SCOPE

This course intends to provide the knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS and electronic charts to the thorough extent needed to safely navigate vessels whose primary means of navigation is ECDIS. The course emphasizes both the application and learning of ECDIS in a variety of underway contexts.

The course is designed to meet the STCW requirements in the use of ECDIS, as revised by the 2010 Manila Amendments, specifically as these apply to Tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3 and also to revised guidelines pertaining to training and assessment in the operational use of ECDIS in Table B-I (paragraphs 36 through 66), assessment in navigational watch keeping and evaluation, of competence, both in Table B-II.

It should be understood that this is a generic course which requires a structured and complementary on-board ship specific ECDIS familiarization for each shipboard ECDIS system on which the navigating officers serves.

The course also aims beyond the use of operational controls (functional approached) it focus on the use of actual operational controls of the equipment (product oriented approached) using Transas 4000.

TRAINING OUTCOMES 

Those who successfully complete this course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge skill and understanding of ECDIS navigation and electronic charts to undertake the duties of a navigational watch officer defined by STCW Code, as amended. This knowledge, and skill and understanding should include Column 1 ECDIS competencies of Tables A-II/1, A-II/2, and A-II/3

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

On the completion of the course, the participants must be able to:

1. acquire and develop knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS operation including:

a.  a thorough understanding of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) data, data accuracy, presentation rules, display options and other chart data formats
b. system related limitations and potential danger (danger of over reliance)
c. familiarity with the functions of ECDIS required by performance standard in force

2. be able to develop proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS including:

a. use of functions that are integrated with other navigation system in various installation, including proper functioning and adjustment to desired      settings
b. safe monitoring and adjustment of information, including own position, sea area display, mode and orientation, chart data displayed, route monitoring, user-crated information layers, contacts (AIS interfaced function) and radar overlay function
c. confirmation of vessel position by alternative means
d. efficient use of setting to ensure conformance to operational procedures, including alarm parameters, for anti-grounding, proximity to contacts and special areas, completeness of chart data and chart update status, and back up arrangements
e. adjustment of settings and values to suit the present conditions
f. situational awareness while using ECDIS including safe water and proximity of hazards, set and drift, chart data and scale selection, suitability of route, contact detection and management, and integrity of sensor

3. be able to develop management of operational procedures, system files and data including:

a. manage procurement, licensing and updating of chart data and system software to conform to established procedures
b. system and information updating, including the ability to update ECDIS system version in accordance with vendor’s product development
c. create and maintain system configuration and back up files
d. create and maintain log files in accordance with established procedures
e. create and maintain route plan files in accordance with established procedures
f. use ECDIS logbook and track history functions for inspection of system functions, alarm settings and user’s response

4. use ECDIS playback functionality for passage review, route planning and review of system function

ENTRY STANDARDS

It is assumed that trainees undertaking this course 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 (MC 1.07). Trainees should also have considerate familiarization with personal computing operating systems, keyboards and mice or trackballs.

Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation programs shall be considered compliant with this provision.

COURSE CERTIFICATE

On successful compliance of the requirements of the course, a Certificate of Completion shall be issued certifying a holder's acquisition of the mandatory minimum requirements and competence as required in Table A- I/12 , STCW Convention 1978, as amended.

SCHEDULE:
to be determined

 

 

Duration

5 Days

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