ECDIS Training and Seafarer Documentation as required by the Manila Amendments to the STCW Code

The Republic of the Marshall Islands issues Marine Safety Advisory

The Republic of the Marshall Islands issues Marine Safety Advisory regarding ECDIS Training and Seafarer Documentation as required by the Manila Amendments to the STCW Code as follows:

The Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code entered into force on 1 January 2012. In accordance with these regulations, ALL deck officers assigned to serve on vessels that are fitted with Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) must receive approved training in the use and limitations of ECDIS.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator (the “Administrator”) will take into consideration that prior to the entry into force of the Manila Amendments to STCW, the IMO Model Course 1.27 was valid and acceptable for training in ECDIS and that this course is still valid and effective.

Certificates of training issued in accordance with the requirements of IMO Model Course 1.27, or equivalent, will be “grandfathered” and accepted as approved training for service on vessels fitted with ECDIS.

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Source: The Republic of the Marshall Islands