ECDIS “DUAL-FUELLING”

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  Because of the complex and involved nature
of ENCs,
 it will take some time to provide complete
coverage for the world.

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  There is therefore a secondary mode of
operation called Raster Chart Display
System (RCDS) being proposed for ECDIS.
 This is sometimes referred to as ECDIS “duel
fuelling”.

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  “Dual Fuelling” is the ability to use official
raster charts, such as Seafarer or ARCS
in ECDIS equipment for those areas where
authorised vector charts (ENC’s) do not exist
yet.
 Using official raster charts in ECDIS
equipment can provide some, but not all of
the functions of ECDIS.

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 Differences Between RCDS and
ECDIS

 Raster data, itself, will not trigger automatic

alarms (for example, anti-grounding).
 However, some alarms can be generated by
raster systems from user-inserted
information.

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 These can include:
 clearing lines
 ship safety contour lines
 isolated dangers
 danger areas

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  Horizontal datums and chart projections may
differ between raster charts.
 Mariners should understand how the chart
datum relates to the position fixing system.
 In some instances, this may appear as a shift
in position.
 This difference may be most noticeable at grid
intersections and during route monitoring.

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  Chart features cannot be simplified or
removed to suit a particular navigational
circumstance or task at hand.
 This could affect the superimposition of
radar/ARPA targets.

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  Without selecting different scale charts, the
look-ahead capability may be somewhat
limited.
 This may lead to some inconvenience when
determining range and bearing or the identity
of distant objects.

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  Orientation of the raster chart display to other
than north-up, may affect the readability of
chart text and symbols.
 It may not be possible to interrogate raster
chart features to gain additional information
about charted objects.

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  Itis not possible to display a ship’s safety
contour or safety depth and highlight it on the
display, unless these features are manually
entered during route planning.
 Depending on the source of the raster chart,
different colours may be used to show similar
chart information.
 There may also be differences in colours
used during day and night time.
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