Electronic Chart Display And Information System – ECDIS
Course Overview
This course was designed to provide student with the required knowledge and understanding to stand watch, using electronic charts. It is intended to enable students to plan a voyage, with a clear understanding of the ECDIS System’s functioning, it’s elements & main uses.
Course Objectives
This course will enable students to: –
- demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and understanding of ECDIS navigation and electronic charts to undertake the duties of a navigational watch officer defined by the STCW Code; and
- effectively plan voyages following the ECDIS systems.
Entry Standards
Students have accomplished some formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation, have at minimum some familiarization with visual navigation, have accomplished a period of supervised bridge watch-keeping duties, and have prior completion of basic Radar/ARPA.
Examination and Assessment
Students shall be assessed through a written exam consisting of short answers and multiple-choice questions and a practical assessment at the end of the course.
Course Duration
5 Days
