Simulator-based type-specific training on FURUNO radar, map radar and ECDIS, according to Requirements of the ISM Code 6.3 and 6.5.

Main topics

In this course you will gain basic knowledge of FURUNO navigation equipment which constitutes a complete navigation package with the components ECDIS, Radar and map radar.

• Definitions and terminology
• International standards and requirements
• Instruments, purposes, properties and uses

ECDIS:

• Map Types and Basics
• General ECDIS theory
• Display and map information
• Route planning
• ECDIS connected to various instruments
• Alarm handling
• Logging / Data Storage
• Errors / Limitations in an ECDIS System
• Backup system and update
• Risks and limitations of using ECDIS / AIS

Radar model 2xx8 either / or 3xxx / 3000

• Basic settings
• Noise and filtering, object recognition
• Performance under different weather conditions
• Search for ships, land or weather formations
• Coordination with ECDIS
• Map overlay, AIS overlay,
• Follow other vessels, speed, course
• Alarms, alarm level, alarm types

Learning objectives

Completed course provides course diploma for FURUNO Bridge Package, type-specific course. Radar: 2xx8 either / or 3xxx / 3000, ECDIS: FMD3200, Furuno TECDIS.

Audience

Navigators on board vessels with FURUNO bridge package.