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1. 23 4 Construct a route plan by inputting waypoint data alphanumerically into a route planning table 23 5 Adjust the route plan by editing adding and deleting waypoints inside the table 23 6 Review curved track planning and wheel over indication Ownship maneuvering characteristics Requirements of planning a safe passage including waypoint spacing 23 7 Establish procedures to name link rename archive retrieve and delete route files Naming linking and re naming techniques for Route files Archiving route plans Deleting route plans 24 Route planning by chart 12 0 hrs The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for route planning graphically by chart Refs T1 ch 7 2 8 7 3 T3 ch 7 4 B7 24 1 Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the whole passage 24 2 Construct a route by inputting waypoints directly on the ECDIS display It is advisable to rough in the route legs at first using rhumb line and great circle Fine tune the waypoint positions track zones and turn radii using practical navigation considerations such as for radar and visual navigation traffic patterns and ENC data quality indicators Zone of Confidence 24 3 Adjust the route by graphically editing waypoints 24 4 Obtain track courses and distances from the chart e Cursor position e Selection of route segment 24 5 Obtain relevant route planning information such as
2. 31 1 escribe what the connection of an Automatic Identification System AIS to ECDIS enables 31 2 xamine sensor setup requirements for AIS targets 31 3 etermine alarms and other settings for AIS targets 31 4 ccess target information display options 31 5 nterpret AIS target symbol features 33 32 Procuring amp installing chart data 1 0 5 hour 32 1 eview chart data structure terminology and installation procedures 32 2 eview chart format requirements for ECDIS 32 3 xamine data distribution sources for ENC 32 4 xamine data distribution sources for SENC conversions 32 5 xamine license structure for various formats and practice installation eg E DEE DIG I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc Teaching Aid Ste AT 3 A3 Ad A5 Reference T1 ch 8 4 5 amp 6 9 T3 ch 8 4 B4 ch 10 3 B7 T1 ch 4 4 T3 ch 9 2 amp 9 3 amp 9 4 B7 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 34 32 7 32 6 Extract information on installation history 234 33 A1 2 T1 ch 4 5 amp Installing chart corrections 1 0 hour A2 6 3 A3 T3 ch 10 33 1 A4 B7 xplain why electronic chart data is maintained with up to date A5 corrections 33 2 dd or modify a chart object using Manual Correction task 33 3 xamine production license options for accessibility of automatic updates 33 4 nstall various automatic update formats using various methods 33 5 xtract information on upd
3. As defined in Part A Course Framework the Classroom epen ab setiing should provide one workstation for Sach trainee and all workstations SE be networked to the simulation DEE and With an opendab and INL arrangement oHeaching facllities most topics can be very effectively presented in acombination of demonstration and lecture Further distinction of these modes is therefore not required B Course Outline Total 40 0 hours minimum Subject Area and topics Hours Elements of ECDIS 109 5 1 Course introduction amp familiarization plan Purpose of ECDIS Value to navigation Correct amp incorrect use Work station start stop amp layout Vessel position Position source Basic navigation N oom e N Heading amp drift vectors Ex 1 Simulator exercise open sea basic integrated navigation 10 Understanding chart data STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 15 Subject Area and topics Hours 11 Chart quality amp accuracy 12 Chart organization I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 16 Subject Area and topics Hours Watchstanding Watchkeeping with ECDIS 89 0 13 Sensors 14 Ports amp data feeds 15 Chart selection 16 Chart information 17 Changing the settings 18 Chart scaling 19 Information layers Ex 2 Simulator exercise coastal waters chart display settings 20 System amp position alarms 21 Depth amp contour alarms ECDIS Route Planning and Mo
4. I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 103 ECDISJndonway Seore Sheot 410000 Average of weights Scoring Leave blank if n a Enter 3 al 2 some t netenough score w N oO ppp nme e q db D dp E d p IE D D D P D d D q D q 1 1 1 1 qo 10 12 43 Route STE zones set for passage 44 Ship Time Zone set 45 Paper chart backup route DR_notes 46 SE m i 4 ECook ahead occasional e az 5 EC scale adjusted occasional 18 EC chart choice e 49 Route Data panel displayed 20 Query tracked targets chart objects aal Acknowledge alarms 22 Ss SE I 5 Cursor fromradaron EC 23 PS2 input into EC if on 24 Paper chart plot visual amp adarfixes 26 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 104 8 q E Display tide amp current info on EC STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 105 OEG ME KJ Ma x score Task Group Weight 3 Forthe non zero values of each Task Group 5 Task Group Ave Avg fformula 2 For the tally of each Task Group by percentile I6 Task Group Task
5. 61 Print route plan 62 Create SAR date if option is available 63 Delete route plan s 64 View track history graphically 65_ Playback files if option is available 66 Select DR mode I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 150 Appendix 5b Example of Trainees Evaluation on Simulator The trainee operates specific functions for route monitoring in coastal and restricted waters and obtains all relevant information for safe navigation e Demonstrate the following task groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in coastal amp restricted setting with multiple targets in specified waters e Monitor sea area Use route created by trainee including route schedule Select user layers created by trainee Validate own ship s position by alternate means Check settings such as vector time display reset information layers alarms track sensors and ownship configurations D Use ECDIS features to assess target threats and execute course and or speed alterations Modify route as instructed checking for safety and adjusting schedule e Assess tide and current adjust ETA for timed arrival at waypoint as instructed e Comply with COLREGS Instructor quidelines e Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description Set simulation parameters Define unsafe navigation as that involving a clear violation of minimum under keel clearance or CPA where such a violation wi
6. Practice remote monitoring Monitoring of trainees ECDIS use Brief and debrief trainees Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description Simulate loss of one or more sensor inputs Simulate a Man Overboard situation Use dead reckoning Expected outcomes e Navigate with ECDIS Individual watchkeeping Successful route planning Route monitoring Successfully fixing of position using alternate means Successful recovery of Man Overboard STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 75 Piloting jn open but congested waters for 6 m Environment ownships Eh Scene i e Buoy Scene buoy Task Groups e Polar Star route Route Safe navigalion through skills integration e RTI Route Age ECES cete to SAR fop scone om RTZ Route command vessel creates route_other vessels Ei Ship target retrieve and apply that route Davisville OSY 1 Dis 5334t A pa El Ship di ust heading to maintain track 00 Albatross IV Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Find MOB o Delaware II Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t e Fort Wool Multirole support ship Dis 2250t Outcomes Gordon Gunter Research ship Dis 2630t Share ECDIS route i Nancy Foster Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t or 2 person watch Oregon II Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t e Cooperative navigation 0 Polar Star Stern trawler D O I g icai Mooring EJ Rescue VisuaHookout e Life Buoy 1 Life buoy
7. Standard classroom facilities must be available such as whiteboard chalkboard appropriate projection system etc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 9 The practical demonstration and assessment portion of the course must take place in a space equipped to provide a suitable ECDIS simulator work station for each individual trainee The necessity of mounting display monitors on the desk surfaces requires careful placement of all equipment and projection screens to maintain good visibility for all trainees In addition to the trainee work stations there must be an instructor station with dedicated projection system that will allow projection of the exercises and lecture materials It is strongly recommended that there be display s networked to the instructor station thereby allowing display s of ARPA and ECDIS information or other training material for the benefit of the trainees Note that the lecturing may take place in the same room as the simulation if the space is suitable This would require adequate visibility around over the work stations to the whiteboard chalkboard and projection screens and adequate work space for taking notes and written examinations I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 10 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 11 m Teaching Aids A A1 IMO Model Course 1 27 20120 Edition Electronic Chart Display
8. page 41 Capability of displaying all chart information necessary for safe and efficient navigation Swiftly enables positioning route monitoring and route planning Provides appropriate alarms and indications 2 2 Differentiate between display options Electronic navigational chart ENC and system ENC SENC Standard display and display base Display of information other than ENC data 2 3 Identify information types and areas on navigation display e Electronic chart area Information area Task panels other menu options Automatic displays for monitoring ship s safety including position gyro heading speed log time and safety values course over ground and speed over ground 2 4 Apply presentation of ECDIS data Major rules of presentation library Automatic presentation such as scale display category day night etc Modes such as true motion and North up 3 Value to navigation 0 5 hrs The trainee recognizes that safe navigation with ECDIS requires the selection and analysis of displayed information that is relevant to the prevailing situation Refs T1 ch 6 8 T1 ch 8 5 T3 ch 11 1 amp 11 2 B4 ch 11 2 2 amp 11 2 3 amp 11 3 3 1 Recognize factors that characterize and modify chart presentation Projection colors symbols Assessment of differences 3 2 Recognize factors that characterize and modify the data quality Accuracy resolution completeness e Assessment of diffe
9. 3 INTERNATIONAL E MARITIME hom 4 ORGANIZATION SUB COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 TRAINING AND WATCHKEEPING 3 May 2012 43rd session ENGLISH ONLY Agenda item 3 DISCLAIMER As at its date of issue this document in whole or in part is subject to consideration by the IMO organ to which it has been submitted Accordingly its contents are subject to approval and amendment of a substantive and drafting nature which may be agreed after that date VALIDATION OF MODEL TRAINING COURSES Report of Drafting Group 1 Attached in the annex is annex 1 to the Report of Drafting Group 1 on Validation of model training courses STW 43 WP 6 I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 1 Note Deleted text is shown as strikethreush and new text is shown underline Model Course Ge Operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems ECDIS 2010 2012 Edition EE 7 S dh IMO I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 2 Acknowledgements This 2010 2012 Edition of the IMO Model Course on the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems ECDIS was developed by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point New York IMO wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the governments of the United States of America and Australia for their valuable expert assistance and cooperation STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 A
10. 4 elect the task panel and apply the functions suitable for position monitoring route monitoring route creation and editing trial maneuver creating and accessing user defined layers btain information on charted objects emonstrate how the presentation of navigation marks is changed according to wn own Ship ship position emonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of display categories A1 2 A3 A4 A5 A6 T1 ch 6 4 6 T3 ch 7 2 B7 B10 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 27 Learning Objectives hanging the settings 1 0 hour 17 1 anually test the major functions of hardware keyboard mouse trackball sensor data and chart data 17 2 heck and or select preferred operational settings in the primary task panels and on the primary information panel 17 3 valuate alarm and function status indications 17 4 emonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of safety values 17 5 djust track length and precision 17 6 valuate the range of information recorded in the log table voyage recording hart scaling 0 5 hours 18 1 emonstrate scaling of electronic chart display 18 2 pply the automatic changing of chart scale ratio 18 3 pply additional chart scale information 18 4 ecognize interpretation errors due to scaling nformation layers 0 51 0 hours 19 1 bserve effect on information layers and status indications when chart data
11. 4e 2 oS STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 111 22 The database information that should be shown when a charts first displayed on ECDIS is te a Display base information is Standard display FHOHPIDAM m w e b panice caan 23 The lover of database ipiomielion which cannot be removed Fom tse EDS displey enc ee E Mk ASPA b Standard display information System electronic nautical chart Ci Speer 24 ECDIS must give an alarm Torwhich oFthe following cases c H hue sp gibt e spected ume set bythe water oficerts coingcc crecs the boungars e hibited d AlLof the above 25 SONS mus give ap aem tor wiek ol ihe folewibe casos D IHhe ship is going to reach a critical point on the planned route e id Mee pue ai a p iat goen a set limit d AlLofthe above c Hthe ships ETA has changed beyond the setlimit d None oHhe above sic ull dapidus din gnis p loa aja eig io ire acy dy ad I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 112 29 ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the record ofthe voyage track for the previous STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 113 BCR Theory est Sample Name Date Read the question carefully and then select the best answer Mark the test Each question 4 points 1 A faulty GPS position presents a great risk no risk to navigation with ECDI
12. 8 6 T3 ch 7 6 amp 13 9 B7 I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 36 ECDIS Responsibility amp Assessment 6 0 hours 39 36 Responsibility 4462 0 hours 36 1 e examineReview COLREGS implicit 36 2 e examine Review SOLAS as amended explicit 36 3 e examine Review IMO approval of equipment and installations 36 4 e examine Review IMO carriage requirements 36 5 e examine Review national ECDIS carriage regulations if applicable 36 6 e examine Review STCW Code as amended 36 7 e examine Review flag state maritime implementation 36 8 e examine Review IMO training Guidance and providing review of course 36 9 e examine Review ISM and IMO requirements of ship owners amp operators 36 10 Review IHO relevant regulations 36 9 36 11 Review the need to ensure that ECDIS software is kept up to date 40 37 Effective navigation with ECDIS 1 0 hour 37 1 escribe bridge functions incorporating ECDIS 37 2 e examine sample bridge operating procedures addressing ECDIS 37 3 efine safe and practical navigation with ECDIS 37 4 Knowledge of the anomalies that ECDIS is susceptible to Ev 1 Written evaluation 1 0 hour A1 2 A2 A1 2 A2 R1 R3 RSB11 R6B12 B13 R7 T1 ch 5 T3 ch 13 4 T1 ch 10 2 T3 ch 7 3 amp 8 1 amp 11 2 amp 16 R5 R6 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 37 Ev 2 Simulator exercise coastal A confined
13. Adi is Qutcomes e Navigate with ECPIS person watch S ue e Visuallookout e Maneuxenng oriligrivaton with ocdonsey Soonocoo x Environment Scene Ship Aleutian Star Kirakira Container ship 2 Dis 93130t LO RO ship Dis 19512t Fish boat Dis 286t Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 1 Dis 18187t Miss Dawson 2 Prince Rupert e Saphire Princess Passenger cruise ship 2 Dis 31085t e Swiftsure Stern trawler Dis 2210t iM TSMapleleaf Training ship Dis 17160t Mooring 124950 eer M ke a a Z TEE UN SS lege B 5 w 0 01 Ts Ms Ss H a CANADA TRAFFIC LANE OUTBOUND anita 200 VESSEL TRZRFI SERVICES AREA vitiose SN Aleutian star oo 3 48 2 at Reeg A m MOT EE EE m 7 p ees TE aa tygo sw 3 wp STRAIT OF SARS USA 6 TD 12 00 ixl e I S Ve EE RE E BEE ZONE Polar P A E Bas b see note Ga en E E arii wm Az SC See e hy f Se lee T Gesin TRAFIC LANE TREQUND 7 165 1210 see note A DANGERAREA DANGER AREA 165 1310 see note A DANGER ARE 165 1310 see n I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc 304 7 13891 m _ 48525 930N 124 35 TSW 1 Le STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 58 F Environment amp Scene ER Ship o Astrid LNG 1 Dis 81549t bl m Belgrad Passenger car ferry Dis 11046t Calypso Ro Ro Passenger Ferry
14. Common Reference Point It is possible that ships fitted with ECDIS prior 01 January 2009 may not have ARPA overlay feature 30 2 Determine speed and heading inputs used in ARPA tracked target data calculations 30 3 Access target information display e Cursor mouse over Target table with sorting options for data fields Target name field in table may provide direct display link on chart 30 4 Interpret target symbol features e Identify by number from ARPA A er ARPA B or by writing an alias into target table Vector and green circle at radar determined position Alarm ean may be set when both CPA and TCPA approach limitations are exceeded Vector length the same as set for ownship Target tracks are saved in daily files and selectable for viewing on display 30 5 Operate the user interface controls for radar overlay e Target tracking D Image recording e The overlay image can be removed from the display by a single interface option 30 6 Demonstrate sources of image offset A mismatch can develop between chart and radar data D Sensor position setup e Input of radar data such as from transceiver problems heading misalignment Position sensor error I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 70 e Uncharted and or incorrectly charted objects and chart datum error 30 7 Determine source of ECDIS tracked target data calculations e ECDIS speed and heading inputs are use
15. Ocean wind wave and surface current information Tidal heights and currents Sailing directions port information For special situations anchoring chart data quality special areas pilotage quarantine etc 25 Track limits 0 5 hrs STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 63 The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for setting track limits in route planning Refs T1 ch 6 5 3 amp 8 3 T3 ch 7 5 B7 25 1 Review the alarm settings used as vessel is proceeding along a monitored route Deviation of the current course angle as set in the planned route XTE cross track error exceeds the value set in the route data table Guard vector for crossing safety contour Guard vector for entering special purpose areas Guard ring for crossing an isolated danger 25 2 Modify the setting of XTE in a previously saved route Re check the route for crossing dangers of navigation according to the setting of XTE zones Observe the alarm triggering while proceeding along the modified route leg Examine results graphically on appropriate scale chart data 26 Checking plan for safety 0 5 hrs The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for checking a route for the presence of dangers to navigation Refs T1 ch 7 4 6 7 7 T3 ch 7 4 B7 26 1 Check a previously created and saved route for crossing dangers of navigation according to the setting of cross track di
16. Position source 1 0 hrs The trainee recognizes the principle features of DGPSGNSS as the primary vessel position source Refs T1 ch 2 T3 ch 7 5 5 amp 8 1 1 B7 7 1 Review basics of GPSGNSS Satellite constellation theory atmospheric interference Signal quality indication HDOP data age station ID Accuracy 2drms probability 7 2 Coordinate GPSGNSS antenna position settings e Set GPSGNSS antenna locations from amidships and off centerline Consistent Common Reference Point CCRP Switch on primary and secondary position sources by assigning ports for NMEANMEA IEC 61162 data feed 7 3 Select position system e Primary er PS1 Primary Position Sensor I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 44 8 9 Secondary er PS2 Secondary Position Sensor Auto change automatic switching to dead reckoning position 7 4 Determine fix quality status of GPSGNSS Position information Alarms and indications of disruptions of GPSGNSS data feed e Tracking the discrepancy between PS1 Primary Position Sensor and PS2 Secondary Position Sensor e Monitoring the GPSGNSS data port Check ship s position by a second independent means Basic navigation 1 0 hrs The trainee operates many of the basic navigational functions and settings Refs T1 ch 6 2 B7 8 1 Activate display categories and information layers Base Standard All and Custom Spot sounding
17. addition and removal of own chart entries such as manual corrections and voyage planning notes I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 54 The addition of Event on the display and notations made in Logbook 19 5 Respond to the indicators representing the loss of displayed information e Layers Lost Position Dropped STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 55 EX 2 Simulation exercise open sea 2 0 hours The trainee operates specific functions constituting task groups for route monitoring in an open sea area and obtains all relevant information for basic safe integrated navigation Demonstrate the following task groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in an open sea setting with non threatening ARPA targets Monitor sea area Use pre defined route as set by the instructor Check position with pre defined fix Select pre defined user layers e Check settings such as vector time display reset information layers alarms track sensors and ownship configurations Instructor guidelines Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description Set simulation parameters dary O haat fo m and Assessment Provide pre defined route to the trainee Practice remote monitoring of trainees ECDIS use e Brief and debrief trainees Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description Expected outcomes e Navigate with ECDIS e Individual watchkeeping e Appr
