1. ECDIS, FACTS AND FUNCTIONS
Paul Elgar
Product Manager - OEM Services
Jeppesen Customer Conference
Singapore 2010

2. ECDIS, FACTS AND FUNCTIONS
What make of ECDIS should you choose and why?
Charts – Formats and effective distribution methods
Licensing – Today’s challenges and new Pay-As-You-Go
Updating - Keeping charts and other types of data updated
GUI, Service, Support, Functionality etc.

3. So what make of ECDIS should I buy?
Some things to consider:
Global Service network from a reputable company
Easy to use User Interface with enhanced functionality
Easy to install, license and update charts
Synchronization in a network for routes / updates etc.
Communications to the outside world
Low maintenence / quick fix
Upgradeable – manufacturer web side downloads
Additional data types – weather, tides, AIS etc.
Type specific training
Global Service: A well established and reliable system manufacturer with a good product and a worldwide service network.
Interface: Easy to use, Easy to understand, and gives you the information you need
Install charts and updates: Done in minutes rather than hours. Updates that update you complete database, not just parts of it.

4. What chart format should I use?
An ECDIS, per definition, is only an ECDIS if it uses Official ENC charts issued officially by, or on the authority of, a government authorized Hydrographic Office or other relevant governmental institution.
You can use ENC in S-63 (encrypted S-57) format
You can use ENC in SENC format
So what is a chart format??

5. What is a chart format?
It is the type of file that is delivered to the vessel containing the charts. The file format affects: -
- The size of files to be transfered to the vessel
- The way they are handled by the ECDIS
- How easily charts can be licensed and updated.
A format can be bulky and difficult to use, or small and optimized for for the job it was intended for.
Example: Newspaper
Full format newspaper delivered through my letter box. Always too much paper for a small letter box. Ripped and sometimes unreadable. Paper boy not worried about how I would read it – just how he could deliver it and get to his next customer. To big, difficult to read, fell apart etc.
Tabloid: Fitted through the letter box, was stapled together, was easily readable anywhere. The publishers finally realised that theyu had to supply the newspaper in an easily distributable and readable form. But the information it contained was identical to the full format newspaper – it was just packaged in a much better way.

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8. Charts – SENC distribution and/or S-57?
S-57 is a distribution format designed for the exchange of data between Hydrographic Offices and not for being sent to vessels for use in their ECDIS. Because of this: -
- It gets delivered on many CD-ROMs, currently around 8
- it contains thousands of files that the ECDIS has to handle
- it has to be converted to a format the ECDIS can use (SENC)
- it requires a license for each and every cell
We at Jeppesen decided long ago that SENC distribution was a much better concept for everyone. All our products are distributed in a ready-to-use format.

9. SENC Distribution
In short, SENC distribution means to take ENC charts in S-57 format, compile them in a controlled office environment to our SENC format (CM-93/3) and distribute the finished product to end users that have an ECDIS that supports our data and services
And simply put, this means

10. ENC distribution from Jeppesen
10 min.
10 min.
ENC distribution in SENC format
One DVD replaces multiple base and update CDs sent to the vessel
All ENCs loaded and ready to license
No decryption required onboard
No verification required onboard
No Compilation required onboard (from S-57 to SENC)
Simplified licensing
Easy updating
Type Approved SENC Distribution

11. Chart Licensing – keep it as simple as possible
What does obtaining licenses involve today?? You will need to: -
Subscribe to a service and obtain chart DVD/CD-ROM’s
Use a chart catalog and try to figure out what you need
Choose a format (S-57 or SENC)
Send the order and receive the licenses onboard
Install the charts and apply the licenses
Keep adding new charts and licenses when they arrive onboard
Conclusion: A logistical nightmare for everyone! So why not try a pay-as-you-go service?
Subscribe to a service and obtain DVD/CD-ROM’s
Obtain a chart catalog and try to figure out what you need?
Ask a chart dealer or Jeppesen to advise you as to what you need?
Do you understand what format should you order (S-57 or SENC)?
How do you send the order and receive the licenses?
Is it easy to apply these licenses?
What happens if ENC’s are terminated or replaced? Do you get the new charts and licenses automatically sent to you?
Conclusion: A logistical nightmare onboard and a logistical nightmare for us. So why noy try a pay-as-you-go service

12. ’Pay as you go’ licensing
A user friendly and cost effective method of Licensing, Using and Updating ENC charts in SENC format
You only pay for what you use!
All ENCs are available onboard at all times
Automatic licensing for the minimum period allowed
ENC’s that are not used are not re-licensed
Replaced ENC’s are automatically licensed
Automatic reporting via the C-MAP Update Service
Controlled costs via pre-set budgets
No complicated logistics for you or us!
Dynamic Licensing is a ”Pay-As-You-Go” service currently available from Jeppesen.

13. Chart Licensing – make it as simple as possible
Demo of OceanView using Dynamic Licensing

14. But we also need to keep the charts updated!
The Paris & Tokyo MoU’s states that Port State Control has to check that the Charts in use are updated.
So how do we ensure that this is the case?

15. Three options for updating charts
CD/DVD NtM: CD/DVD
New charts: CD/DVD
Online NtM: Online
New charts: CD/DVD
Online+ NtM: Online
New charts: Online

16. Option 1: DVD CD/DVD NtM: CD/DVD
The physical DVD is sent to the ship at regular intervals
Up to 3 months or more before it arrives
Out of Date even before it is installed
Not such a good option for ENC and paperless navigation
CD/DVD NtM: CD/DVD
New charts: CD/DVD

17. Option 2: Online Updating Service
Downloads Notices to Mariners Only
Can use direct Internet connection or
2000 systems connected 7600 times in March 2010.
Average file size sent was 200kb
This option also requires an new monthly DVD
Online NtM: Online
New charts: CD/DVD

18. Option 3: Online+ Updating Service
Creates the complete latest database onboard
Requires a Broadband connection (VSAT, Fleet, Wi-Fi etc.)
1200 requests to the service in March 2010.
Can be transferred to the ECDIS by DVD or USB Pen
Available as a windows task bar application
Online+ NtM: Online
New charts: Online

19. Average weekly data transfer
Service
Professional+
ENC
Jeppesen
PRIMAR
Online
0,2MB
0,3MB
Online+
6,5MB
8,0MB
10,0MB

20. An example of updating
Demo of Updating / Update Log in OceanView

21. Summary Choose a reputable ECDIS manufacturer with worldwide service
Choose an ECDIS that not only meets the minimum performance standards, or is cheapest, but also gives you other useful information and functionality.
Choose an ECDIS that supports a good distribution & licensing service - it will greatly simplify everyone’s day to day work.
Choose an ECDIS with the latest technology such as intergrated communications, direct chart updating and information overlays.
Choose more than just an ECDIS – choose an ECDIS that can give you more!

22. ECDIS Manufacturers List
Full list to be found at

23. But remember.....
Keep looking out of the window because.. When technology becomes the master, you navigate faster to disaster!