cht11& 3.2, Recognize factors that characterize and modify the data | ag |112 quality AS |Bacht1228 | 3.3. Manually change scale, area & position of ownship 11238113 3.4. Evaluate the route monitoring mode of ECDIS operation | 3.8. Explain the value of ECDIS to navigation 4. Correct & incorrect use (0.5 hour) at Tt cha7 4.1. Use ECDIS within the prevailing navigation situation 2 T3ch119.28 4.2. Recognize ways to avoid over-reliance on ECDIS AS Fa Bsy) 4.3. Proficiency in the use of ECDIS includes assessing the AS i integrity of the system and all data at all times, AS Ba |5. Workstation start, stop & layout (0.5 hour) At Tioht 5.1. Perform standard ECDIS workstation start 42 T3ch7.8 5.2, Interpret the ECDIS start windows for sensors requested, | A3. 87 ‘sensors found, and selected chart data initializing Ad 5.8. Examine alarms (it any) and determine initial conditions of | as ECDIS readiness for navigation 6. Vessel position (0.5 hour) At Tt ch67 6.1. Review user interface methods a2 87 62. Review display of vessel's position 43 63. Examine position information in the display panels Aa 64. Determine a position fix on the ECDIS chart display panel | AS | 7. Position source (1.0 hour) At Ti cha 7.1. Review basics of GNSS 2 T3ch7.5.5& 7.2. Coordinate GNSS antenna position settings 13 844 7.8, Select position system As BP 7.4. Determine fix quality (status) of GNSS ASPART C: DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid | Reference 8. Basic navigation (1.0 hour) A T1che2 8.1. Activate display categories and information layers 42 87 8.2. Monitor vessel safety a3. 83. Activate route monitoring features Aa AS | 9. Heading & drift vectors (0.5 hour) At Ti chat 9.1. Activate vessel's motion vectors 2 3 9.2. Obtain vesse'’s course and speed from the positioning a3 Ra system Aa 87 9.3. Interpret the movement of the vessel AS 9.4. Recognize the effects of gyro error 95. Graphically monitor ownship’s approach to isolated dangers by means of a guard ring Ex.1. Simulator exercise — open sea (basic integrated navigation) AS, A4, AS (2.0 hours) 10. Understanding chart data (1.0 hour) at Ticht &4 10.1. Define the relevant terminology of ECDIS a2 T8ch4&72 10.2. Describe the differences between electronic chart systems | A3 &6 and ECDIS, Aa BS ch.14 10.3, Describe the various electronic chart data formats AS 87 10.4. Explain the relationship between ECDIS data and the AG B10 information presented on the display 10.5. Explain that only information stored as objects with Corresponding attributes in the database is available for display 10.6. Describe the chart data selected for display 11. Chart quality & accuracy (0.5 hour) at Ti cho 11.1. Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependent upon | A2 T3chS 11.2. Explain the problems in ECDIS associated with variant 3 87 datums Aa 11.3, Assess all errors, inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by | ag improper data management 11.4, Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for safe navigation 11.5. Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution 12. Chart organization (0.5 hour) At Ti ch6.3 12.1. Introduce the organization of chart data distribution a2 T3.ch.10 & 12.2. Demonstrate the loading (retrieval) of ECDIS data AB. 722 M4 87 AS 13OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 16.3. Demonstrate how the presentation of navigation marks is, changed according to ownship position 16.4, Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of display categories 14 Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Reference Watchkeeping with ECDIS (2.0 hours) 13. Sensors (0.5 hour) A Ti ch2.16& 13.1. Explain the performance limits of devices for position, a2 11 ABB Course over ground, heading, speed, depth, radar, and AIS | a3 Tacha 18.2. Explain the need for selecting sensor data displayed in Aa 87 ECDIS that is appropriate, unambiguous and accurate iG 18.8. Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor performance deteriorates or falls 19.4. Explain and analyse various sensor alarms and indications, 14. Ports & data feeds (0.5 hour) a Tch8.288.3 14.1, Select between primary and secondary position source 2 Ba ch.10.4 14.2. Observe automatic change over to secondary position a3 87 source AA 14.3. Explain the data reference system of each connected sensor | ag 14.4. Identify the data port assigned to each connected sensor 14.5. Monitor, identity and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensor 14.6, Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS 114.7. Assess the impact on displayed information when a sensor ort is improperly selected 15. Chart selection (0.5 hour) At Tich6.4&9o.1 15.1. Demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be | A2 T3ch5.3872 loaded and changed 3 87 15.2. Assess the inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by Aa BB improper selection of a chart for display las 15.3. Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENG 15.4, Explain and analyse the data and chart alarms resulting from over-scaling 15.5. Explain and analyse the data and chert alarms resulting from use of a non-WGSB4 datum 16. Chart information (1.0 hour) At Tt ch6.4.6 16.1. Select the task panel and apply the functions suitable for | A2 T3ch7.2 position monitoring, route monitoring, route creation and | ag 87 editing, rial manoeuvre, creating and accessing user-defined | Bid layers 16.2. Obtain information on charted objects iPAGO: DRIAL TRAGER OULLAGUS Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid | Reference 17. Changing the settings (1.0 hour) At T1ch63886 17.1. Manually test the major functions of hardware, keyboard, | A2 T3ch7.6 mouseltrackball, sensor data, and chart data 3 87 17.2. Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the | aa primary task panels and on the primary information panel | ag 17.8. Evaluate alarm and function status indications 17.4. Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of safety values | 17.5. Adjust track length and precision | 17.6. Evaluate the range of information recorded in the log table | (voyage recording) 18. Chart scaling (0.5 hour) At Tch6.d 18.1. Demonstrate scaling of electronic chart display a2 T3ch7.24 18.2. Apply the automatic changing of chart scale ratio 3 87 18.3. Apply additional chart scale information At 18.4. Recognize interpretation errors due to scaling AS 19. Information layers (1.0 hour) at Ti ch65&69 19.1, Observe effect on information layers and status indications | A2 a73 when chart data is loaded and when chart area is re T3.ch7.5.6& underscaled hi 7218732 19.2. Review and apply appropriate day/night palette, display | a 87 category, and scale 19.3. Select information options in display category of “All other information” | 19.4. Differentiate between information layers, user chart layers, | and event graphic 19.5. Respond to the indicators representing the loss of displayed information | Ex.2 Simulator exercise — coastal waters (chart display settings) A, Ad, AS (2.0 hours) 20. System & position alarms (0.5 hour) A T1chas 20.1. Identify and respond to alarms for primary and secondary | a2 T3.ch7.53 Positioning systems 13 87 20.2. Identify and respond to chart related alarms AS 20.3. Identify and respond to ECDIS alarms from autopilot in Track | as Control 21. Depth & contour alarms (1.5 hours) AL TchB4a6s 21.1. Describe route monitoring alarms ne |T3ch7.5 21.2. Identify depth-related information 3 \s7 21.3. Set the safety values for route monitoring Aa 21.4, Set the limits pertaining to safe water ASOPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid | Reference ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring (9.0 hours) 22. Vessel manoeuvring characteristics (0.5 hour) Al |Tt ches 22.1. Determine methods of alert for wheel over when ne T3ch75883 approaching waypoints 87 22.2. The navigator must verity positioning especially when ECDIS is connected to autopilot 23, Route planning by table (1.0 hour) a Ttch71875 23.1. Retrieve a stored route plan 2 T3ch7.4 23.2. Approve an existing route for planning, safety review and | AS 87 monitoring Aa 23.3. Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the | a5 whole passage 23.4. Construct a route plan by inputting waypoint data alphanumerically into a route-planning table 23.5. Adjust the route plan by editing, adding and deleting waypoints inside the table 23,6. Adjust curved track planning and whee! over indication 23.7. Establish procedures to name, link, rename, archive, retrieve and delete route files 24, Route planning by chart (2.0 hours) At Tich7.2873 24.1, Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the | A2 T3ch7.4 whole passage 43 87 24.2. Construct a route by inputting waypoints directly onthe | ag ECDIS display oe 24,3, Adjust the route by graphically editing waypoints 24.4. Obtain track courses and distances from the chart 24.5, Obtain relevant route planning information 25. Track limits (0.5 hour) At Ti ch6538& 25.1, Review the alarm settings used as vessel is proceeding we 83 along a monitored route a3 T3.ch7.5 25.2. Modify the setting of XTE in a previously saved route 4 87 AS 26. Checking plan for safety (0.5 hour) At Tich7.4@77 26.1. Check a previously created and saved route for crossing | A2 T3ch7.4 | dangers of navigation according to the setting of cross-track | a3 87 distance ne 26.2, Check the route as itis being created for dangers as listed | a= . above 26.3. Assess a route plan based on a safety check Ex Simulator exercise ~ coastal & restricted waters (navigation alarms | A3, Aa, AS & route scheduling) (2.0 hours) 27. Additional Navigational Information (0.5 hour) a T3ch7.5&77 27.1. Discuss various hydro-meteorological data that could be | AZ eel available in the ECDIS database (tides, currents, weather, | ag 87 etc) aM AS 16PART C: DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid | Reference 28. Route schedule (0.5 hour) At Tich75 28.1. Observe any deviation from the route schedule setting in use | A2 T3ch7.5877 a vessel is proceeding along a route 43 87 28.2. Determine expected passage times Ad 28.3. Observe calculations of progress along the planned route | as 28.4, Using the ETA application in ECDIS, calculate time or speed at a selected waypoint on a monitored route 28. User charts in route planning (1.5 hours) at Ten7a | 29.1. Review the ECDIS function for creating mariner’s notes (User | A2 T3.ch73 Chart A 87 29.2, Determine effective policy regarding User Charts MM 29.3. Select Usor Chart for display aS 29.4. Use the graphic editor for creating and modifying a User Chart 29.5. Create, save and move an anchor circle guard zone on a User Chart ECDIS Targets, Charts & System (6.5 hours) 80. ARPA/Radar overlay (0.5 hours) at Tienes 80.1. Examine sensor setup requirements for ARPA targets #2 T3.ch82.58 30.2, Determine speed and heading inputs used in ARPA target | Aa 85 data calculations a 87 30.3. Access target information display aS Th cheat 30.4. Interpret target symbol features | T3.ch82.1& 90.5. Operate the user interface controls for radar overlay | 82281115 fs, Daratran scien of mayo abt | 30.7. Determine source of ECDIS-tracked target data calculations | 30.8. Make corrections to own ship's position, using a reference | point captured by ARPA | 31. _ AIS functions (0.5 hour) lat Tiche45& | 31.1. Describe what the connection of an Automatic Identification | A2 69 | System (AIS) to ECDIS enables 13 T3che4 31.2. Examine sensor setup requirements for AIS targets ie B4cn103 | 31.3. Determine alarms and other settings for AIS targets 15 87 31.4, Access target information cisplay options | 31.5. Interpret AIS target symbol features | 32. Procuring & installing chart data (1.5 hours) at Thenaa 32.1. Review chart data structure, terminology, and instalation | A2 ¥3.cn92899 procedures ia aoa 32.2, Review chart format requirements for ECDIS M4 87 82.3. Examine data distribution sources for ENC 25 32.4. Examine data distribution sources for SENC conversions 82.5. Examine licence structure for various formats, and practise installation 92.6. Extract information on installation history 7OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid Reference 33. Ed 34. 36. 18 Installing chart corrections (1.0 hour) 33.1. 33.2, 33.3, 33.4. 335. 93.6. Simul ravigi Explain why electronic chart data is maintained with up-to- date corrections ‘Add or modify a chart object using Manual Correction task Examine production licence options for accessibility of automatic updates Install various automatic update formats using various methods Extract information on update history Apply Temporary and Preliminary Corrections and Navigational Warnings. lator exercise — restricted waters (advanced integrated ation with ECDIS) (2.0 hours) ‘System reset & backup (0.5 hour) 344. 34.2. 34.3. 34.4. 34.5. 34.6, Explain the intent of regulations on ECDIS back-up arrangements Discuss back-up procedures in standalone ECDIS failure event Discuss networked back-up procedures in (Master) ECDIS failure event Discuss troubleshooting routines in ECDIS Recognize consequences to navigation safety while troubleshooting Recognize consequences to data storage while ECDIS workstation is down Archiving ECDIS data and data logging (0.5 hour) 35.1 35.2. 36.3. 35.4, 355. Discuss ECDIS data management to work with files. associated with ECDIS operations Discuss ECDIS data management to transfer selected data files between storage media Examine requirements and functions of logbook task in EcDIs Examine display functions of ownship track and tracks of AIS, and ARPA targets Perform various hard copy print outs BRIBE 43, A4, AS RBZ AS RER AS \as Ti ch45&63 3 ch.10 87 Tich87 &88 T3ch.11.3& 14 87 Tichas T3.ch7.6& 13.9 B87PARI G: DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency Teaching Aid | Reference ECDIS Responsibility & Assessment (6.0 hours) 36. Responsibility (2.0 hours) At Rt | 96.1. Review COLREGS A2 RS | 36.2, Review SOLAS, as amended Bit 36.3. Review IMO approval of equipment and installations B12 96.4, Review IMO carriage requirements B13 36.5, Review national ECDIS carriage regulations (if applicable) RT 36.6, Review STCW Code, as amended Tihs 36.7, Review flag state (maritime) implementation T3ch134 | 96.8. Review IMO training Guidance (and providing review of | course} | 86.9, Review ISM and IMO requirements of ship owners & operators 36.10. Review IHO relevant regulations. 36.11, Review the need to ensure that ECDIS software is kept up to date. 37. Effective navigation with ECDIS (1.0 hour) at Th ch.10.2 87.1. Desoribe bridge functions incorporating ECDIS 42 T3ch7.3&8.1 87.2, Re-examine sample bridge operating procedures addressing &112816 ECDIS 5, RG 87.3. Define safe and practical navigation with ECDIS 87.4, Knowledge of the anomalies that ECDIS is susceptible to Ev. Written evaluation (1.0 hour) Ev.2 Simulator exercise - coastal & restricted waters (underway ECDIS | AS, Ad, AS navigation assessment) (2.0 hours) 19OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) Part D: Instructor Manual @ = =Guidance for instructors The course outline and timetable (Part B) provide guidance on the time allocation for the course material, but the instructor is free to modify this ifit is deemed necessary. The detailed teaching syllabus (Part C) must be studied carefully and, where appropriate, lesson plans or lecture notes compiled with Part D providing the basis from beginning to end of the course. Evaluation and assessment guidance are provided in Part E. The lesson plans and exercises of this part are meant to provide the ECDIS navigation instructor with the material for a course instruction manual. Specifically, the Learning Objectives presented