18. and Information Systems ECDIS A1 1 Course Framework Part A of the course A1 2 Instructor Manual Part D of the course A2 Audiovisual aids Video DVD player visual presentation document projector etc A3 Simulator providing ownship functionality in a visualan underway navigational context A4 Type approved ECDIS workstation including ENC data deriving inputs from simulation or live sensors I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 12 A5 Electronic Navigational Chart ENC data various including permits and update files A6 Raster Navigational Charts RNC including permits and updates m Bibliography B B1 NMEA Interface Standard 0183 v 3 01 Severna Park MD National Marine Electronic Association 1 2002 B2 Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements 2 Ed Finnish Maritime Administration Primar Stavanger and IC ENC 5 2007 B3 Gale H 2009 From Paper Charts to ECDIS London Nautical Institute B4 Bole et al 2005 The Radar ARPA Manual 2 ed Chapter 10 Ancillary Equipment Burlington MA Elsevier B5 American Practical Navigator Bowditch Pub No 9 2002 Ed Chapter 14 Electronic Charts B6 Simulator reference manual Manufacturer Date B7 User s manual accompanying the type appreve ECDIS software utilized during the training course Manufacturer_Date B8 IEC 61174 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Electronic chart
19. and Monitoring 79 0 hours 29 A1 2 T1 ch 8 5 essel maneuvering characteristics 0 5 hours i b pes amp 22 4 A4 B7 elect appropriate turning criteria for eficient anc cHectve usec A5 e SC li 222 vu lii and e turn for curved track planning on ECDIS 22 3 22 1 Determine methods of alert for wheel over when approaching waypoints 22 4 22 2 The navigator must verify positioning especially when ECDIS is connected to auto pilot 23 A1 2 T1 ch 7 1 amp oute planning by table 0 51 0 hours A2 7 5 A3 T3 ch 7 4 23 1 AA B7 etrieve a stored route plan A5 23 2 pprove an existing route for planning safety review and monitoring 23 3 elect the sea areas and the required waters for planning the whole passage 23 4 onstruct a route plan by inputting waypoint data alphanumerically into a route planning table 23 5 djust the route plan by editing adding and deleting waypoints inside the table 23 6 djust curved track planning and wheel over indication 23 7 stablish procedures to name link rename archive retrieve and delete route files 24 A1 2 T1 ch 7 2 amp oute planning by chart 12 0 hour A2 7 3 A3 T3 ch 7 4 24 1 A4 B7 elect the sea areas and the required waters for planning the A5 whole passage 24 2 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 30 25 onstruct a route by inputting waypoints directly on the ECDIS display 24 3 djust the route by graph
20. and refine what is successful and discard that which does not work satisfactorily It is particularly important for the instructor to adapt content to the specific ECDIS being utilized in the training environment Despite the ECDIS Performance Standards there is limited commonality among type approved ECDIS units Adaptation is also advised for review of flag state regulations as appropriate As noted in the foregoing parts this 40 hour course is comprised of 40 Lesson Plans 4 practice exercises and a final underway assessment exercise These are divided according to the five primary stages of the course 1 Elemen ts of ECDIS 499 5 hours 2 Watshs tanding Watchkeeping with ECDIS 89 0 hours 3 ECDIS Route Planning 79 0 hours 4 ECDIS Charts Targets amp System 86 5 hours 5 ECDIS Responsibility 6 hours Preparation and planning are the most important criteria in effectively presenting this course Availability and proper use of course materials is also essential for maximum efficacy in conveying the subject to trainees The capabilities and limitations of the teaching facilities in use may dictate that the learning objectives be adjusted but it is suggested that this be kept to a minimum Due to the considerable challenges and complexities faced by trainees learning to navigate safely using ECDIS it is vital for the instructor to recognize that successful underway assessments require as much hands on practice as possible As
21. between display options 2 3 dentify information types and areas on navigation display 2 4 pply presentation of ECDIS data 3 A1 2 T1 ch 6 8 alue to navigation 0 5 hours A2 T1 ch 8 5 A3 T3 ch 11 1 amp 3 1 Ad 11 2 ecognize factors that characterize and modify chart presentation ap BA ch 11 2 2 32 amp 11 2 3 amp ecognize factors that characterize and modify the data quality 11 3 3 3 anually change scale area amp position of ownship 3 4 valuate the route monitoring mode of ECDIS operation 3 5 xplain the value of ECDIS to navigation 4 A1 2 T1 ch 8 7 orrect amp incorrect use 0 5 hours A2 T3 ch 11 3 2 A3 amp 7 5 amp 4 4 Ad 8 1 1 se ECDIS within the prevailing navigation situation A5 B2 4 2 B3 ecognize ways to avoid over reliance on ECDIS 4 3 I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 22 Learning Objectives Teaching Reference Aid roficiency in the use of ECDIS includes assessing the integrity of the system and all data at all times 5 A1 2 T1 ch 1 ork station start stop amp layout 4 00 5 hour A2 T3 ch 7 3 A3 B7 5 1 A4 erform standard PC ECDIS workstation start A5 5 2 nterpret the ECDIS start windows for sensors requested sensors found and selected chart data initializing 5 3 xamine alarms if any and determine initial conditions of ECDIS readiness for navigation 6 A1 2 T1 ch 6 7 essel position 0 5 hours A B7 6 1 A4 eview user interface methods A5
22. caution must be exercised when performing chart and other updates These should not be done during transits through restricted waters or high traffic areas and should preferably be conducted prior commencement of voyage 34 5 33 5 Extract information on update history Installation history is retained during updating e History includes the addition and deletion of individual charts cells History file is generally accessible through the chart data management utility associated with the ECDIS I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 74 EX 4 Simulation exercise confined restricted waters 2 0 hours The trainee obtains all relevant information for safe navigation and operates specific functions for collision avoidance while route monitoring in cenfined restricted waters Demonstrate the following task groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in a confined restricted waters setting with threatening multiple targets in specified waters Monitor sea area Use route created by trainee including route schedule Select user layers created by trainee Validate own ship s position by alternate means when there is loss of one or more sensor inputs Check settings such as vector time display reset information layers alarms track sensors and ownship configurations Instructor guidelines Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description Set simulation parameters
23. data can be loaded and changed ealled inte display Automatically Manually for the presently loaded route Manually from the total portfolio Manually displayed by the cursor position During the activity of the operator using the graphics cursor further detail is provided in Lessons 23 amp 24 on Route Planning and in Lesson 29 on User Charts 15 2 Assess the inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by improper selection of a chart for display When ownship position is on display chart data list is sorted by scale When ownship position is not on display viewing elsewhere chart data list is sorted by name alpha ECDIS displays largest scale data smallest area on the topmost layer but the user may prioritize by format especially ENC to keep ECDIS in the ECDIS mode Automatic chart loading may be switched on or off or held to a user selected chart fixed 15 3 Display updates in order to review content and to establish their inclusion in the SENC Review their contents Determine that they have been included in the SENC 15 4 Explain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from overscaling zooming in and underscaling zooming out I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 52 15 5 Explain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from use of a non WGS 84 geodetic datum 16 Chart information 1 0 hr The trainee matches presentation to situation and demonstrates how to
24. discussed in the Introduction to the navigational use of ECDIS 2010 Edition lecturing and demonstration and me SE for CE use applies to nearly all sro pasti dated necessary for instructors to prepare for the Presentation of Specific learning objectives in the context of underway scenarios for both classroom demonstration and practice and for the sele independent navigation environment The development of other materials such as a compilation on a CD of handy reference material is also strongly suggested An index of useful files and documents is provided in the Appendices for the Instructor part of this course STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 39 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 40 B Lesson Plans Elements of ECDIS 109 5 hours Introduction amp familiarization plan 0 5 hours Purpose of ECDIS 0 5 hours Value to navigation 0 5 hours Correct amp incorrect use 0 5 hours Work station start stop amp layout 100 5 hour Vessel position 0 5 hours Position source 1 0 hour Basic navigation 1 0 hour Heading amp drift vectors 0 5 hours 10 Understanding chart data 1 0 hour mom bah Ex 1 Simulator Exercise Open sea basic integrated navigation 2 5 0 hours 11 Chart quality amp accuracy 0 5 hours 12 Chart organization 0 5 hours 1 Introduction 8 familiarization plan 0 5 hrs The trainee instructor explains the goals of the 40 hour course an
25. post exercise evaluation reports STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 131 3 trainees are effectively debriefed to ensure that training objectives have been met and that operational skills demonstrated are of an acceptable standard 6 the use of peer assessment during debriefing is encouraged and ei simulator exercises are designed and tested so as to ensure their suitability for the specified training objectives Assessment procedures 8 Where simulators are used to assess the ability of candidates to demonstrate levels of competency assessors shall ensure that 1 performance criteria are identified clearly and explicitly and are valid and available to the candidates 2 assessment criteria are established clearly and are explicit to ensure reliability and uniformity of assessment and to optimize objective measurement and evaluation so that subjective judgements are kept to the minimum 3 candidates are briefed clearly on the tasks and or skills to be assessed and on the tasks and performance criteria by which their competency will be determined 4 assessment of performance takes into account normal operating procedures and any behavioural interaction with other candidates on the simulator or with simulator staff scoring or grading methods to assess performance are used with caution until they have been validated and 6 the prime criterion is that a candidate demonstrates the abili
26. restricted waters underway ECDIS navigation assessment 2 5 0 hours A3 A4 AS I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 38 Part D Instructor Manual B Guidance for instructors The course outline and timetable Part B provide guidance on the time allocation for the course material but the instructor is free to modify this if itis deemed necessary The detailed teaching syllabus Part C must be studied carefully and where appropriate lesson plans or lecture notes compiled with Part D providing the basis from beginning to end of the course The written and practica exam content and methods are detailed Evaluation and assessment guidance are provided in Part E The lesson plans and exercises of this part are meant to provide the ECDIS navigation instructor with the material for a course instruction manual Specifically the Learning Objectives presented in the previous parts of the Model Course document are fleshed out in considerable detail in Part D The details of this part reflect the views of the course developers with respect to methodology and organization as well as what they consider relevant and important in light of their experience as instructors and as navigator who have succeeded in applying ECDIS to bridge watehstanding watchkeeping Although the lessons exercises and assessment methods should be of value initially each instructor should develop his her own methods and ideas recognize
27. the Column4 Criteria for evaluating competence Monitors information on ECDIS ina mannerthat contributes to safe navigation Information obtained from ECDIS including radar overlay and orradar tracking furcions wher fitted is covrecihy interpreted and analysed taking into account the I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 144 seafarer concerned STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 145 Table A H 2 Function Navigation at the managementlevel Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Methods f Criteria f Competence Knowledge understanding and proficiency trati luati competopce competence the use of ECDIS s from one of the ECDIS are and associated s manage procurement icansing ane ie i aandae o following established applied Ee to conform to established procedures A approved in acta to assist command i ing i F service assessmentin the development training ship Hee of ECDISis not 4 crate and maintain system configuration expenence required for those and backup files 3 approved not fitted with wath ostablished procodures raming ECDIS 5 create and maintain route plan files in A This limitati hal MERC E PAZ oncoemen Issued functions for inspection ot system functions 7 to the seafarer glare seiinge and user resgenees of system functions Fable A H 3 Function Navigation atthe op
28. 2 2 tankers of 3 000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2012 3 cargo ships other than tankers of 10 000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2013 A cargo ships other than tankers of 3 000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 10 000 gross tonnage constructed on or after 1 July 2014 5 passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2012 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2014 6 tankers of 3 000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2012 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2015 7 cargo ships other than tankers of 50 000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2013 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2016 8 cargo ships other than tankers of 20 000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 50 000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2013 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2017 and 9 cargo ships other than tankers of 10 000 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 20 000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2013 not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2018 2 11 Administrations may exempt ships from the application of the requirements of paragraph 2 10 when such ships will be taken permanently out of service within two years after the implementation date specified in subparagraphs 5 to 9 of paragraph 2 10 Refer to the Unified inte
29. 3 valuate the impairment of ECDIS performance when sensor performance deteriorates or fails 13 4 xplain and analyze various sensor alarms and indications 14 A1 2 T1 ch 8 2 amp orts amp data feeds 0 5 hours A2 8 3 A3 B4 ch 10 4 14 1 AA B7 elect between primary and secondary position source A5 14 2 bserve automatic change over to secondary position source 14 3 xplain the data reference system of each connected sensor 14 4 dentify the data port assigned to each connected sensor 14 5 onitor identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensor 14 6 ssess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS 14 7 ssess the impact on displayed information when a sensor port is improperly selected 15 A1 2 T1 ch 6 4 amp hart selection 0 5 hours A2 9 1 A3 T3 ch 5 3 amp 15 1 AA 72 emonstrate the variety of methods that chart data can be loaded A5 B7 and changed ealled inte display B8 15 2 ssess the inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by improper selection of a chart for display 15 3 isplay updates in order to review content and to establish their I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 26 15 4 15 5 inclusion in the SENC xplain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from over scaling xplain and analyze the data and chart alarms resulting from use of a non WGS84 datum hart information 1 0 hour 16 1 16 2 16 3 16
30. 52957t e Na igate with ECDIS Southeastern Shuttle tanker Dis 152957t 4 Southwestern Shuttle tanker Dis 152957t i S Western Shuttle tanker Dis 152957t Cooperative navigation Ship target cul lookout Chemical Pioneer Chemical tanker 1 Dis 44288t o MaRGUVEHAS m EE Mooring fedi pioneer ANCHORAG 110 233 see note A Aepo 01 Northern Ge mm entral 6 00 01 146 45W 14640 TOT 146935477 146930 088 7 4 491 nm 60938 102N 146 33 345W 1 55 000 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 69 B Lesson Plans ECDIS Targets Charts amp System 86 5 hours 30 ARPA Radar tracked target overlay 0 5 hours 31 AIS functions 0 5 hours 33 32 Procuring amp installing chart data 1 0 5 hour 34 33 Installing charts data 1 0 hour Ex 4 Simulator Exercise Coastal amp Genfined Restricted advanced integrated navigation with ECDIS 2 5 0 hours 35 34 System reset amp backup 0 5 hours 36 35 Archiving with ECDIS data management utility and data logging 0 5 hours 30 ARPA Radar tracked target overlay 0 5 hrs The trainee demonstrates the use of ARPA operations in ECDIS Refs T1 ch 8 4 3 T3 ch 8 2 3 amp 8 5 B7 30 1 Examine sensor setup requirements for ARPA tracked targets The identity of associated com port s and baud rate matched to ARPA output Correct location of sensor reference Consistent
31. 6 2 eview display of vessel s position 6 3 xamine position information in the display panels 6 4 etermine a position fix on the ECDIS chart display panel 7 A1 2 T1 ch 2 osition source 1 0 hour A2 T3 ch 7 5 5 A3 amp 8 1 1 TA A4 B7 eview basics of GPSGNSS A5 7 2 oordinate GPSGNSS antenna position settings 7 3 elect position system 7 4 etermine fix quality status of GPSGNSS STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 23 Teaching Learning Objectives Aid Reference 8 A1 2 T1 ch 6 2 asic navigation 1 0 hour Aa B7 8 1 A4 ctivate display categories and information layers A5 8 2 onitor vessel safety 8 3 ctivate route monitoring features 9 A1 2 T1 ch 8 1 eading amp drift vectors 0 5 hours A2 R3 A3 R4 9 1 Ad B7 ctivate vessel s motion vectors A5 9 2 btain vessels course and speed from the positioning system 9 3 nterpret the movement of the vessel 9 4 ecognize the effects of gyro error 9 5 raphically monitor ownship s approach to isolated dangers by means of a guard ring Ex 1 Simulator exercise open sea basic integrated navigation A3 A4 2 5 0 hours AS 10 A1 2 T1ch 1 amp 4 nderstanding chart data 1 0 hour A2 T3 ch 4 amp A3 7 2 amp 6 10 1 A4 B5 ch 14 efine the relevant terminology of ECDIS A5 B7 10 2 BB EN escribe the differences between electronic chart systems and ECDIS 10 3 escribe the various electronic chart data formats 10 4 xplain the relationship betwe
32. DIS software and electronic chart data ii three displays that can separately display ECDIS data on the first screen radar on the second screen and with engine control navigational equipment on the other iii the ECDIS conning radar scenes to be capable of being displayed separately and continuously iv the workstation to be connected to an ECDIS integrated ownship network with navigational and ship control functionality and to have the capability to operate in either an independent or interactive way and v the ECDIS display to be able to show both radar and AIS data along with the chart data 9 Instructor Workstation for a mini simulator to include i workstation with suitable display and compatible operating system with installed simulator instructor control and monitoring software and ii workstation to be capable of designing and executing exercises Note in a multiple ownship set up it is preferable that the instructor s workstation is remote from the trainee s ownship simulator 10 Server Network for a mini simulator to include i server system of sufficient capability to store and run the required software and data and ii simulator system software with suitable ownship models geographical training areas and hydrodynamic modelling data to provide full network control of exercises used on the workstations I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc
33. Dis 7100 i Donnau Car carrier 2 Dis 19587t bl e Eldorado LNG 1 Dis 81549t bl z Fandango Passenger car ferry Dis 11046t z Gaston Gerra Ro Ro Passenger Ferry Dis 7100 Hanjin Highw Car carrier 2 Dis 19587t bl Indigo Maru Container ship 9 Dis 188280t Jade Princess Passenger cruise ship 4 Dis 24841t Kilimanjaro Passenger cruise ship 4 Dis 24841t Longhorn Container ship 9 Dis 188280t i e Thunder Knoll Oil tanker 3 Dis 67850t El Ship target i ke JohnJacobs Container ship 1 Dis 32025t Marazul Fisher Dis 1676t Pescadito Fisher Dis 1676t Spartan Glory IMT 992 Dis 5334 2t Western Sun Bulk carrier 1 Dis 23565t bl 5 AZ Tarifa Lt Alarm zone i 42 TSSN Alarm zone e AZ TSSS Alarm zone bane AZ TSZ Alarm zone STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 59 20 System amp position alarms 0 5 hrs The trainee explains the status indications and alarms pertaining to system and position and demonstrates the proper responses Refs T1 ch 8 3 T3 ch 7 5 3 B7 20 1 Identify and respond to alarms for primary and secondary positioning systems such as Primary Secondary Failure Prim Sec Diff Mode Loss Prim Sec Pos Diverge Echo Ref Loss Primary Secondary Data not WGS84 Primary Secondary Unreliable Position 20 2 Identify and respond to chart related alarms such as D Off Chart No Official Data e Datum Unknown AG Anti grounding
