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Gard Guidance Masters

2.10.6.3 VOYAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A typical voyage management system includes
  • TFT electronic chart display with a choice of radar overlay
  • conning information display (navigation, machinery and alarm status)
  • voyage planning (ECDIS chart correction, route planning, weather routing and voyage optimisation)
  • navigation/ECDIS interface (fully interfaced with autopilot and speed control systems)
  • hull monitoring system (warning of excessive hull stress, acceleration and bottom slamming).

    Passenger ships are being fitted with a duplicated system consisting of two independent IBS with all critical components duplicated.