Simrad launches paperless ECDIS

Simrad is launching a new Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), the CS68 ECDIS, based on the marine dedicated MC50 computer. For the launch of its new CS68 ECDIS, Simrad is introducing a new phrase to the world of electronic navigation, PLECDIS or Paper Less ECDIS. The fully approved and redundant nature of the CS68 ECDIS means that no paper charts are required on board. This provides crew and owners benefits in cost and efficiency, and enables a vessel’s navigation to become truly self-sufficient. Additionally, automatic updates for new charts and corrections means that the latest chart version is always available.

Utilising Simrad software and hardware, the CS68 ECDIS has been developed in close co-operation with professional navigators and provides fully compliant ECDIS functionality, a wealth of value added features and full redundancy. The company claims that several unique features position the CS68 ECDIS as the most sophisticated system of its kind. Voice alarms give early warning of imminent navigation danger and due to their nature, are easily distinguished from the plethora of other alarms at a bridge. The system also utilises RAID for approved backup solutions and a 24 VDC power supply enables more cost effective installation combined with better reliability over other power systems.

Simrad is the only company making ECDIS using proprietary hardware. The

MC50 and associated software provide a feature rich system that provides unmatched navigation capabilities. These include presentation of all other navigational information, automatic updates, dedicated chart level presentation keys and man over board key, anti grounding with virtual radar and collision warning, quick route navigation, true route Navigation and distribution of data throughout vessel.