Automatic Identification System

Scope

This course is designed to comply with the requirements of regulation II/1 and II/2 of the Convention, Section A‐II/1 and II/2 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch‐keeping for seafarers STCW 78 as amended.

Goals

The participant having completed the course will be able to operate and interpret the information available to the AIS, meeting the functional requirements.

Prerequisites

The course is designated for both applicants for certification of officers in charge of a navigational watch and for experienced nautical officers and others in positions of responsibility in the work of navigation, such as pilots.

Persons wishing to enter this course should have taken training and experience in the use of radar and ARPA and be fully familiar with the Collision Regulations.