ECDIS Users Genuine Qualification in Maritime Industry Great Demand

Abstract

In this paper author summarizes present maritime industry growing preference for highly qualified officers in the field of ECDIS operation. Current ECDIS training internationally recognised requirements are described including Manila amendments and Polish approach to the IMO Model course 1.27. Various forms of training available nowadays are presented within the paper. Advantages and disadvantages of each method are identified. Author outlines the necessity of improving ECDIS trainers’ competency.

Keywords

• Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
• ECDIS Training
• IMO Model Course
• Maritime Industry
• STCW Convention
• SOLAS Convention
• Manila Amendments to the STCW
• ECDIS Generic Course