The Essential Role of Paper Charts in Route Design 
Evaluation Amidst the ECDIS Era

Aimin Wei; Wenze Jia

doi:10.70711/frim.v3i5.6487

The Essential Role of Paper Charts in Route Design Evaluation Amidst the ECDIS Era

Aimin Wei, Wenze Jia

Abstract

This study examines the enduring necessity of paper charts in route design amid the rise of ECDIS and the phasing out of British
Admiralty charts. Using a multi-method approach, it analyzes ECDIS advantages and paper charts roles in backups, skill training, and complex navigation. Findings show paper charts are still vital for safety, skill inheritance, and education quality. The paper suggests strategies for
integrating ECDIS and paper charts and calls for updated exams, practical training, emergency readiness, ongoing education, and interdisciplinary studies to develop navigators adept in both traditional and modern tech.

Keywords

ECDIS; Paper Charts; Route Design; Safety; Skill Development

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/frim.v3i5.6487

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