A REPORT

ON

ECDIS

PREPARED BY

AGUNBIADE OLUWADAMILARE SAMUEL

SUBMITTED TO MY SUPERVISOR

ENGR. FRIDAY OYOLUMA

22 MARCH, 2022
WHAT IS ECDIS (THE ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM)?

The Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a development in

the navigational chart system used in naval vessels and ships. With the use of the
electronic chart system, it has become easier for a ship’s navigating crew to
pinpoint locations and attain directions.

WORKING PRINCIPLE OF ECDIS

The ECDIS works by incorporating robust, specialized electronic navigation

software with many modern navigational tools. This includes fixtures such as GPS,
RADAR, ARPA and numerous others. You can use your ECDIS to access
information from these sources, check Tide Tables and check virtually all relevant
navigational information.

By using ENC's, the ECDIS can ascertain precise depth information and early-
warning on any potential hazards along the route. A crew can gain even more
precise information by calculating and inputting figures such as squat, which can
pull a ship closer to the seabed. This information feeds into several other
automated functions, providing for extremely accurate route safety judgments
and automated safety warnings.

ECDIS CHART ENC & RASTER

The exact function of an ECDIS depends on the type of charts that a ship is
currently using. When a ship deploys the latest electronic navigation charts, it
enjoys the full breadth of information, automation and safety features.
Sometimes, though, it's necessary to use Raster Charts, which are light on
features.

Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC)

An electronic navigation chart, also known as a vector chart, is the primary type of
chart that an ECDIS uses. This is a fully modern, digital chart that incorporates all
of the advantages of electronic navigation. Computer generation comes with a
wealth of data and additional features, such as depth alerts and customizable
visuals.

The user can turn certain ENC features on and off as needed, and access greater
information about an area or feature at any moment. It's also possible to collapse
elements to utilize a cleaner, broader visual interface. Overall, Electronic
Navigational Charts make for much easier and more efficient navigation.

Raster charts

While ENC's fully integrate the computer features of ECDIS, Raster ECDIS charts
are much more simple. The chart's maker simply scans the paper chart so that it's
possible to store them electronically. When you use a Raster chart, you aren't
going to have any additional functionality or features as compared to paper
charts.

In essence, it functions similarly to loading and observing an image on your

computer or phone. All text and chart data is constantly visible, and zooming in or
out will affect every part of the chart equally. Additionally, rotating the chart will
rotate the text as well as the image. Sometimes, it's impossible to procure ENCs
for the full length of a voyage, which is when you'll need to use Raster charts
and/or paper charts to augment them.

ADVANTAGES OF ECDIS

• Real-time Information processing

• ECDIS Enhances safety

• Increased ease and efficiency operation