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http://dx.doi.org/10.5394/KINPR.2015.39.3.141

Analysis of User Requirement for the Improvement of ECDIS to Enhance Navigational Safety and Work Efficiency  

Jung, Min (Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology)
Park, Yong-Sun (Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology)
Kang, Suk-Young (Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology)
Publication Information
Journal of Navigation and Port Research / v.39, no.3, 2015 , pp. 141-147 More about this Journal
Abstract
On July 1 2012, the carriage requirement for ECDIS became mandatory in a phased-in manner. The system has since been widely used as a core bridge navigation system and as a replacement for paper charts with a back up arrangement. However operational anomalies have been found in the system internationally. IMO and IHO have recognised these anomalies and seek for solution. This study has been conducted on a survey of seafarers on the use of ECDIS with regard to anomalies identification, level of the seafarer satisfaction and requirements for further functional improvement. From the results, the ECDIS user focused requirements suggested on strengthening the level of navigational safety and efficiency. The efficiency of using main functions of ECDIS was positively evaluated. However, there were concerns regarding its operational safety.
Keywords
ECDIS; navigational safety; IMO(International Maritime Organization); SOLAS; IMO performance standards on ECDIS; ENC;
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