ECDIS Ltd is continuing its series of international seminars in Dubai, training maritime inspectors on best practice for marine risk reduction.

[Whiteley, Hampshire March 2016] ECDIS Ltd’s International Seminars are getting exceptional feedback from their many delegates in Dubai.

The seminar titled “ECDIS Inspections: Marine Risk Reduction, Detentions & Best Practice” provides the delegates with practical, insightful knowledge of the best ways to prevent lengthy, costly port detentions; something which all global shipping companies want to avoid.

Yet again, speakers Mark Broster and Robyn Harrigan have been proficiently sharing their professional knowledge to a keen audience.

“The seminar was very informative because of highly experienced speakers Mark Broster & Robyn Harrigan. – Gulf Circle Marine

“It was really very beneficial to develop & enhance the professional skills and I highly recommend that such type of events should be arranged by ECDIS Ltd on a regular basis which provide a good chance to be able to use the innovative new technology for day to day needs in Marine industry” – Gulf Marine Circle

The beautiful surrounds and superb venue, as well as friendly staff in Dubai, made the team feel very welcome, and provided the perfect learning environment. Because of this, ECDIS Ltd are hoping to return there later this year to again provide the maritime industry with invaluable knowledge on detentions and risk reduction.

Those interested in attending any of the seminars and for the chance to get a free ticket visit www.ecdis.org/seminars or email [email protected]. Please note the spaces are limited and as such are on a first come first serve basis on the free tickets, there is a cost for any additional tickets required per company.

ECDIS Ltd has begun its series of international seminars, training maritime inspectors on best practice for marine risk reduction.

[Whiteley, Hampshire March 2016] ECDIS Ltd has made a strong start to their series of international seminars in Tokyo, Japan with great success and positive feedback.

The seminar titled “ECDIS Inspections: Marine Risk Reduction, Detentions & Best Practice” provides the delegates with practical, insightful knowledge of the best ways to prevent lengthy, costly port detentions; something which all global shipping companies want to avoid.

The feedback from the delegates has shown that their time was well spent and knowledge was gained from the speakers Mark Broster and Robyn Harrigan:

“The speaker gave me some ideas and information on how to improve our company SMS procedure.. I now realise what kind of instructions can be provided for my company.”
– Hayama Shipping Ltd

“It was a very good experience and I hope there shall be many more seminars like this in the future.”
– KLine Ship Management

The speakers knowledge was very highly praised and our future seminars will be recommended to friends and colleagues by all the delegates who attended.

Their next seminar will be in Dubai on Tuesday 22nd March and is already filling up fast. Those interested in attending any of the seminars and for the chance to get a free ticket visit www.ecdis.org/seminars or email [email protected] Please note the spaces are limited and as such are on a first come first serve basis on the free tickets, there is a cost for any additional tickets required per company.

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ECDIS Ltd has begun its series of international seminars, training maritime inspectors on best practice for marine risk reduction.

[Whiteley, Hampshire March 2016] ECDIS Ltd has made a strong start to their series of international seminars in Tokyo, Japan with great success and positive feedback.

The seminar titled “ECDIS Inspections: Marine Risk Reduction, Detentions & Best Practice” provides the delegates with practical, insightful knowledge of the best ways to prevent lengthy, costly port detentions; something which all global shipping companies want to avoid.

The feedback from the delegates has shown that their time was well spent and knowledge was gained from the speakers Mark Broster and Robyn Harrigan:

“The speaker gave me some ideas and information on how to improve our company SMS procedure.. I now realise what kind of instructions can be provided for my company.”
– Hayama Shipping Ltd

“It was a very good experience and I hope there shall be many more seminars like this in the future.”
– KLine Ship Management

The speakers knowledge was very highly praised and our future seminars will be recommended to friends and colleagues by all the delegates who attended.

Their next seminar will be in Dubai on Tuesday 22nd March and is already filling up fast. Those interested in attending any of the seminars and for the chance to get a free ticket visit www.ecdis.org/seminars or email [email protected] Please note the spaces are limited and as such are on a first come first serve basis on the free tickets, there is a cost for any additional tickets required per company.

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ECDIS Ltd is travelling the world in 2016 to train maritime inspectors on best practice for marine risk reduction.

[Whiteley, Hampshire February 2016] ECDIS Ltd has had great success for many years Training Inspectors, Superintendents, Flag Authorities and Auditors around the world. They are now taking this knowledge and presenting a series of global seminars from London to Tokyo.

ECDIS ltd have just announced the Japanese date for their 2016 worldwide seminars, the seminar title is  “ECDIS Inspections: Marine Risk Reduction, Detentions & Best Practice”.

Those interested in the seminar in Japan, and for the chance to get a free ticket visit www.ecdis.org/seminars or email [email protected]Please note the spaces are limited and as such are on a first come first serve basis on the free tickets, for any additional tickets required per company the price thereafter is Y150,000 (approx £900)

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ECDIS Ltd is travelling the world in 2016 to train maritime inspectors on best practice for marine risk reduction.

[Whiteley, Hampshire February 2016] ECDIS Ltd has had great success for many years Training Inspectors, Superintendents, Flag Authorities and Auditors around the world. They are now taking this knowledge and presenting a series of global seminars from London to Tokyo.

