MARIS ECDIS900

MARIS ECDIS900 familiarisation course

Together with MARIS we have entered an agreement regarding familiarisation training in MARIS ECDIS900. MARIS is a major international supplier of ECDIS systems and there is a great need for familiarisation training. The aim of the course is to provide a thorough introduction to MARIS ECDIS900 and possibly MDS (depending on the customer).

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Target group

All those who need training in MARIS ECDIS and MDS, i.e. navigators, VTS operators, pilots and employees at shipping offices with responsibility for operating vessels.

MARIS ECDIS900 familiarisation course including MDS (Maritime Digital Services)

Regulation I/14, paragraph 1.5 of the STCW Convention, as well as sections 6.3 and 6.5 of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, requires companies to ensure seafarers are provided with familiarization training. A ship safety management system should include familiarization with the ECDIS equipment fitted, including its backup arrangements, sensors and related peripherals. To assist Member Governments, Parties to the STCW Convention, companies and seafarers, a record of such familiarization should be provided. This course covers the familiarisation training for MARIS ECDIS900 including MDS (Maritime Digital Services).

Content

ECDIS theory
Familiarisation with functions and menus
Recognition of Alarms and malfunctions indicators and the actions to be taken
Safety settings
Chart setup
Route planning and monitoring
Sensors
Logbook
Backup
LOP
Chart corrections and licenses
Udating of software
MDS (depending on the customer)

Teaching methods

The course is practically based, with some theory.All our instructors have experience of practical use of a number of relevant ECDIS systems.

Equipment

The course is carried out at 12 workstations set up with MARIS 9000 ECDIS incl. desktop simulator, radar, MDS and control of a ship.Relevant ship models and sailing areas can be adapted to the course participants.

Dates

We hold new courses for a minimum of 3 participants.

Prerequisites

Some knowledge and experience of charts and chart work is beneficial, but not necessary.Preferably also experience of using a PC.

Duration

One day course from 08:30 - 15:30.

Certification

Certification is awarded to the student on the last day of the course, provided the course has been successfully completed.

Price

The price per participant is NOK 6.900.-.This includes course material, lunch, coffee and mineral water during the course.

The course will be held with a minimum of 3 participants.

Admission requirements

Some knowledge and experience of charts and chart work is beneficial, but not necessary. Preferably also experience of using a computer.