Tag: ECDIS

The 2024 edition of the "ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping" book by Witherbys is an essential resource for maritime professionals navigating the complexities of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS).

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) published the investigation on an incident in which a bulk carrier came within 200 m of grounding in the Great Barrier Reef, after a GPS unit onboard the ship began providing false information to the pilot and crew on board.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has embarked on a digital transformation journey for a safer, more efficient and sustainable maritime industry. 

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a general cargo vessel was proceeding in a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) at reduced power due to engine problems, making 4.5 knots at dead slow ahead. It was dark, but visibility was good.

‘IBS Basics’, the new book by Prof. Capt. Ralph Becker-Heins, explains what integrated bridge systems are, but most of all it aims to transfer this theory to the practical application of these complex systems and therefore contributing to a safer maritime environment.

According to a study, vessel grounding accidents can potentially cause catastrophic marine accidents with environmental pollution and loss of life and economy.

The IMO Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 (10-19 May) approved a revision of resolution MSC.530(106) on performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS).

The IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR) 10 will take place 10 – 19 May 2023 where all matters related to navigation and communication, search and rescue and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System will be discussed.

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its 106th session in November 2022, approved the circular SC.1/Circ.1503/Rev.2 with a view to providing the revision 2 of the ECDIS(Electronic Chart Display and Information System) - Guidance for Good Practice.

Republic of the Marshall Islands as issued by Marine safety advisory announced the sunsetting of traditional paper nautical charts. Purpose of this Advisory is to bring awareness to the subject.