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Alarms

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- Safety Contour
- Area with Special Conditions
- Deviation from Route
- Approach to Critical Point
- Malfunction of ECDIS
- Different Geodetic Datum
- Positioning System Failure

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Indications

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- Default Safety Contour

- Information Overscale
- Larger scale ENC Available
- No ENC available
- Customized display
- Cross a danger in route monitoring mode
- Route planning across specified area
- Route planning across safety contour
- System test failure
- Different reference system

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Alarms

- Safety Contour
- Area with Special Conditions
- Deviation from Route
- Approach to Critical Point
- Malfunction of ECDIS
- Different Geodetic Datum
- Positioning System Failure

Indications

- Default Safety Contour

- Information Overscale
- Larger scale ENC Available
- No ENC available
- Customized display
- Cross a danger in route monitoring mode
- Route planning across specified area
- Route planning across safety contour
- System test failure
- Different reference system

What are required sensors of ECDIS?

- Heading
- Speed
- Position

Radar is required to be connected to ECDIS?

Radar is not required

What are the methods of loading chart data?

- Automatically
- Manually from the present route
- Manually from the total portfolio
- Manually displayed by the cursor position

If the ECDIS is using raster charts, which mode is it in?

RCDS

Who is responsible for setting the safety contour in the ECDIS?

Watch Officer

Which safety parameter is used for generating anti-grounding alarms?

Safety Contour

The ECDIS can emphasize soundings equal to or less than the ___________ when every spot soundings
are selected for display.

Safety Depth

Do the shallow and deep contours generate anti-grounding alarms?

No, there are no alarms/indications associated with the shallow and deep contours. The shallow and
deep contours are only for information and enhance the chart display.

ECDIS is comprised of?

Hardware, Software, and Data

What are the chart display categories?

Base, Standard, and All

Is true motion optional, or required?

Per IMO standards, true motion is required.

The ownship is displayed as a ______ on the SENC.

The own ship is displayed as either a symbol or true scale by ECDIS.

The radar image and the position for the position sensor should be adjusted automatically for antenna
offset from which of the following?

Conning Position (CCRP)

Which of the following would not be an effective way to cross-check the accuracy of the vessel's position
on ECDIS?

Switching the ECDIS into DR mode.

The abbreviation HDOP stands for?

Horizontal Dilution of Precision

What is the diagnostic function of the GPS receiver that tests the accuracy of the GPS signal?

RAIM

Is GPS or DGPS more accurate?

DGPS

The abbreviation PDOP stands for?

Position Dilution of Precision

The higher the DOP value, the ______ accurate the position.

Less

The accuracy of chart data is dependent on?

The Accuracy of survey and all hydrographic data, Shifting of Buoys, and Coverage and completeness of
chart data.

ENCs should be referred to which geodetic datum?

WGS 84

Are ENC's allowed to overlap within the same usage band?

The IHO, through S-57 prohibits ENC from overlapping within the same navigational purpose/usage
bands.

The Transas ECDIS allows for charts to be display by?

Charts can be displayed by the complete list or by position

When looking at the ownship symbol and vectors displayed on the ECDIS screen, how many sensors are
providing the data at a minimum?

Three sensors

What does CCRP stand for?

Consistent Common Reference Point

What is the stated accuracy of DGPS?

10 meters

Which panel of the Transas ECDIS allows the navigator to see the COM Trace?

Config

What are the two options for the display of point object such as buoys?

Traditional and Simplified

If the chart states that the sounds are from the 1940 to 1969, which surveying methods were used?

Single beam sonar

When navigating on a 1:100,000 chart at the original scale, when zooming into a larger scale, a wreck's
location on the chart will ______ in accuracy.

Decrease

What happens if chart autoload is turned off?

The chart will become fixed. If own ship transits off the chart, there will be a "off chart" alarm

Based on this image, the vertical lines indicate areas of charted data at significantly _________scale than
main display

Smaller scale than main display

The safe water as defined by the mariner-inputted safety contour is which color when using the night
palette?

Black lines

Which chart display category is not intended to be used for navigation?

Base display

Which objects are not included in the base and standard display?

Soudings

What are the methods of route planning with ECDIS?

By chart and table

Ultimately, voyage plans should be created ___________?

