As we proceed towards additional integrated displays standardisation will become even more important

摘要

At present, almost all marine navigation is assisted by the use of some form of electronic chart. These systems have been classified mainly into two categories: electronic navigational chart (ENC) and electronic chart system (ECS). Both are based on the official hydrographic data that national government hydrographic offices have produced. How do you see this distinction? Wouldn't it be betterto have a single type of electronic chart capable of conducting safe navigation? I think it is correct that the ships regulated by the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention must be carefully regulated and that ENC is appropriate for this.