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3 SETTING ECDIS SAFETY PARAMETERS

3 SETTING ECDIS SAFETY PARAMETERS____________________________________________________________1
3.1 Safety Reminder______________________________________________________________________________3
3.2 Recommended configuration for pilotage and confined waters___________________________3
3.2.1 Time_______________________________________________________________________________________3
3.2.2 Position Source Setup_____________________________________________________________________3
3.2.3 Select System Units________________________________________________________________________4
3.2.4 Main Chart Panel__________________________________________________________________________4
3.2.5 Chart Setup________________________________________________________________________________4
3.2.6 Layers Setup_______________________________________________________________________________4
3.2.7 ENC Setup_________________________________________________________________________________5
3.2.8 Routes_____________________________________________________________________________________5
3.2.9 Route Display Setup_______________________________________________________________________5
3.2.10 Overlays___________________________________________________________________________________5
3.2.11 Safety Alarms______________________________________________________________________________6
3.2.12 Navigational Alarms_______________________________________________________________________6
3.2.13 Route Alarms______________________________________________________________________________6
3.2.14 Area Alerts_________________________________________________________________________________6
3.2.15 Waypoint Selection________________________________________________________________________7
3.2.16 ECDIS Navigation Aids_____________________________________________________________________8
3.2.17 Targets_____________________________________________________________________________________8
3.2.18 Radar______________________________________________________________________________________8
3.2.19 Docking Mode Settings____________________________________________________________________8
3.2.20 Other______________________________________________________________________________________8
3.2.21 Vessel Setup_______________________________________________________________________________8
3.3 Recommended display settings for pilotage and confined waters (day)__________________9
3.4 Recommended display settings for pilotage and confined waters (night)________________9
3.5 Recommended configuration for coastal navigation and open waters___________________10
3.5.1 Time______________________________________________________________________________________10
3.5.2 Position Source Setup____________________________________________________________________10
3.5.3 Select System Units_______________________________________________________________________10
3.5.4 Main Chart Panel_________________________________________________________________________10
3.5.5 Chart Setup_______________________________________________________________________________11
3.5.6 Layers Setup______________________________________________________________________________11
3.5.7 ENC Setup________________________________________________________________________________11
3.5.8 Routes____________________________________________________________________________________12
3.5.9 Route Display Setup______________________________________________________________________12
3.5.10 Overlays__________________________________________________________________________________12
3.5.11 Safety Alarms_____________________________________________________________________________12
3.5.12 Navigational Alarms______________________________________________________________________12
3.5.13 Route Alarms_____________________________________________________________________________13
3.5.14 Area Alerts________________________________________________________________________________13
3.5.15 Waypoint Selection_______________________________________________________________________14
3.5.16 ECDIS Navigation Aids___________________________________________________________________14
3.5.17 Targets___________________________________________________________________________________15
3.5.18 Radar_____________________________________________________________________________________15
3.5.19 Docking Mode Settings__________________________________________________________________15
3.5.20 Other_____________________________________________________________________________________15
3.5.21 Vessel Setup______________________________________________________________________________15

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3.6 Recommended display settings for coastal and open ocean (day)_______________________16
3.7 Recommended display settings for coastal and open ocean (night)______________________16
3.8 Settings of ECDIS Safety Parameters_______________________________________________________17

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3.1 Safety Reminder

For all its potential, ECDIS is the only computer software running on a specific PC with suitable
endurance for marine use. As a result, it suffers from all the faults and errors of any computer. The
greatest single danger from ECDIS is to assume that it has been correctly configured with
regard to the Route, Safety Depth, Safety Contour, Alarms and Displayed Data. A ship can
ground just as easily as a consequence of improper configuration as it could from sloppy chartwork
on a paper chart.
The present recommendations that form the basis of the bridge check-off cards. The following topics
are covered:
Configuration for pilotage and confined waters.

display settings for pilotage and confined waters.

configuration for coastal navigation and open ocean.

display settings for coastal navigation and open ocean.

