0.1TrainingWith the growing adoption of ECS there is an increasing number of Officers who need to be trained in their use. Given the flexibility of the labour market, it is highly likely that Officers may arrive on board a ship without experience or training. The Officer of the Watch who has received recognised, formal training in the use of the bridge equipment at his disposal is, potentially, a safer OOW than his counterpart who has not received training. A number of National Administrations have recognised the possible need for "type training". Commonsense and maritime expertise combined with the tenets of the ISM Code clearly indicates that familiarisation training on such vital navigational equipment as an ECDIS is a necessity, considering that incompetent operation of ECDIS could impact adversely on the safety of life and protection of the marine environment. One Master reported to me that he was concerned by the lack of 'official' generic training in the use of electronic charts. He reported that he and his Officers had benefited from the very close co-operation between the manufacturer and the vessel in the development of this particular product but, as he was at pains to point out, new Officers joining his vessel will not have had this benefit. Along with other Masters, he is keen to see the introduction of statutory training requirements in the use of ECS.
In response to a UKHO Questionnaire on the use of vector charts, the following questions and their responses were noted:
· Have you received training on using the ECDIS ? · Do you think training on the ECDIS and ENC's is necessary ?
Two-thirds of the respondents had received specific ECDIS and ENC training but only one mariner responded that he did not think that training was necessary.
This emphatic endorsement of the need for specific training reflects the mariner's viewpoint that, in order to keep up with improving technology, it is essential to be trained in the use of new equipment. With the increasing adoption of ECS there will be an increasing number of Officers who will need to be trained in their use. Given the flexibility of the labour market, it is highly likely that Officers may arrive on board a ship without experience or training and Masters are rightly concerned over this matter.
The provisions of STCW95 are vague with respect to ECDIS although Table A-II/1, Navigation at the operational level requires
'Thorough knowledge of and ability to use navigational charts and publications ?. NOTE: ECDIS systems are considered to be included under the term "charts" '
In Table A-II/2, Navigation at the management level requires
'? .3 using modern electronic navigational aids, with specific knowledge of their operating principles, limitations, sources of error, detection of misrepresentation of information and methods of correction to obtain accurate position fixing ?'
While undoubtedly training should be the principal concern of the shipowner, there needs to be some consideration by Flag State administrations, Hydrographic Offices and others to the level of minimum training that should be undertaken before an Officer is permitted to keep a watch with an electronic chart system. The IMO have produced a 'model course' but, as far as is known, its availability is limited. It is envisaged that, in the absence of international agreement, Flag States may introduce their own national requirements for training in the use of ECS.
OEM's agree that they are able to provide training programmes for the shipowners' staff but they do not appear to be willing to provide this without cost to the shipowner. At the same time, the shipowner appears to be reluctant to invest in training, adopting the attitude of 'you'll be trained by using the equipment'. This is unsatisfactory and grossly inadequate. Where a system is fitted in a new building, the cost of training can, in many instances, be absorbed into the capital cost but it appears that where the equipment is to be retro-fitted, additional costs for training are unacceptable.
The majority of Officers and Masters interviewed (and this author) are in favour of the development of CBT programmes to cope with this lack of experience or training. In particular, until such time as statutory training requirements are introduced and enforced, CBT has significant potential for Officers joining the vessel for the first time with no previous experience in the use of ECS.
In the expectation that, in the near future, officers on ships fitted with ECDIS will be required, under possible amendments to STCW95 or under Flag State requirements, to complete an ECDIS training programme, the IMO ECDIS Model Course will serve as an ideal platform for such training. CBT has significant potential to deliver an appropriate training programme, in particular for Officers with little or no previous experience in the use of ECS. Members of the discussion group are invited to comment on these observations. They are also invited to suggest what should be incorporated into any revision of STCW95 and to suggest ways in which CBT can be developed to the benefit of all parties.
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Bagi rekan rekan yang sudah mulai mencari Kursus ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display), kursus tersebut sudah ad adi Jakarta:
Bina Sena: 3 hari Biaya Rp.500,000/-
Pertamina 2 hari. Biaya Rp1,000,000/-
Dengan telah dipasangnya peralatan ECDIS dikapal. Beberapa perusahaan dan Administration sudah mensyaratkan Perwira DEK untuk mempunyai ijasah ini.
Salam Budiman
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- [pelaut] KURSUS ECDIS Budiman
- RE: [pelaut] KURSUS ECDIS YBBN
- [pelaut] Revised SOLAS V - Status of ECDIS YBBN
- IMO Model Course 1.27 RE: [pelaut] KURSUS ECDIS YBBN
