Sailing along a predefined route
The Route function in the ECDIS system makes it possible to sail along any preplanned route.
The system will give an alert if the vessel’s heading or position differs from predefined values
defined when the route was planned. The system will also give a wheel over warning before
a planned turn.
• The SOLAS convention requires that all charts must be updated for intended voyages.
Before planning or editing a route it is required to receive the latest chart updates. Refer to
"Installing charts" on page 20.
When the Route function is started, the Navigation panel is activated to show current voyage
information.
Starting a voyage
A voyage is started by selecting the Start button in the Route dialog.
When the route is started, the following changes appear:
• The route is labelled as Active in the route dialog
• The Navigation panel is displayed, showing route information
• The Stop Route shortcut button becomes available
Stopping the voyage
An active voyage is stopped by selecting the Stop route shortcut button. The voyage can
also be stopped from within the Route dialog.
The Navigation panel
The Navigation panel is automatically activated when you start navigating a route.
The upper part of the panel displays active waypoint number and route name. The following
additional information is available:
• XTD: Cross Track Distance. Blue color indicates that the vessel is within the allowed
deviation for the active leg. If the vessel's distance from track exceeds the allowed
deviation the color indication turns red.
• DWOL: Distance from the current position to the next wheel-over line
• BWOL: Bearing from the current position to the next wheel-over line
• DTA: Distance from the current position to last waypoint in the route
• TTG: Time to go from the current position to the next wheel-over line using the vessel’s
current speed
• TTA: Time to go from the current position to the end of the route. The time is calculated
by using the vessel’s current speed until next wheel over point, then using the route's
planned speed for the remaining legs
• ETA: Estimated time and date of arrival at the last waypoint
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