Berth to Berth

Route planning (except for deviations and major changes) should be done before the start of the voyage

True

When route planning, the navigator normally starts with _______ scale charts for the initial placement
of waypoints and then shifts to _______scale charts for more precise positioning of waypoints.

Small, Large

Which chart display categories is most useful for the display of isolated soundings?

All Display mode

The display of which chart symbols aids the navigator in determining the quality of the chart and survey
data?

ZOC is also know as CATZOC with ENCs. (Zone of Confidence).

When conducting route planning, ECDIS automatic route checking features, such as safety contour and
prohibited area alarms, _______.

Do not function when using Raster Navigational Charts (RNC)

Can the navigator can modify the cross track distance (XTD) for each route leg?

Yes, the XTD can be modified for each route leg.

As per the IMO PS, it should be possible to remove other navigational information (such as tides,
currents and weather overlay) with a single operator action.

Yes, the navigational information should be possible to be removed with a single action.

In order to determine SOA, we need a ETA and a _________?

Estimated Time of Departure (ETD)

User charts, when loaded up for display, become part of the ENC

False

The ECDIS is required to provide a anchor watch alarm.

As per IEC 61174, the ECDIS is now required to provide an anchor watch alarm

What are the two RENCs?

Primar, and IC-ENC

What is the file extension of the main chart file?

000

Which of the following chart producers are Data Servers?

NOAA, Data servers are entities that produce ENC data

If the mariner downloads chart data from the NOAA website, which format is it?

ENC, only NOAA certified value added distributors can provide chart data in SENC format.

Loading SENC formatted data into the ECDIS allows for ________ processing times.

Faster

When using TX-97 or C-Map charts with ECDIS, you must use paper chart for primary navigation.

Yes, you must use a paper chart while using a TX-97 or C-Map

What impact does the playback function have on ECDIS?

It will disrupt the normal operation of the ECDIS being used, the route plan used cannot be displayed,
and chart data can only be deduced.

Which chart display options will produce an most uncluttered screen when using the night palette?

Two shades, simplified symbols

Which area boundary can clutter the screen when using the night palette?

Plain

Collision Avoidance decisions can be based solely on ECDIS Info

False, Radar and Visual means are the primary source of avoidance tools, ECDIS can assist with collision
avoidance

Per the USCG and SOLAS, the ECDIS Presentation Library must be up-to-date

Yes, the library must be up to date

If the Presentation Library is not the last version, what impact may it have on the ECDIS?

- It may be unable to correctly display the latest charted features

- Appropriate alarms and indications may not be activated

If the ECDIS is in RCDS mode, it must be used with paper charts

Yes, while in RCDS mode, it uses paper charts

Per the USCG, in order for the STCW endorsement of the OICNW to remain valid on vessels equipped
with ECDIS, the mariner must complete a USCG approved or accepted ECDIS cours

Yes, the mariner must be proficient

What is given when the specified cross track limit for deviation from the planned route is exceeded?

A cross track alarm is given

What does the past track of the ECDIS provide about the positioning of the vessel?

The past track provides very useful information regarding the consistency in positioning.

The anchor watch of the ECDIS can be solely relied on for determining if the anchor is dragging.

No, you cannot solely rely on the ECDIS for anchor watch

How often is it recommended to check the ECDIS Safety parameters and operational settings?

Every watch

Which display mode will provide more contrast between safe and unsafe when using the night palette?

Two shades will provide better contrast

What are the safety value(s) inputted by the navigator for route checking/monitoring?

Safety Contour is inputted by the navigator

Symbolized area boundaries are normally used on what scales of charts to aid in the identification of
areas?

Large scaled charts are used to aid in area identification

What are the "single operation actions" as per required by the IMO performance standards?

- Present the standard display at any time

- Remove radar, AIS, and other navigational information from this display

- Return own ship to the route monitoring display covering own ship's motion

Which cross-check will provide continuous positional info for ECDIS?

Radar overlay

The track control of the autopilot controls what?

The observed position of the vessel

The ECDIS trial maneuver can be used as the sole source of info for collision avoidance maneuvers.

False, the ECDIS's trial maneuver cannot be the sole source

What radio frequency band is used for AIS transmissions?

VHF

The Symbol for an AIS sleeping target is what when compared to an activated target?

Sleeping targets are smaller in comparison

AIS can be solely relied on for collision avoidance.

False, AIS cannot solely assist in collision avoidance

What are the types of AIS AtoNs?

