Can ECDIS be used to assist in the assessment of the manoeuvre to avoid collision with another vessel?
Yes, but not totally as the IMO Collision Regulations take precedent.
Yes, action can be taken just by watching the track of the other vessel.
No, because it cannot give target information on CPA and TCPA.
No, it should not be used at all. The IMO Collision Regulations should be followed.
How are sleeping AIS targets shown on the ECDIS display?
How many hours is the ECDIS required to have detailed voyage data recorded?
Is the following statement True or False? A previously stored route should always be re-appraised before using it again:
Is the following statement True or False? ECDIS Automatic route validation removes the need to have a visual check on the route:
Select from the options the correct answer to this question: Can saved voyage recordings be altered after the voyage?
Select from the options the statement that best describes the information that should be recorded by ECDIS for the whole voyage:
ECDIS should record the entire route with time marks.
ECDIS should record course, speed and the charts used on the voyage.
ECDIS should record all information including radar picture.
ECDIS should make navigational recordings every 12 hours, not for the whole voyage.
Select the one option, which correctly completes the following statement: An event mark on ECDIS is best described as…
A time and date related happening.
When there is a company visit to the vessel.
When the crew mail arrives.
Select the one option, that correctly completes the following statement: ECDIS Automatic Voyage Recording is best described as…
ECDIS saving voyage data in accordance with ECDIS regulations.
The connection to the vessel’s VDR.
ECDIS saving voyage data in accordance with Company regulations.
The function that the VDR has on board the vessel.
Select the option which best describes why ECDIS shows two connected routes on the display, one red the other orange in colour:
There is a contingency route planned.
The 2nd Officer is planning another voyage.
There are two routes displayed to be validated.
The orange route is for search and rescue.
Select the option which correctly completes the following statement: When validating a route using ECDIS, it is important to have all available charts, because…
If not, dangerous objects not present in small scale charts could be missed.
ECDIS has no intelligence and has to be helped.
ECDIS cannot automatically load charts at the correct scale.
If there are raster charts on the ECDIS they would be used.
Select which option BEST answers this question. Is there one disadvantage with passage planning on an ECDIS?
Yes, the view of the chart is generally not as big as the paper chart.
Yes, there is, because the process is totally different to paper charts.
No, there is not, because all the appraisal information the planner needs is on the ECDIS.
No, there is not, because it saves the bridge team lots of time.
The illustration shows a vessel on passage with ARPA radar target information over laid on ECDIS, and the vector length is 12 minutes. Which option BEST completes the following statement: The action that should be taken is to…
Correctly apply the Regulations for Preventing Collisions.
Assess the situation from ECDIS then manoeuvre accordingly.
Check the CPA and TCPA if close alter course to port.
Stand on with caution as the target is the give way vessel.
The illustration shows a vessel on passage with ARPA radar target information over laid on ECDIS, and vector length is 12 minutes. Is there any risk of collision with the target?
Yes – there is risk of collision as the vectors meet.
No – there is no risk of collision as the target vector does not point at own ship.
Not sure, because ECDIS should not be used for collision assessment.
No – risk of collision does not exist as the target will pass astern.
The illustration shows a vessel on passage with ARPA radar target information over laid on the ECDIS, and the vector length is 12 minutes. Is there any risk of collision with the target?
No – risk of collision does not exist.
Yes – there is risk of collision.
Not sure, because the ECDIS cannot be used for collision assessment.
No – risk of collision does not exist as the target will pass ahead.
What happens to ECDIS functionality when a voyage playback is running?
The ECDIS stops working in real time.
Nothing changes as the ECDIS still fixes position.
There will be two charts running together if the GPS is still connected.
It will be saving all the data to make a back-up copy.
What is the difference between route and track when passage making?
The route is planned. The track is where the vessel has been.
The route is where the vessel is now. The track is up ahead.
There is no difference between the two.
The route dictates the heading. The track is all the legs on the route.
When does an object have an isolated danger symbol displayed on it?
When an object has less depth than the safety depth or contour setting.
When an object in safe water has more depth than the safety contour.
When an object in safe water is considered safe to pass over.
When there is an isolated danger buoy in safe water.
When will an ALARM sound on an ECDIS operating in track control?
When approaching a wheel over position.
When the route is half completed.
When the vessel’s speed is too high.
When the vessel’s speed is too low.
Which answer BEST completes the following statement: Insert mode when route planning with ECDIS means…
Waypoints are being added to a route list.
Chart corrections are being downloaded.
The route is ready for validation.
Waypoints are being edited.
Which answer BEST describes AIS fusion on an ECDIS?
Bringing together a displayed radar return and AIS target symbol.
When two adjacent AIS targets come together and merge as one.
When a target’s AIS signal has a large error on it.
The discrepancy between radar and AIS displayed positions.
Which answer BEST describes how a dangerous AIS target is seen on the ECDIS display?
It shows with a red triangle and vector.
It shows as a red triangle.