Where the ECDIS in use supports it, display configurations should be saved so that the system can be
set up quickly when transiting between different environments such as Confined Waters, Anchoring,
Coastal Navigation and Open Ocean. This will save time when setting up the system.

3.2 Recommended configuration for pilotage and confined waters

Terminology and functions mentioned below are not exhaustive and will vary dependent upon the
system in use:

3.2.1 Time
Check that System Time is configured correctly
Check that Ship's Time is correct in the ECDIS
Check that the correct Time Zone settings are applied.

3.2.2 Position Source Setup

Check that the primary position fixing system is set up correctly
Check that ECDIS is correct by inputting a manual fix in the system
Select the best available sensor as the Primary Position Source according to Passage Plan.
Select the best available Secondary Position Source according to Passage Plan.
Check Heading reading with ECDIS readout.
Check Log reading with ECDIS readout.
Set SOG as speed source.
Confirm that RIO is available and prove ECDIS correct.

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3.2.3 Select System Units

Ensure that System Units are configured correctly
Set up System Units for:
Large Distance
Small Distance
Speed
Depth
Time Zone

3.2.4 Main Chart Panel

Ensure that the Main Chart Panel is configured correctly
Check that an appropriate level of data is available for the execution of navigation
Check that the Palette is configured to suit the conditions.
Check that the screen layout is appropriate for execution of navigation
Check that all relevant panels such as Route Data are open or available.

3.2.5 Chart Setup

Ensure that the Chart is configured correctly
Check that the following parameters are configured
Chart Motion: Relative or True (configure Look Ahead if in True)
Chart Orientation: North Up, Head Up or Course Up
Chart Autoload On
Chart Auto scale On
Chart Priority ENC

3.2.6 Layers Setup

Ensure that the chart is configured correctly
Check that the display of layers is configured appropriately
Display Category Standard + or Custom (or equivalent)
Consider displaying the following layers:
Spot Soundings
Isolated Dangers
Names
Cables, Pipelines
Buoys Names
Other Info
All Depth Contours
Seabed
Scale Bar
NAVTEX
Channel limit
Traffic routes
Currents

3.2.7 ENC Setup

Ensure that the chart is configured correctly

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Check that the ENC is configured appropriately

Areas Symbolized or Simplified
Points Simplified or Traditional
Shallow Contour: Maximum dynamic draft
Deep Contour: 3 x Maximum dynamic Draft
Consider setting the following options:
Four colour Shades On during the Day; Off at Night
Shallow Pattern On
Use SCAMIN Off
Full Light Lines Off during the Day; On at Night
Highlight Info Off
Show Correction On
M-Quality Objects Off
National Names Off
Show Outdated Off

3.2.8 Routes
Ensure that the correct Route is loaded for Route Monitoring
Check that XTD has been set to Port/Starboard 0.2/0.2nm or extended if the Master deems
so. Under extreme conditions can be reduced to Port/ Starboard 0.1/0.1nm
Set up ETA
Set up ETD
Confirm that the Route has been checked.
Protect the Route.
Activate the Route for Monitoring.
Load the Secondary Route in Route Editor if required.

3.2.9 Route Display Setup

Ensure that the display is configured for Route Monitoring.
Configure the following parameters appropriately
Headline On
COG Vector On
HDG Vector On
Ship by Contour or Symbol
Align by HDG
Course/Leg/Speed On
XTD On
Arrival Circle Off
Radius On
WPT Names On

3.2.10 Overlays
Ensure that all relevant Overlays are loaded.
Check that the following Overlays are loaded and configured:
Manual Corrections (load filename as appropriate)
Additional Information (load filename as appropriate)

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3.2.11 Safety Alarms

Ensure the Audible Alarm is working correctly
Check that the Audible Alarm is On and Test it to prove it correct

