What are advantages of ECDIS ?

1. All chart information necessary for safe and efficient navigation is available at the click of a mouse
2. Simple, reliable and fast updating of the ENC
3. Reduces the navigational workload as compared to use of a paper chart
4. It enables the mariner to execute in a convenient and timely manner
   • Route planning
   • Route monitoring
   • Positioning
   • Real-time position plotting
   • Route and waypoint management
5. Real time monitoring of vessel’s position by OOW
   • Radar / ARPA can be superimposed for enhanced command action (Anti-collision)
   • Anti Grounding Tool
   • Weather and forecast data can be superimposed.
   • Ice data can be superimposed
   • Log keeping electronic and easy
   • Voyage playback possible
   • Real time update of chart

Note :

One of the most important features of ECDIS that makes it a unique aid to navigation, is the capability of generating alarms (anti-grounding, off route, etc.) based on input from sensors and analysis of chart information

The international standard for vector charts has been finalised by the International Hydrographic Organization (S-57, Version 3).