Module 1: ECDIS overview
Module 2: International and national requirements
Module 3: Chart operations
Module 4: Basic ECDIS functions
Module 5: Route handling
Module 6: Sensors
Module 7: Alerts management

1. Familiarity with the most common features and functionalities of ECDIS
2. Understand the navigational functions of ECDIS
3. Assess relevant information
4. Develop an ECDIS mindset

This course is suitable fo 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.

Module 1: Explains what ECDIS is, its development, the main strengths and weaknesses and why it is important to adopt a professional ECDIS mindset.
Module 2: Lists the requirements which have to be fulfilled before ECDIS can be used onboard for primary navigation.
Module 3: Covers the various chart operations of ECDIS and the display functions which influence the data presentation, including the differences between Raster and Vector charts.
Module 4: Enables you to understand the basics ECDIS functions – the equivalent tools to ruler and pencil on a paper chart.
Module 5: Provides details of the route planning and route monitoring features of ECDIS.
Module 6: Puts ECDIS into the context of other onboard equipment, allowing the display of external sensor information.
Module 7: Focuses on ECDIS alerts managemen

Required: Basic nautical knowledge
Note: It is not necessary for you to have a CoC as a navigational watch officer; however, an understanding of terrestrial and electronic navigation is recommended.