Optimization Of Navigation Equipment On The Bridge For Anchoring Position In Preparation For Loading And Unloading By Sts In Mv. Lumoso Jaya

Abstract

This study aims to determine the role or performance of navigation equipment such as AIS, GPS, ECDIS, Radar, and Echosounder in determining the anchor position and identify factors that affect the accuracy of motion processing activities during the anchoring process before the STS process with a barge is carried out. The type of research used is qualitative research. The analysis process is through qualitative descriptions of the results of observation of operational activities, interviews with the crew on the platform during the docking process, and analysis of historical data from the navigation system on the platform. The results showed that the damage caused to the Echosounder did not significantly affect the accuracy of the determination of the anchoring position thanks to the presence of other devices in the navigation system on the platform. The function of the Echosounder in determining the contour and depth of seawater at the berth can be replaced by the existence of ECDIS. The reliability of the navigation system on the ship will be maximized if the calibration and update process is carried out regularly. Maintenance and repair activities on damaged or malfunctioning equipment should be carried out at the first opportunity once damage is identified.