Assessor Resource
MARH023
Use of electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) to maintain the safety of navigation
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain safe navigation of a commercial vessel using an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS).
This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT)
Master of a commercial vessel less than 80 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
Master of a commercial vessel Unlimited
Watchkeeper Deck.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This unit is equivalent to and delivers the objectives of the following Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) provisions:
STCW Reg II/1 & II/2, Code Section A-II/1 and A-II/2, Tables A-II/1 and A-II/2.
Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.
Regulatory requirements include STCW International Maritime Organization (IMO) model course competencies and areas of knowledge, understanding and proficiency, together with the estimated total hours required for lectures and practical exercises. Teaching staff should note that timings are suggestions only and should be adapted to suit individual groups of trainees depending on their experience, ability, equipment and staff available for training
Near Coastal Qualifications:
This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master less than 80 metres Near Coastal as defined in the Marine Order 505 (Certificates of competency - National Law) 2013.
Blue Waters Qualifications:
This unit is one of the requirements to obtain AMSA certification as a Master of a commercial vessel less than 500 gross tonnage (GT), Master Unlimited or Watchkeeper Deck. and to meet regulatory requirements this unit must be delivered consistent with Marine Orders and with the relevant sections of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW).
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