ECDIS (A-II/1, A-II/2)Laajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- using ECDIS to maintain safe navigation
- using ECDIS and associated navigation systems in decision-making and management of operational procedures

Content

- properties and capabilities of ECDIS and related limitations and requirements
- use and properties of electronic charts (ENC)
- ability to operate ECDIS and interpret and analyse the information it provides
- ECDIS as part of an integrated navigation system
- management and updating of data and files as part of operational procedures in navigation, chart plotting and route planning
- exercises and demonstration of competence in a simulator

Qualifications

- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Navigation equipment
- Introduction to simulator training

Materials

- Simulator training at the management level 1
- Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

IMO model course 1.27 is utilized in course implementation.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- evaluate information sources critically
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 columns 4 are used:
- monitors information on ECDIS in a manner that contributes to safe navigation
- information obtained from ECDIS (incl. radar overlay and/or radar tracking functions, when fitted) is correctly interpreted and analysed, taking into account the limitations of the equipment, all connected sensors (including radar and AIS where interfaced), and prevailing circumstances and conditions
- safety of navigation is maintained through adjustments made to the ship’s course and speed through ECDIS-controlled track-keeping functions (when fitted).
- communication is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times in a seamanlike manner
- operational procedures for using ECDIS are established, applied, and monitored
- actions taken to minimize risk to safety of navigation