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The Mintra Test Online about ECDIS – Practices and Port State Control Inspections covers the principles of ECDIS operation, its integration with other bridge systems, training and certification requirements, and compliance with international regulations. It also focuses on common deficiencies identified during Port State Control (PSC) inspections, including chart updates, equipment maintenance, and crew competency in using ECDIS.
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To what types of equipment is an Integrated Bridge System generally connected?
Radar.
NAVTEX.
Echo Sounder.
Gyro.
Position fixing systems.
Power distribution system.
ECDIS.
Autopilot.
What are the benefits of ECDIS?
It provides an advanced ability to manage the chart display, safety settings, and audible and visual warnings and alarms.
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) include up-to-date chart corrections.
Radar, AIS, depth contours and weather information are all available as display overlays.
Readily available real-time navigation information makes voyage planning simpler.
The company's Safety Management System (SMS) manual is complex.
Successful completion of the generic ECDIS training is required for a new or renewed Certificate of Competency (CoC) under STCW, but further certificate documentation is required.
True.
False.
What type of deficiencies might a typical PSC inspection identify?
Failure to demonstrate adequate knowledge of how to use the primary and backup systems.
Failure to provide evidence that ECDIS type-specific training has been completed.
Failure to use the latest correct ENC.
Failure to have equipment in an acceptable condition.
Failure to maintain and update ECDIS to meet carriage requirements.
Inadequate crew morale.
The acronym ECDIS stands for "Electronic Chart Display and Information System".
True.
False.
What methods are used to update ECDIS?
DVDs.
USB sticks.
CDs.
Online through an ENC chart update software service.
Email Attachments.
ECDIS updates automatically.
What are some potential difficulties in using ECDIS?
Users may not be familiar with a specific manufacturer's equipment type, system controls and settings.
Configuration sub-menus may be overly complex, resulting in users failing to correctly set warnings and alarms.
A complex display system that can show too much information at once may cause confusion.
Radar, AIS, depth contours and weather information display overlays are all available.
Only an approved ECDIS system can be used for navigation. What requirements must it follow?
It must be type approved by the Flag Administration or by another recognised and approved organisation to meet performance standards.
It must be checked by a member of the IMO every year.
It must use the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) approved standards for chart data.
It must have an approved (navigation) backup system.
What are adequate backup arrangements for ECDIS?
A set of paper charts.
A second independent ECDIS.
Chart printouts.
A raster chart display system.
What are the potential sources of cyber risks to ECDIS?
Personal computers, tablets and smart phones.
Crewmembers inadvertently or maliciously introducing malware into the ship's network and then to the ECDIS.
Remote software updates and service maintenance from third party service providers via satellite broadband.
From within the ship network and its connection to other electronic systems onboard.
Unauthorised or inadvertent use of compromised portable memory sources such a USB sticks.
Use of ECDIS in accordance with cybersecurity procedures.
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