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QUICK REVIEW: SAMPLE ECDIS INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

From an office in which we would not name.

These are some of the interview questions they usually give, that might also be given to you especially
for Deck Officers who would have office promotion & for deck cadets on their 1st or 2nd contract, but
this time, with answers acceptable to the company.

1. Types of Charts, ECDIS Use:

There are two main types of charts: paper charts and electronic charts. ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display
and Information System) is an IMO-compliant system used to navigate using Electronic Navigational
Charts (ENCs). It provides real-time positioning, route monitoring, and alerts to enhance safety and the
other one is Raster Chart which on this day and age, is rarely used.

2. What is S-57, S-63, and S-52 Standards?

S-57: The standard for ENC data format.

S-63: The standard for data encryption and authentication for ENCs.

S-52: The standard for how ENC data should be displayed on ECDIS.

3. What is AIO?

AIO (Admiralty Information Overlay) is an overlay provided by the UKHO that contains additional
navigational information such as Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners (T&P NMs) and ENC
updates that are not fully integrated into ENCs.

4. How to Update ENC?

ENCs are updated by downloading new updates from authorized sources like a chart provider or the
ship’s ECDIS software provider. The updates are usually provided on a weekly basis, following Notices to
Mariners. The process includes connecting the ECDIS to the source, downloading the updates, and
applying them to the system.

5. What is T&P NMs?

T&P NMs (Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners) are notifications that inform mariners of
temporary or preliminary changes in navigational conditions, such as construction work or obstacles,
and may affect chart data.

6. What is Chart N1?

Chart N1 refers to a notice or a section in the Notices to Mariners that details corrections to be made to
paper charts.

7. What is 4.0 Presentations Library?

The 4.0 Presentation Library is the standard guideline for how ENC data should be visually displayed on
ECDIS screens. It ensures consistency in the appearance of symbols, colors, and other navigational
information across different ECDIS systems.
8. What is CATZOC?

CATZOC (Category Zone of Confidence) is a measure of the accuracy and reliability of ENC data. It
indicates the survey quality of the seabed, ranging from CATZOC A1 (highest accuracy) to CATZOC D
(lowest accuracy).

9. What is SAFETY DEPTH?

The safety depth is a value set in ECDIS to warn the mariner if the water depth falls below a certain level.
It is usually set to match the vessel's draught with some margin for safety.

10. Meaning of SAFETY CONTOUR?

The safety contour is a line on an ENC that distinguishes safe water (deeper than the safety depth) from
unsafe water (shallower than the safety depth). It triggers visual or audible alarms on the ECDIS if the
vessel crosses this contour.

11. What is the Difference Between the Safety Contour and the Safety Depth?

The safety contour is a visual boundary on the ENC that alerts when crossing from deep to shallow
water, while the safety depth is the value used for depth alarms, usually corresponding to the ship’s
draught plus a safety margin.

12. Meaning of DEEP CONTOUR?

The deep contour is a line that marks the boundary between deep and shallower water, often used for
planning safe routes for deep-draught vessels.

13. Meaning of SHALLOW CONTOUR?

The shallow contour represents the areas of shallow water that pose a risk to navigation and are unsafe
for vessels with significant draught.

14. What is Look-AHEAD FRAME?

The look-ahead frame in ECDIS is a feature that extends the navigational view ahead of the vessel,
allowing mariners to anticipate hazards and changes in navigational conditions based on the ship's
speed and course.

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