Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine is a world leader in the design and manufacture of integrated navigation, bridge control and automation systems for the commercial shipping, passenger vessel, superyacht and offshore markets. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including radar, ECDIS, conning, automation, bridge control systems and integrated navigation solutions. Our products are supported by a global network of service and support centres.
The NG Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT type-specific training course provides officers with the system knowledge required to use this ECDIS for watchkeeping in accordance with the regulations of STCW and the ISM Code. The guided tutorial, with a duration of approx. 16 hours, covers the equipment familiarisation requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27 and MCA MIN-503(M) for the functions and controls of the ECDIS NG Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT.
- Module 1: User Interface.
- Module 2: ECDIS Basic Features.
- Module 3: Chart Work.
- Module 4: Sensors.
- Module 5: Route Planning.
- Module 6: Route Monitoring.
- Module 7: Chart Maintenance.
- Module 8: Data Managment and Backup Arrangements.
- Module 9: Navigational Tools and other related Information.
A course booking provides you with a three week time frame to complete the course, repeating Modules where necessary, and to use the “FreePlay” Mode, which allows you to practice freely on the manufacturer’s original, type-approved, software. The courseware includes a final test of no more than 1 hour duration, which can also be repeated, leading to an individual certificate.
- Generic IMO Model 1.27 Course.
- Identification card or passport
- 2 passport size colored photographs
- Manufacture Type Approved.
After successful completion of course, certificate will be issued to the participant.
