Event Mark

The Event Mark tool is designed for placing marks by the navigating officer associated with events, at the navigating officer’s discretion.

Action (quick mark)

To create an event mark, use the quick mark button Quick mark or the keyboard shortcut CtrlJ.

Function description

Event marks are displayed in a separate chart object layer. To display event marks, enable the Event display in the Chart objects section and enable the layer in Operational Settings.

Creating an event mark

Creating an event mark

№

Element

Description

1

Event

Single-action button — create an event mark

2

Event mark

The event mark is displayed in accordance with IEC 62288

3

Notification

Notification of event mark creation

When an event mark is created, a screenshot of the current screen is taken. The screenshot is linked to the created event mark.

After adding an event mark, a message is displayed in the notification area.

Entry in the logbook

The mark is recorded in the Electronic Logbook as a standard Event entry. All event marks placed by the navigating officer are located on the vessel’s track.

Editing an event mark

The navigating officer may, at their discretion, assign a name to the event mark and add an extended description.

Editing the mark:

  1. Left-click (tap) the mark on the chart

Event mark editing dialog

  1. In the window, enter the event name and description, if necessary

  2. Save changes — Save button

After saving, the name will be displayed next to the mark.

Event mark with name

Editing via the logbook

Editing the name and/or description of an event mark:

  • Reopen the mark selection dialog on the chart

  • Via the **Logbook**

Important

Deletion of event marks from the logbook is not possible.

Event marks are permanent records and cannot be deleted. This ensures the preservation of the navigation event history.

Display of event marks

Only event marks placed after the current ECDIS startup (current session) are displayed on the chart.

Viewing event marks from previous sessions:

  • Open the Electronic Logbook

  • Select the required date range

  • Marks selected for display will be shown on the ENC with red symbols

Operating features

Screenshots:

  • A screenshot of the current screen is automatically taken when an event mark is created

  • The screenshot is linked to the mark and accessible when viewing via the Electronic Logbook

Vessel track:

  • All event marks are located on the vessel’s track

  • This allows tracking events in chronological order

Names and descriptions:

  • The name is displayed next to the mark on the chart (after saving)

  • The description is available when selecting the mark or via the Electronic Logbook

  • Editing is available at any time

Tip

Use event marks to record important navigational events: changes in weather conditions, discovery of navigational hazards, and other significant situations.

Assigning names and descriptions facilitates quick search and analysis of events.

Note

Event marks are part of the logbook and may have legal significance. It is recommended to use them to record all important navigational events.