DEPARTMENT
OF SHIPPING BANGLADESH:
This course
intends to provide the knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS and
electronic charts to the thorough extent needed to safely navigate vessels
whose primary means of navigation is ECDIS. The course emphasizes both the
application and learning of ECDIS in a variety of underway contexts. The course
is designed to meet the STCW requirements on the use of ECDIS, as revised by
the 2010 Manila Amendments, specifically as these apply to Tables A-II/1,
A-II/2 and A-II/3 and also to revised guidelines pertaining to training and
assessment in the operational use of ECDIS in Table B-I (paragraphs 36 through
66), assessment in navigational watch keeping and evaluation, of competence,
both in Table B-II.
COURSE AIMS
& OBJECTIVES:
Those who
successfully complete this course should be able to demonstrate sufficient
knowledge skill and understanding of ECDIS navigation and electronic charts to
undertake the duties of a navigational watch officer defined by STCW Code, as
amended. This knowledge, skill and understanding should include Column 1 ECDIS
competencies of Tables A-II/1, A-II/2, and A-II/3.
In
particular, there will be:
Proficiency
in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS,
and all indicated sub-topics
Elements of
ECDIS
ECDIS Route
Planning and Monitoring
ECDIS Responsibility & Assessment
COVERAGE /
PROGRAM FOCUS:
Instructions
and simulation activities deal with the the following subject & training
areas:
Elements of
ECDIS
Watch
keeping with ECDIS
ECDIS Route
Planning and Monitoring
ECDIS
Targets, Charts & System
ECDIS
Responsibility & Assessment
ENTRY
REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP:
Entry to
this course is open both for candidates for certification as officers in charge
of navigational watch and for experienced deck officers.
COURSE
CERTIFICATE:
A Certificate of Completion is given to each candidate who satisfactorily fulfills the Course. Certificate of Proficiency is issued by the Department of Shipping on completion of an oral test.