in the previous parts of the Model Course document are fleshed out in considerable detail in Part D. The details of this part reflect the views of the course developers with respect to methodology and organization as well as what they consider relevant and important in light of their experience as instructors and as navigator who have succeeded in applying ECDIS to bridge watchkeeping. Although the lessons, exercises, and assessment methods should be of value initially, each instructor should develop his/her own methods and ideas, recognize and refine what is successful, and discard that which does not work satisfactorily, It is particularly important for the instructor to adapt content to the specific ECDIS being utilized in the training environment. Despite the ECDIS Performance Standards, there is limited commonality among type-approved ECDIS units. Adaptation is also advised for review of flag state regulations, as appropriate. ‘As noted in the foregoing parts, this 40-hour course is comprised of 40 Lesson Plans, 4 practice exercises, and a final underway assessment exercise. These are divided according to the five primary stages of the course: 1 Elements of ECDIS (9.5 hours) Watchkeeping with ECDIS (9.0 hours) ECDIS Route Planning (9.0 hours) ECDIS Chars, Targets & System (6.6 hours) 2 3 4 5 ECDIS Responsibility (6 hours) Preparation and planning are the most important criteria in effectively presenting this course. Availability and proper use of course materials is also essential for maximum efficacy in conveying the subject to trainees. The capabilities and limitations of the teaching facilities in use may dictate that the learning objectives be adjusted but it is suggested that this be kept toa minimum. Due to the considerable challenges and complexities faced by trainees learning to navigate safely using ECDIS, it is vital for the instructor to recognize that successful underway assessments require as much hands-on practice as possible. As discussed in the Introduction to the navigational use of ECDIS (2010 Edition), lecturing and demonstration and the ‘opportunity for individual use applies to nearly all learning objectives in nearly all topics. It will be necessary for instructors to prepare for the presentation of specific learning objectives in the context of underway scenarios for both classroom demonstration and practice, and for the independent navigation environment. The development of other materials, such as 20Fell Us INST RUU IUr MUANUAL a compilation on a CD of handy reference material, is also strongly suggested. An index of useful files and documents is provided in the “Appendices for the Instructor” part of this course. ™@ Lesson Plans: Elements of ECDIS (9.5 hours) PAN OAaAYN SB 9. 10. Ex1 11. 12, Introduction & familiarization plan (0.5 hour) Purpose of ECDIS (0.5 hour) Value to navigation (0.5 hour) Correct & incorrect use (0.5 hour) Work station start, stop & layout (0.6 hour) Vessel position (0.5 hour) Position source (1.0 hour) Basic navigation (1.0 hour) Heading & drift vectors (0.5 hour) Understanding chart data (1.0 hour) Simulator Exercise - Open sea (basic integrated navigation) (2.0 hours) Chart quality & accuracy (0.5 hour) Chart organization (0.5 hour) 1. Introduction & familiarization plan (0.5 hr) The instructor explains the goals of the 40-hour course; and the trainee becomes familiar with the layout of the ECDIS equipment at the workstations and on the bridge simulator (Refs: T3 ch.1; B6; B7). 1.1. General introductions: Define the goals of the course and course certification, Verify that all trainees have basic computer skills (objective assessment), Explain the course structure and attendance requirements, Explain the evaluation process, Explain that trainees will achieve an understanding of type-approved ECDIS in general, and proficiency specifically in the use of system in use in the course. 4.2. Administration: ° Issue study guides and other reference material, Review course syllabus. 1.3. Familiarization with ECDIS learning environment: Work station power-up and ECDIS software start and stop, 21OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) Use the projector to show how you will demonstrate ECDIS functions, Explain how to get information from the ECDIS User Manuals, coe Explain Help structure within ECDIS software package, and Briefly tour classroom and lab used for ECDIS navigation training to see navigation and control equipment. 2. Purpose of ECDIS (0.5 hr) The instructor explains the main characteristics of ECDIS data display, and recognizes which information is constantly displayed by ECDIS and which is selectable (Refs: R3; T1 ch.3 & 10.3; T3 ch.2; B4 ch.10.2; BS ch.14). 2.1. Introduce revised IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS (June 2006, Resolution MSC.232(82)): ECDIS definition, © Capability of displaying all chart information necessary for safe and efficient navigation, © Swiftly enables positioning, route monitoring and route planning, © Provides appropriate alarms and indications. 2.2. Differentiate between display options: © Electronic navigational chart (ENC) and system ENC (SENC), Standard display and display base, © Display of information other than ENC data. 2.3. Identify information types and areas on navigation display: Electronic chart area, Information area, Task panels, other menu options, Automatic displays for monitoring ship’s safety including position, gyro heading, speed log, time, and safety values, course over ground and speed over ground. 2.4. Apply presentation of ECDIS data: © Major rules of presentation library, Automatic presentation, such as scale, display category, day/night,.etc., Modes, such as true motion and North-up. 3. Value to navigation (0.5 hr) The trainee recognizes that safe navigation with ECDIS requires the selection and analysis of displayed information that is relevant to the prevailing situation (Refs: T1 ch.6.8; T1 ch.8. 13 .ch.11.1 & 11.2; B4 ch.11.2.2 & 11.2.3 & 11.3). 223.41. 3.2, 3.3. 3.4, 3.5. 4, PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Recognize factors that characterize and modify chart presentation: © Projection, colours, symbols, © Assessment of differences. Recognize factors that characterize and modify the data quality: ® Accuracy, resolution, completeness, © Assessment of differences. Manually change scale, area & position of ownship: @ Chart (or sea) area and scale, © Position of ownship relative to display edge Evaluate the route monitoring mode of ECDIS operation: © Route monitoring mode, Navigation mode. Explain the value of ECDIS to navigatio —Ownship position with respect to route, shipping lanes, acquired targets, depth contours, soundings, and predicted tides and currents, ¢ Multi-chart loading, scaling, on-chart object information, © Centralized information station for navigational bridge team, including ERBL, user layers, radar target tracking, SAR, Navtex, AIS, climate, and port information. Correct & incorrect use (0.5 hr) ‘The trainee assesses the role of ECDIS within the totality of the navigation process (Refs: T1 ch.8.7; T3 ch.11.3.2 & 7.5 & 8.1.1; B2; B3). 44. 42. Use ECDIS within the prevailing navigation situation: © Name the principles of navigation and operational guidance for officers in charge of a navigational watch (STCW, SOLAS), Review the many areas of bridge operations to which ECDIS may be applied, © Situational awareness includes the functioning of navigational aids and the reliability of sensors, ¢ ECDISis a powerful and comprehensive navigational system yet its use does not eliminate the need to verify the information using other means ¢ Anavigational watch is not to be performed on only one system (mostly unavoidable in this simulation and proficiency training). Recognize ways to avoid over-reliance on ECDIS: ¢ Asystem malfunction and data inaccuracy is always a potential, 23OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) ¢ The displayed hydrographic data are not more reliable than the survey data they are based on, © The displayed sensor data are not more reliable than the respective originating sensor system, Errors/inaccuracies in one subsystem may degrade others and can potentially render ECDIS useless. 