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ECDIS- On the Way to Cost Savings and Safer Navigation

Safety of Operations
70% af all marine insurance claims are related to navigational incidents. According to a Formal Safety Assesment (FSA) study conducted by Det Norsk Veritas (DNV) on behalf of the IMO, ECDIS has a risk reducing effect on grounding and collission related risks of around 36%. This is also in line with previous research in the industry.

In the majority of incidents/accidents, the investigations reveal that it is not the competence of officers that is responsible but the loss of ‘situational awareness’, which can at times be as seemingly harmless as receiving a phone call during a critical situation. ECDIS is the only equipment on the bridge that has an overall view of all navigational sensors and that can supplement navigating officer’s situational awareness.

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Saurav Chandra

Belong to the league of designers who are responsible for giving this ship building industry most efficient and green ships. Responsible for design, construction and repair of merchant ships, boats, warships, submarines, yachts and offshore structures. Acquire the ability to analyse and interpret information and drawings, a creative and loical mind, sound judgement and team working skills with leadership qualities. Having work experience in both basic design and detail design of ships in india as well as abroad. Believe in good balance between more energy efficient design and environment friendly design.

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