34. Dis 30645t bl e Trouble II Fish boat Dis 286t o Sites BE H Environment ERT Mooring K L Constellation Rk STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 77 I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc Objects David Starr Jord Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087 Fairweather Hilalakai John N Cobb Kalmimoana McArthur II Miller Freeman Oscar Dyson Environment Scene Tug target e Malinda Mathew C Barge BR1 BR2 E Mooring Research ship Dis 2630t Research ship Dis 2630t Fishery training ship 2 Dis 283t Research ship Dis 2630t Research ship Dis 2630t Research ship Dis 2630t Research ship Dis 2630t Conventional twin screw tug 4 bp lt Conventional twin screw tug 4 bp lt Oil barge 255 series bl Oil barge 255 series bl STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 78 35 34 System reset amp backup 0 5 hrs The trainee performs basic troubleshooting and uses the back up system in the case of ECDIS failure Refs T1 ch 8 7 amp 8 8 T3 ch 11 3 amp 11 4 B7 35 1 34 1 Explain the intent of regulations on ECDIS back up arrangements The regulations on ECDIS back up arrangements intend that backup is ensured through electronic and or paper chart options The installation of a duplicate set of ECDIS equipment combined in a single computer network where each ECDIS PC workstation is connected to the navigational sensors and assigned Master or Slav
35. Group Avg formula 4 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 106 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 107 m_ECDISMid course Exam Open reference Multiple choice Selectthe best answer and cite Revised P S MSC 232 82 4 The primary function of ECDIS is to a_Eliminate the need to use paper charts pi E 3 anon C PS44 2 _An important benefit of ECDIS is a Simple and reliable updating of the ENC oe en eeneg weie licati Go Alo the above D 2j9 LAS oes Lo c PS 45 B PS244057 122 4 _Aside fromthe requirements for the Display Base and Standard Display who selects the display categories of the All other information display level athe hydrographic office issuing the ENC data b _The ECDIS manufacturer c The mariner d AlLoFthe above C PS 24 Appx 2 Item 2 3 a Fee ME b The SENG c The ECDIS display i Officia uod in diaital D PS 2 3 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 108 Skrea cleplay Jevel or C Anto shown when Chu first tarmed org asec fer route Note Mentioned in IMO PS but not adequately defined 9 _In regard to the seale of the display what are two importantindications that an ECDIS must
36. I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 66 EX 3 Simulation exercise coastal waters 2 0 hours The trainee operates specific functions constituting task groups for route monitoring in an open sea area and obtains all relevant information for basic safe integrated navigation Demonstrate the following task groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in coastal setting with non threatening ARPA targets Monitor sea area Use route created by trainee including route schedule Select user layers created by trainee Validate own ship s position by alternate means e Check settings such as vector time display reset information layers alarms track sensors and ownship configurations Assess environmental conditions such as tide current wind waves Modify the selected route as instructed check for safety adjust route schedule Instructor guidelines Conduct simulation exercise according to exercise description Set simulation parameters Practice remote monitoring Monitoring of trainees ECDIS use Brief and debrief trainees Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description Expected outcomes e Navigate with ECDIS e Individual watchkeeping e Appropriate selection of user layers and alarms e Route successfully monitored e Radar ARPA overlay used e Successful modification of the route e Successful creation of route taking into account ship s draft a
37. LAS ch V Reg 19 2 10 and 19 2 11 as amended by resolution Annex 1 of MSC 86 26 adopted 6 2009June 2009 also MSC 282 86 makes the carriage of ECDIS mandatory in a phase in schedule from 2042July 2012 through Mag rte 2018 Sae a ao detalledrom he 39 5 36 5 36 5 _Re examine Review national ECDIS epus EE where applicable 4 amp 67 FR 53383 us international voyages see 33CFR164 33 a extended 69 FR 42192 77 14 04 Ships calling ports may need to abide by national regulations governing ECDIS 39 6 36 6 Re examine Review STCW Code as amended International ECDIS training requirements are now included in STCW 2010 Part A Code through the Manila Amendments of 6 2040 2010 effective 4 2042 01 January 2012 with a 5 year grace transition period The basic STCW competence requires maintaining the safety of navigation using ECDIS with differences in application between junior and senior deck officersfor operational and management level deck officers Table A II 1 Navigation at the operational level 2500 GT Table A II 2 Navigation at the management level 2500 GT Table A II 3 Navigation at the operational level 500 GT I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 82 39 8 36 7 Re examine Review IMO training Guidance and providing review of course A detailed outline for training and assessment in the operational use of ECDIS is now included in the STCW 2010 Manil
38. Maneuvering Life Buoy 2 Life buoy e Familiarization with underway scoring bee Life Buoy 3 Life buoy i i e Life Buoy 4 Life buoy e MOB 1 Man over board i e SART 1 Sart 7 Helicopter e HEL54 Sea King SAR Y 233 ang EX s fe Foster 378 Fort Wool 408 363 d ARA 057 7 3 217 nm 39 33 462N 072 33 136W 1 100 000 I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 76 EES NE Albatross IV Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Adaphhslumanis to rondiions Bartlett OSY 3 Dis 5291t o Adapt vack keoping to workload Billy Mumford Multirole support ship Dis 2250t Create and apply route Gordon Gunter Research ship Dis 2630t Adjust heading to maintain track Iso Octyl Chemical tanker Dis 8682t Nancy Foster Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Outcomes Nantucket Ro Ro Ferry 2 Dis 25598t Navigate with ECDIS North Star FSV 1 Dis 812 7t e l epessoa weica Oregon II Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Cooperative navigation Red Rover Fish boat Dis 286t e Visuallookout e Ronald H Brown Fishery training ship 1 Dis 3300t Maneuvering e Silas Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 2 Dis Pet e Familiarization with underway scoring e Willard Fisher Dis 1676t EJ Ship target o Alexis Fish boat Dis 286t i Bessie Jane Stern trawler Dis 2210L Billy Bob Fish boat Dis 286t Fred Bouchard Integrated Tug Barge 450 Freddy Fish boat Dis 286t Neptune Oil tanker
39. Monitoring Off 20 3 Igeniify ane respand te EC DIE alarme ram anlagllat in e Goatrel suchas e Auioshange Autochange restore The instructor should particularly emphasize which alarms have user settings and teach a sensible approach to establishing suitable settings In particular going over the alarm indicator setting controls for approaching an area with special conditions is highly important as incorrect settings cause very frequent alarms that distract the operator 21 Depth amp contour alarms 1 0 5 hr The trainee explains the status indications and alarms pertaining to depth and contours in route planning and monitoring and demonstrates the proper responses Refs T1 ch 8 4 amp 6 5 T3 ch 7 5 B7 21 1 Describe route monitoring alarms such as Crossing a safety contour Prohibited or other area Track error allowance XTE Waypoint arrival circle Safety Contour changed s See Sounder Reading 21 2 Identify depth related information such as Safe water depth Charted obstruction Depth sounder related alarms Depth from sounder Depth value of Safety Contour 21 3 Set the safety values for route monitoring Safety Contour will only utilize an existing depth contour in the chart data Set the value for a Safety Contour to represent preferred underkeel clearance Set the value for Safety Depth Set the value for spot sounding display category 21 4 Setthe limits pertaining to sa
40. P 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 94 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 95 I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 96 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 97 86 Set DR for AIS targets I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 98 m_ Simulation Evaluation Proficiency Checklist Trainee A B Fad D E E G H a K F3 Task seo follow ior details SE PTIT TIT TETIT STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 99 NO Mathod Ora i a SE SIE G aka c comp a ee ra iiir ime from GPS radar overlay RIB irakite jig ade DE AE s i verifies Some 2 veHfies Rone I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 100 Examples ioe ee overlay radar cursor VRM EBL gacondaty acelin aou MSO is ditiis dd boream eer STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 101 I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 102
41. S Frue_ False vector data True False 6 Exceptfor Display Base the operator selects chart data for display thats relevantio the _ GPS ition inf T koda e letic d e True False Posi ail 1 pm TINCUEUTUY Route planning across_the safety contour 2 b Alarm faudible or audible amp visual Larger scale ENC available 3 Actually crossing the safety contour 4 1 aorb 2 aorb 3 aorb 4 aorb I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 114 Th eerming JE very close omen 0 215 de ea lec overecaelng i True False b Whenzoominginvery close onanECDISdisplayingavecstorchart some chart objests may be dropped from the display as lostlayers Frue False 42 ALQUaUo updaies ero Frensureod ipio tee SEC Ina manner ipesiole to hie user True False 13 ENC updates may be viewed on the ECDIS display True False J4 aMHManuaLcerrections are transformed into the SENC as a user added informationJayer True False b The user cannot alter the contents of manual corrections True _ False EE ed by O drograph ana D t0 True False ps iiaa dinei eher b North up orientation and true motion mode d Any orientationin either true or relative mode STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 115 20 Which of the following statements best describes manual ch
42. Use of EBL and VRM Select vector length Select different chart formats Load specific charts Select Chart options if available such as auto load auto scale fixed Select correct scale to show chart layers Use of zoom function Select chart display categories and layers Obtain chart object information vector chart Set Antigrounding Safety Contour Depth Set Antigrounding cue or equivalent ECDIS function Overall Presentation of Display 2 Select position amp time from best available source E Cancel verify modify position offset 22 Select chart amp scale appropriate to location 23 Create uncluttered display depending upon context and conditions 24 Choose most appropriate display orientation and motion 25 Load a pre checked and approved Route for monitoring load existing schedule 26 Select Safety Parameters appropriate to own ship location route and xum environment 27 If in TM select appropriate chart setting look ahead value a J o OO TIN IIS O1 2 Ph p o SE 99 PI m o m e I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 148 Intermediate Tasks 28 Create route plan rough draft save 29 Edit route plan Focus on Route fine tune ad
43. a Amendments Part B Guidance but is not to be regarded as required or enforceable e See also SN 1 Circ 207 Rev 1 Differences between RCDS and ECDIS This Revised Model Course 1 27 2010 edition will provide national authorities with a detailed training course for guidance in assessment and certification in the primary STCW competence regarding ECDIS Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS 39 9 36 8 Re examine Review ISM and IMO requirements of ship owners A operators Under the terms of the ISM Code International Ship Management Code the ship owner or operator has a responsibility to ensure that personnel are given proper familiarization with their duties If a ship is equipped with a cempliant an approved ECDIS 82 ibep man means navigation at sea the ship owner has to provide ECDIS training to ensure that ECDIS users are both prope bales and familiar acht the shipped ee namra B is used Iu leas aia Paragraphs 6 2 6 3 6 5 of ISM Code e Under the terms of the STCW Convention Regulation 1 14 Responsibilities of companies 1 Each Administration shall in accordance with the provisions of section A I 14 hold companies responsible for the assignment of seafarers for service on their ships in accordance with the provisions of the present Convention and shall require every such company to ensure that duties and with all ship arrangements installations equipment procedures and ship charact
44. a field includes displayed chart number if ENC also source edition date and cell D Does not include Route or Route Schedule used in monitoring 35 4 Review display functions of ownship track and tracks of AIS ARPA and overlay targets D Includes position and heading data up to every second but possibly less frequent depending on the ECDIS and its settings D Ownship track history from alternate date may be displayed instead of current date creating ambiguity if unintentional e No matter what track date is displayed current track for six minutes will be displayed e Targets tracked on ARPA radar overlay and AIS as connected sensors will be included in track file The trainee explains the meaning of voyage recording Refs 11 ch 8 6 13 ch 76 843 9 BF I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 80 iti H ba 35 2 Explein that no route orroute plan ie securely associated with any playback Selects prow serie ar roal voseo ok efor eoim M Lesson Plans ECDIS Responsibility amp Assessment 6 0 hours 39 36 Responsibility 1 52 0 hours 40 37 Effective navigation with ECDIS 1 0 hour Ev 1 Written evaluation 1 0 hour STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 81 Ev 2 Simulation evaluation coastal amp cenfined restricted waters 2 52 0 hrs 39 36 Responsibility 1 5 2 0 hrs The trainee describes the essential legal
45. acies and ambiguities caused by improper data management 11 4 Explain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for safe navigation 11 5 Demonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution Potential distortions in chart scale The amount of information that appears on the screen Display adapter and the Desktop Area Setting Troubleshooting display problems 12 Chart organization 0 5 hrs I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 50 The trainee handles ECDIS data at the workstation this knowledge will be expanded upon and exercised in Lessons 15 33 amp 34 Refs T1 ch 6 3 T3 ch 10 amp 7 2 2 B7 12 1 Introduce the organization of chart data distribution Explain the organization of chart data by the processes of procurement downloading installation also applies to updates selection of chart type format initialization and loading autoload by position reviewed again in Lesson 33 Demonstrate the chart data manager application associated with the type approved ECDIS Describe the chart data file structure associated with the type approved ECDIS 12 2 Demonstrate the loading retrieval of ECDIS data Automatically from the directory of available chart data for the vessel s position Automatically from the directory of available chart data for the cursor location Manually by chart cell name from the directory of
46. adapt the use of the equipment to the particular situation concerned 45 The choice of exercises and scenarios is governed by the simulator facilities available If one or more ECDIS workstations and a full mission simulator are available the workstations may primarily be used for basic exercises in the use of ECDIS facilities and for passage planning exercises whereas full mission simulators may primarily be used for exercises related to passage monitoring functions in real time as realistic as possible in connection with the total workload of a navigational watch The degree of complexity of exercises should increase throughout the training programme until the trainee has mastered all aspects of the learning subject 46 Exercises should produce the greatest impression of realism To achieve this the scenarios should be located in a fictitious sea area Situations functions and actions for different learning objectives which occur in different sea areas can be integrated into one exercise and experienced in real time I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 134 47 The main objective of simulator exercises is to ensure that trainees understand their responsibilities in the operational use of ECDIS in all safety relevant aspects and are thoroughly familiar with the system and equipment used Principal types of ECDIS systems and their display characteristics 48 The trainee sho
47. ance Standards and is capable of displaying all the relevant digital information contained within the Electronic Navigational Chart ENC e ECDIS that is not updated for the latest version of IHO Standards may not meet the chart carriage requirements as set out in SOLAS regulation V 19 2 1 4 e Any ECDIS which is not upgraded to be compatible with the latest version of the Product specification or the S 52 Presentation Library may be unable to correctly display the latest charted features Additionally the appropriate alarms and indications may not be activated even though the features have been included in the ENC Similarly any ECDIS which is not updated to be fully compliant with the latest version of the S 63 Data Protection Standard may fail to decrypt or to properly authenticate some ENCs leading to failure to load or install I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 84 e Trainees should be fully aware of the nature risk and methods taken to resolve ECDIS anomalies In particular it should be understood that as a software driven system ECDIS will remain susceptible to future anomalies and that advice and guidance regarding this matter will from time to time be made available to ships STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 85 EV 1 Written evaluation 1 0 hr The trainee shows knowledge and comprehension in the learning areas of ECDIS that could not be otherwise demonstrated by workstation tasks
48. ange parameter returns to set limits or when function is deliberately turned off STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 51 Correct response is to check the operation and conneciion of the relevant sensor 14 Ports amp data feeds 0 5 hrs The trainee recognizes and selects data ports and assesses sensor input values Refs T1 ch 8 2 8 8 3 B4 ch 10 4 B7 14 1 Select between primary and secondary position source 14 2 Observe automatic change over to secondary position source 14 3 Explain the data reference system of each connected sensor Geodetic system Antenna position Transducer position Clock or time source 14 4 Identify the data port assigned to each connected sensor 14 5 Monitor identify and to a limited extent decode the data stream for each attached sensor Select a sensor and monitor the data stream live or simulated Generally recognize the sentence syntax associated with the sensor Where possible associate data with displayed navigational information 14 6 Assess the plausibility of sensor input values to ECDIS 14 7 Assess the impact on displayed information when a sensor port is improperly selected 15 Chart selection 0 5 hrs The trainee demonstrates manual and automatic selection of charts and explains the potential error of the ECDIS display due to improper chart selection Refs T1 ch 6 4 amp 9 1 T3 ch 5 3 amp 7 2 B7 15 1 Demonstrate the variety of methods that chart
49. art corrections for ECDIS a Manual corrections constitute user information layers added by the mariner with no automatic record of installation b Manuahcorrections are included in the CD that vessels receive periodically from NGA 22 Ris thought or knownthat floating aids to navigation buoys have shifted how should this be interpreted on ECDIS inf ep d Dan posie changes ere novor inctucoegs in ONC upeaes 23 the ECDIS monitors resolution is poor or improperly set what may be affected on ECDIS e Chan gogle may oe misroepresented b Chartdeatures may not be shown in the intended color e Fineness of detail may be lost e Einer the Chart Display Catagory sn Base Display or the sale so small inat ii d AlLof the above I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 116 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 117 Appendices for the ECDIS Instructor This Part of the Model Course includes the following appendices m Appendix 1 Introduction ofto the Operational use of ECDIS W Appendix 2 ECDIS Performance Standard references W Appendix 3 ECDIS Carriage Requirements m Appendix 4 STCW Manila Amendments onRegulation 1 12 and Section A I 12 and B I 12 on use of simulators for ECDIS training m Appendix 5a Training scenario types and scenario successExample of Trainee s Proficiency Checklist on use of ECDIS B A
50. art may also consist of a symbol providing a link to extensive notes and hyperlinked files including photos and documents 29 2 Determine effective policy regarding User Charts Purpose of particular file or chart or layer correction note reference etc e Content with regard to visible data and links to data files Naming with regard to purpose and geographic location o D H 29 3 Select User Chart for display Load and unload various user charts already stored in the appropriate directory e Select specific information layers for display Save re save and re name user charts observe naming techniques 29 4 Use the graphic editor for creating and modifying a User Chart Add the many various types of new objects in the required position with care as pertains to use of scale Edit objects and information Shift Move objects Merge user charts 29 5 Create save and move an anchor circle guard zone as on a User Chart An anchor circle can include a danger attribute triggered by the ECDIS Consistent Common Reference Point CCRP The diameter should represent the maximum swing circle of the vessel The User Chart anchor circle should be positioned on the vessel s hawse pipe at the moment the anchor is let go Anchor Guard Zone functions provided on ECDIS as on GPSGNSS units generally do not reference the position of the vessel s anchor or the vessel s swing circle
