Wärtsilä SAM Electronics ECDISPILOT Platinum Training Course

This course is designed to train navigators in the practical use of the ECDISPILOT and fulfill the ECDIS familiarization requirement. Wärtsilä SAM Electronics ensures that this module provides the comprehensive understanding and practical skills needed to operate the SAM ECDISPILOT system safely and efficiently.  Access to ECDIS simulators is set to 21 days. Extended access can be requested by contacting us. This course is intended for all bridge officers responsible for ensuring the safe navigation of the vessel. ECDIS generic knowledge, as outlined in STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27, is highly recommended. This course equips officers with the essential knowledge to effectively use ECDIS for watchkeeping, ensuring compliance with STCW regulations and the ISM Code. By enhancing your team’s proficiency with ECDIS through interactive and practical training, this course improves navigational safety and operational efficiency. It helps reduce errors and streamline processes, contributing to safer and more effective vessel operations while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

By ensuring ECDIS competence through interactive and practical training in line with manufacturer standards, this course covers the following equipment, ECDISPILOT Platinum – Electronic Chart Display and Information System, ECDISPILOT Basic – Electronic Chart Display and Information System, MULTIPILOT, Platinum – Electronic Chart Display and Information System, NACOS Platinum – Electronic Chart Display and Information System. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course 1.27. Yes, the course includes an assessment to evaluate your understanding and proficiency with the ECDIS systems, ensuring you meet the required standards for effective navigation and compliance.

Course Description

This course is designed to train navigators in the practical use of the ECDISPILOT 2 and meet the ECDIS familiarization requirements. Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH confirms that this module will equip participants with the necessary understanding and practical skills to use the SAM ECDISPILOT system safely and efficiently. In collaboration with Wärtsilä SAM Electronics, Seagull Maritime has developed a comprehensive training module for the ECDISPILOT, which is included in this distance course. Wärtsilä SAM Electronics is a leading producer of ECDIS and integrated bridge systems for all types of vessels. This training is applicable to both the standalone ECDISPILOT Basic version and the ECDISPILOT Platinum integrated bridge system. The course also covers MULTIPILOT PLATINUM (ECDIS-PART) and RADARPILOT PLATINUM chart-radar functions. It addresses ECDISPILOT software version 2.x.xx.xx. 

Course Modules

Module 1: User Interface
Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features
Module 3: Sensor Management/Monitoring
Module 4: Alert Management
Module 5: Chart Management
Module 6: Digital Passage Planning
Module 7: Voyage Planning
Module 8: Voyage Monitoring
Module 9: Backup Arrangements, Logs & Data
Module 10: Navigational Tools and Functions

Course Objectives

Maritime, in collaboration with Wärtsilä SAM Electronics, has developed a training module for the ECDISPILOT, which is included in this distance course. Wärtsilä SAM Electronics is a leading producer of ECDIS and integrated bridge systems for all types of vessels. This ECDISPILOT training is suitable for both the standalone ECDISPILOT Basic version and the ECDISPILOT Platinum, which is part of an integrated bridge system. The course also covers MULTIPILOT PLATINUM (ECDIS-PART) and RADARPILOT PLATINUM chart-radar functions. It focuses on ECDISPILOT software version 2.x.xx.xx. Upon successful completion of the course.

Suitable For

This course is intended for all bridge officers responsible for ensuring the vessel’s safe navigation.

