Premier ECDIS Solutions for Safe, Compliant, and Future-Ready Voyages

Prudence Marine Services delivers marine navigation solutions designed to meet stringent global maritime regulations and withstand demanding operational environments. We specialize in supplying, installing, and servicing the Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor 4000 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) in association with Marine Innovations, Singapore, the leading distributor of Wartsila ECDIS Globally.

 

Built on the legacy of the world’s first type-approved ECDIS, the Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor system combines real-time data from GNSS, radar, AIS, and onboard sensors with official vector electronic charts. With over 30,000 systems delivered globally, it provides bridge officers with unmatched situational awareness, collision avoidance tools, and passage planning capabilities.

 

Future-Proof Compliance: The Navi-Sailor 4000 hardware supplied by Prudence Marine Services is engineered to be S-100 ready. This ensures your vessel remains fully compliant through the industry transition to next-generation IHO standards (2029+) without requiring costly full-system hardware replacements.

Key Benefits of the Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS

  • Full IMO Compliance & Certification:
    Fully compliant with IMO requirements and certified by DNV under resolution MSC.530(106)    .
  • Seamless Bridge Integration:
    Interoperable with third-party bridge equipment, including autopilots, radars, VDRs, and heading sensors    .
  • S-100 Preparedness:
    Built on modern RS8M computer and Panel PC platforms that support software-driven upgrades to the S-100 standard    .
  • Connected Fleet Operations:
    Integrates with the Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Ecosystem (FOS) and Navi-Planner 5 for automated berth-to-berth route generation and compliance checks    .
  • Advanced Safety Features:
    Provides automatic safety contour detection, route check alerts, trial maneuvering, and predictive motion modeling    .

Software Configurations & Capabilities

Prudence Marine Services provides customizable software tiers tailored to your vessel’s operational requirements.

Software Tiers Comparison

Feature / Capability Base Configuration Standard Configuration Premium Configuration
All IMO Mandatory ECDIS Functions Yes Yes Yes
AIS & ARPA Sensor Interfaces Yes Yes Yes
Autopilot & Navtex Integration Yes Yes Yes
Playback & Extended Logbook Yes Yes Yes
Simplified & Adaptive Predictors Yes Yes Yes
AIO (Admiralty Information Overlay) Charts Yes Yes Yes
Curved Headline (CHL) & AIS Color Tracks Yes Yes Yes
Trial Manoeuvring 3000 Yes Yes Yes
Radar Overlay (requires RIB6b / SCU-J) Optional Optional Optional
Navi-Conning (CID Display) — — Optional
Navi-Radar 4000 Software Integration — — Optional
Track Control System (TCS) — — Optional
Bridge Alert Management (BAM) — — Optional

Certified Marine Hardware Options

We offer robust, marine-grade hardware options engineered to withstand harsh oceanic conditions. All hardware components comply with IEC 60945, IACS E10, and DNV standards.
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|                         Wärtsilä Marine Workstation                             |
|                                                                                 |
|  +---------------------------+   +---------------------------+   +------------+ |
|  |     RS8M Marine PC        |   |   24" DPC24S Panel PC     |   | DuraMON    | |
|  |  (Intel i3 11th Gen,      |   |  (Full HD, Touch Dimming, |   | Displays   | |
|  |   Fan-less, S-100 Ready)  |   |   Integrated NMEA Ports)  |   | (19"/24"/  | |
|  +-------------+-------------+   +-------------+-------------+   |   27")     | |
|                |                               |                 +-----+------+ |
|                +-------------------------------+-----------------------+        |
|                                                |                                |
|                        +-----------------------v-----------------------+        |
|                        |  Cybersecure Gateway (WMG) & DCU-450 Gateway  |        |
|                        +-----------------------------------------------+        |
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Hardware Component Details

  • Wärtsilä RS8M Marine Computer: Powered by an Intel® Core™ i3 11th Gen processor. Features a compact, fan-less design with low energy consumption, engineered to support current operations and future S-100 software upgrades.
  • Wärtsilä 24″ Panel PC (DPC24S): A slim, 23.8-inch Full HD display with integrated touch-key dimming, multiple NMEA interfaces, DisplayPort, and LAN connections.
  • DuraMON Marine Monitors: Available in 19-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch configurations featuring full-range backlight dimming for day and night bridge operations.
  • Wärtsilä Marine Gateway (WMG) & DCU-450: Provides cybersecure network segmentation, serial-to-network data sentence conversions (IEC 61162-450), and safe connectivity for cloud services and remote diagnostics.
  • Ergonomic Bridge Controls: Includes ES8 extended keyboards with integrated 38 mm trackballs (IP67 sealed) and ES6Cs hall-effect trackballs for precise cursor navigation.

Flexible Bridge Layouts & Multi-Function Displays (MFD)

Prudence Marine Services designs, integrates, and configures bridge setups using Navi-Sailor technology:
  1. Dual ECDIS (Paperless Setup): Primary and secondary Navi-Sailor ECDIS workstations operating with automatic failover and backup capabilities to eliminate paper chart carriage requirements.
  2. Passage Planning Station: Incorporates Navi-Planner 5 on a dedicated back-of-bridge workstation for berth-to-berth route validation, environmental overlay updates, and automated chart ordering.
  3. Integrated Bridge System (Multi-Station MFD): Combines ECDIS, Navi-Radar, Navi-Conning, and Bridge Alert Management (BAM) across standard Multi-Function Display workstations.

Comprehensive Official Chart & Service Support

To complement your ECDIS hardware, Prudence Marine Services provides chart licensing and data ecosystem support:
  • Official Chart Coverage: Access to ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS), ADMIRALTY Information Overlay (AIO), ADP/eNP publications, and Wärtsilä TX-97 vector charts.
  • Value-Added Overlays: Weather forecasting, high-resolution bathymetry, environmental protection zones, dynamic water levels, and piracy risk mapping.
  • Crew Training Readiness: Support for type-specific ECDIS training through Wärtsilä’s global simulation network (NTPRO) and online course modules.
  • Global Technical Support: Fast stock delivery, professional on-site installation, commissioning, and cybersecure remote diagnostic support.

Partnering with Prudence Marine Services

When you choose Prudence Marine Services, you gain a trusted maritime partner committed to operational safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. We assist shipowners, fleet operators, and shipyards with complete lifecycle management—from system selection and bridge integration to ongoing service and S-100 transition planning.

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