ECDIS Performance Standards Quiz

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What IMO Resolution was adopted on 23rd November 1995 on ECDIS Performance Standards?

IMO Resolution A.818(19)

IMO Resolution A.817(21)

IMO Resolution A.818(21)

IMO Resolution A.817(19) (correct)

Which one below will classify as an electronic navigational chart?

RCDS

SENC

Vector chart (correct)

Raster chart

Which type of electronic chart is said to be intelligent?

Raster

S-52

S-57

Vector (correct)

Which standard of specifications is for chart content and display aspects of ECDIS?

IHO S-52 Signup and view all the answers

What regulation requires ships flying international routes to be fitted with ECDIS?

SOLAS Regulation V/19 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage in using ECDIS?

Availability Signup and view all the answers

What could lead to a dangerous situation called Alarm Deafness?

Too frequent alarms on ECDIS Signup and view all the answers

One of the great advantages of ECDIS over paper charts is?

Availability of electronic charts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an advantage in using ECDIS?

None of the choices Signup and view all the answers

When is the last date all ships shall be fitted with ECDIS regardless of size?

1 July 2018 Signup and view all the answers

Which IMO resolution made in 1998 permitting ECDIS in RCDS mode?

MSC 86 (70) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following meets the SOLAS Regulation V/19 Carriage requirements?

Paper charts Signup and view all the answers

Is/are simply bitmap images created by scanning paper charts?

Raster chart Signup and view all the answers

The file extensions are .BMP, .TIF, .GIF, .JPG?

Raster Signup and view all the answers

Which display is isolated dangers which lie within the safe water defined by the safety contour?

Base Signup and view all the answers

What regulating body supervises the electronic charts used in ECDIS?

IHO Signup and view all the answers

Some ECDIS devices are to store & display digital publications such as:

All of the choices Signup and view all the answers

ECDIS devices are also capable of displaying information from the vessel machinery such as:

Rudder Signup and view all the answers

ECDIS could have numerous other connections allowing input from several other devices such as:

Echo sounder Signup and view all the answers

There are cases where the improper use of ECDIS and reliance on electronic navigational charts (ENCs) _____ .

led to ship groundings and collisions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is False:

There is NO need for lookouts to take bearings for cross-checks, for the technology is very advanced like ECDIS and ARPA. Signup and view all the answers

In using ECDIS the accident happened because of (except):

The ECDIS scale in use was aligned with the radar. Signup and view all the answers

Which ECDIS alarm will activate when the navigator will cross a depth less than the minimum set?

Vessel crossing safety contour Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the competences required by an officer-in-charge of a navigational watch on board a ship of 500 GRT or more as specified in Table A-II/1 of STCW Code?

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position Signup and view all the answers

What is the navigational purpose of ENC intended for navigating along the coastline, either inshore or offshore?

Harbor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ECDIS Performance Standards and Regulations

IMO Resolution A.817(19) was adopted on 23rd November 1995 to establish ECDIS Performance Standards.
SOLAS Regulation V/19 mandates that vessels on international routes must be equipped with ECDIS.

Electronic Navigational Charts

Vector charts are classified as electronic navigational charts (ENC).
Intelligent electronic charts are represented by vector charts (S-57).
IHO S-52 specifies chart content and display requirements for ECDIS.

ECDIS Advantages and Challenges

ECDIS offers the advantage of enhanced availability of electronic charts compared to paper charts.
Alarm deafness can result from excessive alarm frequency, potentially leading to dangerous situations.
Awareness of the limitations of ECDIS is crucial to avoid over-reliance, which can lead to navigation errors.

Electronic Chart Update and Compliance Dates

All ships are required to be fitted with ECDIS by 1 July 2018, regardless of size.
The 1998 IMO resolution MSC 86(70) allows the use of ECDIS in Raster Chart Display Systems (RCDS) mode.

Additional Features and Equipment

ECDIS devices can integrate with various equipment, displaying additional navigational information from vessel machinery.
All available digital publications, such as Nautical Almanac and Sailing Directions, can be accessed via ECDIS.
Display types on ECDIS include those that signal isolated dangers within safety contours.

Navigators must balance reliance on ECDIS with traditional navigational aids and situational awareness.
Statement declaring no need for lookouts is false; lookout duties remain essential for navigation safety.
Competence in planning and conducting passages using ECDIS is essential for officers-in-charge on vessels over 500 GRT.

Navigational Chart Types and Purposes

ENC is specifically designed for coastal navigation, enhancing inshore and offshore operations.
Raster charts are bitmap images derived from scanned paper charts.
Important file formats for raster charts include BMP, TIF, GIF, and JPG.

General Safety and Operational Awareness

Proper management of ECDIS is vital; improper use may result in ship groundings or collisions.
When using ECDIS, awareness and verification of passage plans must be maintained to ensure navigational safety.

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Test your knowledge on the ECDIS Performance Standards adopted by the IMO. This quiz covers important resolutions, types of electronic navigational charts, and specifications relevant to ECDIS. Challenge yourself and see how well you know electronic chart standards.