Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) type specific – Furuno

This online course provides instruction on the use and operation of ECDIS for type specific Furuno.

Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) type specific – Furuno

This online course provides instruction on the use and operation of ECDIS for type specific Furuno.

Interests

Maritime

Why take this course?

This Type-Specific ECDIS training course provides you with specific knowledge of the functionality and effective use of the FURUNO ECDIS.
This computer based training package is supported by experienced ECDIS tutors.

What you will experience

Familiarisation with available functions
Familiarisation with the menu structure
Display setup
Setting of safety values
Recognition of alarms and malfunction indicators and the appropriate actions to be taken
Route planning
Route monitoring
Changing to back-up systems
Loading and updating of charts and licenses
Software updating

The course is concluded with a compulsory test and, if passed, a certificate is issued. The certificate confirms the successful completion of the type specific ECDIS course.

Entry requirements

You will have completed the generic 5 day IMO 1.27 ECDIS for entry on to this course.

Flexible dates

We are happy to offer flexible dates. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Student Stories

Pasha Pugovka

Maritime

Trainee Deckhand (NPA Maritime Skills)

“Since joining SMA, I haven’t looked back! I’ve never doubted my decision to become a seafarer, as the opportunity for career growth has kept me motivated.”

Isla Gale

Maritime

Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)

“The lecturers’ different seafaring backgrounds and teaching styles have helped me understand the subjects better.”

Applications

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There are no dates scheduled for this course at the moment. To find out when we plan to run this course, please email sma@nescol.ac.uk.

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