IAMU Model Courses on ECDIS

This paper describes how the revision of SOLAS, Chapter V, which was entered into force on July 1, 2002, has firmly established the electronic navigational chart as part of the international maritime safety system. Its possible recognition as a paper chart equivalent confirms that considerable safety benefits provided by the official Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). The IAMU Model Course on the operational use of ECDIS (IAMU research project FY 2003) aims at providing answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding various types of electronic charts (ENC, RNC, DNC) and electronic chart systems (ECDIS, RCDS, ECS). Following the earlier adoption of the International Convention STCW 78/95 and IMO model training courses to assist in the implementation of the Convention and the associated IMO Assembly resolutions, a number of IAMU Member Universities had suggested that IAMU should develop mode-training courses on a higher academic level. This would assist in achieving a more rapid transfer of information and skills regarding new developments in marine technology. The provision of model courses could help instructors improve the quality of their existing courses and enhance their effectiveness in meeting the requirements of the IAMU. This paper presents the results of IAMU research project FY2004 which was sponsored by the Nippon Foundation, entitled “IAMU Handbook on ECDIS.”

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• Corporate Authors:

  WIT Press

  Computational Mechanics, 25 Bridge Street
  Billerica, MA  United States  01821
• Authors:
  • Weintrit, A
• Conference:
  • International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) 6th Annual General Assembly and Conference
  • Location: Malmo , Sweden
  • Date: 2005-10-24 to 2005-10-26
• Publication Date: 2005-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 35-44
• Monograph Title: Maritime Security and MET

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Charts; Education and training; Electronic navigation; Geographic information systems; Information systems; Navigation charts; Navigation devices; Navigation systems; Safety; Simulation
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01020149
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1845640586
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 2006 8:25AM