ECDIS – Clarification for ECDIS training 28 November 2017 No.932 Download PDF (359KB) We released our Loss Prevention Bulletin No.39 “ECDIS” as to the  operation of ECDIS in April 2017. This time, we have obtained some clarification for ECDIS training  requirements by STCW.7/Circ.24/Rev1.  We would like to highlight following points ECDIS It has been clarified by STCW.7/Circ.24 that the seafarers are not required to provide documentation of (1) Generic and (2) Type-specific Training in ECDIS.  However, Master and Deck Officers are required to be familiar with ECDIS equipment installed on board. In this regard, No.TEC-1129 ClassNK Technical Information issued on 11 September advised that to provide a certificate and/or record certified the completion of the training is recommended as a countermeasure against PSC comments. Master and deck officers should hold training certificates for ECDIS. Further, Master and Deck Officers on board the ship equipped ECDIS are required to complete (1) Generic Training, as a condition to obtain or renew their certificates of competency. However (2) Type-specific Training is not required. We hope it will be of help to you with regard to the safe voyaging. ClassNK Technical Information No.TEC-1129 (Excerpt).pdf (99KB) IMO Circular STCW.7Circ.24Rev.1.pdf (95KB) Loss Prevention Japan P&I News ロスプリベンション Japan P&I News ナイロビ条約 日本 組合員限定 --> Most read News ECDIS（電子海図情報装置）訓練に関する要件明確化について Recommended Route & Virtual AIS in westward of O Shima, Japan Port State Control – Concentrated Inspection Campaign (Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU)