Course catalogue

The Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK 5 and Simrad MARIS ECDIS900 MK 15.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

Wärtsilä NaviSailor 4000 by Transas type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarization requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the Wärtsilä NaviSailor 4000 by Transas ECDIS.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information

The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

This new update from Transas already meets the IEC 62288/ IEC 61174 standards which come into force on August 31, 2017.

The JRC type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the JAN 901B/701B/2000 ECDIS.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

Module 9: Navigational Tools and Other Related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The Wärtsilä SAM Electronics type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the ECDISPILOT Platinum.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Display Features

Module 3: Sensors

Module 4: Chart Work

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Navigational Tools

Module 8: Chart Maintenance

Module 9: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

This course has been updated to meet the IEC 62288/ IEC 61174 standards which come into force on August 31, 2017.

The Sperry Marine VisionMaster type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarization requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the ECDIS Sperry Marine VisionMaster.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Alert Management

Module 5: Sensors

Module 6: Route Planning

Module 7: Route Monitoring

Module 8: Chart Maintenance

Module 9: Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 10: Navigational Tools and other related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The Kelvin Hughes type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the Kelvin Hughes Manta Digital ECDIS.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Display Features

Module 3: Sensors

Module 4: Chart Work

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Navigational Tool

Module 8: Chart Maintenance

Module 9: Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 10: Display of Additional Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of about 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The SAM Electronics type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the ECDISPilot Platinum.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Display Features

Module 3: Sensors

Module 4: Chart Work

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Navigational Tools

Module 8: Chart Maintenance

Module 9: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

Module 10: Display of Additional Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The ChartWorld eGlobe G2 type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the ECDIS eGlobe G2.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The JRC type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the JAN-9201/7201 ECDIS.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

Module 9: Navigational Tools and Other Related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis ECDIS type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis ECDIS.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The Tokyo Keiki EC-8100/8600 type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the ECDIS Tokyo Keiki EC-8100/8600.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

Who is the course for?

Any personnel with a desire to improve their ability to establish and maintain high performance standards onboard.

Is previous experience required?

No previous experience is required to complete this course.

How will the course benefit me?

Social skills involve respecting social norms and treating others fairly, equitably and honestly, being aware and sensitive to cultural differences and dealing with them effectively. This course presents the perfect opportunity for you as a seafarer to be proactive and showcase that you are ready to meet the industry's modern-day demands.

How will the course benefit my company?

Employers are now incorporating seafarer’s soft skills into their crewing decisions. The soft, ‘non-technical skills’ are increasingly important on board due to the rapidly changing workforce and automation of technical tasks. Additionally, maritime accident investigations indicate that a lack of soft skills and human error is the most common reason behind accidents at sea.

What standards are referenced in the course?

This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.

Is there an assessment? 

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

This course is suitable for all officer ranks onboard, including:

• Management Level Deck Officers

• Operational Level Deck Officers

• Management Level Engine Officers

• Operational Level Engine Officers

The Martek iECDIS type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the iECDIS.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features

Module 3: Chart Work

Module 4: Sensors

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Chart Maintenance

Module 8: Data Management and Backup Arrangements

Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.

The IMTECH type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the IMTECH SeaGuide.

Objective:

Ensures the competency of navigators in the use of specific onboard ECDIS equipment. It provides the necessary knowledge for the trainee efficiently use and understand the specific ECDIS.

Course structure:

Module 1: User Interface

Module 2: ECDIS Basic Display Features

Module 3: Sensors

Module 4: Chart Work

Module 5: Route Planning

Module 6: Route Monitoring

Module 7: Navigational Tools

Module 8: Chart Maintenance

Module 9: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

A course booking provides you with access to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the "FreePlay" Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer's original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1-hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.