Northrop Grumman Corporation its Sperry Marine business unit has
opened a new ship navigation training center in Charlottesville,
VA, USA. The new facility will provide a wide range of navigation
courses, including computer-controlled classroom training and a
full ship's bridge simulator, giving students hands-on training
under realistic scenarios.
Courses include operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting and
repair of shipboard systems for both civilian and military
navigation systems. The facility is expected to serve approximately
750 students per year.
The navigation courses are designed to meet International
Maritime Organization (IMO) standards and U.S. Coast Guard
Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW)
certification, including Electronic Chart Display and Information
Systems (ECDIS). They are taught by a staff of experienced
certified instructors. Extensive maintenance and repair classes are
also taught.
In addition to the new facility in Charlottesville, Northrop
Grumman Sperry Marine operates similar training centers in the
United Kingdom and Germany.
(Source: Northrop Grumman)
