Learning Objectives

Section 1: User Interface and Operating Philosophy

• Explain the fundamental design features of the ECDIS that may differ significantly between different ECDIS manufacturers

Section 2: ECDIS Basic Features

• Explain the procedure of adjusting the display to your requirements to ensure that all relevant information and alerts are captured, and cluttering of visual and audible information is avoided

Section 3: Chart Work

• Describe how traditional paper chart tasks are performed on the ECDIS

Section 4: Alert Management

• Describe the management, handling and interpretation of alarms, cautions and warnings

Section 5: Sensors

• Identify the navigational sensors that display information such as the vessel’s position, speed and course in real-time on the chart, and explain the provided data and its limitation

Section 6: Route Planning

• Explain how to plan routes, complying with the general requirements for voyage plans, as well as specific instructions given in the safety management systems of shipping companies and charterers

Section 7: Route Monitoring

• Define the ECDIS specific route monitoring feature and explain how to monitor the voyage and all related data safely

Section 8: Chart Maintenance

• Explain the process of chart ordering, chart installation and the updating of charts considering that charts and updates may be received via the internet or ship’s mail

Section 9: Backup Arrangements and Data Management

• Describe the backup arrangements and data management requirements that need to be met when using the ECDIS as the primary means of navigation

Section 10: Navigational Tools and Other Related Information

• Explain the additional functions and information that can be displayed on the ECDIS (e.g. radar information overlay, wave analysis, NAVTEXT messages or tidal information)