ECDIS equipment, charts, training, regulations, global support and more

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JAN-701B19-inch

JAN-200019- or 23-inch

Intuitive and advanced user-interfaceFeaturing multi/wide-view mode

With real-time radar and AIS overlayAlso conning on screen and navtex integration

In-house technologyAnti-vibration design, silicon disk and stabilized processor

Advanced route planningEasy to edit, save and import routes

Available in standalone and desktopSuiting your type and size of vessel

JAN-901B23-inch

A professional ECDIS solution

StandardGyroLogGPSAIS

Or a cost-effective solutionThe JAN-2000, a fully type approved system, is a highly cost-effective solution for mid-small size ships & workboats with a standardized interface configuration, which as well is considered as an economical back-up solution for the JAN-901B/701B.

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What’s ECDIS?ChartsTrainingIMOFootprintGlobal supportJRC ECDIS

IndexIntro

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ECDIS updates, news and more

IntroOur newly developed multi-functional ECDIS systems do not only meet IMO requirements, but are one of the world’s most advanced and future proof e-charting solutions available today.

But there’s much more to it.

We hope this ECDIS guide charts you in the right direction.

Contents

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What’s ECDIS?Charts

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What’s ECDIS?An Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a computer-based navigation system that complies with IMO regulations and can function as an alternative for paper navigation charts. One of the performance standards is to have ENCs installed for the intended voyage.

A new approachProbably the biggest change is the ENC’s used inside an ECDIS, representing a new approach to navigation. As opposed to a paper reference, an ENC is a key component for ECDIS navigation, assisting in navigational decision-making and situational awareness as it’s able to continuously indicate a vessel’s position relative to land, objects, hazards and more.

After hundreds of years of sailing with paper charts, merchant-shipping fleets will make a transition to digital navigation in little more than 20 years. The JRC ECDIS’s may, if flag state/class society approves, be used as the primary source of navigational information in place of paper charts.

Vector A vector chart is a digital database of all objects (points, lines, depths, areas etc.) represented in several layers on a chart.

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Raster A raster chart is a scanned and passive image of a paper chart.

ENCsElectronic Navigational Charts. These are official vector charts conforming to the specifications of the IHO, issued by or on behalf of a national hydrographic office. IHO nations are responsible for producing ENCs of their own waters and updating them with all safety-critical information.

Flag/Class societyThe state (country) in which a ship is registered and hence under which flag it is sailing is known as the Flag State. Please always contact your Flag State/Class society to be aware of interpretation of the ECDIS mandatory regulations.

ChartsThere are two types of electronic charts - vector and raster charts.

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Charts

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1. Not all hydrographic offices allow SENC delivery

When ENC is not availableIn order to sail paperless, ENC’s are required as primary source of navigation. RNC may be used in ECDIS in areas where ENC’s are not (yet) available. If ECDIS is using RNC’s, this must be together with an appropriate portfolio of up-to-date paper charts.

ENC-to-SENCThe JRC ECDIS converts each ENC from S-57/63 ENC format into an internal format called System-ENC or SENC, a process to optimize chart display. SENC delivery is an alternative method to the standard distribution and use of official ENC data. Users are able to directly receive SENC1, a conversion which otherwise would have to happen inside the ECDIS.

Charts inside JRC ECDISAll new JRC ECDIS’s come standard (ex-factory) with Admiralty’s pre-loaded range of (official) global ENC’s and ready for ARCS and C-Map’s Ed.3 with e-Token driver.

About AVCSAll new JRC ECDIS’s will be preloaded in the factory with all AVCS (Admiralty Vector Chart Service) charts.

JRC and UKHO offer this integrated service with direct access to the UKHO portfolio of ENCs, making it easier to obtain the data required for passage planning and voyage execution.

The JRC’s ECDIS JAN-901B/701B/2000 series offer seafarers a great value in bridge technology, delivering seamless access to navigational data.

ENC web databaseiho.int ▸

C-Map informationc-map.com ▸

AVCS informationukho.gov.uk/AVCS ▸

RNCsRaster Navigational Charts. Charts conform to IHO specifications and are produced by digitally scanning the image of a paper chart. They contain significant metadata to ensure minimum functionality, such as geo-referencing, ability to update and show corrections and day/night view.

S-57IHO special publication S-57. It contains the IHO transfer standards for digital hydrographic data.

