ECDIS/E-Navigation for Pilots & Portable Piloting Navigation Systems (PPNS) (ECDIS-ENAV & PPNS)

Individual Course / State Pilot Program

Length	2 Days
Approval	N/A
Location	PMI - Onsite
Training Method	Lecture/Practical
Simulation	Yes
Equipment	Power Point
Pre-requisite	For experienced maritime pilots and masters
Individual Course	Yes
Part of Program	Yes
Price of Course	Call For More Info

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Course Description

This course has been designed to afford pilots and senior officers with the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge into the recent advances in electronic navigation systems. Special emphasis is placed on how the technologies are being "integrated" onboard modern vessels and the resulting consequences.

The seminar can be combined with the 1-day AIS and/or serve as the theory portion of a custom PPNS course.

What You Will Learn

Understand the limitations and cautions of the system
Initialize and update vessel and voyage data
Acknowledge various alarms
Display target information on an MKD/ECS/ECDIS
Utilize target information to maintain a safe passage
Display received messages
Check the operational status of the equipment
Familiarize themselves with the equipment on their vessel prior to sailing

“This course may be customized to incorporate company policies and procedures and / or combined with other training. It may also be taught offsite. For more information on how MITAGS-PMI can develop a “turn-key” training solutions for your organization, please call 1-866-656-5569 or e-mail Admissions@mitags.org. “