3.2.12 Navigational Alarms

Ensure that Navigational Alarms are configured correctly.
Check that the following Alarms are configured as necessary:
Anti-Grounding Cone On
Ahead 3 mins
Port 0.1 nm
Starboard 0.1 nm
Anti-Grounding Alarm On
Nav Danger On
Land Danger On
Aids to Navigation On
Safety Contour On
Primary/Secondary Divergence On (configure as necessary)
Off Chart Alarm On
Sounder Alarm On
Sounder Depth On
Set Safety Depth: Maximum dynamic draft + UKC policy
Set Safety Contour: equal to Safety Depth

3.2.13 Route Alarms

Ensure that Route Alarms are configured correctly.
Check that the following Alarms are configured appropriately:
End of Route Alarm Off
Out of XTD Alarm On
Out of Schedule Alarm (Configure as necessary bearing in mind among others, probable
change in tidal data for the next legs of the Passage)
WPT Approach Alarm On (set appropriate value)
Off Leg Course Alarm On (configure as necessary)

3.2.14 Area Alerts

Ensure that Area Alerts are configured correctly.
If the system in use allows Alarm configuration, check that the following Basic Areas and
Additional Areas Alerts are configured as necessary:
Basic Areas
Traffic Separation Zone On, Day and Night
Traffic SS Roundabout On, Day and Night
Two-way Traffic Route On, Day and Night
Recommended Traffic Lane On, Day and Night
Fairway On, Day and Night
Caution Area On, Day and Night
Areas to be avoided On, Day and Night
Seaplane Landing On, Day and Night

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Ice AreaOn, Day and Night

Fishing Ground On, Day and Night
Pipeline Area On, Day and Night
Anchorage Area On, Day and Night
Dumping Ground On, Day and Night
Cargo Transship On, Day and Night
Marine Farm Culture On, Day and Night
Environmental Sensitive Area On, Day and Night
Traffic SS Crossing On, Day and Night
Precautionary Area On, Day and Night
Deepwater Route On, Day and Night
Inshore Traffic Zone On, Day and Night
Restricted Area On, Day and Night
Offshore Production Area On, Day and Night
Military Area On, Day and Night
Submarine Transit On, Day and Night
Dredged Area On, Day and Night
Fishing Prohibited On, Day and Night
Cable Area On, Day and Night
Anchoring Prohibited On, Day and Night
Spoil Ground On, Day and Night
Incineration Area On, Day and Night
Partly Sensitive Area On, Day and Night
Additional Areas
Intern. Maritime Boundary On, Day and Night
Territorial Sea On, Day and Night
Quarantine Anchorage On, Day and Night
Swept Area On, Day and Night
Harbour Limit On, Day and Night
Explosive Dumping On, Day and Night
Nature Reserve On, Day and Night
Territorial Sea Base On, Day and Night
Prohibited Area On, Day and Night
Fishery Zone On, Day and Night
Exclusive Economic Zone On, Day and Night
Un-surveyed Area On, Day and Night
Danger Line On, Day and Night
NAVTEX Polygon On, Day and Night

3.2.15 Waypoint Selection

Ensure that the correct Waypoint information is being displayed.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
Waypoint Selection Auto or Manual
Arrival Circle Auto or Manual
Radius Auto or Manual
Track History On (set appropriate value)
Secondary Track On

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3.2.16 ECDIS Navigation Aids

Ensure that navigation aids are configured correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
Predictor On, configure as necessary
Manual Fixing Available

3.2.17 Targets
Ensure that targets are configured correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
ARPA Contacts On, Vectors On, Tracks Off
AIS Contacts On, Vectors On, Tracks Off
CPA Alarm (In accordance with Company’s policy or extended if the Master deems so)
TCPA Alarm (In accordance with Company’s policy or extended if the Master deems so)

3.2.18 Radar
Ensure that the preferred radar is selected.
Check that RIO and ARPA targets can be displayed.

3.2.19 Docking Mode Settings

(if this function is available)

Ensure that Docking Mode is configured correctly

Check that the following are configured correctly:
DM Settings 1:7,500
Ship History Steps 15, Interval 1s

3.2.20 Other
Ensure that other functions are configured correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
EBL On
VRM On
Parallel Index Lines Configure as required
Environmental Data Tidal Stream On
Current On

3.2.21 Vessel Setup

Ensure that Vessel data is set up correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
Ship Position Centre on Ship or displaced
Chart Select the Best Scale chart available
Vectors 3 min (or appropriate value in accordance with vessel’s speed)
TCS Ship Condition Loaded, Medium or Light (configure as required)
Ensure that the above setup is replicated on all ECDIS units.

