0064 ECDIS

By: Jon-Jon E. 100% PASS

What is the name of the international standard for exchange of maritime digital electronic
chart information?
 S-57

ECDIS is an abbreviation for?

 Electronic Chart Display and Information System

What is the number of the IMO resolution concerning ECDIS?

 IMO res. A 817(19

HMI is an abbreviation for?

 Human Machine Interface

A chart made by using the Lambert projection can be considered to present?
 Correct areas

Chart projections are classified according to the type of projection surface used. How many
commonly used surfaces are there?
 3

A geoid refers to?

 The actual size and shape of the earth.
 
How is an ellipsoid formed?
 By rotating an ellipse about its minor axis

The “flattening” of the earth is approximately?

 1/300
The surface of an ellipsoid is?
 Regular

The first satellite datum was based on:

 American NNSS

 The worlds first satellite based datum was named?

 WGS-72

What is the reference datum for GPS?

 WGS 84

In worst case, how much can the difference be expected to be between local datum and
satellite datum?
 Up to several nautical miles

What is the main element of geographical data? 

 Description of positions

Where can you find information about standard terms used in connection with electronic
charts?
 IMO resolution A. 817(19)

What is the definition of an Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC)?

 ENC is a subset of ECDB

What is a raster chart?

 A raster chart is a digital facsimile of the paper chart

Which of the following chart is considered “intelligent”?

  The vector chart

The accuracy of data on a raster chart is exactly the same as?

 The paper chart

What is the worst known difference between a local datum and WGS84?
 7 NM

According to IMO, what type of charts should be used on ECDIS?

 A vector chart

What is the IMO definition of ECDIS?

 A system that display hydro graphic information in order to assist the safe navigation.

An ECDIS consists of?

 ENC and ECDIE

ECS is a system that?

 Does not meet SOLAS requirements

A raster chart is a chart that is?

 Used both in RCDS and ECDIS

Can a raster chart be displayed in head-up mode on today's ECDIS? 

 No

Vector charts can?

 Can be displayed with any direction up

Can raster charts be “customised”?

 No

Can raster charts provide navigational warnings?

 No

What is the purpose of voyage planning?

 To support the bridge team

How many stages are there in the planning of a safe voyage?

 Four

A typical ECDIS “base display” shows the following information?

 Coastline, sub sea dangers and traffic systems

What is the main purpose of the zoom function?

 To select appropriate chart scale to the actual situation

What is the main purpose of the pan function?

 Move the current chart on the screen

The ECDIS system can operate in how many modes?

 Two

What is the definition of a waypoint?

 A waypoint is a position where the ships course is to be changed

What is the definition of a leg?

 A line connecting two turn-points

How can the ships course change be described in detail?

 By specifying ships turn radius

What is the purpose of the “off track” limit?

  Assist in controlling the ship track from planned track

When the route planning process is completed, what should then be done?
 Validate and check all route data

If own ships position is erroneous on an ECDIS system, what is the result?

 All positions, directions and courses taken from the ECDIS are erroneous

What is the most important thing to know about computerised systems

 Their limitations

Does STCW specify special training in use of ECDIS?

 No

When own ships position input to ECDIS is wrong, what is the result?
 Positions, range and bearings taken on the ECDIS will be wrong

What is the effect of sailing in “Course mode”?

 Ships course will not be corrected for off-set, but the course will be adjusted towards
the nearest way point

Before using a pre-programmed ECDIS route, what should you do?

 Check all route data thoroughly

What does a navigator who uses an ECDIS require?

 Good navigational knowledge and a professional job attitude