Learning Outcomes

Module 1: The User Interface Module explains the fundamental design features of the ECDIS that may differ significantly between different ECDIS manufacturers.
Module 2:This Module explains the procedure of adjusting the display to your requirements. This process is essential to ensure that all relevant information and alerts are captured, and cluttering of visual and audible information is avoided.
Module 3: The Chart Work chapter teaches the trainee how traditional paper chart tasks are performed on the Electronic Chart Display and Information System.
Module 4: The Alert Management provides thorough knowledge of the management, handling, and interpretation of alarms, cautions and warnings. Proper handling of alerts is crucial to the safety of navigation.
Module 5: The ECDIS displays the vessel’s position, speed, and course in real-time on the chart, based on information received from navigational sensors. Understanding the sensors as well as the provided data and its limitation is taught in this Module.
Module 6: The Route Planning module will enable the user to plan routes, complying with the general requirements for voyage plans, as well as specific instructions given in the safety management systems of shipping companies and charterers.
Module 7: Route Monitoring familiarizes the user with the ECDIS specific route monitoring feature and how to monitor the voyage and all related data safely.
Module 8:The Chart Maintenance Module explains the process of chart ordering, chart installation and the updating of charts considering that charts and updates may be received via the internet or ship’s mail.
Module 9:The Backup Arrangement and Data Management requirements that need to be met when using the ECDIS as the primary means of navigation are described in detail throughout this Module.
Module 10:Besides the required features that an ECDIS can provide, there is a variety of additional functions and information that can be displayed on the ECDIS. This chapter explains features like radar information overlay, wave analysis, NAVTEXT messages, or tidal information is available on the ECDIS.

Prerequisites

ECDIS Generic knowledge, as per STCW and IMO Model
Course 1.27

Equipment Manufacturer

Wärtsilä is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions for the marine and energy industries, with a strong focus on sustainability. Our team of 17,800 professionals operates from 280 locations worldwide, driving efforts toward decarbonization. In 2023, we achieved net sales of EUR 6.0 billion and are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Our divisions, Wärtsilä Energy and Wärtsilä Marine, provide cutting-edge technologies to enhance decarbonization and operational efficiency, along with comprehensive lifecycle services. Additionally, Wärtsilä Portfolio Business focuses on accelerating performance improvements through strategic initiatives.

Internet Access: Users need a device with a web browser and an internet connection.

System Compatibility: The course runs on computers, tablets, and mobile devices with Windows 7 or higher, and MAC OS devices running iOS 11 or higher.

Browsers: Compatible with Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Minimum Browser Size: No minimum size requirement.

Audio: Requires speakers or headphones on the device.

Equipment Covered

ECDISPILOT Platinum
ECDISPILOT Basic
MULTIPILOT Platinum
NACOS Platinum

Features 

The Wärtsilä SAM Electronics course provides students with comprehensive knowledge about the company’s range of maritime electronics, including proper installation and maintenance practices. Participants will also gain an understanding of various electronic navigation systems and their features. The Wärtsilä SAM Electronics type-specific training course equips officers with the essential system knowledge needed to operate this ECDIS for watchkeeping, ensuring compliance with STCW regulations and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, approximately 16 hours in duration, addresses the equipment familiarization requirements outlined in IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503 (M). It covers the functions and controls of the ECDISPILOT Platinum.

The introduction of training for additional ECDIS manufacturers enhances our ability to offer a more flexible service to the industry. This is especially advantageous for fleet operators managing a diverse ECDIS fleet with cross-training needs, particularly during challenging market conditions and financial constraints. Since the course fee is consistent across all ECDIS models, fleet operators can benefit from block bookings at discounted rates and allocate courses based on ECDIS model requirements. Typically, the only cost to the user is the course fee, as training is delivered online, eliminating the need for travel and accommodation expenses.

Our ECDIS Training Courses, based in Belapur, Navi Mumbai, are crafted by mariners for mariners. Our trainers are experienced seafarers with practical navigational experience and in-depth knowledge of various ECDIS systems. We offer comprehensive Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) training, focusing on best practices for passage planning and route monitoring. Our courses provide excellent training and guidelines to ensure effective use of ECDIS. Available training courses include. ECDIS Training is designed for individuals who have already completed a non-exclusive ECDIS course. This advanced preparation targets those looking to deepen their knowledge of specific ECDIS equipment. The course is tailored for officers responsible for navigational watch and is also suitable for experienced officers handling navigational duties. Type-Specific ECDIS Training is divided into two parts: Introduction: Familiarizes students with the menu structure of the ECDIS. Practical Activities: Focuses on hands-on understanding of ECDIS equipment we offer a comprehensive range of ECDIS course modules. Our offerings include: