Description
Equipment Overview & Key Specifications
The Navmaster ECDIS by John Lilley & Gillie / PC Maritime is an internationally acclaimed Wheelmark MED Type Approved Electronic Chart Display and Information System designed for paperless commercial ocean navigation. Powered by an intuitive chart engine, Navmaster delivers comprehensive passage planning, automatic chart updating, radar target overlay (ARPA), AIS tracking, and official ENC (S-57 / S-63) presentation compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.232(82) and IHO S-52 standards. Available in single and dual redundant dual-station bridge configurations.
Technical Specifications & Interface Parameters
| Display Hardware | 24-inch or 27-inch high-resolution widescreen marine panel PC with optical bonding and full dimming |
|---|---|
| Chart Support | Official S-57 / S-63 encrypted ENCs, Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), AIO, ARCS |
| Interfaces | 8x NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1 inputs (GPS, Gyro, Speed Log, AIS, ARPA Radar, Echo Sounder, Navtex, Wind) |
| Dual Architecture | Master-to-backup continuous LAN chart database synchronization for paperless certification |
| Passage Planning | Advanced route creation with safety contour checks, UKC calculation, and ETA scheduling |
| Radar Overlay | Real-time radar video overlay with ARPA target tracking and CPA/TCPA alarm integration |
| Operating System | Hardened maritime real-time Windows Embedded with solid-state storage and dual power supplies |
| Type Approval | Wheelmark MED Type Approved, IMO MSC.232(82), IHO S-52 Ed 4.0, IEC 61174 Ed 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO / Technical Reference)
Is the Navmaster ECDIS certified for 100% paperless navigation?
Yes. When configured as a dual redundant system (two independent Navmaster consoles synchronized over Ethernet), it satisfies SOLAS requirements for completely paperless navigation with no paper charts required onboard.
How are ENC chart updates loaded into Navmaster?
Charts and weekly updates can be loaded via USB memory key, DVD, or automated internet synchronization using Admiralty e-Navigator or shipboard satellite communication systems.
Does Navmaster support Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO)?
Yes, Navmaster displays AIO temporary and preliminary notices to mariners (T&P NMs) directly over the electronic chart display, ensuring navigators never miss critical navigation warnings.
Are type-specific training courses available for bridge officers?
Yes, certified online and instructor-led type-specific ECDIS training courses are available for the Navmaster gyrocompass system, complying with STCW requirements.
Can Seanav Marine supply and service Navmaster ECDIS systems in the Middle East?
Seanav Marine supplies, installs, and provides 24/7 technical support and warranty services for Navmaster ECDIS systems across Dubai, Fujairah, and GCC maritime hubs.
Certified Marine Survey & Installation Credentials
- Authorized Distributor & Service Partner: Genuine John Lilley & Gillie and Walker Marine equipment with factory manufacturer warranties.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI): Every unit undergoes strict bench calibration, NMEA 0183 / pulse signal integrity validation, and power surge testing at our Dubai Maritime City (DMC) electronics laboratory before dispatch.
- Immediate Port Attendance: Certified marine electronics engineers available 24/7 for onboard installation, compass swinging, and commissioning across Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah.
- Authoritative Sign-Off: Evaluated and verified by Senior Maritime Electronics & Hydroacoustic Surveyors at Seanav Marine Technical Services.
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Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
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