SAFETY4SEA Focus - Q1 2018

safety4sea.com Q1 2018 I issue 01 I SAFETY 4SEA 3 CONTENTS Editorial requirements and key steps for implementation as well. All in all, this edition is an ECDIS at a glance in just twenty-four pages including 7 articles (among which one Safety Scenario), an ECDIS dedicated infographic, relevant guidance and, last but not least, an ECDIS related crossword. We value your feedback and we look forward to hearing from you on the ways to improve the quality and content of this brand-new publication. In the meantime, stay tuned to our portal for the latest Safety, Smart & Environmental News as always! W e are pleased to announce the release of this Quarterly Special Edition entitled “FOCUS”. Occasioned by the recent CIC on navigation safety, including ECDIS, conducted by Paris, Tokyo, Black Sea MoU during Q4 2017, the first issue of this publication is a “FOCUS on ECDIS”; a deep look into the transition from paper to digital and the challenges this modern technology brings together. The infographic placed at the center of the magazine, provides an extremely practical and hands on feedback on safe road to ECDIS Apostolos Belokas Founder & Managing Editor, SAFETY 4SEA [email protected] Apostolos Belokas @ApoBelokas 4. From paper to digital 6. ECDIS training 8. ECDIS: A useful tool 10. Safety scenario & Best practices 12. ECDIS Infographic 16. Case Study: ECDIS alarm disabled 19. ECDIS in the PSC spotlight 22. ECDIS Crossword In this edition Explore more at plus.safety4sea.com Keep abreast of the latest Safety, Smart & Environmental news and updates within the shipping industry with SAFETY 4SEA Log SAFETY 4SEA MONTHLY PAPER MAGAZINE JANUARY 2018 BECOMES MONTHLY FROM ONWARDS • Opinions & Reports • Interview of the Month • Articles • Career Paths • Infographic • Monthly Highlights • Twitter Highlights • Book Review Cover photo courtesy & copyrighrt of Wärtsilä Corporation. SAFETY 4SEA (incorporating GREEN4SEA & SMART4SEA) is committed to promote safer, smarter & greener shipping using safety4sea.com , monthly and quarterly paper magazines along with video & social media to communicate news, insight, intelligence and opinions. Furthermore, it hosts SAFETY4SEA, GREEN4SEA & SMART4SEA Conference & Awards to foster excellence and share best practices across shipping.