3.3 Recommended display settings for pilotage and confined waters

(day)
AIS On

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ARPA On
EBL On
VRM On
Scale Bar On
Range Rings Off
In case user prefers to activate range rings, caution must be taken and ensure that range
rings do not cover critical information.
Tides and Currents On
Consideration should be given to the use of official Tides and Current data where available.
Spot Soundings On
Isolated Dangers On
Names On
Cables and Pipelines On
Buoys Names On
Other Info Off
All Depth Contours On
Seabed On
Four Shades On
Shallow Pattern On
Use SCAMIN Off
Full Light Lines Off
Highlight Info Off
Show Correction On
M-Quality Objects (ZOC) Off
National Names Off
Show Outdated Off

3.4 Recommended display settings for pilotage and confined waters

(night)

AIS On

ARPA On

EBL On

VRM On

Scale Bar On

Range Rings Off

In case user prefers to activate range rings, caution must be taken and ensure that range
rings do not cover critical information.

Tides and Currents On

Consideration should be given to the use of official Tides and Current data, where available.

Spot Soundings On

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Isolated Dangers On

Names On

Cables and Pipelines On

Buoys Names On

Other Info Off

All Depth Contours On

Seabed On

Four Shades Off

Shallow Pattern On

Use SCAMIN Off

Full Light Lines On

Highlight Info Off

Show Correction On

M-Quality Objects Off

National Names Off

Show Outdated Off

3.5 Recommended configuration for coastal navigation and open waters

3.5.1 Time
Check that System Time is configured correctly
Check that Ship's Time is correct in the ECDIS
Check that the correct Time Zone settings are applied.

3.5.2 Position Source Setup

Check that the primary position fixing system is set up correctly
Check that ECDIS is correct by inputting a manual fix in the system
Select the best available sensor as the Primary Position Source according to Passage Plan.
Select the best available Secondary Position Source according to Passage Plan.
Check Heading reading with ECDIS readout.
Check Log reading with ECDIS readout.
Set SOG as speed source.
Confirm that RIO is available and prove ECDIS correct.

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3.5.3 Select System Units

Ensure that System Units are configured correctly
Set up System Units for:
Large Distance
Small Distance
Speed
Depth
Time Zone

3.5.4 Main Chart Panel

Ensure that the Main Chart Panel is configured correctly
Check that an appropriate level of data is available for the execution of navigation
Check that the Palette is configured to suit the conditions.
Check that the screen layout is appropriate for execution of navigation
Check that all relevant panels such as Route Data are open or available.

3.5.5 Chart Setup

Ensure that the Chart is configured correctly

Check that the following parameters are configured

Chart Motion: Relative or True (configure Look Ahead if in True)

Chart Orientation: North Up, Head Up or Course Up

Chart Autoload On

Chart Auto scale On

Chart Priority ENC

3.5.6 Layers Setup

Ensure that the chart is configured correctly
Check that the display of layers is configured appropriately
Display Category Standard + or Custom (or equivalent)
Consider displaying the following layers:
Spot Soundings
Isolated Dangers
Names
Cables, Pipelines
Buoys Names
Other Info
All Depth Contours
Seabed
Scale Bar
NAVTEX
Channel limit

