TYPE- SPECIFIC ECDIS TRAINING
An Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a geographic information system. It is used for safe nautical navigation that meets the standards of International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations and is used as an alternative to paper nautical charts. It integrates speedy and accurate daily information data such as Distance to go, Distance covered, Average speed etc and it also combines with other navigational sensors and radars like Navtex, Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and depth sounders. Nowadays, this system is widely used on increasing number of ships.
With the advent of paperless navigation systemthe mandatory requirement for type-specific ECDIS training came into force on 1st January, 2012. The new requirements in ECDIS training from the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments, the ISM Code and consequently tough Port State Control regulations mean that flexible and hands-on, type-specific, training has become an essential for today’s seafarers. The course consist of the officers been trained in handling various ECIDS installationfor specific ships with competency and safety measures.
But, many mariners are lacking the technical knacks in handling such an advance integrated system due to which the best usage of this system is not being realised. Therefore, to assist the officers in becoming an ace and mastering the skills of this navigational tool AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies has specially designed a cost effective certified TYPE SPECIFIC ECDIS course for the navigators to ensure the optimum utilization of ECDIS systems.
Type specific Approved courses offered at AIMS are:
Martek, JRC, Kelvin Hughes, Consilium, IMTECH, Chartworld, Rautheon Anschutz
Transas, SAM Electronic ECDISPILOT Platinum, Seven Cs, Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Simrad, Navmaster.
The Documentation required for pursuing TYPE SPECIFIC ECDIS training programme are -
1) Passport
2) COC and ECDIS generic certificate copies.
3) Two passport size photos.
For Any Further information Contact :
Aims Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mobile no. 09594966108Tel no. 022-41277001
Email services@aimsmaritime.com
training@aimsmartime.com
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