Kelvin Hughes signs agreement with Seagull to develop computer based training for ECDIS
On board ECDIS training agreement signed Kelvin Hughes has signed an agreement with Seagull to develop a product specific computer based training module for its MantaDigital ECDIS range.As part of its ECDISplus package, which includes equipment, data, updates and training, Kelvin Hughes will be offering an equipment specific Computer Based Training (CBT) package designed to meet the flag state requirements for on board training on its MantaDigital range of products.Approved by a number of flag states, Seagull's existing ECDIS onboard training course includes training in the use of all aspects of ECDIS, including chart projections, chart accuracy, chart types, chart datum, updates, sensors and alarm strategies. The display of radar and ARPA information on the ECDIS, and route planning is also covered.Under the agreement, Seagull will design the package to be included in the Seagull library of CBT modules as 'Product Specific Training' to meet the latest revisions to STCW, extending Seagull's existing CBT based training.Spike Hughes, commercial marine systems director at Kelvin Hughes said, "the most practical solution to meeting the large type specific training requirement is to institute an on board approach. Using this method, initial training and refresher courses can be undertaken without large costs and disruptions ...
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