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Traffic routes
Currents

3.5.7 ENC Setup

Ensure that the chart is configured correctly
Check that the ENC is configured appropriately
Areas Symbolized or Simplified
Points Simplified or Traditional
Shallow Contour: Maximum dynamic draft
Deep Contour: 3 x Maximum dynamic Draft
Consider setting the following options:
Four colour Shades On during the Day; Off at Night
Shallow Pattern On
Use SCAMIN Off
Full Light Lines Off during the Day; On at Night
Highlight Info Off
Show Correction On
M-Quality Objects Off
National Names Off
Show Outdated Off

3.5.8 Routes
Ensure that the correct Route is loaded for Route Monitoring
Check that XTD has been set to Port/Starboard 1.0/1.0nm for Coastal Navigation and
Port/starboard 4.0/4.0nm for Open Sea or extended if the Master deems so
Set up ETA
Set up ETD
Confirm that the Route has been checked.
Protect the Route.
Activate the Route for Monitoring.
Load the Secondary Route in Route Editor if required.

3.5.9 Route Display Setup

Ensure that the display is configured for Route Monitoring.
Configure the following parameters appropriately
Headline On
COG Vector On
HDG Vector On
Ship by Contour or Symbol
Align by HDG
Course/Leg/Speed On
XTD On
Arrival Circle On
Radius On
WPT Names On

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3.5.10 Overlays
Ensure that all relevant Overlays are loaded.
Check that the following Overlays are loaded and configured:
Manual Corrections (load filename as appropriate)
Additional Information (load filename as appropriate)

3.5.11 Safety Alarms

Ensure the Audible Alarm is working correctly
Check that the Audible Alarm is On and Test it to prove it correct

3.5.12 Navigational Alarms

Ensure that Navigational Alarms are configured correctly.
Check that the following Alarms are configured as necessary:
Anti-Grounding Cone On
Ahead 15 mins for Coastal Waters and 30 mins for Open Ocean (or extended if the Master
deems so)
Port 0.1 nm for Coastal Waters and 0.2 nm for Open Ocean (or extended if the Master
deems so)
Starboard 0.1 nm for Coastal Waters and 0.2 nm for Open Ocean (or extended if the Master
deems so)
Anti-Grounding Alarm On
Nav Danger On
Land Danger On
Aids to Navigation On
Safety Contour On
Primary/Secondary Divergence On (configure as necessary)
Off Chart Alarm On
Sounder Alarm On
Sounder Depth On
Set Safety Depth: Maximum dynamic draft + UKC policy
Set Safety Contour: equal to Safety Depth

3.5.13 Route Alarms

Ensure that Route Alarms are configured correctly.
Check that the following Alarms are configured appropriately:
End of Route Alarm Off
Out of XTD Alarm On
Out of Schedule Alarm (Configure as necessary bearing in mind among others, probable
change in tidal data for the next legs of the Passage)
WPT Approach Alarm On (set appropriate value)
Off Leg Course Alarm On (configure as necessary)

3.5.14 Area Alerts

Ensure that Area Alerts are configured correctly.
If the system in use allows Alarm configuration, check that the following Basic Areas and
Additional Areas Alerts are configured as necessary:
Basic Areas

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Traffic Separation Zone On, Day and Night

