Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)

MCA-approved, Full-time, School of Marine Operations

Course overview

ECDIS training programme to meet the specific interests of the following types of users:
• Commercial shipping
• Tug operators
• Fishery fleets
• Naval fleets
• Research vessels and other specialised applications
• Coast Guard, Police and Customs vessels

Course entry qualifications

No Pre-Requisites

Start date

TBA

Duration

3 Days

Course content

Understanding of the basic principles governing ENC data and its proper display in ECDIS.
Use of navigational functions associated with route planning and monitoring; the ability to select, display, and interpret relevant information, and knowing what proper action to take in case of malfunction.
ECDIS-related limitations
Errors of interpretation, overreliance, and complacency.

Contact

Lyndsey Rossborough / Ian Cheshire. Tel: 0141 565 2711. Email: marine.short.courses@gcns.ac.uk

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