The Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 type-specific training course is an IMO-type approved Navigation System

The Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK5 / MK15 is an IMO-type approved navigation system, designed for SOLAS vessels that must comply with ECDIS carriage requirements, including merchant cargo ships and tankers. With a user-friendly Windows PC interface, the ECDIS900 offers precise navigation through comprehensive route planning and optimization tools, integrated chart management and ordering, radar overlay, and an optional conning display. The Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK5 / MK15 provides advanced tools for safe and precise navigation, including position prediction and docking assistance. The Predictor module calculates future ship positions using GPS, gyro, speed, and course data, displaying the ship’s outline extended forward in time. This feature offers an accurate visual representation of the vessel's position during turns in narrow waters, allowing the navigator to optimize the speed and rate of turn.

The Docking module assists with safe docking maneuvers by calculating and displaying the ship’s distance and approach speed to both bow and stern docking points. During docking, it graphically shows the ship’s current, historical, and predicted future positions on the chart. The Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK15 is an IMO-type approved navigation system, designed for SOLAS vessels required to have ECDIS. Featuring an intuitive Windows PC interface, the ECDIS900 provides precise navigation with comprehensive route planning tools, integrated chart management and ordering, and radar overlay.

Course Description

System Overview The Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 complies with the IMO's ECDIS performance standards and is designed to interface seamlessly with other navigational equipment. This integration enhances the Watch Officer's ability to safely navigate and manage information. The ECDIS900 operates on Windows operating systems, providing a user-friendly platform for efficient navigation. System Components Software Components Application Manager: The Application Manager is a Windows shell installed by default on ECDIS computers. It allows users to manage and access the start menu, taskbar, and system trays. This component provides a standard desktop environment and a graphical user interface for file management functions within the Windows operating system. Basic Operation Start-up: To power on the ECDIS900 system, press the external power switch on the MK15 or MK5 computers. The system should remain powered on at all times. Upon powering up, the operating system will start automatically, followed by the system program.

Technical Manual STANDARD MARIS ECDIS900 INSTALLATION. The standard installation of the MARIS ECDIS900 consists of two workstations connected via LAN: the monitoring workstation and the planning workstation, which serves as a backup. This chapter covers: Monitoring and Planning Workstations [Additional topics can be listed here.] To exit the ECDIS900 application, the computer should be either switched off or rebooted. These operations can be performed through the Application Manager. Backup: Regular backups are essential. For detailed instructions, refer to the Maris ECDIS900 Backup/Restore Procedures User Guide. MARIS ECDIS900 Installation Manual DUAL ECDIS MINIMUM CONFIGURATION. This configuration is commonly used on most ships and meets the IMO's minimum requirements for operating paperless navigation systems. In this setup, mandatory signals are hardwired to each computer, ensuring that a failure in one unit does not impact the functionality of the remaining equipment, which will continue to operate fully. MARIS ECDIS900 Installation Manual. Other equipment can be powered from the same source or from an alternative one. However, do not power the ECDIS900 from the Lighting Switchboard, as it may not be connected to the emergency diesel generator. Powering from the Lighting Switchboard could result in the class society or flag state rejecting the installation and denying final approval. 

It focuses on unraveling the intricacies of the Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK 5 and Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK 15, demystifying their functions and controls.

Course Modules

Module 1: Unraveling the User Interface

Module 2: Navigating ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Mastering Chart Work

Module 4: Understanding Sensors

Module 5: Crafting Artful Route Planning

Module 6: Vigilant Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance Essentials

Module 8: Demystifying Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 9: Navigational Tools and Insights

Equipment Covered

Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK5

Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK15

Features 

. 24", 26", or 27" flat panel monitor with standard PC

. User-friendly Windows interface with keyboard and trackball controls

. Advanced route planning and optimization tools, including special-purpose modules like SAR planning

. Precise navigation tools, including position prediction and docking assistance

. Radar overlay capability

. Integrated chart management with online ordering and updates

. Supports ENCs (PRIMAR, IC-ENC, UKHO AVCS), UKHO ARCS, CMap Professional+ charts, and AIO (Admiralty Information Overlay)

. Choice of S-52 and INT1 chart presentation

. Dual- or triple-station PLECDIS options for paperless navigation

. Integration with BNWAS, Navtex, AIS, Autopilot, and BAMS

. Optional conning display software with customizable user pages.

The ECDIS System

The ECDIS system is a type-approved Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) that meets International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements for vessels subject to SOLAS regulations. It displays the vessel's position, speed, and course in real-time on the chart, using data from navigational sensors. The vessel’s symbol is shown with its actual heading, and speed vectors can also be displayed. Critical chart information essential for safe navigation, as defined by IMO, is always visible, while other chart details can be toggled on or off as needed. Both the hardware and software of this ECDIS are type-approved. Type approval certificates can be accessed on the product page. The operational range of this ECDIS, using ENC charts, extends between latitude 85° N and 85° S. The system complies with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards, which are also available.

ECDIS Requirements

To meet the chart carriage requirements of SOLAS by electronic means, a vessel must fulfill the following key components:

Type Approval: The ECDIS must conform to International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards and be type-approved to meet these requirements.

Backup Arrangement: The ECDIS system must include a backup arrangement, which may be a folio of paper charts or another non-paper backup solution as determined by the relevant maritime administration.

Chart Standards: The ECDIS must use Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) that comply with the standards set by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).