4.3. Proficiency in the use of ECDIS includes assessing the integrity of the system and all data at all times. However, such use should be integrated into standing a normal watch including a competent visual lookout, and the continued maintenance of good situational awareness. © One method of accomplishing this it to go to the ECDIS with a single purpose or query within a strict and brief time limit, rather than to browse or surf menus and information panels. Keeping to a 7-second glance as a scanning technique helps produce an integrative role for ECDIS. © Another method is to overcome the problem of partial use — the less thoroughly the ECDIS is used and applied, the less willing the users become to apply ECDIS to navigation, resulting in less familiarity and less trust. 5. Workstation start, stop & layout (0.5 hr) The trainee analyses and assesses the proper functioning of ECDIS during the booting-up process and normal operation (Refs: T1 ch.1; T3 ch.7.3; B7). 5.1. Perform standard ECDIS workstation start: © Recognize that some sensor feeds may need to be off or disconnected from ECDIS workstation com ports, and that the ECDIS workstation is subject to all normal limitations of hardware, operating system, and memory ¢ —ECDIS is a navigation aid and has: = Potential limitations in hard drive storage, RAM size, power supply interruptions, hardware malfunctions, overall system lockup, etc., — Operating system (typically Windows) boot-up procedures and internal tests, ~ Apre-programmed “dongle” installed in the parallel printer port which enables the registration and use of the ECDIS manufacturer's products,. — The potential to fail due to incorrect use of OS and ECDIS software. 5.2. Interpret the ECDIS start windows for sensors requested, sensors found, and selected chart data initializi © Recognize the significance of the ECDIS Activator Key (dongle) and associated licence files 245.3. 6. PART OG INSTRUGTOR MANUAL © The ECDIS software boots up (loads) with: - Asmall indicator window against the desktop background, then - _Afull screen panel indication of initialization, then - The ECDIS basic display with alarm indicators (if any) requiring acknowledgement. Examine alarms (if any) and determine initial conditions of ECDIS readiness for navigation © The ECDIS initialization screen indicates on-line tests: ~ For date/time, position, heading, and speed log, ~ Displays “Received” when these inputs match expected protocols (“Received” status is not a check on data accuracy), — Displays “Aborted” when these inputs are missing or corrupt, - Boot-up without inputs will continue, with alarms on ECDIS display, — ENC data will be loaded from the chart files as licensed. Vessel position (0.5 hr) The trainee operates basic navigational functions and settings pertaining to vessel position information (Refs: T1 ch.6.7; B7). 6.1. on 6.3. Review user interface methods: © Mouse/trackball and device buttons, © Keyboard and hotkeys, © Control of standard cursor and free mouse cursor, © Use of cursor and ERBL on the display. Review display of vessel's position: © Shift the vessel on the display in navigation mode, © Vessel's symbols, © Vessel’s GNSS position information (details reviewed in Lesson 07), © Track of vessel's position (details reviewed in Lesson 08), © Vessel's motion vectors (details reviewed in Lesson 09). Examine position information in the display panels: © System (tidal height, current, sounding, set and drift at position), © Route (vessel position on the route), © Pilot (position relative to next WP as per route schedule data).OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 6.4. Determine a position fix on the ECDIS chart display panel: © Manually draw and move bearing lines (LOPs), Manually mark position on the display. 7. Position source (1.0 hr) The trainee recognizes the principal features of GNSS as the primary vessel position source (Refs: T1 ch.2; T3 ch.7.5.5 & 8.1.1; B7). 7.1. Review basics of GNSS: © Satellite constellation, theory, atmospheric interference, © Signal quality indication, HDOP, data age, station ID, © Accuracy (2drms probability). 7.2. Coordinate GNSS antenna position settings: Set GNSS antenna locations from amidships and off centreline (Consistent Common Reference Point - CCRP) © Switch on primary and secondary position sources by assigning ports for NMEA/ IEC 61162 data feed 7.3. Select position system: © Primary Position Sensor © Secondary Position Sensor © Auto change (automatic switching to dead reckoning position). 7.4. Determine fix quality (status) of GNSS: © Position information, © Alarms and indications of disruptions of GNSS data feed, © Tracking the discrepancy between Primary Position Sensor and Secondary Position Sensor, © Monitoring the GNSS data port, Check ship's position by a second independent means. 8. Basic navigation (1.0 hr) The trainee operates many of the basic navigational functions and settings (Refs: T1 ch.6.2; B7). 8.1. Activate display categories and information layers: © Base, Standard, All and Custom, © Spot soundings limit (depths <= safe setting are displayed as bold), 26PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL © Channel limits, fairways, landmarks, special areas, warnings, © Message “Layers Lost” when any are turned off. 8.2. Monitor vessel safety: © Recognize position, gyro, speed log, COG, SOG, time, Seta safe depth value from sea level with regards to Isolated Dangers, © Seta safe depth contour, © Identify contours shown in Base Display, © Identify other Base Display information that cannot be turned off. 8.3. Activate route monitoring features: © Track, log, drift summary, sensor status, target tracks, scale, route information, contours, isolated dangers, special areas, alarm limits, © Activate day/night colour sets, track display, scale bar, vessel symbol, © Set voyage recording (Logbook) track period, precision, colour, history, routing information, filters. 9. Heading & drift vectors (0.5 hr) The trainee operates basic navigational functions and settings pertaining to ownship’s heading vector, course over ground vector, and guard ring (Refs: T1 ch.8.1; R3; R4; B7). 9.1. Activate vessel's motion vectors: © Turn either or both vectors on or off, © Alignment of vessel contour, © Set vector length. 9.2. Obtain vessel's course and speed from the positioning system: *@ COG & SOG may be from position system or from ARPA reference, © HDG is true or undefined (manual entry only when in DR), LOG may be bottom, water, ARPA, or position system referenced. 9.3. Interpret the movement of the vessel: © The graphical difference between the COG/SOG and the HDG/LOG vectors is the drift angle, © Display of drift angle reveals vessel momentum in a turn, © Drift angle in steady state reveals sum of wind and current on vessel.OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 9.4. Recognize the effects of gyro error Drift angle results from gyro data without any provision for correction, Gyro precession due to high-speed turns produces an unreliable HDG display on ECDIS. 