NavigationIMO STCW Code:A-II/1
Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ECDIS
Official modular course documentation and requirements for seafarers.
Generic training on the safe operation and use of electronic chart displays for navigation.
ℹ️ Course Details
Target Department
Deck
This certification is specifically required for personnel in the Deck department.
Validity Period
Indefinite
This certificate does not expire, provided the seafarer meets ongoing sea service requirements.
International Equivalency
Because this certificate operates under the STCW Code A-II/1, it is universally recognized by all 164 member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
While the actual certificate may be issued by a specific flag state's maritime authority (such as the UK MCA, USCG, DG Shipping India, or AMSA), the training standards and competencies evaluated are identical globally.
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