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ECDIS (IMO Model 1.27) sits on the deck officer progression, the qualification or exam-preparation route that moves a deck crew member up towards their next Certificate of Competency. Eligibility depends on the sea time and prior tickets you already hold, so confirm the exact requirements with the provider before booking.
I did my generic ECDIS at City of Glasgow College, a great facility at a sensible price, with plenty of accommodation options nearby. It's required at OOW level and you'll use it on watch every single day, so take the simulator time seriously. See my route to OOW →
Max, YachtSync founder. 8 years on yachts and still active in the industry.
ECDIS (IMO Model 1.27) is a qualification or exam-preparation course on the deck officer ladder, part of the route towards a higher deck Certificate of Competency (CoC).
Deck crew working towards their next rank, from deckhand up through OOW, Chief Mate and Master, take this depending on where they sit on the ladder already. Exact eligibility depends on sea time and existing tickets.
Format and length vary by provider, from short orals-prep intensives to longer written-exam or full-time courses. Compare listings for the delivery style and pace that suits you.
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