Insights

A practical guide for ship managers and vessel operators on preparing for a GMDSS Radio Survey, identifying deficiencies early and arranging technical support before the survey.

Introduction The Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) has become one of the most important navigation systems on a modern commercial vessel. When properly maintained and operated with up-to-date electronic navigational charts (ENCs), ECDIS supports route planning, route monitoring and safe navigation. However, an ECDIS installation is not simply a display showing an electronic chart. It is a safety-critical system that depends on accurate chart data, softwa

Marine Forte completed gyro servicing and radar magnetron replacement onboard M.T. Patalya at Kandla, with both gyro and radar systems tested and confirmed working satisfactorily.