Traffic SS Roundabout On, Day and Night
Two-way Traffic Route On, Day and Night
Recommended Traffic Lane On, Day and Night
Fairway On, Day and Night
Caution Area On, Day and Night
Areas to be avoided On, Day and Night
Seaplane Landing On, Day and Night
Ice AreaOn, Day and Night
Fishing Ground On, Day and Night
Pipeline Area On, Day and Night
Anchorage Area On, Day and Night
Dumping Ground On, Day and Night
Cargo Transship On, Day and Night
Marine Farm Culture On, Day and Night
Environmental Sensitive Area On, Day and Night
Traffic SS Crossing On, Day and Night
Precautionary Area On, Day and Night
Deepwater Route On, Day and Night
Inshore Traffic Zone On, Day and Night
Restricted Area On, Day and Night
Offshore Production Area On, Day and Night
Military Area On, Day and Night
Submarine Transit On, Day and Night
Dredged Area On, Day and Night
Fishing Prohibited On, Day and Night
Cable Area On, Day and Night
Anchoring Prohibited On, Day and Night
Spoil Ground On, Day and Night
Incineration Area On, Day and Night
Partly Sensitive Area On, Day and Night
Additional Areas
Intern. Maritime Boundary On, Day and Night
Territorial Sea On, Day and Night
Quarantine Anchorage On, Day and Night
Swept Area On, Day and Night
Harbour Limit On, Day and Night
Explosive Dumping On, Day and Night
Nature Reserve On, Day and Night
Territorial Sea Base On, Day and Night
Prohibited Area On, Day and Night
Fishery Zone On, Day and Night
Exclusive Economic Zone On, Day and Night
Un-surveyed Area On, Day and Night
Danger Line On, Day and Night
NAVTEX Polygon On, Day and Night

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3.5.15 Waypoint Selection

Ensure that the correct Waypoint information is being displayed.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
Waypoint Selection Auto or Manual
Arrival Circle Auto or Manual
Radius Auto or Manual
Track History On (set appropriate value)
Secondary Track On

3.5.16 ECDIS Navigation Aids

Ensure that navigation aids are configured correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
Predictor On, configure as necessary
Manual Fixing Available

3.5.17 Targets
Ensure that targets are configured correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
ARPA Contacts On, Vectors On, Tracks Off
AIS Contacts On, Vectors On, Tracks Off
CPA Alarm (In accordance with Company’s policy or extended if the Master deems so)
TCPA Alarm (In accordance with Company’s policy or extended if the Master deems so)

3.5.18 Radar
Ensure that the preferred radar is selected.
Check that RIO and ARPA targets can be displayed.

3.5.19 Docking Mode Settings

if this function is available)

Ensure that Docking Mode is configured correctly

Check that the following are configured correctly:
DM Settings 1:7,500
Ship History Steps 15, Interval 1s

3.5.20 Other
Ensure that other functions are configured correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:
EBL On
VRM On
Parallel Index Lines Configure as required
Environmental Data Tidal Stream On
Current On

3.5.21 Vessel Setup

Ensure that Vessel data is set up correctly.
Check that the following are configured correctly:

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Ship Position Centre on Ship or displaced

Chart Select the Best Scale chart available
Vectors 3 min (or appropriate value in accordance with vessel’s speed)
TCS Ship Condition Loaded, Medium or Light (configure as required)
Ensure that the above setup is replicated on all ECDIS units.

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3.6 Recommended display settings for coastal and open ocean (day)
AIS On
ARPA On
EBL On
VRM On
Scale Bar On
Range Rings Off
In case user prefers to activate range rings, caution must be taken and ensure that range
rings do not cover critical information.
Tides and Currents On
Consideration should be given to the use of official Tides and Current data where available.
Spot Soundings On
Isolated Dangers On
Names On
Cables and Pipelines On
Buoys Names On
Other Info Off
All Depth Contours On
Seabed On
Four Shades On
Shallow Pattern On
Use SCAMIN Off
Full Light Lines Off
Highlight Info Off
Show Correction On
M-Quality Objects (ZOC) Off
National Names Off
Show Outdated Off

3.7 Recommended display settings for coastal and open ocean (night)
AIS On
ARPA On
EBL On
VRM On
Scale Bar On
Range Rings Off
In case user prefers to activate range rings, caution must be taken and ensure that range
rings do not cover critical information.
Tides and Currents On
Consideration should be given to the use of official Tides and Current data where available.
Spot Soundings On
Isolated Dangers On
Names On
Cables and Pipelines On
Buoys Names On
Other Info Off
All Depth Contours On

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Seabed Off
Four Shades Off
Shallow Pattern On
Use SCAMIN On
Full Light Lines On
Highlight Info Off
Show Correction On
M-Quality Objects (ZOC) Off
National Names Off
Show Outdated Off

