Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
ECDIS Failure
Doc No.: ECP-A35
Revision: 01
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Issued by: DPA
Approved by: MD

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Action to be taken Bridge Team Technical Team Emergency Squad Watch Officer Office
Inform Master call extra lookout. ⚫
Increase bridge watch level and man engine room. ⚫ ⚫
Verify status of secondary ECDIS, passage plan and commence monitoring using secondary ECDIS if functional. ⚫
In case both the ECDIS fail, use back up arrangements of loading ENC on backup hardware as provided by the chart outfit vendor e.g. PC or tablet. ⚫
Notify office – MS or VM ⚫
Refer to TGM 2.3.7 A5 flow chart on ECDIS failure ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Fix ship’s position by all available means. ⚫
Switch on echo sounder and monitor UKC. ⚫
Reduce to safe speed and M/E to be on standby for stopping. ⚫ ⚫
Consider anchoring if in anchoring depth during poor visibility or if entering heavy traffic zone ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Inform VTIS or relevant traffic services regarding the deficiency ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Compile communications report and inform VM & MS on situation ⚫ ⚫
Initiate trouble shooting in communication with the Makers ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
In consultation with MS & VM Plan for a safe area to stop or to proceed to a safe port where emergency services can be arranged. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Notify flag state / classification society and coastal state as applicable. ⚫
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected ⚫