ECDIS – Clarification for ECDIS training
We released our Loss Prevention Bulletin
No.39 “ECDIS” as to the
operation of ECDIS in April 2017.
We would like to highlight following points
In this regard, No.TEC-1129 ClassNK Technical Information issued on 11 September advised that to provide a certificate and/or record certified the completion of the training is recommended as a countermeasure against PSC comments. Master and deck officers should hold training certificates for ECDIS.
Further, Master and Deck Officers on board the ship equipped ECDIS are required to complete (1) Generic Training, as a condition to obtain or renew their certificates of competency. However (2) Type-specific Training is not required.
We hope it will be of help to you with regard to the safe voyaging.
This time, we have obtained some clarification for ECDIS training
requirements by STCW.7/Circ.24/Rev1.
- ECDIS It has been clarified by STCW.7/Circ.24 that the seafarers are not required to provide documentation of (1) Generic and (2) Type-specific Training in ECDIS.
- However, Master and Deck Officers are required to be familiar with ECDIS equipment installed on board.
In this regard, No.TEC-1129 ClassNK Technical Information issued on 11 September advised that to provide a certificate and/or record certified the completion of the training is recommended as a countermeasure against PSC comments. Master and deck officers should hold training certificates for ECDIS.
Further, Master and Deck Officers on board the ship equipped ECDIS are required to complete (1) Generic Training, as a condition to obtain or renew their certificates of competency. However (2) Type-specific Training is not required.
We hope it will be of help to you with regard to the safe voyaging.