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ECDIS
ECDIS training is mandatory under STCW for officers of the watch on vessels fitted with ECDIS. The course covers chart navigation, route planning, system operation and alarm management.
Course Topics
- ECDIS regulations and STCW requirements
- Chart data — ENC and RNC formats
- Route planning and monitoring
- Alarm management and system limitations
- Integration with AIS, radar and GPS
- Practical simulator exercises
Entry Requirements
- Valid Certificate of Competency (OOW or higher)
- Minimum 12 months sea service
- Valid STCW Basic Safety Training
- Valid medical fitness certificate
- Proof of identity
- Completed EMTIN enrolment form
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STCW Competency Standards & IMO Model Courses
ECDIS and navigation training is governed by STCW Regulation II/1. The table below shows the competency standards and IMO Model Course references.
Navigation — Minimum Standard of Competence for OOW
| Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Methods | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan and conduct a passage | Voyage planning using ECDIS; chart selection; route planning; waypoint entry; monitoring and updating the route | Practical demonstration on approved ECDIS simulator | Passage plan is consistent with all available information and complies with accepted navigation practices |
| Maintain a safe navigational watch using ECDIS | ECDIS display modes; chart datum; safety contour and depth settings; alarms and indicators; position monitoring | Practical demonstration on approved ECDIS simulator | Navigational watch is maintained in accordance with STCW and company procedures |
| Use of ARPA to maintain safety of navigation | ARPA acquisition and tracking; CPA/TCPA; collision avoidance; limitations of ARPA | Practical demonstration on approved radar/ARPA simulator | Radar information is correctly interpreted; collision avoidance action is taken in accordance with COLREGS |
IMO Model Course References
ECDIS — Operational Use
Edition: 2012
Generic ECDIS training covering chart management, route planning, monitoring and alarm handling.
Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting and Use of ARPA
Edition: 2014
ARPA radar operation, collision avoidance and radar plotting at the operational level.
Source: IMO Model Courses, International Maritime Organization. STCW Convention as amended (Manila Amendments 2010).