‘Four level’ ECDIS concept from Transas
Transas ECDIS console
Transas Marine has released a new so-called ‘4-level’ ECDIS concept, which it says is designed to provide an IMO compliant solution for all types and sizes of shipping companies.
The new range of product packages, known as ‘Standard’, ‘Standard+’, ‘Premium’ and ‘Premium+’, features Transas' established Navi-Sailor software with additional technology, depending on the system chosen. From the entry-level Standard ECDIS to the Premium+ ECDIS multifunction display, all include a number of standard features with additional options.
The entry level systems, Standard and Standard+, meet all IMO and SOLAS ECDIS regulations. Both are based on the Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS software, with basic ECDIS functions, and include a 24in marine panel computer with ES6 trackball. The Standard + adds planning and information functions, including additional chart formats, route planning functions and sensors. It also offers AIS, ARPA and target management, tides and current information, playback, maps (user charts) and a Navtex interface.
The Premium package too is based on the Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS software offering similar basic ECDIS functions, and a multifunction display console, featuring marine LED display with RS6 computer, ES6 keyboard, and ES6 trackball. Features include: docking mode; reference points for mooring operations; dual chart panel; left chart panel (conning); special purpose objects; target simulator; trial manoeuvring; ports database; and quick distance calculator. Configuration of local workstation offers: additional information overlay; additional chart formats; additional route planning functions; additional sensors; AIS, ARPA and target management; ARPA B (second ARPA); target simulator; tides & current information; playback; maps (user charts) and Navtex interface. The Premium+ brings additional advanced functions: precise navigation tools (predictor/route AIS RDVZ/CHL), advanced planning functions, an E-log book, and Navi-Conning.
Anders Rydlinger, Transas Marine product development director says: ”This concept is truly unique. Our objective is to provide a solution to the market where a ‘Standard’ system features the best available quality and at the same time is user-friendly and cost-efficient. On another side, there are shipping companies which want to utilise a comprehensive technology going beyond IMO requirements. With our new four-level concept we cover all market requirements”.
Transas Marine claims to have launched the first electronic chart system in 1990, which has progressed to today’s latest fifth generation ECDIS.
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