ARI ECDIS Simulator is the complete system for training & understanding the operation of an Electronic Chart Display and Information System and can be used to demonstrate STCW 95 competencies and to meet objectives of the IMO modular course 1.27. The ARI ECDIS simulator is designed in full compliance with the requirements of STCW’95 sections A I/12, A-II/1, A-II/2 which deals with competence on “Planning and conducting a passage and determining position”.
A comprehensive list of features ensures that a variety of meaningful training objectives can be met by the ARI ECDIS Simulator. These include fault-induction techniques, complete instructor control and flexible student stations. Additionally the application deals with potential uses of the ARI ECDIS in training officers for conducting safe and efficient navigation.
The ARI ECDIS Simulator is built on a highly scalable and flexible platform, and is available in a variety of configurations to suit different requirements and budgets. ARI ECDIS Simulator can be used as stand alone module of training on ECDIS or is used in various STCW and simulator courses in configuration with other simulators like RADAR / ARPA and Steering Simulators. It is available in Instructor and instructor-less modes.
The simulator is backed up by ARI comprehensive support program across pre-sale, installation and post-sale stages.
Features
ARI ECDIS is a realistic representation containing all the standard ECDIS features having wide ranging applications in navigation, training and military purposes as layer can be added into the system for strategic planning. The following features of an ECDIS can be accurately and completely simulated by the ARI ECDIS Simulator:
Basic navigational functions and settings
Principle types of Electronic charts
Presentation of ECDIS data
Route planning and route check
Route monitoring and nautical alarms (safety contour, special geographical area etc.)
Chart updating
Status indications, indicators and alarms
Display of navigational sensor information
ARPA data of acquired targets
Overlaying of AIS information
Faults & Malfunctions like GPS Jam, GPS to DR mode, Gyro error, Doppler log power fail, Doppler side lobe error, Density error, ECDIS malfunction and more
Training Objectives
In particular, a trainee will be able to:
Operate and use all navigational functions of the ECDIS equipment
Select and assess all relevant information and take action in case of a malfunction
Acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of the basic principles governing the safe operation of ECDIS, including data and its presentation, system related limitations and potential dangers
Perform updating of charts
Analyze nautical alarms during route planning and route monitoring
Assess the impact of the performance limits of sensors on the safe use of ECDIS and analyze sensor alarms
Identify potential errors in displayed data and typical errors of interpretation
Assess errors, inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by improper data management
Explain why ECDIS should not be relied upon as the sole reliable aid to navigation
