Why is ECDIS important in voyage planning?
Why is ECDIS important in voyage planning? The ECDIS can provide several types of warnings, including shallow depth, isolated dangers, cross-track errors, approaching waypoints, and anti-grounding alarms if the vessel's echo sounder enters data into the system.
How do you check the accuracy of ENC from the ECDIS?
Once the M_QUAL is known, and the CATZOC zone is assigned to an area on the ENC, the navigator can view these symbols on the ENC usually in the ?All / Other? display function on their ECDIS. The greater the number of stars that appear in the symbol, the greater the level of accuracy for that area.
Can voyage planning be executed on Ecdis?
Voyage planning using ECDIS is extremely effective if carried out correctly and the equipment is set up properly. The principles of voyage planning remain the same as always when using ECDIS. APPRAISAL, PLANNING, EXECUTION, MONITORING.