9.5. Graphically monitor ownship’s approach to isolated dangers by means of a guard ring or equivalent ECDIS function Ex. 1. Simulator exercise - open sea (2.0 hours) The trainee operates specific functions constituting task groups for route monitoring in an open sea area, and obtains all relevant information for basic safe integrated navigation. Demonstrate the following tasks on ECDIS while navigating safely in an open sea setting with non-threatening ARPA targets: = Monitor sea area, —_ Use the pre-defined route as set by the instructor, — Check position with pre-defined fix, — Select pre-defined user layers, = Check settings such as vector time, display reset, information layers, alarms, track, sensors, and ownship configurations. Check settings such as vector time, display reset, information layers, alarms, track, sensors, and ownship configurations. Instructor guidelines Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description: — Set simulation parameters, — Provide trainees with a pre-defined route, - Brief and debrief trainees, — Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description. Expected outcomes: e 28 Familiarize with the use of ECDIS Navigate with ECDIS Monitor SOG and COG10. PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Understanding chart data (1.0 hr) The trainee describes the types of electronic charts, and explains the characteristics of ECDIS data or system electronic navigational chart (SENC) (Refs: T1 ch.1 & 4; T3 ch.4 & 7.2 & 6; BS ch.14; B7). 10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 10.4, 10.5. 10.6. 11. Define the relevant terminology of ECDIS. Name the differences between electronic chart systems and ECDIS: © Different ECDIS systems, ¢ ECDIS and ECS, © Vector and raster charts. Describe the various electronic chart data formats: © Vector data, © Raster data Explain the relationship between ECDIS data and the information presented on the display: © ECDIS database and its structure, © ENC data and the SENC, * How manual updates are stored in the database, © Steps and responsibilities during ENC creation. Explain that only information stored as objects with corresponding attributes in the database is available for display. Describe the chart data selected for display. Chart quality & accuracy (0.5 hr) The trainee assesses all errors, inaccuracies and ambiguities in the SENC caused by improper data management (Refs: T1 ch.9; T3 ch.5; B7). 114. Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependent upon: © Accuracy of survey and alll hydrographic data, © Shifting of buoys, © Coverage and completeness of chart data.OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 11.2. Explain the problems in ECDIS associated with variant datums: © Different reference systems used for positioning (time, direction, speed), ¢ The effects of datum (horizontal, vertical), © Different geodetic coordinate systems. 11.3. Assess alll errors, inaccuracies and ambigu management. s caused by improper data 11.4. Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for safe navigation. 11.5. Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution: Potential distortions in chart scale, © The amount of information that appears on the screen, © Display adapter and the Desktop Area Setting, Troubleshooting display problems. 12. Chart organization (0.5 hr) The trainee handles ECDIS data at the workstation (this knowledge will be expanded upon and exercised in Lessons 15, 33 & 34) (Refs: T1 ch.6.3; T3 ch.10 & 7.2.2; B7). 12.1. Introduce the organization of chart data distribution: Explain the organization of chart data by the processes of procurement (downloading), installation (also applies to updates), selection of chart type (format), initialization, and loading (autoload by position) (reviewed again in Lesson 33) © Demonstrate the chart data manager application associated with the type approved ECDIS © Describe the chart data file structure associated with the type approved ECDIS 12.2. Demonstrate the loading (retrieval) of ECDIS data: © Automatically from the directory of available chart data for the vessel's position Automatically from the directory of available chart data for the cursor location © Manually by chart (cell) name from the directory of available data ~ 3013. PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Lesson Plans: Watchkeeping with ECDIS (9.0 hours) 13. Sensors (0.5 hour) 14. Ports & data feeds (0.5 hour) 15. Chart selection (0.5 hour) 16. Chart information (1.0 hour) 17. Changing the settings (1.0 hour) 18. Chart sealing (0.5 hour) Ex.2 Simulator Exercise - Coastal (chart display settings) (2.0 hours) 19. Information layers (1.0 hour) 20. System & position alarms (0.5 hour) 21. Depth & contour alarms (1.5 hours) Sensors (0.5 hr) The trainee describes the performance limits of sensors and assesses their impact on the safe use of ECDIS (Refs: T1 ch.2.16 & 6.1 & 6:5.1; T3 ch.8; B7). 13.1. 13.2. 13.3. 13.4. Explain the performance limits of devices for position, course over ground, heading, speed, depth, radar, and AIS, especially concerning: © Availabilty, © Accuracy, Integrity. Explain the need for selecting sensor data displayed in ECDIS that is. appropriate and unambiguous, and accurate. Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS when sensor performance deteriorates. Explain and analyse various sensor alarms and indications: © Activated when ECDIS receives no data from the external output device, Where sensor alarms and indications are displayed as they occur, ¢ Use Alarm button or free cursor on 2nd-line message to disable the sound and message from the display, * Alarm submenu function remains orange parameter returns to set limits, or when function is deliberately turned off, ® Correct response is to check the operation and connection of the relevant sensor. atOPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 14. Ports & data feeds (0.5 hr) ‘The trainee recognizes and selects data ports, and assesses sensor input values (Refs: T1 ch.8.2 & 8.3; B4 ch.10.4; B7). 14.1, Select between primary and secondary position source. 14.2. Observe automatic change over to secondary position source. 14.3. Explain the data reference system of each connected sensor: © Geodetic system, @ Antenna position, Transducer position, © Clock or time source. 14.4. Identify the data port assigned to each connected sensor. 14.5. Monitor, identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensor: ¢ Select a sensor and monitor the data stream (live or simulated), Generally recognize the sentence syntax associated with the sensor, © Where possible, associate data with displayed navigational information. 14.6. Assess the plausi ity of sensor input values to ECDIS. 14.7. Assess the impact on displayed information when a sensor port is improperly selected. 15. Chart selection (0.5 hr) The trainee demonstrates manual and automatic selection of charts, and explains the potential error of the ECDIS display due to improper chart selection (Refs: T1 ch.6.4 & 9.1; T3 ch.5.3 & 7.2; B7). 15.1. Demonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be loaded and changed: ® Automatically : Manually for the presently loaded route Manually from the total portfolio © Manually displayed by the cursor position © During the activity of the operator using the graphics cursor (further detail is provided in Lessons 23 & 24 on Route Planning and in Lesson 29 on User Charts) 32PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL, 15.2. Assess the inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by improper selection of a chart for display: ¢ When ownship position is on display, chart data list is sorted by scale ¢ When ownship position is not on display (viewing elsewhere), chart data list is sorted by name (alpha) * —ECDIS displays largest scale data (smallest area) on the topmost layer, but the user may prioritize by format, especially ENC to keep ECDIS in the ECDIS mode © Automatic chart loading may be switched on or off or held to a user-selected chart (fixed) 15.3. Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENC: Review their contents Determine that they have been included in the SENG 15.4. Explain and analyse the data and chart alarms resulting from overscaling (zooming in) and underscaling (zooming out), 15.5. Explain and analyse the data and chart alarms resulting from use of a non-WGS 84 geodetic datum. 