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General Criteria
8.1 Course length
(1)
Minimum 24 hours, subject to
Transport Canada Marine Safety (TC MS) audit.
8.2 Instructor qualifications ^
(1) Canadian command level
certificate unlimited to tonnage.
(2) Marine Safety approved teacher certification.
8.3 Equipment requirements ^
(1) Minimum of one (1) ECDIS per
two (2) students.
8.4 Student/Instructor ratio ^
(1) Eight (8) students per one (1)
instructor maximum or as determined by TC MS audit.
8.5 Course completion requirements ^
(1) full attendance (not less than
90%).
(2) proficiency demonstration through practical examination.
8.6 Proof of successful course completion ^
(1) certificate of successful
course completion from the institution on its letter head.
(2) certificate to have a serial number for identification.
(3) institution or organization to maintain record of certificates
issued.
8.7 References ^
(1) IMO A.817:1995, Performance
standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS).
(2) IEC 61174:1996, Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required
results.
(3) IHO S-52:1996: Specification for chart content and display aspects of ECDIS.
(4) IHO S-52 appendix 1:1996 Guidance on updating the electronic
navigational chart.
(5) IHO S-52 appendix 2:1997, Color and symbol specification for ECDIS.
(6) IHO S-52 appendix 3: 1993, Glossary of ECDIS - related terms.
(7) IHO S-57: Transfer standard for digital hydrographic data.
8.8 Course outline
24 hour format ^
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Subject Areas |
Time on Task Hours |
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Lecture |
Practical |
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01. ECDIS definitions, concepts and related authorities |
.3 |
.2 |
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02. Legal aspects and requirements |
.5 |
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03. Chart Display Systems |
.25 |
.25 |
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04. ECDIS data |
.3 |
.2 |
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05. Sensors and interfaces |
.25 |
.25 |
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06. Chart updating |
.5 |
1 |
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07. Errors in displayed data |
.25 |
.25 |
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08. Errors of interpretation |
.25 |
.25 |
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09. Risk of over-reliance |
.5 |
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10. Back-up arrangements |
.25 |
.75 |
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11. Presentation of ECDIS data |
.4 |
.35 |
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12. System status alarms and indications |
.25 |
.25 |
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13. Basic navigational functions and settings |
.5 |
1 |
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14. Route planning specific functions |
.5 |
1.75 |
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15. Route monitoring specific functions |
.5 |
1 |
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16. Route planning and monitoring practical exercise |
.5 |
3.5 |
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17. Display and function of other navigational information |
.5 |
1 |
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18. Documentation |
.2 |
.8 |
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19. Integrity monitoring |
.25 |
.25 |
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20. Proficiency demonstration |
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4 |
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Subject Areas |
Compliance Through |
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9 |
Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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01. ECDIS definitions concepts and related authorities: Describe and
outline ECDIS related concepts, authorities and definitions. |
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a. Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) |
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b. Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) |
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c. System Electronic Navigational Chart (SENC) |
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d. standard display |
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e. display base |
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f. SOLAS |
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g. IHO S-52 and S-57 |
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h. IMO |
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02. Legal aspects and requirements: Explain the standards and
processes associated with the lawful use of ECDIS. |
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a. responsible and lawful use of ECDIS |
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b. performance standards |
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c. carriage requirements |
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d. authority of data and procurement |
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e. standard for ECDIS back-up |
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03. Chart Display Systems: Describe system types and chart formats
and assess their differences. |
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a. vector and raster format |
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b. non-equivalent systems |
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c. difference between Raster Chart Display Systems and ECDIS |
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Learning Objectives |
Compliance Through |
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Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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04. ECDIS data: Outline the major characteristics of ECDIS data,
explain the safety relevant characteristics and assess the errors and
inaccuracies of improper data management. |
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a. terms and definitions |
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b. data structure and database |
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c. ENC creation and data quality |
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d. reference systems |
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e. data distribution |
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f. loading, storing and data management |
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g. errors, inaccuracies and improper data management |
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05. Sensors and interfaces: Identify the various ECDIS associated
sensors, describe their performance limits and assess the impact of sensor
limits on ECDIS. |
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a. D/GPS |
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b. GLONASS |
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c. performance limits and accuracy of sensor systems |
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d. fall-back sensor system |
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e. data reference system |
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f. interface protocol |
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06. Chart updating: Perform ECDIS updates and explain associated
processes. |
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a. update production and distribution |
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b. manual/ semi-automatic/ automatic updates |
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c. onboard updating and update confirmation |
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d. updating and safe navigation |
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Learning Objectives |
Compliance Through |
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Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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07. Errors in displayed data: Explain displayed data errors and take
proper actions. |
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a. potential errors of ECDIS display |
hh |
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b. potential errors in display of own ship’s position |
hh |
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c. accuracy of displayed data |
hh |
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d. appropriate response to potential and realized errors |
hh |
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08. Errors of interpretation: Explain errors of interpretation
and take proper actions. |
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a. appropriate use of sensors |
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b. display over-scale/ under-scale recognition |
hh |
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c. change of safety margins |
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d. appropriate response to potential and realized errors |
