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ECDIS – Practises and Port State Control Inspections
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“MINTRA CET — ECDIS – Practises and Port State Control Inspections” contains 8 questions across 1 collection.
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What methods are used to update ECDIS?
Multiple correct answers
DVDs.✓ Correct answer
USB sticks.✓ Correct answer
CDs.✓ Correct answer
Online through an ENC chart update software service.✓ Correct answer
Email Attachments.✓ Correct answer
ECDIS updates automatically.
What type of deficiencies might a typical PSC inspection identify?
Multiple correct answers
Failure to demonstrate adequate knowledge of how to use the primary and backup systems.✓ Correct answer
Failure to provide evidence that ECDIS type-specific training has been completed.✓ Correct answer
Failure to use the latest correct ENC.✓ Correct answer
Failure to have equipment in an acceptable condition.✓ Correct answer
Failure to maintain and update ECDIS to meet carriage requirements.✓ Correct answer
Inadequate crew morale.
What are the potential sources of cyber risks to ECDIS?
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Personal computers, tablets and smart phones.✓ Correct answer
Crewmembers inadvertently or maliciously introducing malware into the ship’s network and then to the ECDIS.✓ Correct answer
Remote software updates and service maintenance from third party service providers via satellite broadband.✓ Correct answer
From within the ship network and its connection to other electronic systems onboard.✓ Correct answer
Unauthorised or inadvertent use of compromised portable memory sources such a USB sticks.✓ Correct answer
Use of ECDIS in accordance with cybersecurity procedures.
What are some potential difficulties in using ECDIS?
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Users may not be familiar with a specific manufacturer’s equipment type, system controls and settings.✓ Correct answer
Configuration sub-menus may be overly complex, resulting in users failing to correctly set warnings and alarms.✓ Correct answer
A complex display system that can show too much information at once may cause confusion.✓ Correct answer
Radar, AIS, depth contours and weather information display overlays are all available.
What are adequate backup arrangements for ECDIS?
Multiple correct answers
A set of paper charts.✓ Correct answer
A second independent ECDIS.✓ Correct answer
Chart printouts.
A raster chart display system.
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