Wärtsilä Navi-Sailor ECDIS is an advanced, electronic chart navigation system and one of the most installed ECDIS solutions worldwide. Every day, thousands of vessels use it to navigate safely across the waters.
Navi‑Sailor ECDIS is a proven electronic chart display and information system for voyage planning and monitoring in line with IMO and SOLAS requirements. Backed with 190 years of Wärtsilä maritime innovation and designed for mariner‑friendly operation and long‑term compliance, it helps reduce bridge workload and supports safe and efficient navigation today and on the path to S‑100.
How to buy / get local support: Navi‑Sailor ECDIS is sold and supported through Wärtsilä’s authorised partner network. Use the partner list on this page to find your local point of contact for advice, configuration, installation, commissioning, and support.
ECDIS is a compliance and operational bridge solution: it directly impacts safe navigation, inspections, and the workload of bridge teams. Navi Sailor combines day to day operational reliability with ongoing alignment to “standards in force” (IMO/SOLAS and relevant IEC/IHO requirements), helping reduce the risk of non-compliance during audits and inspections.
At the same time, the industry is progressing toward the S‑100 era. Navi‑Sailor is maintained through software updates and is positioned with S‑100‑ready hardware to support a software‑led upgrade path as requirements mature.
Navi‑Sailor builds on a legacy of proven ECDIS deployment and ongoing compliance maintenance, with type examination and type approval managed in line with applicable requirements. For deeper technical detail, see the brochure and configuration materials.
Reduce operational risk. Navi‑Sailor minimises risk of non-compliance fines, PSC detentions, and inspection delays by combining type‑approved ECDIS performance with ongoing alignment to standards in force supported by a global authorised distributor/service network for predictable lifecycle support.
Improve efficiency onboard and ashore. Navi‑Sailor integrates with Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution (FOS) to connect ship and shore. Bridge teams benefit from streamlined workflows, while fleet teams gain better visibility and consistency across vessels.
Navi‑Sailor ECDIS delivers core voyage planning and monitoring functions with scalable options – from compliance essentials to advanced decision support.
Charting and compliance for IMO and SOLAS navigation
Passage planning and real‑time voyage monitoring
Integration, training, and lifecycle support over the system lifetime
Choose Wärtsilä Navi‑Sailor ECDIS with the support of an extensive network of local partners. Official Navi‑Sailor partners are your first point of contact for technical advice, system configuration, installation, commissioning, and support requests.
Navi‑Sailor ECDIS is available in three tiers - Base, Standard, and Premium - to match operational needs and budget. Beyond the core ECDIS tiers, optional modules can be added to extend MFD experience:
Navi‑Sailor is available on a compact Panel PC or marine‑grade “blackbox” computer for flexible newbuild and retrofit bridge layouts. All hardware units meet relevant IEC and IACS requirements, and current platforms are S‑100 ready for a smooth upgrade path.
Navi‑Sailor ECDIS can be extended beyond traditional ECDIS operation to support multifunction bridge configurations, integrating radar and conning functionality on the same certified platform. This allows operators to consolidate key navigation information while maintaining compliance, redundancy, and operational flexibility.
This approach supports both newbuild and retrofit projects where space optimisation, ergonomics, or simplified bridge layouts are priorities.
Navi‑Radar is a certified marine radar solution that can be integrated with Navi‑Sailor ECDIS and connected to the radar scanner (top-unit) from a range of supported offerings from multiple vendors. It supports radar target tracking, AIS integration, and chart–radar overlay, helping bridge teams correlate real‑world and charted targets, particularly in congested or reduced‑visibility conditions.
The optional Conning Information Display (CID) presents key navigation and ship‑handling data, such as speed, heading, RPM, and navigational status, in a single, customisable view sourced from multiple bridge sensors. This improves situational awareness and reduces the need to switch between systems during manoeuvring and monitoring.
Navi‑Sailor supports single, dual, and multi‑node bridge configurations on compact Panel PC or marine‑grade computer platforms, enabling flexible bridge designs aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
Navi Sailor ECDIS supports SOLAS chart carriage and is maintained in line with applicable IMO and IHO requirements, including:
Navi Sailor combines proven compliance with an S 100 ready hardware platform. It supports cyber resilient newbuild requirements (IACS UR E27 Rev.1) and is backed by type examination and type approval from leading organizations (DNV, BV, CCS and others).
Compliance, inspections, and regulatory readiness
S‑100 readiness and future navigation standards
Navigation, charting, and bridge operations
Training, lifecycle support, and total cost of ownership
How to move forward:
Navi‑Sailor ECDIS can also act as a foundation for broader digital navigation and fleet optimisation initiatives, supporting future integration with Wärtsilä’s voyage and fleet solutions as your needs evolve.
Adopt Navi‑Sailor ECDIS today for compliance, cost‑effective training and maintenance, and reduced risks of PSC detentions. To purchase, commission, or service the system, use the partner list to find your local authorised distributor.