Effectiveness of a Manual in the NACOS Platinum ECDIS

Abstract

As officer reenters a position in their working field the familiarization with the equipment, particularly the ECDIS, on board is an obstacle to face. Especially, when working and vacation periods are long, knowledge for the equipment fades. Therefore, the obstacle of the familiarization with the NACOS Platinum ECDIS, an important tool on board should be effortless. The purpose of this thesis was to see if and how a manual improves the effectiveness for officers in the NACOS Platinum ECDIS. Unlike manuals provided by the manufacturer this manual was created to serve as a quick guide for fast pace occurring tasks. Therefore, being particularly useful for the officer when reentering their work position. In the research part of this thesis a hybrid was used between an experiment and a questionnaire for the participants.