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09. Risks of over-reliance: Assess the limits of ECDIS and explain
the role of ECDIS in safe watch-keeping. |
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a. limitations of ECDIS |
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b. proper watch-keeping arrangements |
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10. Back-up arrangements: Navigate safely using ECDIS back-up system
and outline back-up requirements. |
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a. safe take-over of ECDIS functions |
hh |
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b. requirements for back-up system |
hh |
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c. functional limitations of back-up system |
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d. test and verification of back-up system |
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Learning Objectives |
Compliance Through |
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Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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11. Presentation of ECDIS data: Explain the main characteristics of
ECDIS data and select proper information for navigational tasks. |
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a. presentation library |
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b. modification the chart presentation |
hh |
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c. scope and selection of chart display categories |
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d. automatic presentation rules |
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e. modes and orientations of display |
hh |
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f. identification of display base and standard display |
hh |
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g. distinguish updates from other displayed information |
hh |
hh |
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h. display adjacent areas |
hh |
hh |
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i. select and sequence charts |
hh |
hh |
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j. display own-ship as true scale and symbol |
hh |
hh |
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12. System status alarms and indications: Explain the various alarms
and indications that are part of ECDIS and take proper action. |
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a. define alarm and indication |
hh |
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b. identify navigational alarms/ indications and sensor indications |
hh |
hh |
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c. identify system and chart related alarms/ indications |
hh |
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13. Basic navigational functions and settings: Operate all basic
functions and settings. |
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a. automatic functions |
hh |
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b. manual functions |
hh |
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c. own chart entries |
hh |
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d. presentation of navigational marks |
hh |
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e. additional information |
hh |
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Learning Objectives |
Compliance Through |
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Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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f. vector types |
hh |
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14. Route planning specific functions: Operate all specific
functions and obtain information to plan an ECDIS route. |
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a. sea area selection |
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b. route planning information |
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c. construction of a route |
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d. adjustment of planned route |
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e. curved track planning |
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f. planning notes |
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g. safety margins |
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h. check for navigational safety |
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i. alternate route |
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15. Route monitoring specific functions: Operate specific functions
for monitoring of route, secure relevant information and navigate safely. |
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a. monitored area |
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b. required route |
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c. vector time |
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d. measurement checks |
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e. look-ahead function |
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f. status alarms/ indications |
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g. current and wind |
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Learning Objectives |
Compliance Through |
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Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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16. Route planning and route monitoring practical exercise: Operate
specific ECDIS functions relevant to the planning and conduct of a safe
passage. |
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a. plan route |
hh |
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b. adjust/ set monitoring and safety functions |
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c. add/ delete/ change position of way-points |
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d. change order of way-points |
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e. plan a turn |
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f. plan an alternate route |
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g. demonstrate safe passage planning practices |
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h. set appropriate alarm parameters |
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i. select/ deselect look-ahead function |
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j. set markers and planning notes |
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k. recognize indication of position system/ sensor failures |
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l. establish fall-back positioning system |
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m. check for navigational safety |
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17. Display of other navigational features: Demonstrate the function
of and explain potential limitations associated with other navigational
features. |
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a. radar image |
hh |
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b. chart and radar image scale and orientation |
hh |
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c. target track interface ARPA/ ATA/ APA |
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d. use of transponders |
hh |
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e. identify offset between radar antenna and conning position |
hh |
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Learning Objectives |
Compliance Through |
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Knowledge |
Demonstration |
Exercise |
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18. Documentation: Explain voyage recording and demonstrate voyage
recording functions. |
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a. voyage recording past track/ entire voyage |
hh |
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b. reconstruction of past track |
hh |
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c. identification of ENC source |
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19. Integrity monitoring: Assess ECDIS integrity related functions
and appreciate the value of such tests. |
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a. on-line tests |
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b. manual and visual tests |
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c. verification of proper functioning |
hh |
hh |
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20. Proficiency Demonstration: Demonstrate competency in planning
and conducting a safe passage using ECDIS. |
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a. plan passage |
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b. monitor passage |
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c. prepare alternate route |
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d. establish back-up arrangements |
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e. update charts and verify integrity of ENC data |
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