Product Description
The 2026-2027 Edition has been comprehensively reviewed and updated across all six volumes to reflect the latest developments in ECDIS operations, regulatory requirements and bridge procedures. Expanded guidance supports compliance with Safety Management Systems (SMS), the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and current documentation requirements, ensuring the Guide remains a practical onboard reference and an industry benchmark for ECDIS procedures.
A significant enhancement to this edition is the inclusion of findings from the ECDIS Ltd S-100 Operational Sea Trials, one of the most comprehensive independent evaluations of the next generation of digital hydrographic products. The edition also reflects the growing implementation of the IHO S-100 framework and its impact on future ECDIS operations.
Volume 1 - ECDIS Procedures Guide continues to provide practical onboard procedures and guidance to support safe and compliant ECDIS operations, incorporating the latest updates to operational procedures, regulatory requirements and documentation standards.
Volume 2 - ENC Charting Guide, Issues and Solutions, Including S-100 continues to provide practical guidance on ENC management, charting issues and operational solutions, helping bridge teams understand, identify and manage the challenges encountered during everyday ECDIS navigation.
Volume 3 - Route Creation, Checking and Safe Monitoring has been extensively revised to reflect the continued evolution of bridge operations, integrated navigation systems and the increasing use of the IHO S-100 framework during both voyage planning and voyage execution. This edition also introduces a new chapter covering the use of AI within ECDIS for decision support, collision avoidance and monitoring support.
Volume 4 - Manufacturers' Familiarisation Guides - Type Specific has been updated to reflect current software releases across the major ECDIS manufacturers, with revised familiarisation procedures supporting current operational practices and onboard training.
Volume 5 - Manufacturers' Quick Reference Guides - Type Specific has been updated to reflect current software releases across the major ECDIS manufacturers, with revised step-by-step guidance covering system configuration, route planning, route monitoring, alarm management, chart handling and manufacturer-specific operational functions.
Volume 6 - ECDIS Continual Professional Development (CPD) Guide has been extensively revised to support the ongoing development, assessment and demonstration of ECDIS competence throughout an officer's professional career. The material is intended to complement formal Generic and Type-Specific ECDIS training by supporting the ongoing development of seafarer competence.
Across the six volumes, this edition includes updated procedures for GNSS disruption, jamming and spoofing, digital-to-digital navigation, ECDIS audits, data recording, inspection preparation, route planning, monitoring, alarm management, sensor integration and decision support, together with enhanced familiarisation, training and professional development resources.
The step-by-step manufacturer's guides have also been updated to reflect the latest software releases and navigation procedures across the leading ECDIS systems, including Anschütz, ChartWorld, FURUNO, Hensoldt (Kelvin Hughes), JRC, NACOS Marine, OSI ECPINS, SEALL, Sperry, Tokyo Keiki and Wärtsilä (Transas).
Together, these six volumes provide a comprehensive and practical reference, equipping bridge teams with the latest procedures, operational guidance and training resources needed to navigate safely and maintain compliance.
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