The Mariner's Blog

ECDIS Alarm Settings: How to Stay Compliant and Safe
  • 12 ago 2025
  • Charles Hays
ECDIS Alarm Settings: How to Stay Compliant and Safe

Learn how to set ECDIS alarms for safe, compliant navigation. Covers Safety Depth, Safety Contour, XTD, CPA/TCPA, IMO requirements, best practices,...

Close-up view of a hand pointing to a digital ECDIS display showing navigational charts and maritime information, illustrating the use of electronic navigation technology onboard a vessel.
  • 27 mar 2024
  • Charles Hays
Why Your Vessel Needs an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey

In the maritime industry, where safety and compliance are paramount, the need for an ECDIS Navigational Assessment Survey cannot be overstated. Thi...

Embracing Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Benefits of ECDIS Charts, Digital Nautical Publications, and Electronic Record Books
  • 29 jun 2023
  • Charles Hays
Embracing Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Benefits of ECDIS Charts, Digital Nautical Publications, and Electronic Record Books

In the fast-paced world of maritime operations, embracing digital technologies is becoming increasingly crucial for vessels to stay ahead. In our l...

SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS
  • 19 mar 2023
  • Charles Hays
SPICA e-Navigator: Easy solution for how to update ENCs in ECDIS

This blog article covers the process on how to update ENCs in ECDIS by using our voyage planning software SPICA e-Navigator. Read on to see how eas...

ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know
  • 7 ene 2021
  • Charles Hays
ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know

The Announcement  As mentioned in previous announcements, The UKHO has decided to permanently withdraw all versions of their ADMIRALTY Gateway and...

What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?
  • 6 dic 2020
  • Charles Hays
What is an Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)?

The rise of ECDIS has changed the world of sailing forever. However, these systems are only hardware. They rely on quality Electronic Navigational ...

Main Principles of the Passage Planning Process to Know
  • 16 nov 2020
  • Charles Hays
Main Principles of the Passage Planning Process to Know

A good passage plan is the key to safe and successful voyages. Before sailing, mariners need to understand the underlying principles of the passage...