ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

Sections

1• Company introduction

2•The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

3• The CONS of Using ECDIS and ENCs 

4• Why we have choose NAVTOR

Company Introduction

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A. is a Ship Management Company established in 2014in Greece and since its establishment has achieved a significant expansion in its activities andworld‐wide operational capability. With its continued commitment to safety, environmentalprotection and high quality services, the Company aims to secure a leading role as aninternational Ship Manager. We are under the same umbrella with a group of companiessuch as Starbulk – PST –SPS etc.

Corporate Overview

Company ProfileOceanbulk Container Management S.A.

Company Introduction

Today’s and Future fleet

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A presently controls a fleet of 13 Newbuilding Container carriers as follows:

* 8 x 10,000TEU vessels (300m) under ongoing deliveries throughout this year from HHI, Ulsan where all of them have already been chartered for long term period at very reputing charterers. Last two deliveries are on November 30Th 2015* 2 x 11,000TEU vessels (330m) under construction at HanjinSubic with scheduled deliveries in September and October 2016.*3 x 11,000TEU vessels (300m) under construction at SWS with deliveries in May, July and September 2017.

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A. Company Profile

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A Company Profile

Company Profile

Mission & Vision

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A. is committed to provide world‐class shipmanagement services that meet or exceed safety, environmental and customers’requirements and to conduct its operations in a manner which protects humanhealth, safety, environment and property.

The Company believes that ecologically sound and safe, seaborne trade promotes worldpeace, supports a unique form of communication between nations and assists thedevelopment of peoples who strive to improve their standard of living.

The Company will always endeavor to provide superior client service by achieving MaximumQuality through zero casualty tolerance. Company’s vision is to be a leader in the containerindustry, by utilizing new technologies, consistent with its strategic goals and by realizingmaximum efficiency through superior management.

We aim at exploiting new horizons and new markets worldwide by forging strategicalliances with our customers.

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A

Company Introduction

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATION

The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A

ECDIS is a very useful navigation tool, but does not replace the navigator. It is a cost effective option with significant potentials to save lives at Sea and reduce number of groundings. It was designed to make navigation safer and to reduce the workload on navigators. However, the efficiency and usefulness of the equipment is defined by the operating skill of the navigator, his understanding of the information displayed, his appreciation and management of any shortcomings of the equipment and his ability to make optimum use of the information in order to ensure safe navigation. This can only be achieved by proper training.

Four aspects are to considered before You choose which product to install On board your vessels:

SOFTWARE

HARDWARE

TYPE APPROVAL

CHART SUPPLY

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

Company ProfileOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

The competency in the use of ECDIS is essential for maritime safety. Our company Oceanbulk Container Management shall ensure that any future ECDIS training to our crew, shall meet the criteria of the updated IMO model course (1.27 2012 edition) and we have secure the resources to pay the cost of such training.

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

• Availability of electronic charts(ENCs)  anytime , everywhere.

• Speed and Accuracy: (Voyage Plan ).

• Chart Corrections ,( T&P notices) Displayed  on the ECDIS.

• Continuous Monitoring of Vessel’s Position in real time.

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

• The ECDIS is interfaced with both the vessel’s independent GPS transceivers for  monitoring the vessels position. 

• Continuous position monitoring,  during coastal navigation  use of ARPA Echo Referencing. 

• Plotting vessel’s  position using the Range / Bearing method. 

• Interface the radars with the ECDIS use of Radar Overlay and Echo Referencing facility in the ECDIS and Radar. 

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

• Anti‐Grounding Alarms and Settings.

• Safety Frame (Look Ahead)

• Shallow Contour.

• Safety Depth.

• Safety Contour

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

• Deep Contour.

• User Determined Alarm Settings 

• Enhances Search and Rescue Capability 

Cost Efficient elimination of physical deliveries and third party involvement.

Environmentally Friendly:

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

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The PROS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

One thing we all learn in our life is that nothing is perfect. No, not even the ECDIS.

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The CONS of Using ECDIS and ENCs

Let’s see some of the things that go on to prove that nothing is perfect not even the ECDIS.

• Over‐Reliance

• Garbage In Garbage Out (GIGO)

• Wrong Settings

• Alarm Deafness

• System Lag

• Different Types of ECDIS

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

The Cons of Using ECDIS and ENCs

• Anomalies

• Information Overload

• Resistance to Change

All said and done, ECDIS is here to stay. This is the future and one cannot just wish it away or cursing it.  It is in every navigator’s interest to board at the train of technology and be in the same wagon with ECDIS  Development. I cannot dispute that even with all peculiarities, the ECDIS may have,  is a fantastic piece of equipment and is here to stay.

• Cyber Security

• Complacency

• Obsolete Models

• ENCs Vs Local Paper charts in close or confined waters

• Unexpected Damages

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

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Why we choose NAVTOR

ENC – Electronic Navigational Charts

NAVTOR ENC Service offers two subscription / licensing options:

1. Pay As You Sail (PAYS)2. Licensing by Route

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

PAYS – Pay As You Sail Improve safety of navigation, efficiency and cost• All ENC’s in ECDIS open and updated• New ENC’s, new editions and corrections

automatically transferred• Cost effective; Pay only for ENC actually used for

navigating• Standardization: Works on all ECDIS systems

Why we choose Navtor

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

Why we choose NAVTOR

Licensing by Route• Manual ENC ordering and management• Subscription periodes; 3, 6, 9 and 12

months• Approval function

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

Why we choose NAVTOR

Updating of ENC & Digital Publications

LANNavStick

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Email / http://

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

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NavTracker – keeps it all organized• Webportal; always Available and Updated – common Operational Picture:• Keeps track of your fleet• Administration of Operation Area / ENC folio • Monitor vessel and fleet cost, update status.• Monitor inventory list/subscription list• Monitor if vessel is sailing according to planned route• Route library• Includes 3 days global weather forecast• Display of vessels AIS targets• ADPs Updates• Folio for paper charts correction !

Why we choose NAVTOR

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATIONOceanbulk Container Management S.A

Why we choose NAVTOR

• Easy to Use on board , equipment interface carried out by our IT Department easily. Remote access to the system any time from our office.

• Minimum Human interference in downloading and transferring data. • Avoidance of erroneous corrections & entries• Saving time for Navigator and allow him to perform a safer Navigation• Cost Effective and easy to check the real cost any time.• Tracking of our vessels any time. • Automatic notification & approval function before purchasing the products anytime ,

anywhere.• NAVTRACKER , User Friendly Software for our office Superintendents and staff.• Positive impressions and Feedback from our Masters.• 24/7 after sales support of the product with a quick response time.

CONCLUSION

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

Network Installation Diagram

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

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The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

Network Installation Diagram

Oceanbulk Container Management S.A ECDIS AND PAPERLESS NAVIGATION

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Why we choose NAVTOR

The Pros and Cons of using ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation