Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS)

Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) – 5 days

This course provides the knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS and electronic charts to safely navigate vessels and is designed to meet the STCW 1978 requirements, including (2010 Manila Amendment) in the use of ECDIS as in Table A-II/1. A-II/2 and A-II/3 and to revised guidelines pertaining to training and assessment in the operation use of ECDIS in Table B-I and assessment in navigational watchkeeping and evaluation of competence, in Table B-II.

Entry Requirements

The course is designated both for candidates for certification as officers in charge of a navigational watch and for experienced nautical officers and other persons with responsible duties in navigation work, such as pilots.

For officers in charge of navigational watch requires

• Have valid Seafarer Identity Card
• Have valid Medical Certificate issued by an accredited Medical Practitioner by Malaysia Marine Department