S-63IHO standard for encrypting and securing ENC data. The S-63 standard is the official IHO standard since December 2002. Protected data can be decrypted by a user permit number assigned to each ECDIS individually.

S-100IHO has introduced (January 2010) a new hydrographic geospatial standard for marine data and information, known as S-100. This new S-100 standard is aligned with the ISO19100 series of geographic standards.

Pre-installed ENC’s

e-Token dongle

ISMThe International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) stands for the safe operation of ships and pollution prevention.

A few examples of what is required to be up-to-date:

v Voyage planningv Pre-(arrival or departure) routinesv Watch-keeping routinesv Chart correction routinesv Service and support routinesv And more

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Training

TrainingECDIS is a total change from paper charts, therefore key to implementation is training. The master, first officer and other watchkeeping bridge officers should, as a minimum, undertake a generic ECDIS training course. In addition some authorities and/or class societies require a type-specific ECDIS course together with regular updated training.

JRC & trainingJRC is working together with various dedicated training establishments that provide both generic and JRC type-specific courses, in addition to other training courses. JRC continues to increase our ECDIS training partners globally.

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Current IMO Standards for Training, Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) is written around paper charts, but ECDIS is considered to be included under the term “chart”. From 1 January 2012, the new STCW will include mandatory ECDIS training.

The ISM code has strict wording on training, referring to the training of users of safety-related equipment, such as ECDIS.

If you use ECDIS as a primary means of navigation, it’s essential to understand both your flag state and class society requirements for installation and operator certification.

GenericThis is a standardized general course (IMO model course 1.27) consisting of a number of topics and skills on the operational use of ECDIS.

Type-specificThis is a training course for the ECDIS model in use onboard. A JRC-specific (familiarization) training is required according to ISM code.

Interschaltinterschalt.de ▸

ECDIS Ltd.ecdis.org ▸

Safebridgesafebridge.de ▸

Interschalt

WEB BASED MARITIME TRAINING

Safebridge

ECDIS Ltd

UK

Germany

Germany

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IMO

IMOThe IMO amendments to the international convention for SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) makes it compulsory to fit an ECDIS.

The legislation will be phased by vessel type and size and will eventually apply to almost all large merchant and passenger ships. Use below timetable to determine which of your vessel(s) will be affected and when:

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Check your flag state and class society requirements for ECDIS back-up, power supply and connected sensor requirements.

Note that vessels may be free from installing ECDIS when they will be permanently out-of-service within 2 years after the implementation date.

Back-upA single ECDIS does not normally qualify for compliance for paperless sailing. It is a normal requirement to have ECDIS back up with a second ECDIS, chart radar or paper charts.

UPSA UPS may also be required due to possible blackout during switchover from vessels mains to emergency power source.

SensorAn ECDIS must be directly connected to an electronic positioning system, gyro and log sensor. When no gyro is available, the ECDIS should be connected to the ship’s Transmitting Heading Device (THD).

1 July2009 

1 July2010

1 July2011

1 July2012

1 July2013

1 July2014

1 July2015

1 July2016

1 July2017

1 July2018

New Passenger Ships  

New Tankers

>500gt 

>3000gt 

Existing Tankers  >3000gt 

New Cargo Ships >10000gt 

New Cargo Ships 

Existing Passenger Ships  >500gt 

>3000gt 

Existing Cargo  >50000gt 

Existing Cargo  >20000gt 

Existing Cargo  >10000gt 

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Footprint

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ECDIS footprintJRC has been involved with ECDIS development for 20 years. Below timeline shows some of the key dates in the history of the development and implementation of ECDIS.

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1990

2010

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2020

ECDIS path JRC’s path

First suggestions to combine radar image with digitized data

Elementary ECS becomes available

IMO adopts ECDIS performance standard

The term ECDIS is born

JAN-1290

JAN-1397

JAN-901

JAN-901MJAN-901B

Training will be mandatory

Required ECDIS implementation

IMO permits raster chart operation

ECDIS timeline

Due to reasons of space we cannot show all of the JRC models of ECDIS and chart radar since our first model was manufactured in 1990, however JRC are more than ready for the forthcoming IMO ECDIS installation date deadlines with our current range of ECDIS or chart radars which combine radar, target tracking and full ECDIS capability.