- Real

- Synthetic

- Virtual

What type of transmission protocol allows up to 450 AIS stations to operate over the two AIS
frequencies without interference?

SOTDMA (Self Organized Time Division Multiple Access)

What type of transmission protocol does AIS Class B Units use?

CSTDMA

With AIS, more AIS-equipped vessels result in what effective range?

Shorter range is the result

Which of the following is the normal AIS mode of operation?

Autonomous and Continuous mode

What is high power for VHF?

25 watts

What is high transmit power for AIS?

12.5 watts

A typical value to be expected at sea of AIS (depending on antenna height) is?

20-30 nautical miles

AIS relies on which geodetic datum for positional data?

The WGS 84 datum

Which type of data is normally entered by the mariner manually into a shipboard AIS unit?

Own ship's voyage related data

An AIS target can indicate that it is turning by a flag of fixed length added to the heading line.

Yes, a flag indicates a turning vessel

Which functional panel of the Transas ECDIS do you enter the CPA and TCPA value into?

Targets

The AIS true scale symbol is used on what ranges on radar and what scales with the electronic chart?

Low (short) ranges, and large scales on the electronic chart

When a distant AIS target first shows up on the radar, normally is the ship's name or MMSI first
displayed with the AIS symbol?

The MMSI is normally first shown with the target vessel

As per SOLAS, what sensors are required to be connected to the Class A AIS unit?

Vessels over 50k GT are required to have an ROT indicator, EPFS (GPS), and Heading

AIS Data is dependent on?

Both your own ship, and other ship's data

Can a radar display the ARPA data and AIS data of the same target?

Yes it can display both AIS and ARPA

Radar and AIS are complementary systems that can provide cross checks on each other.

Yes, each system can be used to cross check information

AIS is totally dependent on the proper operation of the?

GPS is required to be properly operated

The accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data fields is a requirement per the CFRs.

Yes, the CFRs demand it

The time and reason that an AIS unit is turned off while underway must be recorded in the ship's official
log

Yes, it must be logged

An example of the UN/LOCODE for voyage destination is?

US SFO>US HNL

The ship's draft must be encoded in AIS with which depth measurement?

Meters

AIS allows for a ship's position with accuracy indication.

Yes, AIS provides accuracy indications for ship's position

Positions transmitted by AIS should be in which geodetic datum?

WGS 84, the only datum we use for everything apparently

AIS Text Messaging should not be relied upon as the primary means for distress (MAYDAY) or urgent
comms.

True, Text messages aren't the best attention grabbers

According to the IMO, a typical value to be expected at sea of AIS (depending on antenna height) is?

20-30 nm

The ship's name is included in the AIS position reports (dynamic data)?

Nope

Which transmission modes do AIS ATONs use?

FATDMA

A synthetic AIS ATON must have an associated AIS Base Station.

True, the synthetic ATON must have a base station to send signals out from

How often do AIS ATONs broadcast their positional information?

3 minutes
Which of the following is true concerning a synthetic AIS ATON?

A physical aid to navigation is in place, but AIS info concerning the aid is transmitted from a remote
location

Which of the following is true concerning a virtual AIS ATON?

No physical ATON exists, AIS info concerning the aid is transmitted from a remote location

An example of dynamic information transmitted by AIS is?

Course over ground (COG) and Speed over ground (SOG)

Which of the following is a designated AIS transmission frequency?

VHF Channel 88B (162.025 MHz)

An example of static information transmitted by AIS is?

Ship's name and length

According to the IMO, what is the purpose of AIS?

- Help identify ships

- Assist in target tracking

- Provide additional information to assist situation awareness

An AIS symbol when shown in red indicates?

A Dangerous target

Which of the following is considered by the IMO to be objectives of AIS?

- To enhance the safety of life at sea

- To enhance the safety and efficiency of navigation

- To enhance the protection of the marine envrionment

What are the different types of AIS info transmitted by a ship's AIS?

Voyage-related info

Which of the following is not an alarm required by the IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS?

Crossing a danger in route monitoring mode

Comparing the progress of the voyage against the pre-prepared plan is known as...?

Route Monitoring

Which of the following statements supports the bridge procedures requirement that navigational
sensors connected to ECDIS should be checked and reviewed each watch?

