ECDIS Basics course covers the lack of knowledge in general navigation with an objective to impart practical hands-on knowledge about the most common features and functionality of ECDIS. The training course has been based on the book “ECDIS Basics” written by Professor Ralph Becker-Heins.

 This is the first training course created for officers who are looking for an easy-to-follow supplement or refresher to the IMO generic course (IMO Model Course 1.27) and anyone requiring knowledge of the general features of ECDIS

The objectives:

• Familiarise the user with the most common features and functionalities of ECDIS
• Ensure understanding of the navigational functions of ECDIS
• Ability to assess relevant information
• Develop an ECDIS mindset

The structure:

• The ECDIS mindset
• ECDIS overview
• International and national requirements
• Chart operations
• Basic ECDIS functions
• Route handling
• Sensors
• Alerts management
• Recommended reading