In-house technologyThe technology integrated in the JRC ECDIS is the result of years of in-house experience.

Mechanical technology QA technology

Electronics technology Application system technology

Materials Assembling

ASIC-PCB Core/kernel

Rack/pedestal Test facilities

Components Engineering

Mechnical design Individual test

Electronic design System design

Honolulu

San DiegoLos Angeles Houston

ChicagoToronto

New York

Miami

St. John’s

Havana

Panama

Lima

Guayaquil

Talchuano

Buenos Aires

ReykjavikTorshavn

BelfastBasildon

Le Havre

Lisbon

Las Palmas

Dakar

Abidjan

Cape TownDurbanRichards Bay

MadridRome

TunisAthens

Istanbul

LimassolAlexandria

Haifa

Dubai

Mumbai

Columbo

Vladivostok

TokyoPusan

Shanghai

Taipei

ManilaHanoiHong Kong

Bangkok

Kuala LumpurSingapore

Jakarta

Suva

Brisbane

Sydney

MelbourneAuckland

Egersund GöteborgHelsinki

AmsterdamRotterdam

Antwerp

Rio de Janeiro

San Francisco

SeattleVancouver

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Global support

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Total global support JRC continues the proud tradition of our renowned hardware and software, which is enhanced with our total product support around the world via our Starnetwork™.

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JRC Starnetwork™JRC’s comprehensive Starnetwork™ includes over 270 qualified partners, providing support across the world through all time zones.

JRC one-call™For JRC Starnetwork support, simply call us on +81 3 3492 9201 – service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

JRC First Aid Kit™Your vessel(s) cannot afford downtime. With our global First Aid Kit system, we can urgently provide requested parts within a minimum timeframe.

Our First Aid Kits are placed in 28 locations worldwide.

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The JRC ECDIS

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Which ECDIS is best suitable? Compare JRC ECDIS and find out which one suits your vessel.

The 23-inch JMA-900B chart radar is also fully compliant as ECDIS terminal.

Radar overlayThe JRC JAN-701B/901B offers more than just overlaying a rough radar image. The radar image has a high resolution when interfaced with JRC radars. Priority objects on the vector charts are not hidden but overlaid on the radar image. At the same time, brilliance and clutter controls of the radar images continues to be operable.

1. When power source comes back, the ECDIS automatically turns on and goes back to last known setting/configuration

IMO compliant √ √ √

Installation style Desktop (black box type) Standalone and desktop

JRC display 19-inch (1280 by 1024 pixels) 23-inch (1600 by 1200 pixels)

Alternative display Hatteland 19-inch (JH19T14MMD) and 23-inch (JH20T17MMD), Baytech 23-inch (BPM-723-DA-AC-BZ)

Built-in UPS No Yes, holds up to 90 seconds until OS closes automatically1

Hard disk 1 x 160 GB (single HDD) 2 x 160 GB (dual HDD)

Silicon disk 1 GB 2 GB

CD/DVD ROM drive Yes

Power supply 100-115V to 200-230V AC ±10%, 60/50 Hz ±5%

Serial input 3 standard (optional up to 7) 11 standard (optional up to 26)

Analog input n/a 10 (optional)

Sync input n/a 2 (optional)

E-token Yes

Radar overlay No Yes

AIS and TT display Yes

TCS No Yes

Route transfer Yes

RMS Yes

Data transfer via LAN Yes

AVCS pre-installation Yes

JAN-2000 JAN-701B JAN-901B

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The JRC ECDIS

ECDIS ECDIS/radar overlay ECDIS/radar overlay/conning

ECDIS/conning Chart radar

Route planning station ECDIS

ECDIS

RadarRadar

Conning LogGyro GPSGPS

Update the charts from both ECDIS via the “route planning station”Active route transfer via LAN

Typical installation for paperless sailing

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Brings simplicity onto the bridgeThe newly developed multi-functional JAN-901B/701B/2000 ECDIS and JMA-900B series chart radars are designed to provide continuous position and navigation safety information. Our advanced ergonomics and man-machine interface is designed to enhance the working environment.

Bridge the advantagesOutclassing the performance and reliability of our product line up is difficult. Now, connect these together and you have a total1 IT navigation solution, the ultimate workgroup on the bridge.

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Paperless sailing and more

1. Not all IMO required equipment are shown. Gyro compass is non-JRC supply.

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