AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
5 days
This AMSA-approved ECDIS course certifies maritime professionals to operate Electronic Chart Display Information Systems on modern vessels. Designed for pilots, officers, and navigational staff, it combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on simulator training using integrated bridge control, RADAR, AIS and ARPA systems.
Participants should have achieved some formal instruction in Terrestrial Navigation, have some familiarisation with visual navigation, achieved a period of supervised bridge watch-keeping duties and completed basic Radar/ARPA training. The course is intended for pilots and officers seeking ECDIS certification, experienced nautical officers, and other personnel with navigational responsibilities on ECDIS-compliant vessels.
The course covers Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) operation and certification requirements under STCW regulations. Training includes practical use of state-of-the-art ECDIS laboratory equipment integrated with bridge control systems, RADAR, AIS (Automatic Identification System), and ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid). Participants gain hands-on experience with Kongsberg ECDIS equipment and learn navigational procedures compliant with international maritime standards.
AMC Search, operated by the Australian Maritime College, is an AMSA-approved training provider with highly rated instructors and state-of-the-art simulation facilities. The college offers Australia's best value ECDIS course with integrated bridge control and advanced navigation systems. Training is recognized internationally by maritime authorities including Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Liberia, Marshall Islands, and Panama.
Upon completion, graduates are certified to take charge of navigational watches on ECDIS-compliant vessels and can apply for AMSA endorsements on their certificates. Career opportunities include positions as ship pilots, deck officers, watch-keeping officers, and maritime navigation professionals on modern commercial vessels equipped with ECDIS systems.
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