Furuno has announced that the new ECDIS (FMD-3200 and FMD-3300[ds_preview]) will be ready for launch shortly. The FMD-3200 (19” LCD) and FMD-3300 (23.1” LCD) fully complies with the
performance standard of ECDIS stipulated in IMO resolution MSC.232(82), suitable for new installation as well as retrofit to fulfil ECDIS mandatory carriage that is phasing in from July 2012 onward. The new ECDIS will also bring about streamlined chart management scheme providing easy chart management independent of the chart providers. Furthermore it is compatible with Jeppesen Dynamic Licensing and supports the Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO). Its network expandability fully satisfies provisos for paperless operation of vessels.
Following graphic user interface elements are employed: Status Bar and InstantAccess Bar that deliver task-based operation scheme to give the operator direct access to necessary operational procedures. The Status Bar at the top of the screen provides operating status, including modes of operation and presentation. The InstantAccess Bar on the left edge of the screen provides quick access to functions available in each of the ECDIS operating modes. The contents of the InstantAccess Bar change according to the operating modes selected on the Status Bar. This combination covers virtually the entire operation.
