ECDIS: Generic

The course is designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch, for experienced officers, and for those with navigational responsibilities. It is based on the Merchant Navy Training Board and IMO 1.27 Model Course syllabus. It is taught using our Transas & Raymarine simulators

5 day course £1050pp

This course is applicable for Nautilus Slater Funding. Click here for more information

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, in the current economic climate we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course which is not fully booked

About This Course

The training aims to equip the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to keep a safe navigational watch using electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS), interfaced with other onboard equipment to maintain safety of navigation.

The training is very practical, split between presentations to build foundation knowledge and many practical exercises on Transas Navi-Sailor 6000 ECDIS.

Course Syllabus

Concept and Capability
Familiarisation
Principal Types of Electronic Chart
Legal Aspects
ECDIS Data
Presentation of Data
Chart Updating
Route Planning
Route Monitoring
Fixing
Back-up Systems
Sensors
Errors and Alarms
Risk of Over Reliance on ECDIS
Voyage Data Recording

Pre Requisites

MCA CoC as OOW or Master or proof of route to CoC (e.g. RYA Yachtmaster or IYT Master of Yachts)

6 months logged watchkeeping (proof required)

Whats Included

5 Days use of our Transas Simulators
Notepad / Pen
5 days of Tuition by a very experienced Instructor
Extensive supporting course notes
Tea / Coffee & Snacks.

Course Dates

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