3.8 Settings of ECDIS Safety Parameters

Subject to the draught and specifications of the individual ship and the master’s approval, standard
Safety Depth and Safety Contour may normally be applied for Ocean/Coastal Navigation. The
following matrix contains recommendations for ECDIS Safety Parameters settings, with reference to
the navigational circumstances and should be considered for reference when determining the actual
ECDIS settings for a specific Passage planning, in order alarm to be given, if any danger is available in
the guard zone:

No. Name Minimum Value Overview

All depths of less
All depths deeper
Draught + Squat + Company’s than minimum
than minimum
1. Safety Depth UKC + Safety (CATZOC entered value will
entered value will be
correction) - HoT show in bold black
a pale grey.
type.
(Draught + Squat) x 1.5 in open
waters
(Draught + Squat) x 1.1 in All areas of less All areas deeper
Safety pilotage waters than minimum than minimum
2.
Contour Draught = Max draught entered value will entered value will be
show as blue. displayed as white.
ALWAYS:
Safety Contour  Safety Depth
Shallow The area between the 0 m contour and the
3. (Draught + Squat)
Contour shallow contour is coloured dark blue.
(2 x Ship’s maximum Draught) The area between the safety contour and
4. Deep Contour
but not less than 30m the deep contour is coloured grey-white.
Air Draft + Overhead Clearance (4
5. Safety Height Alarm will be given if not sufficient height.
ft)
Alarm will be given if any danger available
Confined water: 0.1 nm
in the guard zone.
XTE: Cross wherever possible and practicable
6. Under extreme conditions XTE in Confined
Track Error* Coastal water: 0.5 nm
water can be reduced to Port/ Starboard
Open water: 1 nm
0.1/0.1nm.
Entered value shown in the ECDIS as a
Guard Zone
circle centered in your position. If a
7. (navigational
danger/depth enters inside the circle alarm
danger)
sounds and warns the OOW.

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a. The Safety Depth: It shall always be in line with the minimum required UKC as calculated in
the Passage Plan and further corrected for safety as per the CATZOC and Height of Tide (for
Restricted Waters).
b. The Safety Contour: It shall always be set equal or greater than the Safety Depth and in
general it follows the rule below:
(Max Draught + Squat) x 1.5 in open waters
(Max Draught + Squat) x 1.1 in pilotage waters
As a more specific guidance the following values are recommended as a minimum:

1. Vessels with draughts of 6m ~ 10m: a standard Safety Contour of 20 m.

2. Vessels with draughts of 10m ~ 20m: a standard Safety Contour of 30 m.

3. Vessels with draughts of 20m ~ 30m: a standard Safety Contour of 50 m.

The Shallow Contour: must be the Dynamic Draught which is the max Static Draught + Squat at the
max predicted speed. The Deep Contour: Greater value from safety contour whichever exists in the
ENC chart. The Safety Height: It must the Air Draft plus the Overhead Clearance (according to the
company’s established policy).
XTE: As per matrix above.

For Open Seas (Areas where chart datum is twice the static draught) - Four color shades is
recommended to be used. For Restricted waters (Areas where chart datum is less than twice the
static draught) - Two-color depth must be used.

In the case of a coastline with gently shoaling depths, the recommendations above would restrict a
vessel's safe water significantly. Therefore, this is area-dependent and needs consideration
appropriate to the intended route. In the above context, the Safety Contour shall be set equally to
Safety Depth (if same contour is available) or more than the Safety Depth, at the next (higher level /
deeper value) contour available in the ENC chart.

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The area of Safety Contour is light blue and NOT safe for navigation.

The contours on an ENC are normally based on those which are depicted on the corresponding paper
chart. If the selected value is not available, then the next deeper contour is selected which may
artificially reduce the amount of safe water shown on the chart. Due to this constraint, special care
should be taken, as it is highly likely in certain legs within the Passage Plan the vessel will need to
navigate in waters inside the highlighted safety contour.

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