The New ChartBrowser by ChartWorld is a free of charge plug and play solution for the Officers on Board.

ChartBrowser is a versatile application offering a catalogue of custom digital charts. It enables users to import, calculate, or manually create routes, select charts based on these routes, manage existing chart inventories, and create basket files for ordering selected products directly from ChartWorld. Orders can be executed online via email, straight from your vessel. This data can then be exported for use in ECDIS/ECS systems. Additionally, the digital chart catalogue can be automatically updated using the ChartWorld update service. ChartBrowser is a complimentary onboard solution that supports all official ENC formats from UKHO, Primer, and IC-ENC, as well as the ACES (S)ENC format for eGlobe, S-ECDIS, and Imtech ECDIS. Since it can be used with any ECDIS model on the market, it is particularly beneficial for shipping companies operating fleets with multiple ECDIS manufacturers, as noted by the supplier.

Course Description

ChartWorld ChartBrowser is categorized under Business Tools. The latest version of the software is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, 32-bit. This free software was originally developed by ChartWorld. existing chart inventory, and create a basket file for ordering selected products directly from ChartWorld. You might also want to check out other software such as TurboTax ItsDeductible, Evolution, or Saral TaxOffice, which are related to ChartWorld ChartBrowser. 

Course Modules

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: Shopping Basket and Inventory

Module 3: Chart Selection and Ordering

Module 4: Chart Permits and Updating the Catalogues

Course Objectives

Everyone is talking about paperless navigation, but if it takes more time to order charts and manually install update CDs than correcting paper charts. ChartBrowser is available in three different modes: Vessel Operation Mode: Used aboard a vessel to order and update charts online via email communication. Shipping Company Mode: Used at the shipping company to verify orders from the vessels. Standard Mode: Used to manually generate orders without any online order/updating facility. To get a free copy of ChartBrowser and learn how to efficiently manage your ECDIS/ECS data coverage for your navigation systems, please register below. Before installing ChartBrowser, we recommend removing previous versions. While paperless navigation is widely discussed, if ordering charts and manually installing update CDs takes longer than correcting paper charts, there's a problem with your ENC work process.

Suitable For

This course is designed for all bridge team officers responsible for ensuring the vessel's safe navigation.

Learning Outcomes

Module 1: Introduction to the various icons, functions and features of ChartBrowser to ensure appropriate handling.

Module 2:Explanation of the different options for the Shopping Basket and the inventory.

Module 3: Description of how to find, select and collect the required chart as well as how to send an order to ChartWorld.

Module 4: This module deals with the Chart Permits and the updating process of the ChartBrowser catalogs.

ECDIS specific route monitoring feature and how to monitor the voyage and all related data safely.

Prerequisites

ECDIS Generic knowledge, as per STCW and IMO Model

Course 1.27

Equipment Manufacturer

Founded in 1999, ChartWorld is the world's leading specialist in digital navigation. Our extensive product portfolio includes navigational data, Pro+ and SeaPilot charts, and our own range of digital charts. With global offices in Hamburg, Singapore, and Tokyo, we provide round-the-clock support to our clients. Our success stems from our commitment to cutting-edge technology and cost-effective service models. Contact us to enhance your digital navigation with industry-leading innovation and dedicated support. ChartBrowser is compatible with all ECDIS models on the market, enabling shipping companies to use a single tool for chart handling and create a unified procedure for all vessels. With ChartBrowser's new email ENC ordering system, shipping companies gain cost transparency for individual orders and annual ENC budgets. Additionally, an office terminal provides real-time review and approval of vessel orders, available 24/7. The open software architecture of ChartBrowser also allows for seamless integration with existing ERP systems in shipping companies.

Equipment Covered

Chart Software – Back of Bridge Software

Features 

In addition, the following features are provided:

. Weekly Updates: Receive ECDIS chart updates, NtM updates, and product catalog updates on a weekly basis.
. Easy Data Export: Combine all received ECDIS chart updates (AVCS, AIO) into a single 'exchange set.' This cumulative set includes all updates received since the last registered AVCS media state, allowing for simple import into the ECDIS rather than processing individual weekly updates.
. Automatic Route Management: Automatically generate routes and collect chart products for routes traversed.
. Email-Based Ordering: Send online chart orders and receive chart data permits via email.
. Budget Management: Manage vessel budgets for chart product orders and other nautical publications.
. Automated Inventory Maintenance: Keep track of inventory with automated updates.
. Port and Terminal Database: Access a port and container terminal database with over 4,000 destinations.
. Data Request Automation: ChartBrowser automatically scans for missing data (e.g., chart updates not received via satellite) and requests it from the ChartWorld Server.
. Update Status Reports: Automatically generate (and print) Update Status Reports for the ENC portfolio, detailing the latest S-57 edition, update number, and receipt date. Includes data export and AVCS media volume information, with outdated charts clearly indicated.
. NtM Update Reports: Generate weekly NtM update reports, including print options for tracings, diagrams, and block charts. A retrospective eNtM database allows for reloading and viewing of older NtMs, with options to mark NtMs as 'Applied' for paper charts to avoid reloading.
. Shipping Company Mode: Verify chart orders sent from vessels by downloading and comparing the complete vessel inventory with ordered charts. Orders can be automatically accepted or rejected, with notifications and budget information sent to the shipping company.