Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) University of Wollongong

Overview

Malaysia’s shipping industry is well-rooted in history and is traced to the early days when it facilitated much of the regional and international trade. Since then, the industry has grown and contributed significantly to the development of the nation. 

The development is coupled with the Malaysia Shipping Master Plan (MSMP) that covers all the various ingredients that make for a successful shipping industry from the actual vessels that carry the trade, the employment and development of Malaysian seafarers and maritime human capital, ship financing, business and regulatory environment, and the provision of ancillary services.

Key Facts

This Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) course from University of Wollongong provides the knowledge, skill and understanding of ECDIS and electronic charts to safely navigate vessels and is designed to meet the STCW 1978 requirements, including (2010 Manila Amendment) in the use of ECDIS as in Table A-II/1. A-II/2 and A-II/3 and to revised guidelines pertaining to training and assessment in the operation use of ECDIS in Table B-I and assessment in navigational watchkeeping and evaluation of competence, in Table B-II.