electronic chart data quality


quality assurance and ensure long-term spare parts availability.


JRC says its ecdis products incorporate two


Tornado processors, which were exclusively developed and designed to bring a new level of performance and reliability to ecdis operation. According to JRC, the Tornado processors have the power of eight conventional processors, allowing radar overlay on the JRC JAN-701B and JAN-901B which is processed within a few milliseconds. Martin Richter, marketing manager, communications for Raytheon Anschütz explains the advanced functions of the Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis ecdis: “Automatic route planning reduces workload and saves time; it requires only a handful of clicks to plan a safe route; individual settings can always be included.”


AIS user inputs including voyage related data and own ship navigational status can be edited on the ecdis screen, so there is no need for separate data input on the AIS. Navtex messages can be displayed on the ecdis screen and can be printed off, so separate navtex printers are not needed. Radar overlay increases


safety and efficiency, while a


weather data integration overlay assists in optimised route planning, Mr Richter adds. He says a tender tracking module is available. Tenders transmit encoded signals which are processed and displayed on the ecdis screen. He notes that, connected to the ship’s broadband, the company’s online updating service delivers chart updates in only two minutes, reducing the crew workload and increasing efficiency.


SAM Electronics notes that its current LAN- based systems can be upgraded for additional functionality via a simple software licence to include on-screen Navtex information, tidal and current data, and an integrated conning page. SAM says that Ecdispilot, in common with other SAM Electronics’ Platinum navaids, benefits from a uniquely intuitive and transparent human machine interface (HMI) based on user centred design principles. SAM says it originally developed the concept in collaboration with leading world design authorities in the Netherlands and Sweden. Imtech Marine and Offshore says its Ecdis 4500 has enhanced features including an advanced menu structure to support manual update of data products, support for position fixing and dead reckoning. It also has route monitoring by intelligent anti-grounding


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settings, transfer of planned route to (integrated) adaptive autopilot and extensive information on charted objects. The data products are automatically shared between workstations, avoiding time-consuming chart update sessions. Transas says its Navi-Sailor ecdis is the first ecdis in the market compatible with the Admiralty Information Overlay. This overlay includes all T&P notices


to mariners and


provides navigationally significant information from the UKHO’s ENC validation programme. Responding to the need for fuel efficient operation, Transas has introduced its Epsilon4 fuel efficiency system, developed in co-operation with global manufacturing and technology company Emerson. Transas 4 can be installed as a stand-alone application or as a part of Transas Navi-Sailor ecdis multi function display.


The system collects information from the flowmeter and other onboard systems. Transas says that with proper control and management


it is possible to improve


engine efficiency, delivering fuel savings and reducing emissions. It has already reduced fuel use on bulk carriers for Swedish shipowner Rederi AB Transatlantic, says the company’s superintendent Leif Holmberg: “The [Emerson] Coriolis mass flowmeter and Transas 4 fuel efficiency system unit have been installed and running for over a year on Ortviken, and a slightly shorter time on


automation


Transpaper. The installations have reduced our fuel costs by approximately 2 per cent over a 12 month period for each vessel.” Totem Plus has been developing ship and marine


computerised


applications since 1994, using available off- the-shelf industrial modules, combined with powerful, yet easy to operate, software. Capt Azriel Rahav, Totem Plus chief executive, says Totem ecdis features Colregs Adviser, a decision support tool that analyses all the ARPA and AIS targets around the ship and advises the officer of the watch on the best course of action to take to keep the ship within predetermined anti collision parameters while conforming with all Colregs stipulations. “Colregs Adviser has been tested in dense shipping situations on a variety of vessels, including fast


container ships and major


cruise ships. The results were excellent and the response of captains and officers was very positive,” says Capt Rahav. “Operators find Totem ecdis very intuitive to use, even for the more complex tasks. It can receive and transmit AIS messages, and has the ability to configure the AIS for the specific voyage. Dynamic Licensing means that you only pay for charts you use and this is very good for cost control. Other advanced features include online help, replay capabilities and an oil spill handling function that can predict the spreading characteristics of a spill.” MEC


The Admiralty Information Overlay is compatible with Transas' Navi-Sailor ecdis Marine Electronics & Communications


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