To be aware of any changes made either intentionally or unintentionally

The smallest scale available in the SENC for the given area should always be used by the ECDIS for all
alarms or indication of crossing the ship's safety contour and of entering a prohibited area.

False - Largest Scale must be used

As per the IMO Performance Standards, it should be possible to select at any point on the display and
read its geographical coordinates on demand.

True - possible to select

The more reliance that is placed on ECDIS as the vessel's primary navigation system, the less need there
is to conduct frequent checks on its performance.

False - should always check

What are the safety values, selected by the navigator for route checking/monitoring?

Safety contour, XTD, and Chart Scale

Which of the following would not be an effective way to cross-check the accuracy of the vessel's position
on ECDIS during coastal transits?

Switching the ECDIS into DR mode

In the normal day-to-day operation of navigation with the ECDIS, depending on the situation, the
mariner can expect the system to give frequent alarms. When can at least some of these alarms be
ignored?

Never

Which of the following is true concerning voyage planning with ECDIS?

The planned route must always be meticulously checked both automatically and visually

Which of the following is true concerning ECDIS route monitoring?

The vessel's position, as indicated on an ECDIS display, should be regularly be cross checked for accuracy
using independent means.

Which of the following is/are true concerning the route planning process using ECDIS?
Thorough research on the intended route is required, Attention to detail is vital, Before the route is
executed, it must be thoroughly checked for accuracy and safety.

When conducting route planning, ECDIS automatic route checking features, such as safety contour...?

Can cause excessive alarms when using ENC if set to a much greater depth than required

According to IMO Performance Standards, ECDIS should provide an alarm with the input from which
sensors is lost?

Position, Speed, and Heading

Which data must ECDIS be able to record at one-minute intervals?

Course made good history

ECDIS must give an alarm for which of the following cases?

When the specified limit for deviation from the planned route is exceeded

According to S-57 Data Processing Principles, which file is the Main Chart (Cell) File of the ENC?

000 File

In the Route Planning Mode, what are the primary ways to adjust a planned route?

Adding/deleting waypoints to a route, Changing the position of a waypoint, and alpha numerically and
graphically

Which of the following is/are an example of a "user charts" (Maps in the Transas Navi-Sailor 4000) that
should be annotated on ECDIS in the route planning process?

Route and waypoints, own ship, and planned anchor swing circles

How are new electronic charts loaded into a NaviSailor 4000 ECDIS program?

Through Chart Assistant program in the Chart Panel Tab

When overlaying a radar picture on an ECDIS display...

ECDIS may help in the identification of a 'mysterious' radar echo, Care must be exercised so as not to
place undue clutter on the display, and The movement of other vessels around own ship can be better
predicted

Which elements may cause possible error in display or any other failure in an ECDIS?

Inputs from sensors, the electronic charts, sensor settings

Which file is necessary for the ECDIS to operate properly and includes COM Port and sensor selection
information?

System Configuration

What impact does the playback function have on the ECDIS?

It will disrupt the normal operation of the ECDIS being used, The route plan used cannot be displayed,
Chart data can only be deduced

How can you determine the chart data in use while using the playback function of the ECDIS?

Using the logbook at the time and date while using the playback function

Which of the following is true concerning routes created with ECDIS?

Routes should be saved based on bridge operating procedures

If it is thought or know that floating ATONs have shifted, how should this be interpreted on ECDIS?

Physical buoy positions may differ from charted locations on ECDIS as with any type of chart info

In the event of an ECDIS failure, the back-up ECDIS must?

Be immediately available, Contain the latest available chart data, Have an independent source of power

The playback function will disrupt the normal operation of ECDIS being used

True - Yes it will disrupt

With the radar overlay on ECDIS, what can be the cause of radar echoes not matching the charted
position of a fixed object?>

Incorrect input of the ship's position fixing system, Improper coordinate setting of radar antenna,
conning state or ship's dimension, and The Chart display category is in the base display

When conducting a route check during the route planning process, it is most prudent to...?

Set the safety contour based on the ship's draft and safety margin (UKG), Set the cross track error limits
by taking into consideration safe distance off dangers to navigation, Visually check the entire route using
the largest scale ENC

ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the record of the voyage track for the previous...?

12 hours

Which of the following reference systems affect the information on the ECDIS?
Draft of the vessel entered into sounder that is connected to ECDIS, Physical location of scanner for
ARPA connected to ECDIS, Geodetic system used in the creation of the chart data

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