Download or read book The ECDIS Manual written by Peter Thornton and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principles of navigation have not changed, but the art of navigation has. With the right training and to some degree the right ECDIS, you can replace paper charts with an ECDIS in all operating conditions - even when GPS is unavailable. This manual is about sharing best practice and ensuring that the transition is efficient and safe.