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A. Course Duration: 2 Days
B. Aim:
This course provides training concentrating on the functionality and effective use of ECDIS
on board.
C. Objective:
After completing the course, the trainee will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the
effective and safe operational use of the type specific ECDIS equipment, proper effective use of ECDIS-related
information, awareness of ECDIS-related limitations and knowledge of legal aspects and reponsibilities related
to electronic charts.
D. Entry Standards:
The course is designed for Main Officers in charge of a navigational watch and other deck
Main Officers responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel and has completed training in IMO Model Course
1.27 "Electronic Chart Display and Information System".
E. Teaching Methods:
The course is between presentations to familiarize the trainee with the menu structure
and practical exercises on the actual ECDIS equipment to cement understanding.
We conduct training on the following ECDIS makers:
• TRANSAS 4000/4100
F. Course Certificate:
Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, a document will be issued
certifying that the holder has successfuly completed a course which meets or exceeds the level of knowledge
and competence specified in Table A-II/1-3 as related to ECDIS of STCW code (Manila Amendments).
G. Course Outline:
• Familiarization with available functions
• Familiarization with the menu structure
• Display setup
• Setting of safety values
• Recognition of alarms and malfunctions indicators and the appropriate actions
to be taken
• Route planning
• Route monitoring
• Changing to back-up systems
• Loading and updating of the charts and licenses
• Software updating
H. Availability: See Training Schedule
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