The Operational Use of ECDIS Systems (Refresher)

the operational use of ECDIS systems (refresher)

Code

R004

Venue

Hamburg

Duration

3 days

Language

English / German

Description

Legal aspects and requirements
Types of electronic charts
Presentation of ECDIS data
Sensors
Basic navigational functions and settings
Specific functions for route planning
Specific functions for route monitoring
Chart Updates
Potential errors of interpretation and displayed data
Status indications, indicators and alarms
Documentation
Risk of overreliance

Objectives

Operation of ECDIS equipment including type specific Wärtsilä-SAM Electronics ECDIS
Use of navigational functions of ECDIS
ECDIS data and its presentation
System related limitations and risks
Route planning, route monitoring
Analysis of chart and sensor alarms
Sensor limitations and its impact on the safe use of ECDIS
Overreliance on ECDIS
Essential legal aspects of the use of ECDIS

Entry standards

Officers in charge of a navigational watch, nautical officers in charge of the management level, pilots who like to update their knowledge about ECDIS and have passed a previous ECDIS course.

Certification

On successful completion the participant will receive a certificate of MTC

Facilities

Ship Handling Simulator, classroom, individual workstations

Teaching methods

Exercise, demonstration, lectures, assessment

Guidelines

IMO IMO Resolution A.817(19)
STCW 78 as amended

Including preparation of inspections and audits

Schedule

Do you have any questions?

+49 (0)40 533 07 42-0

info@mtc.hamburg

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