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 Program $0.00

For more information on our related pilot training programs view our Pilot Training Matrix.

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. “