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ECDIS- On the Way to Cost Savings and Safer Navigation

It is like having an additional navigational watch at all times, monitoring the safety of navigation constantly but particularly against two major risks, namely, the risk of grounding and the risk of collision. A common apprehension amongst managers is that once introduced to ECDIS and e-navigation the mariner on the bridge will not maintain a proper lookout and will also no longer look at the paper chart.

A few years ago I was introduced to someone with the title captain at a party. I assumed that he was a sea captain but after a while I realised he was actually an airline pilot. After an interesting conversation and comparing notes on the mode of navigation at sea and that on aircrafts, he told me that paper charts are history in the aviation industry. This happened 4 years ago. And we in the shipping industry are still debating on this matter.

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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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