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Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is one of the most critical navigation systems installed on modern merchant ships. It replaces traditional paper charts by displaying official Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), providing route planning, route monitoring, automatic safety alarms, AIS integration, radar overlay, GPS positioning, gyro compass heading, echo sounder data and voyage information in a single navigation workstation.
Today, ECDIS is mandatory on most SOLAS-class vessels and is widely used on:
SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies new, used and professionally reconditioned ECDIS systems together with spare parts, replacement displays, processors, storage devices and technical support.
The global marine industry is dominated by several leading ECDIS manufacturers:
Each manufacturer provides IMO-compliant ECDIS solutions with support for ENC charts, AIS integration, ARPA radar overlay, voyage planning, route monitoring and bridge alarm management.
The Furuno FMD Series is among the most widely installed ECDIS platforms worldwide. It is known for its reliability, intuitive interface and seamless integration with Furuno radar, GPS, AIS, gyro compass and autopilot systems.
Popular models include:
The series supports dual ECDIS configurations, backup navigation, radar overlay, Admiralty AVCS charts and automatic route safety checking.
The JRC JAN Series has earned a strong reputation for reliability, intuitive operation, and long-term performance aboard commercial vessels. Designed to comply with IMO and SOLAS regulations, JRC ECDIS systems integrate seamlessly with JRC radar, AIS, GPS, gyro compass, speed log, echo sounder, BNWAS, and voyage data recorder (VDR).
The JAN Series is commonly installed on:
Popular JRC ECDIS models include:
Major Features
SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies JRC ECDIS displays, processors, keyboards, SSDs, power supplies, interface boards, replacement monitors, and complete systems.
Transas, now part of Wärtsilä, introduced one of the world's most advanced ECDIS platforms. Navi-Sailor systems are installed on thousands of commercial vessels and offshore platforms.
Popular models include:
Key Features
These systems are widely selected by large international shipping companies due to their advanced voyage planning capabilities.
Raytheon Anschütz offers premium bridge navigation systems with the Synapsis platform, integrating ECDIS, radar, conning, autopilot, and bridge management into a single architecture.
Popular models include:
Main Advantages
These systems are frequently installed on naval vessels, cruise ships, research vessels, and high-end commercial fleets.
Kongsberg ECDIS systems are part of the K-Bridge Integrated Navigation System, combining navigation, automation, DP, propulsion, and bridge management into one scalable platform.
Typical Features
Common Product Families
Although manufacturers differ, most ECDIS systems contain similar hardware modules:
These spare parts are among the most frequently replaced components during the service life of an ECDIS system.
Modern ships generally install:
A properly configured backup ECDIS ensures uninterrupted navigation in the event of hardware failure on the primary workstation.
Consilium offers IMO-compliant bridge navigation solutions that combine ECDIS, radar, AIS, conning and voyage planning into an integrated navigation platform. These systems are designed for merchant ships, offshore vessels and passenger ships where reliability and long service life are essential.
Main Features
SM MARINE SERVICE™ provides complete Consilium ECDIS systems together with displays, processors, SSDs, keyboards, power supplies and spare parts.
Kelvin Hughes has been a trusted name in marine navigation for decades. Its ECDIS platforms are often integrated with radar, ARPA and bridge management systems to provide reliable voyage planning and monitoring.
Typical Features
The following spare parts are among the most commonly required for marine ECDIS maintenance and repair:
Display Units
Computer & Processing
Power System
Operator Interface
Communication Interfaces
Navigation Interfaces
Storage & Software
Typical faults experienced onboard include:
| Problem | Possible Cause | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Black Screen | PSU or Display Failure | Check power supply, LCD and display cables |
| Route Cannot Be Activated | Invalid Safety Settings | Verify ENC validity and safety parameters |
| AIS Targets Missing | Communication Failure | Check NMEA/Ethernet connections |
| Radar Overlay Offset | Incorrect Gyro/GPS Input | Verify heading and position sensors |
| Slow System | SSD Aging | Replace SSD and update software |
| Chart Error | Expired License | Install updated ENC licenses |
| Alarm Communication Failure | Interface Board Fault | Inspect serial and network interfaces |
Routine maintenance helps maximize the service life of ECDIS equipment.
Recommended tasks include:
1. What is an ECDIS system?
An IMO-approved electronic navigation system that replaces paper charts using official ENCs.
2. Is ECDIS mandatory?
Yes, for most SOLAS-class commercial vessels.
3. What are ENC charts?
Official Electronic Navigational Charts used for safe navigation.
4. What is Backup ECDIS?
A secondary ECDIS system that ensures continued navigation if the primary unit fails.
5. Can ECDIS integrate with Radar?
Yes, through radar overlay and shared navigation data.
6. Does ECDIS connect to AIS?
Yes.
7. Can GPS be connected?
Yes.
8. Can Gyro Compass be connected?
Yes.
9. What causes SSD failure?
Age, vibration, power interruptions and heavy write cycles.
10. Can an ECDIS display be replaced?
Yes, with a compatible marine-grade display.
11. How often should ENC charts be updated?
According to the chart provider's update schedule.
12. Can keyboards and trackballs be replaced?
Yes.
13. Does ECDIS require calibration?
It requires proper configuration and verification after installation or major maintenance.
14. Can SM MARINE SERVICE™ supply reconditioned ECDIS systems?
Yes.
15. Does SM MARINE SERVICE™ supply spare parts worldwide?
Yes.
Furuno: FMD-3100, FMD-3200, FMD-3300, FMD-3200BB, FMD-3300BB, FEA-2107, FEA-2807.
JRC: JAN-701B, JAN-7201, JAN-901B, JAN-9201, JAN-2000, JAN-2000 Black Box.
Wärtsilä / Transas: Navi-Sailor 3000, Navi-Sailor 4000, Navi-Sailor 4100, Navi-Sailor ECS, Navi-Planner.
Raytheon Anschütz: Synapsis ECDIS, Synapsis NX, Synapsis Integrated Navigation, Synapsis Multifunction Workstation.
Kongsberg: K-Bridge ECDIS, K-Bridge Navigation, K-Bridge IBS, K-Chief Navigation.
Consilium: Consilium ECDIS, Consilium INS, Consilium Bridge Navigation.
Kelvin Hughes: MantaDigital ECDIS, Kelvin Hughes Integrated Bridge System, Kelvin Hughes Navigation Workstation.
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