51. aspects and responsibilities in the use of ECDIS Refs R1 R3 R5B11 R6B12 R7 T1 ch 5 T3 ch 13 4 39 1 36 1 Re examine Review COLREGS implicit There is no specific mention of ECDIS or position fixing or AIS in the COLREGS yet However ECDIS use is implied in the phrase all available means Lookout 5 Risk of Collision 7 occurring in Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility Rules 4 10 39 2 36 2 Re examine Review SOLAS as amended explicit e Operating ECS and ECDIS without complete or updated chart data has been considered a contributing factor in several recent casualties SOLAS V 2 V 19 amp V 27 regulations address e The carriage of charts The equivalency of ENC format vector charts and paper charts The non equivalency of any other format SOLAS V 19 was amended in 6 09June 2009 to require mandate ECDIS carriage requirement on ships see MSC 282 86 39 3 36 3 Re examine Review IMO approval of equipment and installations Equipment and installations are specified in IEC 61174 ed 3 0 ECDIS operational and performance requirements methods of testing and required test results for purchase Other references to installations include IMO s revised ECDIS Performance Standards MSC 232 82 See also SN 1 Circ 266 Rev 1 12 2010 on ECDIS software maintenance e See also SN 1 Circ 265 10 2007 on bridge design 39 4 36 4 Re examine Review IMO carriage requirements s SO
52. at all data storage ceases There will be a gap graphically on the display upon restoration of ECDIS PGworkstation and a corresponding gap in electronic logbook data 36 1 35 1 Use DiscussECDIS data management utility to work with files associated with ECDIS operations Select many groups of navigational data files logbook ownship tracks target tracks user charts routes ship model system log S57 log Convert from binary to text can be subsequently opened in word processing programs for e bet adi Ming s Convef formats 38 2 35 2 Use Discuss ECDIS data management utility to transfer select data files between storage media STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 79 Recognize ECDIS directory structure for file retrieval and storage Recognize which files can be copied or moved to other directories or drives e DOopyina fles nio ise 1100 8 program vie Sista Tool 35 3 Review requirements and functions of logbook task in ECDIS such as Voyage recording consists of 24 hour data files changing dates at GMT midnight e A complete status check of all alarm functions and many setup conditions upon date change Collection of all fields upon D Waypoint and Watch change basic Manually triggered Event 8 Screen coordinates change due to display reset true and relative motion and scale change H Change in chart data displayed Change in alarm status and condition e Chart dat
53. ate history 33 5 33 6 Apply Temporary and Preliminary Corrections and Navigational Warnings Ex4 Simulator exercise confined restricted waters advanced A3 A4 integrated navigation with ECDIS 2 5 0 hours AS 35 34 A1 2 T1 ch 8 7 amp System reset amp backup 0 5 hours A2 8 8 A3 T3 ch 11 3 amp 34 1 A4 11 4 xplain the intent of regulations on ECDIS back up arrangements A5 B7 34 2 erform Discuss back up procedures in standalone ECDIS failure event 34 3 erferm Discuss networked back up procedures in Master ECDIS failure event 34 4 erform Discuss troubleshooting routines in ECDIS 34 5 ecognize consequences to navigation safety while troubleshooting 34 6 ecognize consequences to data storage while ECDIS PC workstation is down STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 35 Learning Objectives 36 35 Archiving with ECDIS data managementutiity and data logging 0 5 hours 35 1 se Discuss ECDIS data management utility to work with files associated with ECDIS operations 35 2 se Discuss ECDIS data management utilib to transfer selected data files between storage media 35 3 Examine requirements and functions of logbook task in ECDIS 35 4 Examine display functions of ownship track and tracks of AlS and ARPA targets 35 2 35 5 Perform various hard copy print outs Teaching Aid A2 A4 A1 2 A3 A5 BEEBE BEEBE Reference T1 ch
54. available data M Lesson Plans Watchstanding Watchkeeping with ECDIS 89 0 hours 13 Sensors 0 5 hours 14 Ports 8 data feeds 0 5 hours 15 Chart selection 0 5 hours 16 Chart information 1 0 hour 17 Changing the settings 1 0 hour 18 Chart scaling 0 5 hours Ex 2 Simulator Exercise Coastal chart display settings 2 0 hours 19 Information layers 9 51 0 hours 20 System amp position alarms 0 5 hours 21 Depth amp contour alarms 1 0 5 hour 13 Sensors 0 5 hrs The trainee describes the performance limits of sensors and assesses their impact on the safe use of ECDIS Refs T1 ch 2 16 amp 6 1 amp 6 5 1 T3 ch 8 B7 13 1 Explain the performance limits of devices for position course over ground heading speed depth radar and AIS especially concerning Availability Accuracy Integrity 13 2 Explain the need for selecting sensor data displayed in ECDIS that is appropriate and unambiguous and accurate 13 3 Evaluate the impairment of ECDIS when sensor performance deteriorates 13 4 Explain and analyze various sensor alarms and indications Activated when ECDIS receives no data from the external output device e Displayed in the secend line oFthe Informatien Area Where sensor alarms and indications are displayed as they occur Use Alarm button or free cursor on 2nd line message to disable the sound and message from the display Alarm submenu function remains or
55. avigation with ECDIS Safe and practical navigation with ECDIS should include but should not be limited to the following e Use of ECDIS unit itself e Make setup choices for specific conditions Recognize that bridge team members may be viewing the ECDIS for widely differing purposes therefore setups should be accommodating Perform visual scanning techniques applied to ECDIS pages screens Use of instruments integrated with the ECDIS centralization of information Cross check trust but verify displayed information by all other available means Verify settings and functions of sensors connected to ECDIS Acknowledgement of the Problem of Partial Use unfamiliarity with the unit and or procedures may lead to distracting problem solving attempts at inopportune times or to a disuse of the unit altogether neither of which improves the safety of navigation Therefore navigators should Know what can and cannot be accomplished before the need arises Know that limited or restricted use results in unverified and unintended settings Perform on ECDIS anything done on a paper chart D Perform on ECDIS things that cannot be otherwise done as effectively or efficiently e Performance of ECDIS could be affected in following cases e ECDIS in operation comprises hardware software and data It is important for the safety of navigation that the application software within the ECDIS works fully in accordance with the Perform
56. avioural realism to allow a trainee to acquire the skills appropriate to the training objectives 4 provide a controlled operating environment capable of producing a variety of conditions which may include emergency hazardous or unusual situations relevant to the training objectives STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 129 3 provide an interface through which a trainee can interact with the equipment the simulated environment and as appropriate the instructor and 6 permit an instructor to control monitor and record exercises for the effective debriefing of trainees General performance standards for simulators used in assessment of competence 2 Each Party shall ensure that any simulator used for the assessment of competence required under the Convention or for any demonstration of continued proficiency so required shall all be capable of satisfying the specified assessment objectives 2 be capable of simulating the operational capabilities of the shipboard equipment concerned to a level of physical realism appropriate to the assessment objectives and include the capabilities limitations and possible errors of such equipment a have sufficient behavioural realism to allow a candidate to exhibit the skills appropriate to the assessment objectives A provide an interface through which a candidate can interact with the equipment and simulated environment ci provide a controlled operating environment capable of p
57. c chart elimination of discrepancy between the radar image and the electronic chart id possible projection discrepancies between an electronic and paper charts EI possible scale discrepancies overscaling and underscaling in displaying an electronic chart and its original scale 3 effects of using different reference systems for positioning 6 effects of using different horizontal and vertical datums x effects of the motion of the ship in a seaway 8 ECDIS limitations in raster chart display mode 3 potential errors in the display of 9 1 Oe own ship s position 9 2 radar data and ARPA and AIS information 9 3 different geodetic coordinate systems and 10 verification of the results of manual or automatic data correction 10 1 comparison of chart data and radar picture and 10 2 checking the own ship s position by using the other independent position fixing systems 5 False interpretation of the data and proper action taken to avoid errors of interpretation should be explained The implications of the following should be emphasized 1 ignoring overscaling of the display 2 uncritical acceptance of the own ship s position 3 confusion of display mode A confusion of chart scale 5 confusion of reference systems 6 different modes of presentation ad different modes of vector stabilization I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Ann
58. capability the instructor s workstation and server network may be contained in one unit 5 Server Network to include i server system of sufficient capability to store and run the required software and data ii simulator system software installed with suitable ownship models of different characteristics and geographical sea and coastal training areas iii full network control which is interfaced with the installed simulator software and hydrodynamic modelling data and iv the transfer of data between various hardware components may be either hard wired or using wi fi provided there is sufficient bandwidth and STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 153 continuity of service 6 Projection Display A projection or other visual system to be provided so that exercises for group demonstration of ECDIS functionality ownship control and techniques of ECDIS based navigation can be displayed for instruction feedback and other discussions 7 Equipment specifications for ECDIS navigational mini ship simulator This equipment to be designed to assess the trainee s watchkeeping capability using ECDIS on a ship s bridge This will include realistic simulation of the execution and monitoring stages of the passage plan created in earlier exercises 8 Trainee ECDIS ownship mini simulator for use in route monitoring exercises i workstation with ECDIS software and chart data installed with compatible operating system sufficient to run installed EC
59. ce with a voyage data recorder VDR I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 142 Chart updating 61 Knowledge and skills should be attained in BI performing manual updating of electronic charts Special attention should be paid to reference ellipsoid conformity and to conformity of the measurement units used on a chart and in the correction text b performing semi automatic updating of electronic charts using the data obtained on electronic media in the electronic chart format and 3 performing automatic updating of electronic charts using update files obtained via electronic data communication lines In the scenarios where non updated data are employed to create a critical situation trainees should be required to perform ad hoc updating of the chart Operational use of ECDIS where radar ARPA is connected 62 Knowledge and skills should be attained in al connecting ARPA to ECDIS he indicating target s speed vectors E indicating target s tracks 4 archiving target s tracks 2 viewing the table of the targets 6 checking alignment of radar overlay with charted geographic features Se simulating one or more manoeuvres 8 corrections to own ship s position using a reference point captured by ARPA and 9 corrections using the ARPA s cursor and electronic bar See also section B I 12 Guidance regarding the use of simulators pertaining to radar and ARPA especially pa
60. culated range distance across screen display for scale in use Warning messages associated with scale choice 18 4 Recognize interpretation errors due to scaling Overscale of the display will spread out chart and user information with the possible loss of familiar cues for estimating distance Underscale of the display may cause some information to be hidden Underscale with SCAMIN off will result in unacceptable clutter due to data density Verify the selection of the appropriate scale 19 Information layers 0 51 0 hrs The trainee demonstrates understanding and proficient use of information layers Refs T1 ch 6 5 amp 6 9 amp 7 3 T3 ch 7 5 6 amp 7 2 1 amp 7 3 2 B7 19 1 Observe effect on information layers and status indications when chart data is loaded and when chart area is underscaled Determine native scale of chart data as it is loaded Observe function of SCAMIN on and off when a chart area is underscaled zoomed too far out Observe indication of scale value Layers additional to ENC must not be excessive so as to obscure the standard display 19 2 Review and apply appropriate display mode Day or night presentation Scale Display category 19 3 Practice selecting information options in display category of All other information 19 4 Differentiate between information layers User Chart layers and Event graphic Information layers chart display categories and User Chart layers The
61. culations of progress along the planned route 28 4 sing the ETA application in ECDIS calculate time or speed at a I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 32 selected waypoint on a monitored route 29 ser charts in route planning 1 0 5 hour 29 1 eview the ECDIS function for creating mariner s notes User Chart 29 2 etermine effective policy regarding User Charts 29 3 elect User Chart for display 29 4 se the graphic editor for creating and modifying a User Chart 29 5 reate save and move an anchor circle guard zone as on a User Chart ECDIS Targets Charts amp System 86 5 hours 30 RPA Radar tracked target overlay 0 5 hours 30 1 xamine sensor setup requirements for ARPA tracked targets 30 2 etermine speed and heading inputs used in ARPA tracked target data calculations 30 3 ccess target information display 30 4 nterpret target symbol features 330 5 Operate the user interface controls for radar overlay 330 6 Demonstrate sources of image offset D30 7 Determine source of ECDIS tracked target data calculations 30 8 Make corrections to own ship s position using a reference point captured by ARPA A1 2 A2 A3 A4 A5 T1 ch 7 3 T3 ch 7 3 B7 T1 ch 8 4 3 T3 ch 8 2 3 amp 8 5 B7 T1 ch 8 4 4 T3 ch 8 2 1 amp 8 2 2 amp 11 1 5 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 33 Learning Objectives 31 IS functions 0 5 hours
62. curacy of log performance log correction on the accuracy of speed calculation disturbance sea state on the accuracy of an echo sounder performance and 2 the current performance standards for electronic chart display and information systems adopted by the Organization See relevant appropriate performance standards adopted by the Organization STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 137 Practice Setting up and maintaining display 54 Knowledge and skills should be attained in wl the correct starting procedure to obtain the optimum display of ECDIS information 2 the selection of display presentation standard display display base all other information displayed individually on demand 3 the correct adjustment of all variable radar ARPA display controls for optimum display of data A the selection of convenient configuration 3 the selection as appropriate of required speed input to ECDIS 6 the selection of the timescale of vectors and Ni performance checks of position radar ARPA compass speed input sensors and ECDIS Operational use of electronic charts 35 Knowledge and skills should be attained in wl the main characteristics of the display of ECDIS data and selecting proper information for navigational tasks 2 the automatic functions required for monitoring ship s safety such as display of position heading gyro course speed safety values and time a the manua
63. d 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 120 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 121 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 122 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 123 performance standards set out in section A 1 42 Here also the content hae net been altered from STCW 95 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 124 Appendix 2 ECDIS Performance Standard references The current electronic chart display and information system performance standards adopted by the Organization are Resolution MSC 232 82 revision to the previous Performance Standards Applying to new ECDIS equipment installations on or after 1 January 2009 gt Resolution A 817 19 Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information System ECDIS resolution MSC 64 67 annex 5 amending resolution A 817 19 resolution MSC 86 70 annex 4 amending resolution A 817 19 Applying to ECDIS equipment installations between 1 January 1996 and 1 October 2009 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 125 Appendix 3 ECDIS Carriage Requirements ANNEX 1 RESOLUTION MSC 282 86 adopted on 5 June 2009 ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA 1974 AS AMENDED THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE RECALLING Article 28 b of the Convention o
64. d in ECDIS tracked target data calculations D Radar motion vector may be through the water rather than over ground e CPA amp TCPA are derived from the ECDIS independently from the radar 30 8 Make corrections to own ship s position using a reference point captured by ARPA e Corrections to own ship s position using a reference point captured by ARPA RADAR e Position check using known object s utilizing radar navigation techniques 31 AIS functions 0 5 hrs The trainee demonstrates the use of Automatic Identification Systems in ECDIS Refs T1 ch 8 4 5 amp 6 9 T3 ch 8 4 B4 ch 10 3 B7 31 1 Describe what the connection of an Automatic Identification System AIS to ECDIS enables Receiving identification and navigation information on other targets transmitting on AIS Analysis of target s motion over ground Potential control from ECDIS of ownship s Static and Voyage data Data string consists of considerable amount of encapsulated data Data string is transmitted by VHF data link VDL with typical line of sight range limitations It is possible that ship s fitted with ECDIS prior 01 January 2009 may not have AIS sensor input 31 2 Examine sensor setup requirements for AIS targets Identity of associated com port s and baud rate matched to AIS interface e Correct location of sensor reference Consistent Common Reference Point 31 3 Determine alarms and other settings for AIS targets Alarms and other settings for AIS
65. d the trainee becomes familiar with the layout of the ECDIS equipment at the workstations and on the bridge simulator Refs T3 ch 1 B6 B7 1 1 General introductions Define the goals of the course and course certification Verify that all trainees have basic computer skills objective assessment Explain the course structure and attendance requirements Explain the evaluation process Explain that trainees will achieve an understanding of type approved ECDIS in general and proficiency specifically in the use of system in use in the course 1 2 Administration Issue study guides and other reference material Review course syllabus 1 3 Familiarization with ECDIS learning environment Work station power up and ECDIS software start and stop Use the projector to show how you will demonstrate ECDIS functions Explain how to get information from the ECDIS User Manuals Explain Help structure within ECDIS software package and Briefly tour classroom and lab used for ECDIS navigation training to see navigation and control equipment 2 Purpose of ECDIS 0 5 hrs The trainee instructor explains the main characteristics of ECDIS data display and recognizes which information is constantly displayed by ECDIS and which is selectable Refs R3 T1 ch 3 amp 10 3 T3 ch 2 B4 ch 10 2 B5 ch 14 2 1 Introduce revised IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS June 2006 Resolution MSC 232 82 ECDIS definition STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex
66. de The training and assessment of seafarers required under the Convention are administered supervised and monitored in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 1 6 of the STCW Convention I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 90 Assessment is also covered in detail in IMO Model Courses 3 12 amp 6 09A Assessment Planning Assessment planning should be specific measurable achievable realistic and timebound SMART Some methods of assessment that could be used depending upon the course qualification are as follows and all should be adapted to suit individual needs observation In oral examination simulation exercises practical demonstration questions written or oral tests simulation also refer to section A I 12 of the STCW code 2010 Validity The evaluation methods must be based on clearly defined objectives and must truly represent what is meant to be assessed e g against only the relevant criteria and the syllabus or course guide There must be a reasonable balance between the subject topics involved and also in the testing of trainees KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY of the concepts Reliability Assessment should also be reliable if the assessment was done again with a similar group learner would similar results be achieved Different group of learners may have the same subject at different times If other assessors are also assessing the same cou
