Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS)

The aims of the training at this level are to equip the candidate with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to keep a safe navigational watch and to use electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) to maintain safety of navigation.

Course Structure

Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation.

Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making.

Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation.

Useful Information

Entry requirements:

1. All candidates must have completed at least 6 months sea service which must include supervised bridge watchkeeping duties and/or similar training appropriate towards the award of a certificate of competency as an officer in charge of a navigational watch, in accordance with Regulations II/1-3 of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila Amendments).

2. Candidates must be under training for a first certificate of competency as officer in charge of a navigational watch, in accordance with Regulations II/1-3 of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended (Manila Amendments), or;

candidates must be already in possession of an STCW OOW, Chief Mate or Masters level certificate and wishing to upgrade their training to be in accordance with Regulations II/1-3 of the STCW Convention, as amended (Manila Amendments).