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Program Course Code

BSMT Nav. 6

Course Descriptive Course Credits:

Operational use of ECDIS
Title: 2 units

Units (Lec)_ Units (Lab):

1 hr. 3 hrs.

Prerequisite: Reference: 1. Table A-II/1

Function 1:
Navigation at the
Operational Level
Nav. 5
2. CMO 14, s.2018:
Addendum to CMO
No. 67, s. 2017

Section A: Preliminaries
1. Vision: Inspired by the College Credo: We teach, We train, We touch, We transform, CLCST seeks to
be a destination center for academic excellence in the pursuit of knowledge for the human
development, social transformation and nation-building in the context of the world.
2. Mission: Guided by it Vision, CLCST is committed to provide high- quality education in science and
technology, culture and arts and to develop competent, productive, innovative, creative, socially
responsible, morally upright, and globally competitive professionals, leaders and citizens.
3. Program Educational Objectives: (JCMC 01, s.2019)
a.) Provide and equip students with knowledge, understanding, proficiency, skills, competencies,
attitudes and values to qualify and prepare them for assessment and certification as Officer-in-
Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) on seagoing ships of 500 gross tonnage or more; and
b.) Produce graduates who are qualified to pursue a professional Career or advanced studies in a
related maritime field of specialization.
4. Program Outcomes: (JCMC 01, s.2019)
The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation shall have acquired the knowledge
and competences necessary to perform the following;
1. Demonstrate the ability to perform the competence, at the operational level under Section A-II/1 of
the STCW Code;
2. Apply knowledge in mathematics, science and technology in solving problems related to the
profession and the workplace;
3. Work independently in a multi-cultural and/or multi-disciplinary team;
4. Act in recognition and practice of professional social and ethical accountability and
responsibility;
5. Communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
6. Evaluate the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the global and social context
of the profession;
7. Engage in lifelong learning and keep abreast with developments in the field of specialization and/or

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profession;
8. Use appropriate techniques, skills and modern tools in the practice of the profession on order to
remain globally competitive;
9. Preserve and promote historical and cultural heritage; and,
10. Conduct research using appropriate research methodologies.
5. Course Description:
As per SOLAS requirements, the time has already come for paper less navigation norm aboard ship, but
instead is an electronic chart. The purpose, thus, of the course is to provide the learner with working
knowledge on electronic chart navigation, including, but not limited to, regulations, interpretation of
information, route planning, route monitoring, voyage recording and dangers of over-reliance.
6 6. Competence:

A-II/1 F1.C4: Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation

7. KUP

A-II/1 F1.C4.KUP1: Navigation using ECDIS

.1 Knowledge of the capability and limitations of ECDIS operations, including:
.a a thorough understanding of Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) data, data
accuracy, presentation rules, display options and other chart data Formats
.b the dangers of over-reliance
.c familiarity with the functions of ECDIS required by performance standards in force

.2 Proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from

ECDIS, including:
.a use of functions that are integrated with other navigation systems in various
installations, including proper functioning and adjustment to desired settings
.b safe monitoring and adjustment of information, including own position, sea area
display, mode and orientation, chart data displayed, route monitoring, user-
created information layers, contacts (when interfaced with AIS and/or radar
tracking) and radar overlay functions (when interfaced)
.c confirmation of vessel position by alternative means
.d efficient use of settings to ensure conformance to operational procedures,
including alarm parameters for anti-grounding, proximity to contacts and
special areas, completeness of chart data and chart update status, and
backup arrangements
.e adjustment of settings and values to suit the present conditions
.f situational awareness while using ECDIS including safe water and proximity of
hazards, set and drift, chart data and scale selection, suitability of route, contact
detection and management, and integrity of sensors
8. Course Outcomes:

CO1: Demonstrate proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from
ECDIS

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9 9.KPI at course level

1. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding on the working principle of ECDIS

2. Differentiate the two types of electronic charts, including their limitations and advantage and
disadvantage of the two
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of performance standards on ECDIS
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) data accuracy,
presentation rules, display options and other chart data formats
5. Prove the risk of over-reliance on ECDIS
6. Perform passage planning through ECDIS
7. Execute sea passage through ECDIS
8. Monitor sea passage through ECDIS
10.KPI at program level
1. Use ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation
11.Course outline

1. Capabilities, limitations and operation of Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC)

2. Operation of ECDIS, including route planning and voyage monitoring.

Section B: Course syllabus proper

1. Intended Learning Outcomes/Performance
Topic 1: Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) Regulatory Requirements (Wk. 1 to 4: 4 hrs.)
1. Deconstruct ENC, including regulatory requirements and operational parameters.
A) Identify and discuss the SOLAS regulation on electronic charts.
B) Discuss IMO MSC.1/Circ.1503 on ECDIS – Guidance for Good Practice.
C) Discuss the IMO Performance standard for ECDIS.
D) Explain what is an ENC.
E) Define vector chart.
F) Explain the commonly used terms in the operation of ECDIS.
G) Explain INS or Integrated Navigation System and explain its purpose.

2. Teaching-Learning Activity (TLA)

Refer to Learning Module
3. Assessment
Depending on prevailing circumstances, may include any one of the following,
Presentation
Oral Exam
Essay
4. Practical exercise/s:

Exercise no. 1 - Familiarization

5. References:
1. https://www.kartverket.no/en/Maps--Nautical-Charts/Nautical-Charts/Electronic-Navigational-

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Charts/
2. https://www.amnautical.com/blogs/news/17037716-ecdis-vector-charts-raster-charts#.XtLR-
jozaJQ
3. http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Navigation/Pages/ElectronicCharts.aspx
4. http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Safety/Navigation/Documents/MSC.1-Circ.1503-Rev.1%20-
%20Ecdis%20-%20Guidance%20For%20Good%20Practice%20(Secretariat).pdf
5. http://www.imo.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/Maritime-Safety-Committee-
(MSC)/Documents/MSC.232(82).pdf
6. http://www.ecdis-info.com/question.html

1. Intended Learning Outcomes/Performance

Topic 2: ECDIS (Wk. 6 to 17: 10 hrs.)
1. Deconstruct the functions and operation of ECDIS
A) Explain the scope of ECDIS as per IMO regulations.
B) Explain the navigational elements and parameters of an ECDIS
C) Examine the special conditions which the ECDIS may give off an alarm.
D) Evaluate the means of updating chart information.
E) Explain the display of SENC information.
F) Discuss the requirement on chart scale.
G) Discuss the display of other navigational information, such as AIS.
H) Set the orientation and display mode.
I) Discuss the requirements on colors and symbols.
J) Explain the back-up requirements.
K) Explain its functional requirements.
L) Explain its operational requirements.
M) Describe the connection with other navigational equipment.
N) Differentiate the two types of electronic charts.
O) Perform route planning, monitoring and voyage recording.
P) Discuss the requirements on accuracy and calculation.
Q) Perform malfunction and alarm tests.

2. Teaching-Learning Activity (TLA)

Refer to Learning Module
3. Assessment
Presentation
Oral Exam
Essay
4.Practical exercises
Exercise no. 2 - Route planning,
no. 3 Route monitoring,
No. 4 Voyage recording
5. References
1. Same as reference nos. 3 to 6 of Topic 1

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