ECDIS Course in Chandigarh

The mandatory STCW course ECDIS (Electronic Charting and Display Systems) gives deck officers instruction on the use of ECDIS systems in safe and effective ways. The course includes instruction in the following areas: using electronic navigational charts, route planning and monitoring, and alarm management; connecting other sensor devices (GPS, AIS and RADAR) for use with an ECDIS system and understanding the legal requirements outlined by the International Maritime Organisation. Most of the course consists of simulations and practical exercises covering the following areas: passage planning, correct initial set-up of the ECDIS system for safe operation, maintaining electronic navigational charts, and checking that electronic navigational charts are accurate by either physical or electronic means. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an adequate standard of STCW certification to reduce human error and increase safety during navigation and keep vessels operating in compliance with SOLAS requirements while operating with an ECDIS system. Deck officers who will be working on board vessels equipped with an ECDIS system must complete this training.

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Eligibility for ECDIS Course

ECDIS Course Eligibility (Simple Points)

• You need a Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer (OOW, Mate or Master).

• You will need to complete Basic STCW Safety courses.

• Recommended: You should also have completed sea going experience as a deck officer.

• Valid INDOS Number (for Indians).

• A medical Certificate of fitness, according to maritime laws.

Documents required for ECDIS Course

Documents Necessary for ECDIS Course

1. Certificate of Competence (CoC) Copy

2. Valid Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)

3. Proof of INDOS number (For Indian Seafarers)

4. STCW Course Certificates (Basic Safety etc.)

5. Copy Of Passport

6. Photograph Before (3×4 inches)

7. Medical Certificate of Fitness

8. Company Nomination Letter (optional, only if sponsored by a company)

Institutes Offering ECDIS Course near Chandigarh

ECDIS Course Fees near Chandigarh

Candidates please note that the Dates and Batch availability  for the course are subject to change therefore, always refer to STCW Course Finder for the updated Dates and Batch availability before booking for the course.

School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE)

The School of Higher Academic And Professional Education (SHAPE) is a reputed maritime training and vocational training institute situated in Panchkula (Haryana). It was established approximately 10 years ago to facilitate the provision of quality maritime education and skills development closer to the seafaring community from northern states of India, particularly Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh and northern Haryana. As a comprehensive facility, SHAPE provides both modular courses and value added courses approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.

In addition, SHAPE prides itself on having very competent faculty members, good facilities, a student friendly culture, and reasonably priced boarding facilities. SHAPE has evolved to become an extremely popular centre for seafarers living within the region, as well as for seafarers from out of state, who want to pursue practical training and enhance their chances of securing employment in the maritime industry.

Steps to reserve a ECDIS seat near Chandigarh

Many candidates waste hours researching different Institutes before selecting the appropriate course and determining the cost of attending based on numerous phone calls to each Institute.

With the STCW Course Finder website, you can search for ECDIS courses available throughout multiple Institutes at the click of a mouse.

1. Visit www.stcwcoursefinder.com

2. Select the ECDIS course and choose "Haryana" as your state Panchkula as your city; then select what month you would like to begin taking the ECDIS course.

Step 3: Submit Your Query: Fill in your details and submit the form. We will contact the institute and find the best deal for you, all for free!

Conclusion

This blog provides assistance to seafarers regarding which training institution will best suit their needs according to where they choose to live. It is recommended that you always check stcwcoursefinder.com for up-to-date training course details for these training institutes.