67. display and information system ECDIS Operational and performance requirements methods of testing and required test results Edition 3 0 International Electrotechnical Commission B9 IHO S 66 Facts about electronic charts and carriage requirements Jan 2010 Edition B10 IHO S 61 Product specifications for Raster Navigational Charts Edition 1 0 B11 IHO S 52 Specifications for chart content and display aspects of ECDIS gh ed as amended IHB 12 2001 B12 IHO S 100 Universal Hydrographic Data Model Ed 1 0 0 Monaco IHB 1 2010 B13 IHO S 57 Electronic Navigational Chart ENC Edition 3 1 B Electronic media E DEI ECDIS Seagull CBT CD 64 F2E2 AIS Seagull CBT CD 109 v A 8 2003 3E3 ECDIS Training Course Videotel CBT 871 5 2008 B IMO amp regulatory references R R1 Standards of Training Certification and Watchstanding Watchkeeping for Seafarers STCW Convention as amended R2 1974 SOLAS Convention Regulations V 19 V 20 and V 27 as amended 2009 IMO Res MSC 282 86 R3 Revised ECDIS Performance Standards MSC 232 82 IMO 12 2006 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 13 R4 ECDIS Performance Standards IMO Resolution A 817 19 as adopted 11 1995 including Appendices 1 5 Appendix 6 as adopted 11 1996 Res MSC 64 67 and Appendix 7 as adopted 12 1998 Res MSC 86 70 R5 IMO MSC 1 Circ 1391 Operating anomalies identified within ECDIS R6 IMO SN 1 Circ 266 Rev 1 Maintenance of Elect
68. ditional data entry 30 Adjust distance calculations in route planning 31 Perform safety check 32 Create amp modify Route Schedule ETD ETA speeds Function Panel ad Schedule 33_ Select appropriate panel for display of route monitoring data 34 Select the appropriate active way point 35 Set select Route Monitoring alarms Monitoring Navigational Alarms if available to do so 36 Select appropriate display layers for route monitoring Af Select relevant Navigation Alarms 38 Observe alarm condition Alarm panel 39 Set Time Zone for ship s time 40 Select time icon to display UTC ship s time 41 Observe amp assess target information 42 _ Configure ARPA settings 43 _ Configure AIS settings 44 Set anchor watch guard ring amp alarm 45 Select tidal information from vector charts 46 View Logbook if available 47 Make manual entry in the Ship Log if available 48 Unload amp load existing user charts 49 Create a user chart object 50 Edit a user chart object al Insert a manual correction nha Delete a manual correction 52 Activate Man Overboard function and view available data STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 149 Navigator Tasks 54 Install delete chart data 55 Install chart updates for RNCs 56 Install chart updates for ENCs Sf Modify ownship settings 58 Toggle between UTC and local time 59 Import data files 60 Export data files
69. e status guarantees interchangeability without loss of data in case of failure of one of the systems The availability of an updated paper chart collection is required where a single set of ECDIS equipment is installed standalone or when ENC coverage for the intended route is unavailable such as when raster or proprietary chart data is provided instead of ENC data The purpose of the backup arrangement is to preserve the safety of navigation in the event of degradation or loss of the ECDIS as the primary means of navigation 35 2 34 2 Perferm Discuss back up procedures in standalone ECDIS failure event Charts include the planned route Regular plotting of ship s position when navigating within restricted waters 35 3 34 3 Performa Discuss networked back up procedures in Master ECDIS failure event Includes prior equalizing of route chart data and user data 35 4 34 4 PerfermDiscuss troubleshooting routines in ECDIS such as for Damaged initialization and configuration files Integrity of cables and com ports integrity Sensor assignment and configuration 35 5 34 5 Recognize consequences to navigation safety while troubleshooting Includes track display autopilot functions and other systems deriving data feed from ECDIS 35 6 34 6 Recognize consequences to data storage while ECDIS PC workstation is down Despite continuous functioning of sensors the consequence while ECDIS PGworkstation is down is th
70. ee target group for each course in universally applicable terms and to specify clearly the technical content and levels of knowledge and skill necessary to meet the intent of IMO conventions and related recommendations E Use of the model course To use the model course the instructor should review the course plan and detailed syllabus taking into account the information provided under the entry standards specified in the course framework The actual level of knowledge and skills and the prior technical education of the trainees should be kept in mind during this review and any areas within the detailed syllabus which may cause difficulties because of differences between the actual trainee entry level and that assumed by the course designer should be identified To compensate for such differences the instructor is expected to delete from the course or reduce the emphasis on items dealing with knowledge or skills already attained by the trainees He should also identify any academic knowledge skills or technical training which they may not have acquired By analyzing the detailed syllabus and the academic knowledge required to allow training in the technical area to proceed the instructor can design an appropriate pre entry course or alternatively insert the elements of academic knowledge required to support the technical training elements concerned at appropriate points within the technical course Adjustment of the course objectives scope a
71. en ECDIS data and the information presented on the display 10 5 xplain that only information stored as objects with corresponding attributes in the database is available for display 10 6 escribe the chart data selected for display I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 24 11 hart quality amp accuracy 0 5 hours 11 1 xplain what the accuracy of chart data is dependent upon 11 2 xplain the problems in ECDIS associated with variant datums 11 3 ssess all errors inaccuracies and ambiguities caused by improper data management xplain the need and requirement that electronic chart data must be systematically updated for safe navigation emonstrate issues pertaining to computer monitor display resolution hart organization 0 5 hours 12 1 ntroduce the organization of chart data distribution 12 2 emonstrate the loading retrieval of ECDIS data T1 ch 9 T3 ch 5 B7 T1 ch 6 3 T3 ch 10 amp 7 2 2 B7 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 25 Learning Objectives Teaching Reference Aid Watchstanding Watchkeeping with ECDIS 8 9hours 13 A1 2 T1 ch 2 16 amp ensors 0 5 hours A2 6 1 amp 6 5 1 A3 T3 ch 8 13 1 A4 B7 xplain the performance limits of devices for position course over A5 ground heading speed depth radar and AIS 13 2 xplain the need for selecting sensor data displayed in ECDIS that is appropriate unambiguous and accurate 13
72. er charts in route planning adar everlay RIBunctions 35 34 ECDIS Responsibility amp 40 37 Ev 2 Simulator exercise coastal Assessment a na amp ecenfined restricted waters System reset amp backup Effective navigation with ECDIS underway ECDIS navigation 39 36 g i assessment 36 35 Ev 1 Written evaluation Responsibility Archiving with ECDIS data Day 5 management utilityand data loggin ER ate logging and legbook 3g layback Note Teaching staff should note timetables are suggestions only as regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective These factors may be adapted by instructors to suits individual groups of trainees depending on their experience and ability and on the equipment and staff available for training I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 20 Part C Detailed Teaching Syllabus The detailed teaching syllabus has been written in learning objective format in which the objective describes what the trainee should do to demonstrate that knowledge has been transferred All objectives are understood to be prefixed by the words The expected learning outcome is that the trainee In order to assist the instructor reference publications are shown against the learning objectives in addition technical material and teaching aids which the instructor may wish to use when preparing course material The material listed in the course framework has been used to struc
73. erationallevel Column t Column 2 Column 3 Column Methods i Criteria f Competence knowbdgo Undorstanding ahd proficiency trati luati competence competence Eian and condact a Neovigalion cxaminadon and coastal passage and assessmentof jJ D e id kiaad ECDIS from one or more of Gssossomontip ine use of ECDIS is not 1 approved wad j in i who serve experience exclusively on ships 2 approved e it ECDIS si saa reflected in the enasoreemert issued to the seafarer econceraod I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 146 Appendix 5a Example of Trainee s Proficiency Checklist on use of ECDIS These tasks are most effectively mastered by e Following a developmental sequence and STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 147 e Practicing them in navigational contexts in other words when underway e References Type approved ECDIS User Manual e Other ECDIS docs Technical Operating Principles Software Description Basic Tasks Identify all information panels and functions Enable disable display of panels and functions Set screen color palette Day night etc Become familiar with how to open panels and functions Set orientation of Main display N H C Set mode of Main display TM RM Select Dual display alignment mode orientation scale choice Learn how to return to ownship display Reposition ownship in Relative Motion
74. erb based manner to facilitate outcomes driven learning and skills development All Learning Objectives are understood to be prefixed by the phrase The expected learning outcome is that the trainee is able to Bear in mind that the overarching competencies to be developed throughout the course are the use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation STCW A II 1 A II 3 Operational Level and maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making STCW A II 2 Management Level The ECDIS instructor should strive to present all of the Learning Objectives in or as close to the contexts of underway navigation as possible Through practice and understanding of these Learning Objectives as tasks to master and apply the trainee achieves the desired competence and which the instructor may assess in the scored final underway evaluation STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 21 e T Teaching Learning Objectives Aid Reference Elements of ECDIS 109 5 hours 1 A1 1 T3 ch 1 ourse introduction amp familiarization plan 0 5 hours A3 B6 A4 B7 1 1 eneral introductions 1 2 dministration 1 3 amiliarization with ECDIS learning environment 2 A1 R3 urpose of ECDIS 0 5 hours A1 2 T1 ch 3 amp A2 10 3 2 1 A3 T3 ch 2 ntroduce revised IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS June A4 B4 ch 10 2 2006 Resolution MSC 232 82 A5 B5 ch 14 2 2 ifferentiate
75. eristics that are relevant to their routine or emergency duties 40 37 Effective navigation with ECDIS 1 0 hr The trainee describes how ECDIS is used effectively in navigation Refs T1 ch 10 2 T3 ch 7 3 amp 8 1 amp 11 2 amp 16 40 1 37 1 Describe bridge functions incorporating ECDIS ECDIS can be used in support of many important bridge functions but such support requires its own skill and knowledge facility and constitutes an additional bridge function Visual monitoring effective lookout verify visual contact Planning charts updates routes weather forecasts weather routing Piloting course changes dead reckoning vessel position radar overlay position history alarm history Maneuvers conditions wind tide current ice climate data vessel characteristics docking anchoring lightering canal transit At anchor dE position fiontar other traffic tidal client trends STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 83 40 2 37 2 Re examine Review sample bridge operating procedures addressing ECDIS Simplified bridge operating procedures addressing ECDIS should include but should not be limited to the following Maintain visual lookout supplemented by ARPA 8 ECDIS Validate correct functioning of electronic instruments at regular intervals Manage chart database and updates Maintain voyage plans amp files consistent with approved and filed copies 40 3 37 3 Define safe and practical n
76. ex page 136 8 differences between true north and gyro north radar H using the same data reference system 10 using the appropriate chart scale 11 using the best suited sensor to the given situation and circumstances B entering the correct values of safety data 12 1 the own ship s safety contour 12 2 safety depth safe water and 12 3 events and A3 proper use of all available data Ad Appreciation that RCDS is only a navigational aid and that when operating in the RCDS mode the ECDIS equipment should be used together with an appropriate portfolio of up to date paper charts Jb appreciation of the differences in operation of RCDS mode as described in SN 1 Circ 207 Rev 1 Differences between RCDS and ECDIS and 2 ECDIS in any mode should be used in training with an appropriate portfolio of up to date charts Factors affecting system performance and accuracy 53 An elementary understanding should be attained of the principles of ECDIS together with a full practical knowledge of A starting and setting up ECDIS connecting data sensors satellite and radio navigation system receivers radar gyro compass log echo sounder accuracy and limitations of these sensors including effects of measurement errors and ship s position accuracy manoeuvring on the accuracy of course indicator s performance compass error on the accuracy of course indication shallow water on the ac
77. f competence Care should therefore be taken to select the method most appropriate to the particular aspect of competence to be tested bearing in mind the need to frame questions which relate as realistically as possible to the requirements of the officer s tasks at sea Compiling assessments Whilst each examining authority establishes its own rules the length of time which can be devoted to assessing the competence of candidates for certificates of competency is limited by practical economic and social restraints Therefore a prime objective of those responsible for the organization and administration of the assessment system is to find the most efficient effective and economical method of assessing the competency of candidates An examination system should effectively test the breadth of a candidate s KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY of the subject areas pertinent to the tasks he is expected to undertake It is not possible to examine candidates fully in all areas so in effect the STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 91 assessment samples a candidate s KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY by covering as wide a scope as is possible within the time constraints and testing his depth of KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY in selected areas The assessment as a whole should assess each candidates comprehension of principles concepts and methodology ability to apply principles concepts and methodology ability to organize fact
78. fe water such as Apply the ENC option of four shades Shallow Contour should be set to represent nothing less than ownship s deep draft Nav Navigational Danger I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 60 Depth sounder limit e Set an advance time for approaching the set safety contour In tidal waters it is sometimes necessary to navigate in waters less deep than the safety contour Emphasis should be placed on using all other information mode STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 61 M Lesson Plans ECDIS Route Planning and Monitoring 79 0 hours 22 Vessel maneuvering characteristics 0 5 hours 23 Route planning by table 0 51 0 hours 24 Route planning by chart 12 0 hours 25 Track limits 0 5 hours 26 Checking plan for safety 0 5 hours 2T Embeddedtidecurrent wind amp climate almanac Additional Navigational Information 0 5 hours 28 Route schedule 0 5 hours 29 User charts in route planning 1 0 5 hour Ex 3 Simulator Exercise Coastal waters 2 0 hours 22 Vessel maneuvering characteristics 0 5 hrs The trainee demonstrates the use of ship s particulars in the display of route planning and maneuvering information and explains the possible errors of interpretation Refs T1 ch 8 5 T3 ch 7 5 amp 8 3 B7 22 3 22 1 Determine methods of alert for wheel over when approaching waypoints such as Turn radius maneuvering characteristics of ownship apply
79. get the information about the chart and chart objects Refs T1 ch 6 4 6 T3 ch 7 2 B7 16 1 Selectthe task paneland apply Apply the functions suitable for position monitoring route monitoring route creation and editing trial maneuver creating and accessing user layers Continuous positioning while monitoring navigation Trial maneuvers Route planning and scheduling Creating User Charts Other functions 16 2 Obtain information on charted See For vector charts use the Info bu pos ion m bo Navtex symbol line zone free space or Hinr Gee dod ean window For raster charts ARGS and BSB information is available only for the same frame size of a matching vector chart as described above 16 3 Demonstrate how the presentation of navigation marks is changed according to ownship s position 16 4 Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of display categories 17 Changing the settings 1 0 hr The trainee demonstrates how to verify the operational settings and to assess that the navigational process is safe Refs T1 ch 6 3 amp 8 6 T3 ch 7 6 B7 17 1 Manually test the major functions of hardware keyboard mouse trackball sensor data and chart data 17 2 Check and or select preferred operational settings in the primary relevant task panels and on the primary information panel Primary task panels Primary information panel Ship Alarm Chart Logbook ARPA Configuration Add Inf
80. ically editing waypoints 24 4 btain track courses and distances from the chart 24 5 btain relevant route planning information rack limits 0 5 hours 25 1 eview the alarm settings used as vessel is proceeding along a monitored route 25 2 odify the setting of XTE in a previously saved route T1 ch 6 5 3 amp 8 3 T3 ch 7 5 B7 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 31 Teaching Learning Objectives Aid Reference 26 A1 2 T1 ch 7 4 amp hecking plan for safety 0 5 hours A2 T T A3 T3 ch 7 4 26 1 A4 B7 heck a previously created and saved route for crossing dangers A5 of navigation according to the setting of cross track distance 26 2 heck the route as it is being created for dangers as listed above 26 3 ssess a route plan based on a safety check Ex 3 Simulator exercise coastal amp confined restricted waters A3 A4 navigation alarms amp route scheduling 2 0 hours AS 27 A1 2 T3 ch 7 5 amp mbedded tide current 8 climate almanac Additional Navigational A2 7 7 amp 15 1 Information 0 5 hours B7 Ze A5 iscuss various hydro meteorological data that could be available in the ECDIS database tides currents weather etc 28 A1 2 T1 ch 7 5 oute schedule 0 5 hours A2 T3 ch 7 5 amp A3 7 7 28 1 A4 B7 bserve any deviation from the route schedule setting in use as A5 vessel is proceeding along a route 28 2 etermine expected passage times 28 3 bserve cal
81. ies Automatic Radar Plotting Aid ARPA simulation 3 ARPA simulation equipment shall be capable of simulating the operational capabilities of ARPAs which meet all applicable performance standards adopted by the Organization and shall incorporate the facilities for 1 manual and automatic target acquisition 2 past track information 2 use of exclusion areas A vector graphic time scale and data display and 5 trial manoeuvres PART 2 OTHER PROVISIONS Simulator training objectives 6 Each Party shall ensure that the aims and objectives of simulator based training are defined within an overall training programme and that specific training objectives and tasks are selected so as to relate as closely as possible to shipboard tasks and practices Training procedures 7 In conducting mandatory simulator based training instructors shall ensure that zl trainees are adequately briefed beforehand on the exercise objectives and tasks and are given sufficient planning time before the exercise starts gt trainees have adequate familiarization time on the simulator and with its equipment before any training or assessment exercise commences We guidance given and exercise stimuli are appropriate to the selected exercise objectives and tasks and to the level of trainee experience 4 exercises are effectively monitored supported as appropriate by audio and visual observation of trainee activity and pre and
82. ing amp installing chart data 1 0 5 hrs The trainee installs chart license software and chart data of various formats Refs T1 ch 4 4 T3 ch 9 2 amp 9 3 amp 9 4 B7 33 1 32 1 Review chart data structure terminology and installation procedures SENC and various formats The operator procures installs updates selects the ECDIS unit initializes loads introduced in Lesson 12 33 2 32 2 Review chart format requirements for ECDIS ECDIS requires the use of charts in official formats issued by the properly authorized government hydrographic offices These are currently S 57 specified ENC s manufactured by the respective regional Hydrographic Offices S 101 ENC product specification is currently being developed S 100 IHO I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 72 universal hydrographic data model has been developed recently to enable the easier integration of hydrographic data and applications into geospatial solutions and will eventually replace S 57 33 3 32 3 Examine data distribution sources for ENC Regional global coordinating centers RENC such as Primar hosted by the Norwegian HO and IC ENC hosted by the UKHO are engaged in the distribution of ENC data These centers accumulate chart databases from participating hydrographic offices ensure quality standards are met and provide the data to distributers for procurement by end users 33 4 32 4 Examine data distrib
