menu. New waypoints are added by left-clicking on the chart. Tidal Values
: All spatial data (radar, AIS, position) is referenced to this single point on the vessel to maintain alignment. 3. Passage Planning and Route Monitoring Route Planning : Accessed via the key or the Route Planning ecdis transas 4000 answers
: Demarks the boundary between "safe water" and "shallow water" with a bold isoline. It is the primary parameter for anti-grounding alarms. Safety Depth Safety Depth : At a minimum, three sensors
: At a minimum, three sensors (Position, Heading, Speed) provide data to the own-ship symbol. GPS Failure "Standard" is the minimum
: These limits define the maximum allowed deviation from the planned route in Sailing Mode 4. System Maintenance and Compliance
The fundamental safety parameters must be verified during every watch and port arrival to ensure the system provides accurate grounding alarms. Safety Contour vs. Safety Depth Safety Contour
display modes. For safe navigation, "Standard" is the minimum, though "All" is often preferred for comprehensive detail. Chart Symbology : Navigators can switch between Traditional (Paper) Simplified symbology via the Chart Settings 2. Sensor Management and System Checks Sensor Selection