Definitions for "ECDIS"
A navigation information system which can be accepted as complying with the up-to-date chart required by regulation V/20 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, by displaying selected information from a system electronic navigational chart (SENC) with positional information from navigation sensors to assist the mariner in route planning and route monitoring, and if required display additional navigation-related information. The performance requirements for ECDIS are defined in the Performance Standard for ECDIS developed by IMO/IHO HGE (Harmonized Group on ECDIS).
Electronic Chart Display Information System. System used for charting and navigation.
Electronic Chart Display and Information System.