The LightHouse v11.26 software update for the a/c/e/gS-Series MFDs included significant enhancements to alarm management. Among these was the ability to disable the Waypoint arrival alarm when not using an autopilot. The command sequence is HOME->SET-UP->ALARMS->SAFETY ALARMS->WAYPOINT ARRIVAL. Disabling the waypoint arrival alarm permits the operator to view waypoint range, bearing, and information associated with the destination information when following a route, but not have to view/respond to waypoint arrival alarms.
However, out of concern for safety and liability, Raymarine autopilot and chartplotting products require that the operator be notified of waypoint arrival and that the operator be notified of the a course to be steered prior having the autopilot turn the vessel onto the new course. It is Raymarine's position that no amount of route planning can determine in advance the risks of collision which may be present when underway at some time in the future. It is only through maintenance of a proper lookout that one may assess whether risk of collision with another vessel, debris, etc. exists prior to execution of a turn. Upon acknowledgement by the operator that it is safe to turn the vessel onto the new course, the Raymarine autopilot will then turn the vessel accordingly toward the route's next waypoint.
It is further not recommended that an autopilot's AUTO or TRACK modes be activated when operating in close proximity to other vessels, obstructions, etc. which may result in risk of collision or grounding.
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However, out of concern for safety and liability, Raymarine autopilot and chartplotting products require that the operator be notified of waypoint arrival and that the operator be notified of the a course to be steered prior having the autopilot turn the vessel onto the new course. It is Raymarine's position that no amount of route planning can determine in advance the risks of collision which may be present when underway at some time in the future. It is only through maintenance of a proper lookout that one may assess whether risk of collision with another vessel, debris, etc. exists prior to execution of a turn. Upon acknowledgement by the operator that it is safe to turn the vessel onto the new course, the Raymarine autopilot will then turn the vessel accordingly toward the route's next waypoint.
It is further not recommended that an autopilot's AUTO or TRACK modes be activated when operating in close proximity to other vessels, obstructions, etc. which may result in risk of collision or grounding.
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