16. Chart information (1.0 hr) The trainee matches presentation to situation, and demonstrates how to get the information about the chart and chart objects (Refs: T1 ch.6.4.6; T3 ch.7.2; B7). 16.1. Apply the functions suitable for position monitoring, route monitoring, route creation and editing, trial manoeuvre, creating and accessing user-defined layers: © Continuous positioning while monitoring navigation, @ Trial manoeuvres, © Route planning and scheduling, © Creating User Charts, © Other functions 16.2. Obtain information on charted objects: © For vector charts, © For raster charts, information is available only for the same frame size of a matching vector chart as described above 33OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 16.3. 16.4. I. Demonstrate how the presentation of navigation marks is changed according to ownship’s position. Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of display categories. Changing the settings (1.0 hr) The trainee demonstrates how to verify the operational settings and to assess that the navigational process is safe (Refs: T1 ch.6.3 & 8.6; T3 ch.7.6; B7). 17.1. 17.2. 17.3. 17.4, 17.5. 17.6. 34 Manually test the major functions of hardware, keyboard, mouse/trackball, sensor data, and chart data. Check and/or select preferred operational settings in the relevant task panels and on the primary information panel: © Primary task panels Primary information panel Ship, Alarm, Chart, Logbook, ARPA © Configuration, Add Information (user layers), Route Evaluate alarm and function status indications: © Alarms, time, position update, heading and speed log © Route keeping, heading vectors, chart scale, track, logbook functions Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of safety values: Safety depth; Safety contour Least depth alarm; anti-grounding alarms © Alarms for sailing along a route Adjust track length and precision. Evaluate the range of information recorded in the log table (voyage recording): © Check navigational conditions (ownship progress, charts displayed, etc.) © Check routing events (including manual notations) © Check system events © Display additional data groupsPART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL 18. Chart scaling (0.5 hr) The trainee demonstrates the use of chart scaling and explains and avoids interpretation errors due to scale (Refs: T1 ch.6.4; T3 ch.7.2.4; B7). 18.1. Demonstrate scaling of electronic chart display: © (Scale) and select scale value, With chart autoload switched on, use zoom function © (Zoom) and use cursor to draw quadrangle around area to view 18.2. Use to display electronic chart on the same scale as the original paper chart. 18.3. Apply additional chart scale information: Horizontal screen span, e Display of chart scale, scale bar, and bold-thin scale angle, ¢ Calculated range (distance) across screen display for scale in use, © Warning messages associated with scale choice 18.4. Recognize interpretation errors due to scaling: Overscale of the display will spread out chart and user information with the possible loss of familiar cues for estimating distance © Underscale of the display may cause some information to be hidden © Underscale with SCAMIN off will result in unacceptable clutter due to data density Verity the selection of the appropriate scale 19. Information layers (1.0 hr) The trainee demonstrates understanding and proficient use of information layers (Refs: T1 ch.6.5 & 6.9 & 7.3; T3 ch.7.5.6 & 7.2.1 & 7.3.2; BT). 19.1. Observe effect on information layers and status indications when chart data is. loaded and when chart area is underscaled: © Determine native scale of chart data as it is loaded © Observe function of SCAMIN on and off when a chart area is underscaled (zoomed too far out) © Observe indication of scale value © Layers additional to ENC must not be excessive so as to obscure the standard display 35OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 19.2. Review and apply appropriate display mode: © Day or night presentation, * Scale, © Display category 19.3. Practise selecting information options in display category of “All other information”. 19.4. Differentiate between information layers, User Chart layers, and Event graphic: © _ Information layers (chart display categories) and User Chart layers, © The addition and removal of own chart entries such as manual corrections and voyage planning notes, ¢ The addition of Event on the display and notations made in Logbook 19.5. Respond to the indicators representing the loss of displayed information: © Layers Lost, © Position Dropped Ex. 2. Simulator exercise - open sea (2.0 hours) The trainee operates specific functions constituting task groups for route monitoring in an ‘open sea area, and obtains all relevant information for basic safe integrated navigation. Demonstrate the following task groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in an ‘open sea setting with non-threatening ARPA targets: = Monitor sea area, — _ Use pre-defined route as set by the instructor, = Check position with pre-defined fix, = Select pre-defined user layers, — Check settings such as vector time, display reset, information layers, alarms, track, sensors, and ownship configurations. Instructor guidelines * Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description: Set simulation parameters - Provide pre-defined route to the trainee — Practise remote monitoring of trainees’ ECDIS use - Brief and debrief trainees ~ Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description 36PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Expected outcomes: 20. © Navigate with ECDIS © Individual watchkeeping © Appropriate selection of user layers and alarms © Successful fix of manual position System & position alarms (0.5 hr) The trainee explains the status indications and alarms pertaining to system and position, and demonstrates the proper responses (Refs: T1 ch.8.3; T3 ch.7.5.3; B7). 20.1. 20.2. 20.3. 21. Identify and respond to alarms for primary and secondary positioning systems, such as: © Primary (Secondary) Failure, © Prim. (Sec.) Diff. Mode Loss, © Prim/Sec Pos Diverge, © Echo Ref. Loss, © Primary (Secondary) Data not WGS84, © Primary (Secondary) Unreliable Position Identify and respond to chart related alarms, such as: © Off Chart, © No Official Data, e@ Datum Unknown, © AG (Anti-grounding) Monitoring Off The instructor should particularly emphasize which alarms have user settings and teach a sensible approach to establishing suitable settings. In particular, going over the alarm/indicator setting controls for “approaching an area with special conditions” is highly important as incorrect settings cause very frequent alarms that distract the operator. Depth & contour alarms (1.5 hrs) The trainee explains the status indications and alarms pertaining to depth and contours in route planning and monitoring, and demonstrates the proper responses (Refs: T1 ch.8.4 & 6.5; T3 ch.7.5; B7).OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 21.1. Describe route monitoring alarms, such as: 21.2. 21.3. 