ECDIS Familiarisation Course On Show at Upcoming Expo

Safebridge will show a full working version of its ECDIS familiarisation course at SMM Hamburg.

The full working version of the ECDIS familiarisation course will be linked via the web to the Safebridge online server and the original manufacturer’s own software.

Having released the first course covering type-specific training on the Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT5 in May, Safebridge is now finalising courseware for its other manufacturing partners, which include Raytheon Anschuetz, Transas Marine, JRC, Imtech, ChartWorld, Sam Electronics and 7Cs.

The Safebridge courses are true simulation conducted remotely and not using CDs or DVDs, which allow the student to study from anywhere with a good Internet connection. The content represents some 16 hours of study and re-teaches the competencies of the IMO 1.27 generic training, which is a pre-requisite, on the actual equipment display and controls of the ECDIS equipment concerned.

Unique to the Safebridge training solution is the ‘FreePlay’ mode without any tutorial, which allows the trainee to practice and gain confidence by using and experimenting with the live ECDIS system. To permit this, and the repetition of lessons if required, the courses allow a three-week window from first login to complete all the lessons. Upon completion of the learning content, the ‘TestMe’ mode is activated and after successful completion of the test, a manufacturer-specific certificate will be issued.