ELECTRONIC CHART AND DISPLAY SYSTEM(ECDIS)

Approvals                                                         PMO TO STCW 95-A-II/1

Course Duration                                              30 hours

The candidates must have:

·         Knowledge of coastal & ocean navigation

·         Knowledge of basic computer application

Assessment                                                        Practical assessment of skills

Teaching Method                                              Theory sessions (10 hrs)

                                                                             Practical exercises (20 hrs)

Course Fee                                                          on demand

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course has been designed to perform:

·         Principal type of electronic chart

·         ECDIS data and their presentation

·         ECDIS sensors

·         Route planning and monitoring

·         Updating & display of information

·         Errors in display of information

·         Indication and alarms

·         Documentation, integrity monitoring and back up requirement

·         Risk of over reliance on ECDIS