21.4, 38 Crossing a safety contour Prohibited or other area ‘Track error allowance (XTE) Waypoint arrival circle Safety Contour changed Identify depth-related information, such as: Safe water depth Charted obstruction Depth sounder related alarms Depth from sounder Depth value of Safety Contour Set the safety values for route monitoring: Safety Contour will only utilize an e 1g depth contour in the chart data Set the value for a Safety Contour to represent preferred underkeel clearance Set the value for Safety Depth Set the value for spot sounding display category Set the limits pertaining to safe water, such as: Apply the ENC option of four shades Shallow Contour should be set to represent nothing less than ownship's deep draft Navigational Danger Depth sounder limit Set an advance time for approaching the set safety contour In tidal waters, it is sometimes necessary to navigate in waters less deep than the safety contour. Emphasis should be placed on using all other information mode.PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL ™ Lesson Plans: ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring (9.0 hours) 22. Vessel manoeuvring characteristics (0.5 hour) 23. Route planning by table (1.0 hour) 24. Route planning by chart (2.0 hours) 25. Track limits (0.5 hour) 26. Checking plan for safety (0.5 hour) 27. Additional Navigational information (0.5 hour) 28. Route schedule (0.5 hour) 29. User charts in route planning (1.5 hours) Ex.3. Simulator Exercise ~ Coastal waters (2.0 hours) 22. Vessel manoeuvring characteristics (0.5 hr) The trainee demonstrates the use of ship's particulars in the display of route planning and maneuvering information, and explains the possible errors of interpretation (Refs: T1 ch.8.5; 3 ch.7.5 & 8.3; B7) 22.1. Determine methods of alert for wheel over when approaching waypoints, such ¢ Turn radius manoeuvring characteristics of ownship apply to curved track in ECDIS route planning © Arrival circle centred on waypoint with circumference intersecting wheel over point on ECDIS route 22.2. Discuss the need for the navigator to verify positioning especially when ECDIS is connected to autopilot: © Generally, only the “observed position” is controlled © Where an ECDIS curved predictor is provided, caution to be exercised as it may only project a momentary rate of turn, rather than sophisticated hydrodynamic calculations, and therefore have limited accuracy 23. Route planning by table (1.0 hr) The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for route planning by table (Refs: T1 ch.7.1 & 7.5; T3 ch.7.4; B7). 23.1. Retrieve a stored route plan: For use in route monitoring For planning and review Rename as working route to allow ad hoc changes while underway © Obtain track courses and distances from list of waypoints as displayed in the table. 38OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 23.2. Approve an existing route for planning, safety review and monitoring: © Apply systematic methods of examination © Utilize appropriate chart data intended for use along the route Set alarm parameters Adjust cross track zones Scale in on charts for safety check analysis, Check route for date dependent data eee 23.3. Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the whole passage. 23.4. Construct a route plan by inputting waypoint data alphanumerically into a route- planning table. 23.5, Adjust the route plan by editing, adding and deleting waypoints inside the table. 23.6. Review curved track planning and wheel over indication: © Ownship manoeuvring characteristics, ¢ Requirements of planning a safe passage including waypoint spacing 23.7. Establish procedures to name, link, rename, archive, retrieve and delete route files: © Naming, linking and re-naming techniques for Route files © Archiving route plans © Deleting route plans 24. Route planning by chart (2.0 hrs) The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for route planning graphically by chart (Refs: T1 ch.7.2 & 7.3; T3 ch.7.4; B7). 24.1. Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the whole passage. 24.2. Construct a route by inputting waypoints directly on the ECDIS display. @ It is advisable to rough-in the route legs at first (using rhumb line and great circle) © Fine-tune the waypoint positions, track zones and turn radii using practical navigation considerations, such as for radar and visual navigation, traffic patterns, and ENC data quality indicators (Zone of Confidence)24.3. 24.4, 24.5. 25. PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Adjust the route by graphically editing waypoints. Obtain track courses and distances from the chart: © Cursor position, © Selection of route segment Obtain relevant route planning information, such as: Ocean wind, wave and surface current information, Tidal heights and currents, Sailing directions (port information), For special situations (anchoring, chart data quality, special areas, pilotage, quarantine, etc.) Track limits (0.5 hr) The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for setting track limits in route planning (Refs: T1 ch.6.5.3 & 8.3; T3 ch.7.5; B7). 25.1. 26. Review the alarm settings used as vessel is proceeding along a monitored route: © Deviation of the current course angle as set in the planned route, © XTE (cross track error) exceeds the value set in the route data table, Guard vector for crossing safety contour, Guard vector for entering special purpose areas, Guard ring for crossing an isolated danger. . Modify the setting of XTE in a previously saved route: © Re-check the route for crossing dangers of navigation according to the setting of XTE zones, ¢ Observe the alarm triggering while proceeding along the modified route leg, © Examine results graphically on appropriate scale chart data. Checking plan for safety (0.5 hr) The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains alll relevant information for checking a route for the presence of dangers to navigation (Refs: T1 ch.7.4 & 7. ; T3 ch.7.4; B7).OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 26.1. Check a previously created and saved route for crossing dangers of navigation according to the setting of cross-track distance: © Safety contours, © Isolated dangers, © Limits of Special Purpose Areas. 26.2. Check the route as if is being created for dangers as listed above: © Use Safety Check while adding a waypoint and leg along a route © Use Safety Check while modifying an existing leg or waypoint 26.3. Assess a route plan based on a safety check: © Consider all predictable hazards along the track and assess if itis reliably safe, @ Assess which route should finally be taken, Assess which areas and points of the passage are critical. © Besides using the function for safety checks, the largest scale ENC must be manually checked as there are cases of ECDIS alarm not activating for isolated dangers. 27. Additional Navigational Information (0.5 hr) 27.1. Discuss various hydro-meteorological data that could be available in the ECDIS database, such as: e Tide © Current © Climatological Weather e Wind e Ice 28. Route schedule (0.5 hr) The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for route scheduling (Refs: T1 ch.7.5; 3 ch.7.5 & 7.7; B7), 28.1. Observe any deviation from the route schedule setting in use as vessel is proceeding along a route. 28.2. Determine expected passage times: Use route schedule table for proceeding along a route, Apply effects of surface and tidal currents in calculations, 42PART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL © Calculate schedule from starting ETD and ETA’s for waypoints, Calculate schedule from starting ETD and Log speeds for waypoints, Edit input data as required 28.3. Observe calculations of progress along the planned route: © Load a route and the route schedule created for that route, ‘© Monitor the route, © Display route monitoring data on ECDIS information panel, Display schedule information on ECDIS information panel 28.4, Using the ETA application in ECDIS, calculate time or speed at a selected waypoint on a monitored route: © Speed to make good (STG) for the indicated waypoint (and display), © Estimated time of arrival (ETA) at any waypoint 29. User charts in route planning (1.5 hrs) The trainee operates all navigational functions pertaining to own (user) chart entries and the use of planning notes (Refs: T1 ch.7.3; T3 ch.7.3; B7). 