Description

ECDIS Safety Settings & UKC Management is a practical guide designed to help navigators configure ECDIS safety settings and effectively manage Under Keel Clearance (UKC) throughout a voyage. This ECDIS safety settings book explains critical system functions, safety contours, and UKC calculations to support safe and compliant navigation.

The ECDIS Safety Settings Book is an essential reference for navigators responsible for configuring and operating Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems safely. It provides structured guidance on safety settings, helping bridge teams improve situational awareness, reduce navigational risk, and maintain compliance with international standards.

This guide covers key ECDIS safety functions including safety contour, safety depth, shallow and deep contours, isolated dangers, detection areas, and route check parameters such as cross track distance (XTD). It also provides detailed guidance on calculating and managing Under Keel Clearance (UKC), ensuring vessels maintain safe clearance throughout all stages of a voyage.

The publication aligns with international maritime practices and supports compliance with standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), helping crews apply ECDIS systems correctly in both routine navigation and safety-critical situations.

Why This ECDIS Safety Settings Book is Essential for Safe Navigation

Incorrect ECDIS configuration is one of the most common causes of navigational incidents. This book helps bridge teams correctly set up safety parameters, interpret alarms, and understand system limitations, significantly reducing the risk of grounding or unsafe passage planning.

For a more comprehensive understanding of ECDIS operations and best practices, this publication works effectively alongside ECDIS Passage Planning and Watchkeeping, ECDIS Procedures Guide, and ECDIS Safety Settings and UKC Management, supporting safe navigation, compliance, and effective bridge team performance.

It also complements other professional resources available in the ECDIS book collection, allowing maritime professionals to deepen their knowledge of electronic navigation systems, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Who Should Read This ECDIS Safety Settings Book?

This book is ideal for Masters, deck officers, cadets, and ECDIS operators responsible for voyage planning and safe navigation. It is also valuable for maritime training providers and shipping companies focused on improving operational safety and compliance.

Whether used for onboard reference, training, or system familiarisation, this guide provides the practical knowledge needed to configure ECDIS correctly and manage UKC effectively in real-world conditions.

Contents:

Chapter 1 – ECDIS Safety Settings

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 ECDIS Standards

1.2 ECDIS Alerts

1.2.1 Alert Management

1.3 Chart Accuracy and Data Quality

1.3.1 CATZOCs

1.3.2 CATZOC Passage Planning Examples

1.3.3 Case Study ? ‘Kea Trader’

1.4 ECDIS Display Settings

1.4.1 Display Base

1.4.2 Standard Display

1.4.3 All/Other

1.4.4 Custom Display

1.4.5 Further ENC Settings

1.5 Safety Contour

1.5.1 Safety Contour Worked Example

1.6 Safety Depth

1.7 Shallow Contour and Deep Contour

1.7.1 Use of ECDIS in Two Colour/Four Colour

Depth Shading Mode

1.8 Isolated Dangers

1.8.1 Isolated Danger Shallower than the Safety Contour

1.8.2 Isolated Danger in Shallow Waters

1.9 Detection Area

1.10 Route Check

1.10.1 Configuration of the Route Check

1.11 Bridge Team Meeting and Master?s Approval

Chapter 2 – UKC Management

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 UKC Requirements

2.1.2 Dynamic UKC Requirements

2.2 UKC Considerations

2.3 Squat

2.4 Height of Tide (HoT)

2.5 UKC Calculations

2.5.1 Vertical Clearance

2.6 UKC Management Plan

2.6.1 Authorities with Minimum UKC Requirements

2.6.2 S-129 and UKC Management Service Providers

2.7 UKC Parameters on ECDIS

2.7.1 Passage Planning Calculation Example

2.8 UKC Monitoring

2.8.1 Monitoring UKC in Coastal Waters

Chapter 3 – Safety Contour – Worked Examples

3.1 Worked Examples

3.2 Further Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ECDIS Safety Settings Book used for?

This book is used to help navigators configure ECDIS safety settings and manage Under Keel Clearance effectively during voyage planning and execution.

Who should read this ECDIS Safety Settings Book?

It is suitable for Masters, deck officers, cadets, and maritime professionals involved in navigation and ECDIS operation.

Does the book cover UKC calculations?

Yes, it includes detailed guidance on calculating and managing Under Keel Clearance in various operational scenarios.

Does it explain ECDIS safety settings?

Yes, it covers key settings such as safety contour, safety depth, alarms, and route monitoring parameters.

Is this book suitable for training purposes?

Yes, it is widely used for onboard training, ECDIS familiarisation, and improving navigational safety practices.