Description:
This course is designed to meet the STCW requirements in the use of ECDIS, as revised by the 2010 Manila Amendments, specially as these apply to Tables A-II/I, 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 watchkeeping, and evaluation of competence, both in Table B-II. It takes into account the recommendations prescribed in the ECDIS IMO Model Course 1.27, 2012 Edition.

After the training, the participants shall be able to:

demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS navigation and electronic charts to undertake the duties of a navigational watch officer as defined by STCW Code, as amended. This knowledge, skill and understanding should include Column 1 ECDIS competencies of Tables A-II, but is not limited to:
knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS operations and all indicated subtopics;
proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS and all indicated subtopics;
management of operational procedures, system files and data and all indicated subtopics.