Requirements for conventional training and competency certificates issuing:
- A compliant type approved simulator
- Courseware (minimum recommendations are described in the IMO model course 1.27)
- Qualified instructors trained by a system manufacturer
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
- 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 (January 2011)
- IMO Model Course 1.27
Functionality
- Multifunctional Display MFD 4000;
- Navi-Planner 4000 software;
- Chart Delivery Server Emulator for automatic chart delivery, chart updates and license updates;
- Generic area database;
- New training chart folios;
- Weather forecast.
