Marine / STCW Courses

Scope

This 5 days course in the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) is designed to enhance the safety of navigation by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize the features of ECDIS. The training and assessment incorporate the use of live marine ECDIS equipment networked with the instructor and with visual bridge simulators.
This course is designed to meet the STCW requirements for the use of ECDIS, as revised by the 2010 Manila Amendments in special regards to Tables A-II/I, A-II/2 and A-II/3. In addition the revised guidelines in Table B-I and B-II, Assessment in Navigational Watchkeeping and Evaluation of Competence are utilized in the updated program.

Objective

Trainees will become proficient in operating ECDIS equipment in a navigational context. Guided by task performance measures and standards through each lesson and exercise, and formal simulation evaluation, trainees will demonstrate skills in:

• Use, installation and correction of electronic charts,
• Validity of sensor data (including radar overlay),
• Potential errors of interpretation,
• Selecting operation settings and alarms for route monitoring
• Navigational calculations,
• Route planning, passage planning, and monitoring.
• Accessing ship’s log and data playback functions, and
• ARPA and AIS functions.

Entry Standard

Prior to taking this course, trainees must have knowledge in basic computer operations.
Additionally, trainees will benefit from prior experience in:

• Collision avoidance on ARPA and radar
• Ship handling
• Bridge Resource Management
• Chart portfolio management
• Intermediate computer operations and electronic data management

Duration

5 Days

Maximum Participants

16 Trainees

Scope

Included in this program is the coursework in the theory of ARPA, diagnosis of ARPA errors and limitations, and techniques for proper ARPA watch-standing. The students use blind bridge simulation to practice and demonstrate skills necessary to utilize ARPAs effectively in zero visibility pilotage environments.

Objectives

Upon completion of the ARPA program, including simulation, case studies, and classroom lectures, the student will be able to convert ARPA displayed data into useful and timely information
Trainees will demonstrate enter knowledge, understanding and proficiency in:

• ARPA theory and limitations
• Maintenance of ARPA displays
• Evaluation of ARPA displays
• Application of applicable COLREGS
• Effective ARPA watch-standing techniques

Entry standard ARPA candidates must hold a valid Radar Observer Endorsement
Additionally, trainees will benefit from prior experience in:

• Bridge Resource Management
• VHF communications

This course satisfies the requirements for the 13 OICNW assessments from the STCW Code Table A-II/1; OICNW 3-2A, OICNW 3-2B, OICNW 3-2C, OICNW 3-2D, OICNW 3-2E, OICNW 3-2F, OICNW 3-2G, OICNW 3-2H, OICNW 3-2I, OICNW 3-2J, OICNW 3-2K, OICNW 3-2L, and OICNW 3-2M; and 4 Chief Mate/Master assessments from the STCW Code Table A-II/2; M-5-1A, M-5-1B, M-5-1C, and M-5-1D

Goal

Provide trainees with knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA).

Duration

4 Days