Target group: Activenavigators, who are operating ECDIS today or planning to operate ECDIS in the future. IMO recommends all masters and officers in charge of a navigational watch (Officer of the Watch: OOW) on a ship fitted with ECDIS should have completed an ECDIS course. Local administrations or vetting administrations might require the OOW to hold an ECDIS certificate that complies with IMO model course 1.27. The training course is generic and hence covers general operation of ECDIS, independent of brands.
Duration: 5 days
Fee includes: Training materials, simulator/theoretical training, lunch and refreshments during the training course.
Description: This training course provides the trainees with knowledge of ECDIS as a system, ECDIS operation, electronic chart materials and practical navigation by use of ECDIS. In addition, the training course covers terms and conditions for paperless navigation.
The training course focuses on the many advantages and safety features obtained by operating ECDIS and teaches the operator the limitations of ECDIS.
The training is concluded with 3 compulsory tests and?if passed?a certificate is issued, which confirms the attendant's successful completion of an ECDIS course that complies with the requirements of the IMO Model Course 1.27, reviewed by DNV.
This training course provides the navigator with the knowledge and tools to safely transfer from traditional paper chart navigation to electronic chart navigation by use of ECDIS.