83. ing objective format and each objective specifies what the trainee must be able to do as the learning outcome m implementation For the course to run smoothly and to be effective considerable attention must be paid to the availability and use of Properly qualified instructors Support staff Rooms and other spaces equipment Textbooks technical papers Other reference material VVVVV Through preparation is the key to successful implementation of the course IMO has produced Guidance on the Implementation of IMO Model Courses which deals with this aspect in greater detail and is included as an attachment to this course I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 6 Part A Course Framework m Scope This model course intends to provide the knowledge skill and understanding of ECDIS and electronic charts to the thorough extent needed to safely navigate vessels whose primary means of navigation is ECDIS The course emphasizes both the epus and ne of ECDIS in a Pads w giele The course is designed to meet the STCW requirements in the use of ECDIS as revised by the 2010 Manila Amendments specifically as these apply to Tables A II 1 A II 2 and A II 3 and also to revised guidelines pertaining to training and assessment in the operational use of ECDIS in Table B I paragraphs 36 through 66 assessment in navigational watchkeeping and evaluation of competence both in Table B II It should be unders
84. ing the ECDIS database for obtaining navigational hydro meteorological and other data 4 2 taking into consideration turning radius and wheel over points lines when they are expressed on chart scale 4 3 marking dangerous depths and areas and exhibiting guarding depth contours 4 4 marking waypoints with the crossing depth contours and critical cross track deviations as well as by adding replacing and erasing of waypoints AS taking into consideration safe speed STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 139 4 6 checking pre planned route for navigational safety and 4 7 generating alarms and warnings 3 route planning with calculation in the table format including 5 1 waypoints selection 5 2 recalling the waypoints list 5 3 planning notes 5 4 adjustment of a planned route 5 5 checking a pre planned route for navigational safety 5 6 alternative route planning 5 7 __ saving planned routes loading and unloading or deleting routes 5 8 making a graphic copy of the monitor screen and printing a route 5 90 editing and modification of the planned route 5 10 setting of safety values according to the size and manoeuvring parameters of the vessel 5 11 back route planning and 5 12 connecting several routes Route monitoring 57 Knowledge and skills should be attained in wl using independent data to control ship s position or using al
85. ion The ECDIS initialization screen indicates on line tests e For date time position heading and speed log Displays Received when these inputs match expected protocols Received status is not a check on data accuracy Displays Aborted when these inputs are missing or corrupt Boot up without inputs will continue with alarms on ECDIS display ENC data will be loaded from the chart files as licensed 6 Vessel position 0 5 hrs The trainee operates basic navigational functions and settings pertaining to vessel position information Refs T1 ch 6 7 B7 6 1 Review interface methods Mouse trackball and device buttons Keyboard and hotkeys Control of standard cursor and free mouse cursor Use of cursor and ERBL on the display 6 2 Review display of vessel s position Shift the vessel on the display in navigation mode Vessel s symbols Vessel s GPSGNSS position information details reviewed in Lesson 07 Track of vessel s position details reviewed in Lesson 08 Vessel s motion vectors details reviewed in Lesson 09 6 3 Examine position information in the display panels System tidal height current sounding set and drift at position Route vessel position on the route Pilot position relative to next WP as per route schedule data 6 4 Determine a position fix on the ECDIS chart display panel Manually draw and move bearing lines LOPs Manually mark position on the display 7
86. is 5325t Container ship 2 Dis 41172t bl Bulk carrier 1 Dis 23565t bl Destroyer Dis 4675t Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 7 Dis 2449t Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 7 Dis 2449t LO RO ship Dis 19512t Conventional twin screw tug 1 bp 21t Conventional bwin screw tug 1 bp 21t Passenger cruise ship 1 Dis 24841t Container ship 5 Dis 86900t Container ship 5 Dis 86900t Bulk carrier 4 Dis 104510t Container ship 3 Dis 83105t Bulk carrier 3 Dis 26343t bl I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 88 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 89 Part E Evaluation and Assessment Arana Fe Model Coca ahud apel the asi or concen is iho B ECDIS Theory Test Sample Introduction The effectiveness of any evaluation depends on the accuracy of the description of what is to be measured The learning objectives that are used in the detailed teaching syllabus Column 3 Methods for demonstrating competence and Column 4 Criteria for evaluating competence in Tables A II 1 A II 2 and A II 3 of the STCW Code set out the methods and criteria for evaluation Instructors should refer to these when designing the assessment It is consistent with the intent of STCW that demonstration of skills and practical understanding is determined by direct observation while knowledge and theoretical understand is determined through written examination in a variety of question styles STCW 2010 Co
87. is loaded and when chart area is underscaled 19 2 eview and apply appropriate day night palette display category and scale 19 3 elect information options in display category of All other information 19 4 ifferentiate between information layers User user Chart chart layers and Event event graphic 19 5 I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc Teaching Aid Reference T1 ch 6 3 amp 8 6 T3 ch 7 6 B7 T1 ch 6 4 T3 ch 7 2 4 B7 T1 ch 6 5 amp 6 9 amp 7 3 T3 ch 7 5 6 amp 7 2 1 amp 7 3 2 B7 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 28 Ex 2 20 21 espond to the indicators representing the loss of displayed information Simulator exercise coastal waters chart display settings 2 0 hours ystem amp position alarms 0 5 hours 20 1 20 2 20 3 dentify and respond to alarms for primary and secondary positioning systems dentify and respond to chart related alarms dentify and respond to ECDIS alarms from autopilot in Track Control epth amp contour alarms 1 0 5 hour 21 1 21 2 21 3 21 4 escribe route monitoring alarms dentify depth related information et the safety values for route monitoring et the limits pertaining to safe water A3 A4 A5 A1 2 A3 A4 A5 T1 ch 8 3 T3 ch 7 5 3 B7 T1 ch 8 4 amp STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 29 EC Teaching Learning Objectives Aid Reference ECDIS Route Planning
88. l danger or danger area 10 crossing a specified area Al selecting a different geodetic datum 14 approaching other ships 13 watch termination 14 switching timer STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 141 15 16 system test failure malfunctioning of the positioning system used in ECDIS AE failure of dead reckoning and 18 inability to fix vessel s position using the navigational system Manual correction of a ship s position and motion parameters 59 Knowledge and skills should be attained in manually correcting l the ship s position in dead reckoning mode when the satellite and radio 2 navigation system receiver is switched off K the ship s position when automatically obtained coordinates are inaccurate and course and speed values Records in the ship s log 60 Knowledge and skills should be attained in A automatic voyage recording 2 reconstruction of past track taking into account id 2 1 recording media 2 2 recording intervals 2 3 verification of database in use viewing records in the electronic ship s log 4 instant recording in the electronic ship s log 5 changing ship s time 6 entering the additional data M printing the content of the electronic ship s log 8 setting up the automatic record time intervals E composition of voyage data and reporting and 10 interfa
89. l functions by the cursor electronic bearing line range rings A selecting and modification of electronic chart content a scaling including underscaling and overscaling 6 zooming i setting of the own ship s safety data 8 using a daytime or night time display mode 9 reading all chart symbols and abbreviations I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 138 10 using different kinds of cursors and electronic bars for obtaining navigational data 11 viewing an area in different directions and returning to the ship s position 12 finding the necessary area using geographical coordinates Ak displaying indispensable data layers appropriate to a navigational situation 14 selecting appropriate and unambiguous data position course speed etc 13 entering the mariner s notes 16 using north up orientation presentation and other kinds of orientation and 17 using true and relative motion modes Route planning 56 Knowledge and skills should be attained in A loading the ship s characteristics into ECDIS d selection of a sea area for route planning 2 1 reviewing required waters for the sea passage and 2 2 changing over of chart scale a verifying that proper and updated charts are available A route planning on a display by means of ECDIS using the graphic editor taking into consideration rhumb line and great circle sailing 4 1 us
90. ll require a retake of the underway evaluation D Monitoring of trainees ECDIS use for grading of all tasks listed on the score sheet D Brief trainees e Debrief each trainee STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 151 Appendix 6 Integrated navigation training example Example Equipment set up for ECDIS training Figure 1 24 workstation integrated navigation classroom Figure 2 16 workstation Integrated Navigation Lab for coaching in ECDIS functionalities and navigation INL for solo ECDIS navigation and assessment I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 152 1 Equipment specification for ECDIS Training The following equipment specifications describe an example setup for ECDIS training other systems may be equally acceptable provided the system can deliver equal functionality Provided there is sufficient equipment and an acceptable layout the ECDIS ship mini simulator may be used for all relevant exercises in the course If a full bridge simulator is used for the final passage plan exercises the trainee will be required to undertake individual watchkeeping duties 2 Equipment specification for ECDIS classroom Training This equipment is for ECDIS workstation classroom training to allow demonstration and practice of ECDIS functionalities The number of workstations required will depend on the number of trainees on the course and the time needed to complete the required exercises There is
91. mit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention 5 FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary General to transmit copies of this resolution and its Annex to Members of the Organization which are not Contracting Governments to the Convention ANNEX AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA 1974 AS AMENDED NR I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 126 CHAPTER V SAFETY OF NAVIGATION Regulation 19 Carriage requirements for shipborne navigational systems and equipment 3 In paragraph 2 1 the existing subparagraph 4 is replaced by the following 4 nautical charts and nautical publications to plan and display the ship s route for the intended voyage and to plot and monitor positions throughout the voyage An electronic chart display and information system ECDIS is also accepted as meeting the chart carriage requirements of this subparagraph Ships to which paragraph 2 10 applies shall comply with the carriage requirements for ECDIS detailed therein 5 2 After the existing paragraph 2 9 the new paragraphs 2 10 and 2 11 are added as follows 2 10 Ships engaged on international voyages shall be fitted with an Electronic Chart Display and Information System ECDIS as follows 1 passenger ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 201
92. n the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee RECALLING FURTHER article VIII b of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS 1974 hereinafter referred to as the Convention concerning the amendment procedure applicable to the Annex to the Convention other than to the provisions of chapter thereof HAVING CONSIDERED at its eighty sixth session amendments to the Convention proposed and circulated in accordance with article VIII b i thereof 1 ADOPTS in accordance with article VIII b iv of the Convention amendments to the Convention the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present resolution 2 DETERMINES in accordance with article VIII b vi 2 bb of the Convention that the said amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1 July 2010 unless prior to that date more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the Convention or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50 of the gross tonnage of the world s merchant fleet have notified their objections to the amendments 3 INVITES SOLAS Contracting Governments to note that in accordance with article VIII b vii 2 of the Convention the amendments shall enter into force on 1 January 2011 upon their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2 above 4 REQUESTS the Secretary General in conformity with article VIII b v of the Convention to trans
93. navigational equipment and bridge operational controls which meet all applicable performance standards adopted by the Organization incorporate facilities to generate soundings and d create a real time operating environment including navigation control and communications instruments and equipment appropriate to the navigation and watchkeeping tasks to be carried out and the manoeuvring skills to be assessed and e realistically simulate own ship characteristics in open water conditions as well as the effects of weather tidal stream and currents 39 Demonstrations of and practice in ECDIS use should be undertaken where appropriate through the use of simulators Training exercises should preferably be undertaken in real time in order to increase trainees awareness of the hazards of the improper use of ECDIS Accelerated timescale may be used only for demonstrations General Goals of an ECDIS training programme 40 The ECDIS trainee should be able to all operate the ECDIS equipment use the navigational functions of ECDIS select and assess all relevant information and take proper action in the case of a malfunction STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 133 2 state the potential errors of displayed data and the usual errors of interpretation and 23 explain why ECDIS should not be relied upon as the sole reliable aid to navigation Theory and demonstration 41 As the safe use of ECDIS requires kn
94. nd content may also be necessary if in your maritime industry the trainees completing the course are to undertake duties which differ from the course objectives specified in the model course Within the course plan the course designers have indicated their assessment of the time that should be allotted to each learning area However it must be appreciated that these allocations are arbitrary and assume that the trainees have fully met all entry requirements of the course The instructor should therefore review these assessments and may need to re allocate the time required to achieve each specific learning objective STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 5 B Lesson Plans Having adjusted the course content to suit the trainee intake and any revision of the course objectives the instructor should draw up lesson plans based on the detailed syllabus The detailed syllabus contains specific references to the textbooks or teaching material proposed for use in the course Where no adjustment has been found necessary in the learning objectives of the detailed syllabus the lesson plans may simply consist of the detailed syllabus with keywords or other reminders added to assist the instructor in making his presentation of the material B Presentation The presentation of concepts and methodologies must be repeated in various ways until the instructor is satisfied that the trainee has attained each specified learning objective The syllabus is laid out in learn
95. nd under keel clearance STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 67 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc Objects Aleutian Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Atacama Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Bougainville Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Cayman Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Cedros Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Farallon Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Kermadec Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Kuril Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Marianas Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Ryukyu Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t Tethyon Fishery training ship 4 Dis 1087t D Scene ship target Diamond Princess Passenger cruise ship 4 Dis 24841t Hanjin Delta Container ship 3 Dis 83105t Klahowya Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 7 Dis 2449t Oyashio Submarine 1 even keel Victoria Clipper High speed ferry 1 Dis 148t Wally Foss Integrated Tug Barge 450 Windsong Isobutyl Chemical tanker 1 Dis 44288t ug target E e Hunter Conventional twin screw tug 4 bp 46 Environment 7 Barge Loe BRI Oil barge 255 series bl Mooring STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 68 3 Environment Observe ancherage rules ship Apply ECDIS userlayer for anchoring Central Shuttle tanker Dis 1529574 Eastern Shuttle tanker Dis 152957t Outcomes Northern Shuttle tanker Dis 1
96. nitoring 79 0 22 Vessel maneuvering characteristics 23 Route planning by table 24 Route planning by chart 25 Track limits 26 Checking plan for safety Ex 3 Simulator exercise coastal amp confined restricted waters navigation alarms amp 2T 28 29 route scheduling Additional Navigational Information Embedded tide current amp climate almanac Route schedule User charts in route planning STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 17 ECDIS Targets Charts amp System 86 5 30 ARPA Radar tracked target overlay 31 AIS functions 32 Radar overlay RIBMunctions 33 32 Procuring amp installing chart data 34 33 Installing chart corrections Ex 4 Simulator exercise confined restricted waters advanced integrated navigation with ECDIS 35 34 System reset amp backup 36 35 Archiving with ECDIS data managementutilityand data logging Ai Bata logging ang bock 38 Playback ECDIS Responsibility amp Assessment 6 0 39 36 Responsibility 40 37 Effective navigation with ECDIS Ev 1 Written evaluation Ev 2 Simulator exercise coastal amp confined restricted waters underway ECDIS navigation assessment I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 18 B Course Timetable 5 days 40 0 hours minimum B j Period 4st Period 2 0 hours 2nd Period 4 52 0 hours 3rd Period 2 0 hours 4th Period 2 5 0 hours Elements of ECDIS 5 8 Ex 1 Simulator exerci
97. nnex page 3 Table of Contents Page Introduction 44 Part A Course Framework 36 Part B Course Outline and Timetable 910 Part C Detailed Teaching Syllabus 4213 Part D Instructor Manual 2123 Part E Evaluation and assessment 6254 Appendices for the ECDIS instructor 8356 Guidance on the implementation of model courses 97 I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 4 Introduction to model courses m Purpose of the model courses The purpose of the IMO model courses is to assist maritime training institutes and their teaching staff in organizing and introducing new training courses or in enhancing updating or supplementing existing training material where the quality and effectiveness of the training courses may thereby be improved It is not the intention of the model course program to present instructors with a rigid teaching package which they are expected to follow blindly Nor is it the intention to substitute audio visual or programmed material for the instructor s presence As in all training endeavors the knowledge skills and dedication of the instructor are the key components in the transfer of knowledge and skills to those being trained through IMO model course material Because educational systems and the cultural backgrounds of trainees in maritime subjects vary considerably from country to country the model course material has been designed to identify the basic entry requirements and train
98. opriate selection of user layers and alarms e Successful fix of manual position I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 56 ei 146955W 146950 146745W 146940W n Y gt Objects M Cascade Range Chemical City Coastal Intrepid Diamond Princess Explorer Golden Hind Horizon Clear Iso Gloria Pisces Polar Bear SeaRiver Long B Lie Star Dancer ER Environment EJ Tug target Nanuk 146 50W E Scene El Ship target Silver King Maoring kiyer Longl K 46 50 Beach pose ee Container ship 11 Dis 51309t Chemical tanker 2 Disp 24033 VLCC 3 Dis 122961t Passenger cruise ship 4 Dis 24841t Fishery training ship 7 Dis 3709t Training ship Dis 17160t Container ship 1 Dis 32025t Chemical tanker 1 Dis 25700t bl Fishery training ship 7 Dis 3709t VLCC 1 Dis 159584t VLCC 1 Dis 63430t bl Passenger cruise ship 3 Dis 13024t Azimuth tractor tug 1 bp 77t Fish boat Dis 286t STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 57 Option B for Exercise 2 Hoting D spiers for 5 i Fask groups Safe navigation through skills integration Create and apply route Olaf Johansson Stern trawler Dis 2210t Polar Wind VLCC 1 Dis 159584t TFFerndale Oil tanker Dis 30645t bl Ship target e Casablanca LNG 1 Dis 81549t bl Grandin Rune Bulk carrier 3 Dis 26343t bl e
99. or in simulation exercises Passing score should be set at 056 Ev 2 Simulation evaluation coastal amp confined restricted waters 2 5 0 hrs The trainee successfully completes a simulated transit See example of Trainee s Evaluation on I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 86 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 87 Barge Environment Mooring Scene Ship target Cape Horn Da Ming Hu Daisy Hanjin Boston Horizon Anchorage Hyak Hyundai National Kitsap Laurel Medi Taipei MOL Dynamic MOL Enterprise MV Rainkiss North Star Norwegian Sunrise Nurten Ana Pacific Titan Royal Princess Santiago TG 10 TG 19 TG 20 TG 21 walla walla Wenatchee Wsf i Xin Dan Dong B ulcer i Barbara Eagle El ship Diamond Starlight Hanjin Tokyo Holztiger Sanko Galaxy Sidney Greenville Torm Rotna Fisher Dis 1676t VLCC 1 Dis 159584t Yacht Dis 286t Container ship 3 Dis 83105t Container ship 1 Dis 32025t Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 7 Dis 2449t Container ship 1 Dis 32025t Ro Ro Passenger Ferry 7 Dis 2449t Yacht Dis 286t Bulk carrier 2 Dis 76800t bl Container ship 1 Dis 32025t Container ship 1 Dis 32025t Bulk carrier 1 Dis 33089t Container ship 2 Dis 93130t Passenger cruise ship 2 Dis 31085t LO RO ship Dis 19512t Integrated Tug Barge 450 Passenger cruise ship 1 Dis 24841t Container ship 2 Dis 41172t bl Coastal tanker D
