Purpose
Requirements for conventional training and competency certificates issuing:
- A compliant type approved simulator
- Courseware (minimum recommendations for the generic ECDIS training are described in the IMO model course 1.27, and recommendations for familiarization/ type-specific training are required by major flag states)
- Qualified instructors trained by a system manufacturer are strongly recommended, and mandatory for major flag states
Mandatory simulator features for ECDIS compliant training:
- ECDIS backup station
- Use of official S-57 charts
- Fictitious area
- Instruments for route planning, work with licenses and chart updates
ECDIS training regulations:
- STCW Code Section A-I/12 and Section B-I/12
- Generic ECDIS Training STCW Tables A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/3
- Familiarization/ Type-Specific ECDIS Training Ch. I – Regulation I/14-1.5 & ISM 6.3 & 6.5
- Performance standards for shipborne navigation equipment IMO A.817(19), IMO MSC.191(79), IMO MSC.232(82), IEC 80/598
- DNV Standard for Certification No.2.14 Maritime Simulator Systems (August 2014)
- IMO Model Course 1.27
Functionality
- Multifunctional Display MFD 4000
- Navi-Planner 4000 software
- Radar overlay
- Chart Delivery Server Emulator for charts delivery, charts updates and licenses updates in automatic mode
- Dedicated generic area database
- Training chart folios
- Weather forecasts
- Interfacing 3rd party ECDIS is possible
Navi-Trainer Professional Simulator NTPRO 5000 fully supports the use of the Marine Navigation Systems (MNS 34), thus enabling ECDIS training in compliance with the latest regulations to achieve high level of competence.
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