29.1. Review the ECDIS function for creating mariner’s notes (User Chart): © A.User Chart is vector editor for creating added graphic and textual layers with specified attributes in the SENC, © Display of User Chart objects is superimposed (layered) on any chart data without changing it, © There can be many User Charts maintained in the system directory, but usually ‘only one or two displayed at a time, © Voyage planning notes and objects called into one layer may be merged into a file called into the other layer, and resaved with or without a new name, to construct a composite file, AUser Chart may also consist of a symbol providing a link to extensive notes and hyperlinked files including photos and documents 29.2. Determine effective policy regarding User Charts: © Purpose of particular file or chart or layer (correction, note, reference, etc.) © Content with regard to visible data and links to data files, ¢ Naming with regard to purpose and geographic locationOPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 29.3. Select User Chart for display: Load and unload various user charts already stored in the appropriate directory, © Select specific information layers for display, © Save, re-save, and re-name user charts (observe naming techniques) 29.4. Use the graphic editor for creating and modifying a User Chart: ¢ Add the many various types of new objects in the required position with care as pertains to use of scale, © Edit objects and information, © Move objects, © Merge user charts 29.5. Create, save and move an anchor circle guard zone on a User Chart: © Ananchor circle can include a danger" attribute triggered by the ECDIS Consistent Common Reference Point (CCRP) © The diameter should represent the maximum swing circle of the vessel The User Chart anchor circle should be positioned on the vessel's hawse pipe at the moment the anchor is let go @ Anchor Guard Zone functions provided on ECDIS (as on GNSS units) generally do not reference the position of the vessel's anchor or the vessel's swing circle Ex. 3. Simulator exercise - coastal & restricted waters (2.0 hours) The trainee operates specific functions constituting task groups for route monitoring in an ‘open sea area, and obtains all relevant information for basic safe integrated navigation. © Demonstrate the following task groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in coastal setting with non-threatening ARPA targets: - Monitor sea area, = _ Use route created by trainee including route schedule, — Select user layers created by trainee = Validate own ship's position by alternate means, = Check settings such as vector time, display reset, information layers, alarms, track, sensors, and ownship configurations. — Assess environmental conditions such as tide, current, wind, waves, - Modify the selected route as instructed, check for safety, adjust route schedule. 4aPART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Instructor guidelines © Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description: © Set simulation parameters © Monitoring of trainees’ ECDIS use © Brief and debrief trainees * Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description Expected outcomes: 30. The trainee demonstrates the use of ARPA operations in ECDIS (Refs: T1 ch © Navigate with ECDIS © Individual watchkeeping ¢ Appropriate selection of user layers and alarms © Route successfully monitored © Radar/ARPA overlay used * Successful modification of the route © Successful creation of route taking into account ship’s draft and under keel clearance Lesson Plans: ECDIS Targets, Charts & System (6.5 hours) 30. ARPA/Radar overlay (0.5 hour) 31. AIS functions (0.5 hour) 32. Procuring & installing chart data (1.5 hours) 33. _ Installing charts data (1.0 hour) Ex.4 Simulator Exercise — Restricted waters (advanced integrated navigation with ECDIS) (2.0 hours) 34. System reset & backup (0.5 hour) 35. Archiving ECDIS data and data logging (0.5 hour) ARPA/Radar overlay (0.5 hr) 13 ch.8.2.3 & 8.5; B7). 30.1. Examine sensor setup requirements for ARPA targets: © The identity of associated com port(s) and baud rate matched to ARPA output * Correct location of sensor reference (Consistent Common Reference Point) © It is possible that ships fitted with ECDIS prior 01st January 2009 may not have ARPA overlay feature.OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) 30.2. 30.3. 30.4. 30.5. 30.6. 30.7. 30.8 46 Determine speed and heading inputs used in ARPA calculations. Access target information display: Cursor (mouse over) © Target table, with sorting options for data fields © Target name field in table may provide direct display link on chart Interpret target symbol features: © Identify by number from ARPA, or by writing an alias into target table © Vector and green circle at radar-determined position © Alarm may be set when both CPA and TCPA approach limitations are exceeded © Vector length the same as set for ownship Target tracks are saved in daily files, and selectable for viewing on display Operate the user interface controls for radar overlay. © Target tracking Image recording © The overlay image can be removed from the display by a single interface option Demonstrate sources of image offset: © Amismatch can develop between chart and radar data, © Sensor position setup, Input of radar data (such as from transceiver problems)heading misalignment, Position sensor error, Uncharted and/or incorrectly charted objects, and chart datum error Determine source of ECDIS-tracked target data calculations: © ECDIS speed and heading inputs are used in ECDIS-tracked target data calculations © Radar motion vector may be through the water rather than over ground ® CPA & TCPA are derived from the ECDIS independently from the radar Make corrections to own ship's position, using a reference point captured by ARPA: © Corrections to own ship's position, using a reference point captured by ARPA’ RADAR © Position check using known object{s) utilizing radar navigation techniquesPART D: INSTRUCTOR MANUAL 31. AIS functions (0.5 hr) The trainee demonstrates the use of Automatic Identification Systems in ECDIS (Refs: 1 ch.8.4.5 & 6.9; TS ch.8.4; B4 ch.10.3; B7). 31.1. Describe what the connection of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) to ECDIS enables: © Receiving identification and navigation information on other targets transmitting on Als, © Analysis of target's motion over ground © Potential control from ECDIS of ownship's Static and Voyage data © Data string consists of considerable amount of encapsulated data, © Data string is transmitted by VHF data link (VDL) with typical line of sight range limitations © It is possible that ships fitted with ECDIS prior 01st January 2009 may not have AIS sensor input. 31.2. Examine sensor setup requirements for AIS targets: © Identity of associated com port{s) and baud rate matched to AIS interface © Correct location of sensor reference (Consistent Common Reference Point) 31.3. Determine alarms and other settings for AIS targets: © Alarms and other settings for AIS targets are set in ECDIS target panel ¢ CPA&TCPA calculations on AIS targets are derived from ECDIS speed and heading inputs 31.4. Access target information display options: © Cursor © Target table, with sorting options for data fields © Target name field in table may provide direct display link on chart 31.5. Interpret AIS target symbol features: © Position of symbol represents the target's transmitted (D)GNSS antenna position © ANAS target is displayed graphically as a green isosceles triangle with heading of vessel (if transmitted), including flag showing direction of turn © Additional vector from ECDIS calculation of COG, with length the same as set for ownship © Divergence of COG/SOG vector from heading indicator represents target's drift angle ¢ Target is processed for collision avoidance by the ECDIS on the same principles as tracked targets a7