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ECDIS standard IMO performance standard Electronic Chart display and information system.Digital version of paper Chart.Interface with GPS/DGPS, Gyro, Radar/ARPA, AIS, speed log. ECDIS standardS-57: IHO standard data.S-52: specifications for chart Data.S-63: way to protect ENC data. IMO performance standardMSC resolution 232(82)ECDIS should Meet,S-57: IHO standard data.S-52: specifications for chart Data.S-63: way to protect ENC data.ECDIS … Read moreECDIS standard IMO performance standard

Integrated bridge system IBS Combination of systems which are interconnected.IBS allow centralized access to information.Ensure safe and efficient ship management.Reduce workload. Integrated Navigation Systems (INS)Part of a IBS. IBS Module3 module. Navigational module, anti collision module, steering module. IBS includingPassage executionCommunicationMachinery controlCargo loading dischargingSafety and security IBS CriteriaIBS allow centralized access to information.Ensure safe and … Read moreIntegrated bridge system IBS

Navtex Automatic reception of maritime safety information MSI.Narrow-band direct-printing telegraphic.Broadcasts on 518 kHz in English.490 kHz, 4209⋅5 kHz in national language. Types of messages:Navigational warning.Meteorological warning.Ice reports.Search and rescue information.Meteorological forecasts.Pilot service messages.

COSPAS-SARSAT Sarsat meaning Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking.Cospas is a Russian word, meaning “Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress.” Frequency: 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz.Local mode: 121.5 MHzGlobal coverage mode: 406 MHz. First, radio beacon send signal to satellite.Then, Satellite send signal to LUT.LUT process the signal and determine the radio beacon … Read moreCOSPAS-SARSAT

Difference between gyro and magnetic compass Gyro Compass:Reference point is true north.It requires constant power supply.Can be connected with large amount of equipments which require compass feeding.Errors: high or low.Equipment errors – wonderingerror, permanent error, latitudeerror, speed error.It can be used near the earth’s magnetic poles. Magnetic Compass:Reference point is magnetic north.It does not require … Read moreDifference between gyro and magnetic compass