100. ormation user layers Route 17 3 Evaluate alarm and function status indications Alarms time position update heading and speed log Route keeping heading vectors chart scale track logbook functions 17 4 Demonstrate errors of interpretation by the incorrect selection of safety values Safety depth Safety contour Least depth alarm anti grounding alarms Alarms for sailing along a route 17 5 Adjust track length and precision 17 6 Evaluate the range of information recorded in the log table voyage recording Check navigational conditions ownship progress charts displayed etc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 53 Check routing events including manual notations Check system events Display additional data groups 18 Chart scaling 0 5 hrs The trainee demonstrates the use of chart scaling and explains and avoids interpretation errors due scale Refs T1 ch 6 4 T3 ch 7 2 4 B7 18 1 Demonstrate scaling of electronic chart display Scale and select scale value With chart autoload switched on use lt gt e increase scale zoom closer and use lt gt to decrease scale zoom out zoom function Zoom and use cursor to draw quadrangle around area to view Use to display electronic chart on the same scale as the original paper chart 18 3 Apply additional chart scale information Horizontal screen span Display of chart scale scale bar and bold thin scale angle Cal
101. ormation using other means A navigational watch is not to be performed on only one system mostly unavoidable in this simulation and proficiency training 4 2 Recognize ways to avoid over reliance on ECDIS A system malfunction and data inaccuracy is always a potential The displayed hydrographic data are not more reliable than the survey data they are based on The displayed sensor data are not more reliable than the respective originating sensor system Errors inaccuracies in one subsystem may degrade others and can potentially render ECDIS useless 4 3 Proficiency in the use of ECDIS includes assessing the integrity of the system and all data at all times However such use should be integrated into standing a normal watch including a competent visual lookout and the continued maintenance of good situational awareness One method of accomplishing this it to go to the ECDIS with a single purpose or query within a strict and brief time limit rather than to browse or surf menus and information panels Keeping to a 7 second glance as a scanning technique helps produce an integrative role for ECDIS Another method is to overcome the problem of partial use the less thoroughly the ECDIS is used and applied the less willing the users become to apply ECDIS to navigation resulting less familiarity and less trust 5 Work station start stop amp layout 1 00 5 hr The trainee analyzes and assesses the prope
102. owledge and understanding of the basic principles governing ECDIS data and their presentation rules as well as potential errors in displayed data and ECDIS related limitations and potential dangers a number of lectures covering the theoretical explanation should be provided As far as possible such lessons should be presented within a familiar context and make use of practical examples They should be reinforced during simulator exercises 42 For safe operation of ECDIS equipment and ECDIS related information use of the navigational functions of ECDIS selection and assessment of all relevant information becoming familiar with ECDIS man machine interfacing practical exercises and training on the ECDIS simulators should constitute the main content of the course 43 For the definition of training objectives a structure of activities should be defined A detailed specification of learning objectives should be developed for each topic of this structure Simulator exercises 44 Exercises should be carried out on individual ECDIS simulators or full mission navigation simulators including ECDIS to enable trainees to acquire the necessary practical skills For real time navigation exercises navigation simulators are recommended to cover the complex navigation situation The exercises should provide training in the use of the various scales navigational modes and display modes which are available so that the trainees will be able to
103. ppendix 5b Example of Trainee s Evaluation on Simulator m Appendix 6 Integrated navigation training exampleExample Equipment set up for ECDIS training I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 118 Appendix 1 Introduction to the operational use of ECDIS This document is the first revision to the original ECDIS Model Course 1 27 published by the IMO in 2000 In the intervening decade several considerable advances have occurred gt Comprehensive improvements in type approved ECDIS including software chart data PGECDIS workstation hardware and integration with critical ship functions Widespread experience in effective navigation with ECDIS aboard vessels Publication of textbooks articles and information booklets on ECDIS Development of simulation that makes available to each trainee a certifiedan ECDIS workstation in an underway context with vessel controls and ful visualization Amendments to STCW requiring competency in the use of ECDIS for all Watch watchkeeping Officers officers wherever type approved units are installed The advent of track control autopilots deriving control information from ECDIS The advent of paperless bridges where a new generation of apprentice mateswatchkeeping officers gain little or no practice in backup skills such as paper plotting of LOPs v vvv vv STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 119 I STW 43 wP 6 Ad
104. r functioning of ECDIS during the booting up process and normal operation Refs T1 ch 1 T3 ch 7 3 B7 5 1 Perform standard PCECDIS workstation start e Recognize that some sensor feeds may need to be off or disconnected te from PCECDIS workstation com ports and that the PCECDIS workstation is subject to all normal limitations of hardware operating system and memory e ECDIS is a navigation aid not a general use DC and has Potential limitations in hard drive storage RAM size power supply interruptions hardware malfunctions overall system lockup etc Operating system typically Windows boot up procedures and internal tests A pre programmed dongle installed in the parallel printer port which enables the registration and use of the ECDIS manufacturer s products The potential to fail due to incorrect use of OS and ECDIS software 5 2 Interpret the ECDIS start windows for sensors requested sensors found and selected chart data initializing Recognize the significance of the ECDIS Activator Key dongle and associated license files The ECDIS software boots up loads with A small indicator window against the desktop background then e A full screen panel indication of initialization then The ECDIS basic display with alarm indicators if any requiring acknowledgement STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 43 5 3 Examine alarms if any and determine initial conditions of ECDIS readiness for navigat
105. ragraphs 17 to 19 and 36 to 38 Operational use of ECDIS where AIS is connected 63 Knowledge and skills should be attained in l interface with AIS 2 interpretation of AIS data STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 143 M indicating target s speed vectors a indicating target s tracks and archiving target s tracks Operational warnings their benefits and limitations 64 Trainees should gain an appreciation of the uses benefits and limitations of ECDIS operational warnings and their correct setting where applicable to avoid spurious interference System operational tests 65 Knowledge and skills should be attained in 1 methods of testing for malfunctions of ECDIS including functional self testing 2 precautions to be taken after a malfunction occurs and id adequate back up arrangements take over and navigate using the back up system Debriefing exercise 66 The instructor should analyze the results of all exercises completed by all trainees and print them out The time spent on the debriefing should occupy between 10 and 15 of the total time used for simulator exercises ee i TTE Table AA Column Competence Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation Hee reining ead assessmentin the not required for those who serve exclusively on ships not fitted with ECDIS These Limitations shall be reflected inthe endorsements issued to
106. rences 3 3 Manually change scale area amp position of ownship e Chart or sea area and scale Position of own hip relative to display edge 3 4 Evaluate the route monitoring mode of ECDIS operation e Route monitoring mode Navigation mode 3 5 Explain the value of ECDIS to navigation Own ship position with respect to route shipping lanes acquired targets depth contours soundings and predicted tides and currents Multi chart loading scaling on chart object information Centralized information station for navigational bridge team including ERBL user layers radar target tracking SAR Navtex AIS climate and port information 4 Correct amp incorrect use 0 gt mt The trainee assesses watchkeeping the role of ECDIS within the totality of the Eet process Refs T1 ch 8 7 T3 ch 11 3 2 amp 7 5 amp 8 1 1 B2 B3 4 1 Use ECDIS within the prevailing navigation situation I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 42 Name the principles of navigation and operational guidance for officers in charge of a navigational watch STCW SOLAS Review the many areas of bridge operations to which ECDIS may be applied Situational awareness includes the functioning of navigational aids and the reliability of sensors is only igned ari j avigationalta ECDIS is a powerful and comprehensive navigational system yet its use does not eliminate the need to verify the inf
107. roducing a variety of conditions which may include emergency hazardous or unusual situations relevant to assessment objectives and 6 permit an assessor to control monitor and record exercises for the effective assessment of the performance of candidates Additional performance standards 3 In addition to meeting the basic requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 simulation equipment to which this section applies shall meet the performance standards given hereunder in accordance with their specific type Radar simulation 4 Radar simulation equipment shall be capable of simulating the operational capabilities of navigational radar equipment which meets all applicable performance standards adopted by the Organization and incorporate facilities to al operate in the stabilized relative motion mode and sea and ground stabilized true motion modes See relevant appropriate performance standards adopted by the Organization IXSTW43WPY6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 130 Se model weather tidal streams current shadow sectors spurious echoes and other propagation effects and generate coastlines navigational buoys and search and rescue transponders and i create a real time operating environment incorporating at least two own ship stations with ability to change own ship s course and speed and include parameters for at least 20 target ships and appropriate communication facilit
108. ronic Chart Display and Information System ECDIS Software R7 Guidelines for Voyage Planning IMO Res A 893 21 R8 COLREGS International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 as amended B Textbooks T T1 Norris A 2010 ECDIS and Positioning London Nautical Institute T2 Weintrit A 2009 The Electronic Chart Display and Information System ECDIS An Operational Handbook Gydnia Gydnia Maritime University Poland Balkema Book CRC Press Taylor amp Francis Group T3 Hecht et al 20062010 The Electronic Chart 2753 Ed Lemmer The Netherlands GITC bv T4 The ECDIS Manual ECDIS Ltd Witherby Seamanship International Edition 2012 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 14 Part B Course Outline and Timetable B Overview The following section presents the topics of the 40 hour ECDIS course in a simplified outline format The 40 topics are organized into 5 general Subject Areas The total hours are allocated in the following manner Practice amp Lecture Solo Independent ECDIS Solo evaluation Evaluation amp navigation Exam 27 529 0 hrs 9 08 0 hrs 3 53 0 hrs The duration allocated to each topic is presented in the Course Timetables and is repeated in Part C Detailed Teaching Syllabus and in Part D Lesson Plans and Exercises The Learning Objectives for each topic are presented generally in Part C and with full detail in Part D
109. rpretation of the term first survey referred to in SOLAS regulations MSC 1 Circ 1290 STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 127 I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 128 Appendix 4 STCW Manila Amendments Regulation 1 12 and Section A l 12 and B 1 12 on ECDISuse of simulators for ECDIS training Regulation I 12 Use of simulators 1 The performance standards and other provisions set forth in section A I 12 and such other requirements as are prescribed in part A of the STCW Code for any certificate concerned shall be complied with in respect of l all mandatory simulator based training 2 any assessment of competency required by part A of the STCW Code which is carried out by means of a simulator and 3 any demonstration by means of a simulator of continued proficiency required by part A of the STCW Code Section A I 12 Standards governing the use of simulators PART 1 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS General performance standards for simulators used in training 1 Each Party shall ensure that any simulator used for mandatory simulator based training shall d be suitable for the selected objectives and training tasks 2 be capable of simulating the operating capabilities of shipboard equipment concerned to a level of physical realism appropriate to training objectives and include the capabilities limitations and possible errors of such equipment Si have sufficient beh
110. rse qualification there is need to ensure all are making the same decisions To be reliable an evaluation procedure should produce reasonably consistent results no matter which set of papers or version of the test is used If instructors are assessing their own trainees they need to know what they are to assess and then decide how to do this The what will come from the standards learning outcomes of the course qualification they are delivering and the how may already be decided for them if it is in assignments tests or examinations The instructors need to consider the best way to assess the skills knowledge and attitudes of their learners whether this will be formative and or summative and the validity and reliability of the assessment All work assessed should be valid authentic current sufficient and reliable this is often know as VACSR valid assessments create standard results valid the work is relevant to the standards criteria being assessed authentic the work has been produced solely by the learner current the work is still relevant at the time of assessment sufficient the work covers all the standards criteria reliable the work is consistent across all learners over time and at the required level It is important to note that no single method can satisfactorily measure knowledge and skill over the entire spectrum of matters to be tested for the assessment o
111. s ideas and arguments and abilities and skills in carrying out the tasks to perform in the duties he or she is to be certificated to undertake All evaluation and testing techniques have their advantages and disadvantages An examining authority should carefully analyse precisely what it should be testing and can test A careful selection of test and evaluation methods should then be made to ensure that the best of the variety of techniques available today is used Each assessment shall be that best suited to the learning outcome or ability to be assessed Quality of test items No matter which type of test is used it is essential that all questions or test items used should be as brief as possible since the time taken to read the questions themselves lengthens the examination Questions must also be clear and complete To ensure this itis necessary that they be reviewed by a person other than the originator No extraneous information should be incorporated into questions I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 92 Proficiency Checklist for type approved ECDIS i5 Set Chart Autoscale on off manual scaling in Chart Area window Select correct scale to show chart avers Zoom use 8 scale zoom STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 93 I STW 43 wW
112. s limit depths lt safe setting are displayed as bold Channel limits fairways landmarks special areas warnings Message Layers Lost when any are turned off 8 2 Monitor vessel safety Recognize position gyro speed log COG SOG time Set a safe depth value from sea level with regards to Isolated Dangers Set a safe depth contour Identify contours shown in Base Display Identify other Base Display information that cannot be turned off 8 3 Activate route monitoring features H Track log drift summary sensor status target tracks scale route information contours isolated dangers special areas alarm limits Activate day night color sets track display scale bar vessel symbol e Set voyage recording Logbook track period precision color history routing information filters Heading amp drift vectors 0 5 hrs The trainee operates basic navigational functions and settings pertaining to ownship s heading vector course over ground vector and guard ring Refs T1 ch 8 1 R3 R4 B7 9 1 Activate vessel s motion vectors e Turn either or both vectors on or off e Alignment of vessel contour Set vector length 9 2 Obtain vessels course and speed from the positioning system COG 8 SOG may be from position system or from ARPA reference HDG is true or undefined manual entry only when in DR LOG may be bottom water ARPA or position system referenced 9 3 Interpret the movement of the ves
113. se open i s m sea basic integrated navigation 1 ork station start stop amp layout asic navigation ourse introduction amp 6 9 familiarization plan essel position eading amp drift vectors Day 1 2 7 10 urpose of ECDIS osition source nderstanding chart data 3 alue to navigation 4 orrect amp incorrect use 11 15 17 Ex 2 Simulator exercise coastal waters chart display settings hart quality amp accuracy hart selection hanging the settings 12 16 18 hart organization hart information hart scaling Day 2 Watchstanding Watchkeeping with 19 ECDIS l nformation layers 13 ensors 14 orts amp data feeds 20 ECDIS Route Planning and 24 Ex 3 Simulator exercise coastal m Monitoring amp confined restricted waters ystem amp position alarms oute planning by chart navigation alarms amp amp route 3 22 ge scheduling Day 3 i essel maneuvering epth amp contour alarms sg rack limits characteristics 26 23 i hecki t oute planning by table uL Rd STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 19 27 ECDIS Targets Charts amp System 33 32 Ex 4 Simulator exercise 3 i cenfined restricted waters advanced 7 30 Procuring amp installing chart data integrated navigation with ECDIS almanac Additional Navigational tracked target w RPA Radar 24 33 nformation Day4 acce c overlay Installing chart corrections 28 31 oute schedule IS functions 29 32 s
114. sel The graphical difference between the COG SOG and the HDG LOG vectors is the drift angle Display of drift angle reveals vessel momentum in a turn Drift angle in steady state reveals sum of wind and current on vessel STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 45 9 4 Recognize the effects of gyro error Drift angle results from gyro data without any provision for correction Gyro precession due to high speed turns produces an unreliable HDG display on ECDIS 9 5 Graphically monitor ownship s approach to isolated dangers by means of a guard ring or equivalent ECDIS function I STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 46 EX 1 Simulation exercise open sea 2 5 0 hours The trainee operates specific functions constituting task groups for route monitoring in an open sea area and obtains all relevant information for basic safe integrated navigation Demonstrate the following tasks groups on ECDIS while navigating safely in an open sea setting with non threatening ARPA targets Monitor sea area Use the pre defined route as set by the instructor Check position with pre defined fix Select pre defined user layers Check settings such as vector time display reset information layers alarms track sensors and ownship configurations Check settings such as vector time display reset information layers alarms track sensors and ownship configurations Instructor guidelines Conduct sim
115. show 1 io that is displayed at larger scale than ENC PS 5 4 10 What is the diff Indicati Al gt Alarm announced by audible and or audible amp visual means a condition that requires alteglied IPS Appx T r l IPS Appx STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 109 14 1n cthe Reute Planning Mode what are the four primary ways to adjust a planned route E 6 Be idi 3 Changing the position of waypoints 4 Alphanumerically amp graphically fall PS 10 4 2 ECDIS display 4 Selected route 2 Own ship s position fboth PS 10 5 4 13 ln terms of voyage recording what are two major types of data that must be recorded at i kasi 121 47 Record of own shin s track time position heading speed PS 106 414 2 Record of official data used e g ENCHPS 10 642 44 What are the two primary reasons for backup arrangements in case of ECDIS failure d Rmgeiake overotECDIS Tanctiens aveld cdica eencdiien fs 2 H 2 Saf detti iai IPS 14 21 15 Whatis meant by ship s safety contour Alarm givenifapproaching within a specified time period PS 40 5 3 Seraull es eiy comedi 0m or next cecess JAD 2 8 Li I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 110 NG d sen AB BS do egen i6 R 16 JHhe electrenic chartis parnt of an ECDIS ittmastdisplay the minimum data required by dL ote scljce aot tye follow
