MART 55005 - Electronic Chart Display Information System-ECDIS

Course Description

Prerequisite: Previously passed USCG-approved RADAR class.

Note: It shall be the policy of this school that all students provide appropriate photo identification upon enrollment.

This course is designed for mariners employed on vessels equipped with modern ECDIS navigation systems. The course is also of value to individuals who require a knowledge of electronic navigation and charting procedures. Trainees undertaking this course should have some formal instruction in terrestrial navigation and preferably have at minimum some familiarization with visual navigation, have accomplished a period of supervised bridge watch-keeping duties, and have prior completion of basic radar/ARPA. Trainees should also have familiarization with personal computing operating systems, keyboards and mice, and/or trackballs. Pursuant to National Maritime Center Policy Letter 11-02.