Vector- and Rasterpresentation

Although originally designed for using vector charts ECDIS Systems are able to work with raster charts too. Raster chart presentation in ECDIS is mentioned here to provide a complete overview of all functionalities of ECDIS systems.

It is necessary to have an agreed view on the pre-settings of functions, alarms and indicators to be used on the ECDIS when both chart types have to be used for different segments of a voyage.