116. stance Safety contours Isolated dangers e Limits of Special Purpose Areas 26 2 Check the route as it is being created for dangers as listed above e Use Safety Check while adding a waypoint and leg along a route e Use Safety Check while modifying an existing leg or waypoint 26 3 Assess a route plan based on a safety check Consider all predictable hazards along the track and assess if it is reliably safe Assess which route should finally be taken Assess which areas and points of the passage are critical Besides using the function for safety checks the largest scale ENC must be manually checked as there are cases of ECDIS alarm not activating for isolated dangers 27 Embeddediide current amp climate almanacAdditional Navigational Information 0 5 hrs such as Determine the force and direction ofthe true wind w 3 e Current Climatological e Weather e e GENEE Add Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 64 28 Route schedule 0 5 hrs The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for route scheduling Refs T1 ch 7 5 T3 ch 7 5 amp 7 7 B7 28 1 Observe any deviation from the route schedule setting in use as vessel is proceeding along a route 28 2 Determine expected passage times Use route schedule table for proceeding along a route Apply effects of surface and tidal currents in calculations Calculate schedule from s
117. targets are set in ECDIS target panel CPA 8 TCPA calculations on AIS targets are derived from ECDIS speed and heading inputs 31 4 Access target information display options Cursor meuse ever Target table with sorting options for data fields Target name field in table may provide direct display link on chart 31 5 Interpret AIS target symbol features Position of symbol represents the target s transmitted D GPSGNSS antenna position An AIS target is displayed graphically as a green isosceles triangle with heading of vessel if transmitted including flag showing direction of turn Additional vector from ECDIS calculation of COG with length the same as set for ownship Divergence of COG SOG vector from heading indicator represents target s drift angle Target is processed for collision avoidance by the ECDIS on the same principles as tracked targets Identifier is MMSI number until static information is established then name and call sign can be displayed by writing an Alias into Table ARPA tracking on ECDIS can be correlated with an existing AIS target Alarm can be set when both CPA and TCPA approach limitations are exceeded Target tracks are saved in daily files and selectable for viewing on display STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 71 32 Radar overlay RIB functions 0 5 hrs ECDIS Refs T1 ch 8 4 4 T3 ch 8 2 1 8 8 2 2 8 11 1 5 BZ 33 32 Procur
118. tarting ETD and ETA s for waypoints Calculate schedule from starting ETD and Log speeds for waypoints Edit input data as required 28 3 Observe calculations of progress along the planned route Load a route and the route schedule created for that route Monitor the route Display route monitoring data on ECDIS information panel Display schedule information on ECDIS information panel 28 4 Using the ETA application in ECDIS calculate time or speed at a selected waypoint on a monitored route e Speed to make good STG for the indicated waypoint and display Estimated time of arrival ETA at any waypoint 29 User charts in route planning 1 0 5 hr The trainee operates all navigational functions pertaining to own user chart entries and the use of planning notes Refs T1 ch 7 3 T3 ch 7 3 B7 29 1 Review the ECDIS function for creating mariner s notes User Chart A User Chart is vector editor for creating added graphic and textual layers with specified attributes in the SENC Display of User Chart objects is superimposed layered on any chart data without changing it There can be many User Charts maintained in the system directory but usually only one or two displayed at a time Voyage planning notes and objects called into one layer may be merged into a file called into the other layer and resaved with or without a new name to construct a composite file STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 65 A User Ch
119. tem electronic navigational chart SENC Refs T1 ch 1 amp 4 T3 ch 4 amp 7 2 amp 6 B5 ch 14 B7 10 1 Define the relevant terminology of ECDIS 10 2 Name the differences between electronic chart systems and ECDIS e Different ECDIS systems e ECDIS and ECS H Vector and raster charts 10 3 Describe the various electronic chart data formats D Vector data H Raster data 10 4 Explain the relationship between ECDIS data and the information presented on the display e ECDIS database and its structure e ENC data and the SENC e How manual updates are stored in the database e Steps and responsibilities during ENC creation 10 5 Explain that only information stored as objects with corresponding attributes in the database is available for display 10 6 Describe the chart data selected for display 11 Chart quality amp accuracy 0 5 hrs The trainee assesses all errors inaccuracies and ambiguities in the SENC caused by improper data management Refs T1 ch 9 T3 ch 5 B7 11 1 Explain what the accuracy of chart data is dependent upon Accuracy of survey and all hydrographic data Shifting of buoys Coverage and completeness of chart data 11 2 Explain the problems in ECDIS associated with variant datums Different reference systems used for positioning time direction speed e The effects of datum horizontal vertical Different geodetic coordinate systems 11 3 Assess all errors inaccur
120. ternative systems within ECDIS 2 using the look ahead function 2 1 changing charts and their scales 2 2 reviewing navigational charts 2 8 vector time selecting 2 4 X predicting the ship s position for some time interval I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 140 2 5 changing the pre planned route route modification 2 6 entering independent data for the calculation of wind drift and current allowance 2 reacting properly to the alarm 2 8 entering corrections for discrepancies of the geodetic datum 2 9 displaying time markers on a ship s route 2 10 entering ship s position manually and ZU measuring coordinates course bearings and distances on a chart Alarm handling 58 Knowledge and ability to interpret and react properly to all kinds of systems such as navigational sensors indicators data and charts alarms and indicator warnings including switching the sound and visual alarm signalling system should be attained in case of wl absence of the next chart in the ECDIS database 2 crossing a safety contour 3 exceeding cross track limits A deviation from planned route 3 approaching a waypoint 6 approaching a critical point id discrepancy between calculated and actual time of arrival to a waypoint 8 information on under scaling or over scaling d approaching an isolated navigationa
121. ting Refs T1 ch 4 5 amp 6 3 T3 ch 10 B7 34 1 33 1 Explain why electronic chart data is maintained with up to date corrections The safety of navigation requires data that is maintained with up to date corrections The responsibility of seaworthiness as defined by SOLAS requires charts for the intended voyage that are up to date 34 2 33 2 Add or modify a chart object using Manual Correction task or appropriate ECDIS function Using the Manual Correction task in ECDIS a chart object layer may be added or modified The manual correction may include attributes and links may be concealed may be made time active and may be deleted 34 3 33 3 Examine production license options for accessibility of automatic updates Chart data licensing options may include services for automatic updating Sometimes referred to as maintenance in reference to proprietary chart data 34 4 33 4 Install various automatic update formats using various methods Using chart managing utility associated with the ECDIS program install the following depending on availablity Procured or downloaded ENC updates STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 73 Procured or downloaded ARCS RNC update patch files e Procedure for applying T amp P notices and navigational warnings The overlay of the T amp P Notice Navigational warning is designed to be displayed as an additional information layer on top of a standard ECDIS chart display e Explain that
122. to be a sufficient number of workstations for each trainee to be able to adequately interact with the equipment and achieve the learning outcomes 3 Trainee Workstation to include i workstation with dual monitor display to meet minimum ECDIS display requirements compatible operating system sufficient to run ECDIS software and electronic chart data ii workstation to be integrated into server network with navigational and ship control functionality to allow trainee interact with other trainees and the instructor s workstation iii the ECDIS display is to be provided on one monitor iv the other monitor to provide information on ship controls navigational instruments and radar This could be on either a split screen or menu selection or both For added realism the system may also show visuals from a bridge lookout perspective if split screen functionality is provided and v the ECDIS display to be able to show both radar and AIS data along with the chart data 4 Instructor Workstation to include i single workstation with either dual monitor display to meet minimum ECDIS display requirements or a single larger display able to offer display requirement equivalent functionality through split screen capability and ii workstation with simulator instructor controls and monitoring software that is able to design exercises locally and execute and playback these exercises at any workstation provided the hardware has sufficient
123. to curved track in ECDIS route planning Arrival circle centered on waypoint with circumference intersecting wheel over point on ECDIS route 22 4 22 2 Fhenavigatermust Discuss the need for the navigator to verify positioning especially when ECDIS is connected to auto pilot Generally only the observed position is controlled An Where an ECDIS curved predictor is provided caution to be exercised as it may only project a momentary rate of turn rather than sophisticated hydrodynamic calculations and therefore have limited accuracy 23 Route planning by table 9 51 0 hrs The trainee operates all specific functions and obtains all relevant information for route planning by table Refs T1 ch 7 1 amp 7 5 T3 ch 7 4 B7 23 1 Retrieve a stored route plan H For use in route monitoring For planning and review I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 62 Rename as working route to allow ad hoc changes while underway Obtain track courses and distances from list of waypoints as displayed in the table 23 2 Approve an existing route for planning safety review and monitoring Apply systematic methods of examination Utilize appropriate chart data intended for use along the route Set alarm parameters Adjust cross track zones Scale in on charts for safety check analysis Check route for date dependent data 23 3 Select the sea areas and the required waters for planning the whole passage
124. tood that this is a generic course which requires a structured and complementary on board ship specific ECDIS familiarisation for each shipboard ECDIS system on which the navigating officer serves B Objective Those who successfully complete this course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge skill and understanding of ECDIS navigation and electronic charts to undertake the duties of a navigational watch officer defined by STCW Code as amended This knowledge skill and understanding should include Column 1 ECDIS competencies of Tables AJ but is not limited to Knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS operations and all indicated sub topics Proficiency in operation interpretation and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS and all indicated sub topics Management of operational procedures system files and data and all indicated sub topics W Entry Standards It is assumed that trainees undertaking this course have accomplished some formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation have at minimum some familiarization with visual navigation have accomplished a period of supervised bridge watch keeping duties and have prior completion of basic radar ARPA MC 1 07 Trainees should also have considerable familiarization with personal computing operating systems keyboards and mice or trackballs B Course Certificate diploma or document Documentary evidence should be issued to those who have successfull
125. ture the detailed teaching Syllabus in particular teaching aids indicated by A and references indicated by B E R or T will provide valuable information to instructors The abbreviations used are add Addendum p Page app Appendix pa Paragraph art Article reg Regulation ch Chapter sect Section encl Enclosure tab Table The following are examples of the use of references R1 tab A II 2 refers to Table A II 2 training requirements of STCW 1978 as amended 2010 Al 2 sect 1 refers to training section 5 Elements of ECDIS in the guidance notes of the instructor manual Part D of the 2010 edition of this Model Course T3 ch 1 refers to Chapter 1 of the textbook edition designated as T3 B Note Throughout the course safe working practices are to be clearly defined and emphasized with reference to current international requirements and regulations It is expected that the institution implementing the course will insert references to national and or regional requirements and regulations as necessary M Learning Objectives Subject Areas and topics have been outlined in Part B In Part C the Learning Objectives associated with each topic are provided along with teaching aids and references In Part D the topics are referred to as Lesson Plans and the Learning Objectives are further described in sufficient detail for the development of an ECDIS Instructor s Manual The Learning Objectives are presented in a v
126. ty to carry out a task safely and effectively to the satisfaction of the assessor Qualifications of instructors and assessors 9 Each Party shall ensure that instructors and assessors are appropriately qualified and experienced for the particular types and levels of training and corresponding assessment of competence as specified in regulation I 6 and section A I 6 The relevant IMO Model Course s and resolution MSC 64 67 Recommendations on new and amended performance standards may be of assistance in the preparation of courses I STW 43 wP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 132 Section B I 12 Guidance regarding the use of simulators TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT IN THE OPERATIONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS ECDIS Introduction 36 When simulators are being used for training or assessment in the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems ECDIS the following interim guidance should be taken into consideration in any such training or assessment 37 Training and assessment in the operational use of the ECDIS should al incorporate the use of ECDIS simulation equipment and 2 conform to standards not inferior to those given in paragraphs 38 to 65 below 38 ECDIS simulation equipment should in addition to meeting all applicable performance standards set out in section A I 12 of the STCW Code as amended be capable of simulating
127. ulation exercise according to exercise description Set simulation parameters Provide trainees with a pre defined route Brief and debrief trainees Assess accomplishment of tasks according to exercise description Expected outcomes e Familiarise with the use of ECDIS e Navigate with ECDIS e Monitor SOG and COG STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 47 Environment Ship i Angelfish Fishery training ship 7 Dis 3709t Ship target Jenny Maersk Container ship 4 Dis 132540t Rio Rojo Coastal tanker Dis 5325t i Silja Sojourn Passenger cruise ship 3 Dis 13024t Mooring I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 48 Fin dondo L KU E ce Li Yellow Fin Ship target ChevronRo Cypress Gre Day Out Evo Gundvig Global Prosp Hanjin Tokyo LB Pilot Minnow Nimdaht Redondo Shadad Virginia Environment Fishery training ship 7 Dis 3 Oil tanker Dis 77100t LO RO ship Dis 19512t Motor yacht 3 Dis 35 5t Car carrier 5 Dis 46092t Oil tanker Dis 77100t Container ship 15 Dis 1075 Pilot boat Dis 13 5t Fast ferry Dis 3545t Bulk carrier 1 Dis 23565t bl Harbour tug Dis 469t LNG 1 Dis 81549t bl Chemical tanker Dis 8682t A STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 49 10 Understanding chart data 1 0 hr The trainee describes the types of electronic charts and explains the characteristics of ECDIS data or sys
128. uld gain knowledge of the principal types of ECDIS in use their various display characteristics data structure and an understanding of A differences between vector and raster charts 2 differences between ECDIS and ECS 23 differences between ECDIS and RCDS A characteristics of ECDIS and their different solutions and 5 characteristics of systems for special purposes unusual situations emergencies Risks of over reliance on ECDIS 49 The training in ECDIS operational use should address l the limitations of ECDIS as a navigational tool 2 potential risk of improper functioning of the system 3 system limitations including those of its sensors 4 hydrographic data inaccuracy limitations of vector and raster electronic charts ECDIS vs RCDS and ENC vs RNC and id potential risk of human errors Emphasis should be placed on the need to keep a proper look out and to perform periodical checking especially of the ship s position by ECDIS independent methods Detection of misrepresentation of information 50 Knowledge of the limitations of the equipment and detection of misrepresentation of information is essential for the safe use of ECDIS The following factors should be emphasized during training 1 performance standards of the equipment SN Circ 207 Rev 1 Differences between RCDS and ECDIS STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 135 2 radar data representation on an electroni
129. ution sources for SENC conversions e The S 57 ENCs distributed by a SENC service from ENC providers Primar IC ENC and NOAA have been converted to CD8 SENC format for simplified installation and updating The process of converting S 57 ENC format charts to SENC format is subject to DNV and IHO requirements 33 5 32 5 Examine license structure for various formats and practice installation License permit structure depends on the chart data format License permit installation generally occurs through the chart data management utility associated with the ECDIS s Proprietary private vector format may install directly from data file o _ _ENC chart data in DX 90 formatinstals from ENC ROOT folder using chart menegemen willy _ BSB raster chart data installs from BSB ROOT folderusing chart managementutility e US military data in VPF format PNC requires chart management utility Admiralty Raster Chart format ARCS requires chart management utility 33 6 32 6 Extract information on installation history Installation history is retained during installation History includes the addition and deletion of individual charts cells History file is generally accessible through the chart data management utility associated with the ECDIS 34 33 Installing chart corrections 1 0 hr The trainee applies manual and automatic updates corrections to electronic charts and assesses the importance of upda
130. y completed an approved ECDIS course 3 have completed type specific familiarization relevant to the equipment used for training 4 have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of SOLAS chapters V 2 V 19 and V 27 20 as amended I STW 43 wWP 6 Add 1 Annex doc STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 8 5 have an up to date knowledge of the IMO ECDIS Performance Standards currently in force and knowledge of relevant STCW requirements and guidance 6 have an up to date knowledge of ENC s 7 be fully aware of current ENC data transfer standards and presentation libraries of the IHO methods of ENC licensing and updating and current IMO recommendations on ECDIS software and other issues 8 have a current relevant teaching qualification or have successfully completed a Train The Trainer course including the application of simulators in training and meets the requirements of STCW regulation 1 6 and 1 12 Assistant instructor should have relevant knowledge of ECDIS operation W Teaching Facilities and equipment ECDIS simulation equipment must meet all applicable performance standards set out in Regulation 1 12 of the STCW Convention and also should meet the guidance in Section B I 12 as amended An example of equipment set up for ECDIS training has been provided in appendix 6 ECDIS Classroom Lab The lecture portion of the course can take place in any suitable classroom with adequate desk seating space for all trainees
131. y completed this course indicating that the holder has completed training in the navigational use and operation of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems ECDIS based on this model course m Course delivery The outcome of this course may be achieved through various methods including simulation based classroom and laboratory training or in service training or combinations of these methods such that STW 43 WP 6 Add 1 Annex page 7 each trainee is provided unshared access to a type approved an ECDIS with ENC data for all required hours of practice and assessment in a controlled visual underway navigational environment Methods of distance learning or computer based training may be used to supplement the familiarization stages of this course but should not be substituted for the underway assessment of proficiency B Course intake limitations The maximum number of trainees should depend on the facilities and equipment available bearing in min Mc d ae Ee of ms course AAA geg size zy pwd pati 12 trainees c an assistant instructor is recited beth te jan ak JO Ba 0a W leac insiructor m Staff requirements The following are the minimum qualifications recommended for instructors delivering a course that follows the IMO Model Course 1 27 The instructor in charge should 1 hold relevant certificate of competency in the deck department issued by an IMO white list flag state 2 have successfull

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