It shows with a blue triangle and vector.
It shows as a blue triangle.
Which answer BEST describes the Consistent Common Reference Position?
It is a position on the vessel common to all sensors.
It is a position that the radar scanner is in.
It is a position that the GPS aerial is in.
It is a term associated the ECDIS time constant.
Which answer BEST describes the effect on the chart display when the ECDIS safety depth value is set?
Depth values shallower than the depth are highlighted in bold.
Depth values deeper than the depth are highlighted in bold.
The whole sea area below that depth turns dark blue.
There will be alarms activated to let the operator know the depth under keel.
Which answer BEST describes the information seen on the ECDIS route monitor page?
Basic route information as the vessel proceeds.
Details of the whole route planned.
Navigational information from own vessel and AIS targets.
All the voyage data being recorded.
Which answer BEST describes the use of the predictive vector on an ECDIS?
If set to the correct length it will help protect against grounding.
The predictive vector is only a prediction and not trustworthy.
It is a feature that comes from ARPA with acquired targets.
It is there to assist in ports when turning is critical.
Which answer BEST describes how the safety depth contour is seen on an ECDIS?
As a solid line highlighted in bold.
The contour line pulses to make it visible.
As an orange dashed line on the contour.
As an orange dotted line on the contour.
Which answer correctly completes the following statement: On the ECDIS, spot depth soundings with less value than the safety depth setting is shown…
The same as any other depth figures.
In a greatly enlarged font.
Which answer correctly completes the following statement: Setting the turn radius on an ECDIS is important because…
The turn catenary on the display is set from it.
The ECDIS procedures indicate it should be done.
A Port State Control Officer would expect to see it.
The route could not be validated without it.
Which answer correctly completes the following statement: The conning position, GPS aerial position and radar antenna position are adjusted into one position on the ECDIS that is called the…
Consistent common reference point.
Common closest reference point.
Common position for navigation.
Which answer correctly completes the following statement: The own vessel past track on ECDIS is shown as…
Which answer correctly completes the following statement: The value of cross track limit when validating a route is important because…
The ECDIS looks on either side of the route for dangers.
If the alarm sounds it annoys the watch keeper.
The wheel over position is set up from the value of cross track.
It is the value of the margin of safety on the passage plan.
Which option BEST answers the following question: When passage planning on the ECDIS, which two safety functions should always be set?
Safety depth contour and safety depth value.
Speed of the vessel and ETA to destination.
Course and speed of the vessel.
Safety depth and UKC at a waypoint number.
Which option BEST answers this question: When route validating how does the ECDIS inform the planner of a problem found?
It makes a report showing the findings.
It does not because it corrects any problems found.
There will be an alarm sound both visual and audible.
By highlighting the problem text in bold.
Which option best describes the correctness of the following statement: ECDIS can be relied upon totally to always display the vessel’s correct position.
Not correct – the position should be routinely checked with other means.
Correct, as the system will always show the right position using GPS.
As GPS feeds most ECDIS devices this is a correct statement.
Not really correct – once a week the 2nd Officer should make a check.
Which statement BEST describes docking mode on an ECDIS?
ECDIS showing a large scale chart for berthing.
When the vessel is going into a dry dock – it shows the dock outline.
As the vessel is approaching the berth the ECDIS voyage recording has been stopped.
For use when tugs are connected to the vessel so the pilot can see them.
Which statement BEST describes why a previously validated route would have to be re-validated?
Revalidation is necessary when there have been chart updates.
Revalidation is necessary when it has been put out of monitor mode.
Revalidation is necessary when it has been removed from the display.
It would not need re-validating because once validated that is sufficient.
Which statement best describes why it is important to display all information when passage planning with a vector chart?
It is important because in the base or standard layer some objects will not be visible.
It is not important as the chart detail is always there to see.
It is important because as waypoints are entered an alarm will sound if one is on top of a symbol.
It is important because it is interesting to see what the vessel will be passing.
Which statement best describes why the value of the turn radius is important in route creation on an ECDIS?
Because at waypoints the wheel over position is set from it.
Because the value should be on the passage plan.
It is not important as the Master always changes course his way.
Turn radius allows ETAs to be worked from it.
Which statement correctly describes the process of ECDIS automatic route validation?
It is the ECDIS checking the route for safety.
It is the ECDIS checking files are correct.
It is the only way to make sure the route is safe.
This is when the ECDIS checks that the route is not a copy.
With a vessel in track control, will the position always be correct if the vessel symbol is on the route?
No – because there may be an unseen position error on the navigation signal.
Yes – because that is the meaning of track control.
Yes – because the bridge Officers are skilled at steering the vessel.
No – because at some waypoints the ECDIS will show an over shoot.
With an ECDIS in track control, should the vessel symbol always be on the route line?
Yes – because the system is set to follow the planned track.
Yes – because the bridge Officer will steer the vessel along the route.
No – as route mode is when the passage is planned.
No – because errors in the navigation signal send it off.