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ECDIS & Navigation

e-Navigation

in app mode

With the rise of the smartphone and tablets, software for C-MAP, one reason for this lies in the existing regulatory

applications or ‘apps’ are everywhere now, whether paradigm or bridge equipment.

it’s using a map, tracking your itness regime, The current regime, which drives the development and
checking the weather or having your favourite shop just one implementation of systems used on bridges of vessels sailing

tap away.under those regulations, requires manufacturers to attain
They also now play a huge role in business and several full type approval for their systems, as well as additional

industries already use them in their operations but while certiication before being approved for operational use.
commercial shipping is no stranger to the concept, the This certiication is necessary to ensure solutions are

potential of apps for navigation is largely untapped.safe, but also slows down development work and as a result,
A sizeable number of apps have been developed for the many systems now installed on bridges are based on system

maritime industry, with functions ranging from checklists that architecture from up to two decades ago.
help with international convention requirements to TripAdvisor While the maritime industry has been trending towards

type apps that inform sailors about facilities in marinas.integrated systems in recent years, it is still far from a

But according to ENC distributor C-MAP (formerly complete integration.
Jeppesen Marine), few apps are available to support “In new Integrated Navigation Systems (INS), you ind displays

professional commercial navigation.allowing you to switch between different modes, say, from a
According to Michael Bergmann, President of Comité radar to an ECDIS display. But even that is just a case of different

International Radio-Maritime (CIRM) and Industry Directorsystems sharing a display rather than being truly integrated,” said

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