Tag: ECDIS

A recent survey of the environmental management system standard ISO 14001 covering its future content and its current benefits, which received over 5 000 responses, found that it is particularly useful in meeting legal requirements and improving environmental performance. However, a clearer focus on preventing pollution, eco-efficiency and life-cycle thinking should be provided in the next version of the standard. The survey had responses from organizations of various sizes in 110 countries - a majority of whose system is built on ISO 14001 - with 46 % from small and medium-sized companies. Conducted in 11 languages, the survey was run by the ISO committee responsible for the standard (ISO/TC 207/SC 1). "The level of response was incredible. The detail of responses provides experts writing standards in this area with valuable input and real understanding," said Anne-Marie Warris, Chair of ISO/TC 207/SC 1. "The survey was designed in part to get a better idea of what people see as the main benefits of ISO 14001 and what could be improved, as the standard is currently being revised," explained Lisa Greenwood of the Rochester Institute of Technology, lead author of the survey report. "For example between 70 % and 80 % of respondents said ISO 14001 was of high or very high value with regard to meeting ...

Imtech Marine has expanded its training facilities in the Middle East with a new Training Centre in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Transas Marine International has received Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency) approval for its STCW conform generic ECDIS training

Transas Marine has added a Piracy Information Overlay (PIO) to its Navigation product portfolio

Re Implementation, Policy and Procedures The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has published a new Nautical Publication to support the transition to ECDIS. The ADMIRALTY Guide to ECDIS Implementation, Policy and Procedures (NP232) has been designed to allow informed decision-making by any individual or organisation responsible for the introduction of ECDIS aboard ship.UKHO also intended to provide an onboard reference to support company procedures developed for the operation of ECDIS, which will assist in preparation for audits and inspections and provide clarification on ECDIS policies and procedures.NP232 is the third in a series of publications from the UKHO that provide guidance on the transition to ECDIS and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), and is designed to complement the ADMIRALTY Guide to the Practical Use of ENCs (NP231) and the ADMIRALTY Guide to ENC Symbols Used in ECDIS (NP5012). Together, this series provides the mariner with an extensive library of information and guidance to support them in the safe, compliant and effective use of ECDIS.The publication of NP232 supports the global Implementing Your ECDIS Procedures seminars. The feedback from seminar delegates over the past four years, which has included serving bridge officers, fleet superintendents and other shipping industry professionals, has played a ...

FURUNO HELLAS announced that it has been awarded a new contract to supply ECDIS to THENAMARIS, a global ship manager of ocean-going vessels. THENAMARIS’ fleet under management currently comprises 54 vessels, including 42 tankers, 9 dry bulk carriers, and 3 container vessels.  THENAMARIS LNG Inc. also manages 1 LNG vessel. THENAMARIS has already installed the FURUNO ECDIS system on a number of vessels, including newbuildings, and the new contract was signed for the installation of the Dual FMD-3200 ECDIS Multifunction Display (MFD) sets with Radar overlay across the remaining vessels of the THENAMARIS fleet.  The contract also includes the delivery of FURUNO CAT ECDIS type-specific training module to be installed at THENAMARIS training centers around the world. Every FURUNO FMD-3200 MFD workstation includes ECDIS, Radar, Conning and other modules giving officers the ability to switch between applications at the touch of a button. Source and Image Credit: FURUNO In the starting, I was open with you propecia before and after has changed my essence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is improbable to sit.

FURUNO HELLAS announced that it has been awarded a new contract to supply ECDIS to THENAMARIS, a global ship manager of ocean-going vessels.

With ECDIS training continuing to be high on the shipping agenda Videotel, in conjunction with Safebridge, now offers participants an entry into three times as many type-specific ECDIS modules as its nearest competitor. "With constant demands for greater flexibility from crew and STCW requirements calling for proficiency in working with the specific type of ECDIS system found on board, bridge personnel have to ensure they have the right training to work on the equipment they are given," explains Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel Marine International. "Offering a truly blended approach, Videotel provides the foundation stage which then allows delegates to progress to type-specific training offered by Safebridge - either online with real-time simulation, or in locations around the world." "The Videotel MCA approved IMO Model Course 1.27 (2012 edition) covers perhaps one of the most important subjects we have undertaken, providing the very mind-set and understanding so essentially required on the principles of the ECDIS system and how it should be used to facilitate navigational safety. "Intended for all deck officers as part of their mandatory ECDIS training, participants will leave with an understanding of the principles of ECDIS, the fundamentals of ECDIS capability and operation and will know how ...

With ECDIS training continuing to be high on the shipping agenda Videotel, in conjunction with Safebridge, now offers participants an entry into three times as many type-specific ECDIS modules as its nearest competitor.

Overlays are one of the most significant advantages of electronic navigation and the technology will be used more as data transfer become less prohibitive and more accessible to globally trading vessels.