Transas Marine and INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG are the only
private Generic ECDIS training providers to gain Flag State
approval from Germany. The two companies offer combined generic and
type-specific courses. The course is certified by Germanischer
Lloyd and follows the IMO Model Course 1.27 and is in accordance
with the Manila Amendments to STCW.
From 2012 when ECDIS Carriage Requirement comes into force, on
vessels fitted with ECDIS any officer with navigational
responsibilities will need to hold certification to verify that
they have conducted an approved STCW ECDIS course which meets the
new standards as it is stated in the Manila Amendments. Generic and
type specific training should be incorporated into a Company's SMS,
conform to international standards and be accepted by Flag
State.
On another side, two more companies joined Transas Global ECDIS
Training Network GET-Net, Marstal Navigationsskole from Denmark and
PT. Promacindo based in Indonesia.
(Source: Transas)
