Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) (MARTPT-179)
Course 601

The ECDIS Course is approved by both the USCG, the MCA, and the Marshall Islands and is recognized by many maritime administrations to comply with the IMO requirements to complete a 40 hour generic ECDIS course.

The 5 day EDCIS course is designed to enhance the safety of navigation by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to fully utilize ECDIS.  The course incorporates the new MPT ECDIS equipment laboratory simulators.  The ECDIS uses TRANSAS Software and meets IMO performance standards.

This course satisfies the following STCW Code as amended, including the 2010 amendments, training requirements

• Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code
• Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code
• Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code

Course Objectives:

• Each student who successfully completes this course will be able to: 
• Operate ECDIS as the primary means of navigation in compliance with SOLAS and STCW regulations.
• Plan and monitor routes using ECDIS, ensuring safe passage while          considering ENC data, safety contours, and system limitations.
• Interpret and respond to ECDIS alarms, status indications, and sensor alerts to maintain situational awareness.
• Integrate ECDIS with external sensors and validate positional                  accuracy.
• Assess risks related to over-reliance on ECDIS and apply manual navigation techniques when needed.
• Implement backup procedures and emergency protocols in case of system failure, power loss, or sensor malfunctions.
• Ensure ENC data integrity by managing updates, chart settings, and system configurations effectively.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ECDIS-based collision avoidance, route          adjustments, and navigational best practices.

By the end of the course, students will have theoretical knowledge and practical competence to safely navigate using ECDIS while adhering to IMO performance standards, flag state requirements, and industry best practices.

 Any applicant who has successfully completed this Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) (MARTPT-179) course will satisfy: 

•  The ECDIS training requirements of 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(vii), 11.307(a)(3)(vii), 11.309(a)(4)(xvi), 11.311(a)(3)(vii), 11.313(a)(3)(vii), 11.315(a)(3)(iv), 11.317 (a)(3)(v), 11.319(a)(4)(x), and 11.321(a)(3)(v); AND
•  The ECDIS standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a) (3); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-7) and 02-18(Ch-5) Tasks 4.1 and 4.2; AND
•  The ECDIS standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.305(a)(2), 11.307(a)(2), 11.311(a)(2), 11.313(a)(2), and 11.315(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-II/2 and Table AII/ 2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC10-14(Ch-5), 11-14(Ch-5), and 03-18(Ch-4) Tasks 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7; AND
•  The ECDIS standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.317(a)(2) and 11.321(a)(2); STCW Code Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-5) Task 1.7.A.

Applicants who have successfully completed this course need not present completed "Task Control Sheets" for these assessments in application for STCW certification.