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STCW 1.27 Model Generic ECDIS Courses
28th October, 2011. In conjunction with the professional trainers from ECDIS Ltd we are offering the STCW 1.27 Model, DNV approved, Generic ECDIS Course in Mallorca
The course has been designed for candidates for certification as officers in charge of a navigational watch; for experienced nautical officers; and for other persons with navigational responsibilities. Those attending the course should therefore have experience in performing chartwork and should be able to practice all usual tasks concerning standard navigational procedures and equipment. They should also know about the functions and limitations of other navigational equipment.
Based on the IMO 1.27 model, the course has been optimised so it fulfils the 40-hour requirement whilst also covering additional subjects that are considered pertinent to safe ECDIS operation.
The course is run in English by trainers from ECDIS Ltd who are specialist navigators and highly experienced in the practical use of ECDIS, having pushed such systems to their limits at sea. Combined, the ECDIS Ltd trainers have taught over 1000 mariners.
Course Content
The course is in accordance with the IMO 1.27 Model Course and the content is devised to specifically adhere to it. The main topics covered are:
Concept & Capability
Familiarisation
Principal Types of Electronic Chart
Legal Aspects
ECDIS Data
Adding Information & Manual Corrections
Defining Safe Water
Limiting Danger Lines & Clearing Bearings
Presentation of Data
Route Planning
Route Monitoring
Chart Updating
Sensors
Errors & Alarms
Voyage Data Recording
Backup Systems
Confined Waters Planning
Fixing
Course Location and Cost
The course lasts 5 days and takes place at our training facility in Portals Nous, Mallorca, Spain. The cost is €1,350 + vat if applicable. The current course runs from Monday 28th November to December 2nd, 2011. Other course dates are being arranged for the New Year. Follow 'e3systems' on Twitter to be notified of the new course dates as soon as they are released.
Course Accreditation
The course is approved by Det Norske Veritas (DNV). A certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course. Most flag states accept DNV approval but please check with them.
Mandatory
It will be mandatory for masters and deck officers from January 2012 to have conducted generic ECDIS training in accordance with the Manila Amendments to STCW for all vessels that are using ECDIS as the primary means of navigation on Merchant and Fishing Vessels, Commercially or Privately Operated Yachts, and Sail Training Vessels.
Flag State dependent, it is already a requirement to do so, and also mandatory to have had training on ECDIS if your vessel is only fitted with one as a navigation aid. MCA MIN 405 is an example of the type of flag state legislation in this regard.
Other courses being run by e3 in Mallorca: VSAT Operators Course, Basic Digital Satellite TV
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