ECDIS IS AN ANTI-GROUNDING TOOL
- ECDIS can be used as an Anti-Grounding Tool
- ECDIS can be used as a very effective Anti-Grounding tool when properly set up and used along with appropriate sensors.
- The vessels position can be continuously monitored on screen. This facility combined with Radar Overlay and PI function can assist the navigator in continuous cross-verification of vessel position by alternate means (GNSS / RADAR)
- On ENC's alarms can be generated well before the vessel would run into any danger.
- In narrow and congested waters the picture provided by the ECDIS can effectively influence the action taken onboard by the navigator difference between a vessel aground (or) afloat.
- Positive identification of landmarks / Buoys / Navigational Aids / Vessel targets in conjunction with RADAR, Overlay to ascertain the quality of sensor input (Position/ Echo Sounder/etc.) Use of true vector, Radar Overlay & Echo Sounder alarms can effectively help navigate safely under heavy weather /tidal conditions where vessels are experiencing severe set.
