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ECDIS Generic

Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems

5 days - £1050

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

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.

navigation measurements on a nautical chart

    • 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

  • 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)

    Good computer/keyboard/mouse skills

    • 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.

using Transas & Raymarine simulators on an ECDIS course

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course where minimum numbers are not reached

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