ECDIS ltd have just announced the Japanese date for their 2016 worldwide seminars, the seminar title is  “ECDIS Inspections: Marine Risk Reduction, Detentions & Best Practice”.

Those interested in the seminar in Japan, and for the chance to get a free ticket visit www.ecdis.org/seminars or email [email protected]Please note the spaces are limited and as such are on a first come first serve basis on the free tickets, for any additional tickets required per company the price thereafter is Y150,000 (approx £900)

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ECDIS Ltd’s Train the Simulator Trainer & Assessor course has received approval from the MCA.

[Whiteley, Hampshire November 2015] The IMO 6.10 Model course has been interpreted and written to a high industry standard by ECDIS Ltd and now has been delivered to, audited and approved by the MCA.

ECDIS Ltd has further cemented its position in the market as the centre for instructor training.
Merchant marine instructors of all grades can now benefit from completing both the IMO 6.09 (approved September 2015) and IMO 6.10 all under one roof at ECDIS Ltd who is now able to deliver the complete package of IMO Training Courses for Instructors.

With this completion and 6.10 course sign off, the ever-growing deck and navigation training centre now has 6 full approvals and recognitions from the MCA:

• ECDIS Generic
• HELM (Management)
• HELM (Operational)
• 09 Instructor Training Course (Theory)
• 10 Train the Simulator Trainer & Assessor
• Bridge Team Management (MCA Recognised)

Richard ‘Joe’ Sloly, instructor for 6.09 & 6.10 courses commented

“It is always an accolade to receive MCA approval for our courses, but to receive 2 for both the instructor training courses back to back has been quite special. We can now specialise and pride ourselves in making a difference to training in the industry as we make sure trainers are well equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective teachers.”

Robyn Harrigan, Production and training manager added

“It can be a long process toward approval for training centres, so receiving the official certificate is a hugely gratifying moment. I am extremely proud of our MCA approved course list and the milestone we reach with each one. Our growth has been substantial over the last 2 years and the MCA stamp for the instructor training courses has grounded us as a centre for delivering high quality trainers”

To see the full range of courses available at ECDIS Ltd click here: http://www.ecdis.org/maritime-courses/

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ECDIS Ltd’s Train the Simulator Trainer & Assessor course has received approval from the MCA.

[Whiteley, Hampshire November 2015] The IMO 6.10 Model course has been interpreted and written to a high industry standard by ECDIS Ltd and now has been delivered to, audited and approved by the MCA.

ECDIS Ltd has further cemented its position in the market as the centre for instructor training.
Merchant marine instructors of all grades can now benefit from completing both the IMO 6.09 (approved September 2015) and IMO 6.10 all under one roof at ECDIS Ltd who is now able to deliver the complete package of IMO Training Courses for Instructors.

With this completion and 6.10 course sign off, the ever-growing deck and navigation training centre now has 6 full approvals and recognitions from the MCA:

• ECDIS Generic
• HELM (Management)
• HELM (Operational)
• 09 Instructor Training Course (Theory)
• 10 Train the Simulator Trainer & Assessor
• Bridge Team Management (MCA Recognised)

Richard ‘Joe’ Sloly, instructor for 6.09 & 6.10 courses commented

“It is always an accolade to receive MCA approval for our courses, but to receive 2 for both the instructor training courses back to back has been quite special. We can now specialise and pride ourselves in making a difference to training in the industry as we make sure trainers are well equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective teachers.”

Robyn Harrigan, Production and training manager added

“It can be a long process toward approval for training centres, so receiving the official certificate is a hugely gratifying moment. I am extremely proud of our MCA approved course list and the milestone we reach with each one. Our growth has been substantial over the last 2 years and the MCA stamp for the instructor training courses has grounded us as a centre for delivering high quality trainers”

To see the full range of courses available at ECDIS Ltd click here: https://www.ecdis.org/maritime-courses/

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In preparation for the 100^th Top Student of the Month, due to be awarded in February 2016, ECDIS Ltd are giving away their ECDIS CPD logbook worth £95

[Whiteley, Hampshire October 2015] ECDIS Ltd award their Top Student of the Month to the student scoring the highest mark for the ECDIS Generic end of course assessment. In February 2016, it will be the 100^th award bestowed. To celebrate, ECDIS Ltd will be giving away a copy of the ECDIS CPD Logbook to ECDIS students between 25^th January and 4^th March 2016.

Top Student of the Month is unique to ECDIS Ltd and has become quite an accolade, students and their managers often feel proud achieving the highest mark out of all students in that calendar month and to know that they have the highest calibre users of ECDIS in their fleet. The winner is personally congratulated by their lecturer and earns him/herself free ECDIS Ltd merchandise, but more importantly, a spot on the “wheel of shame” mounted in reception at ECDIS Ltd HQ.

The award is sponsored by the Honourable Company of Master Mariners and the winner is announced at the end of every month in ECDIS Ltd’s newsletter and online at: www.ecdis.org/top-student-month/

The offer for the free ECDIS CPD Logbook is available to all students attending ANY of ECDIS Ltd’s ECDIS Courses including ECDIS Type Specific on any of the major manufacturers we have in-house and the 5 day ECDIS Generic booked between the dates mentioned.

The ECDIS Continuous Professional Development Log provides the professional deck officer with a practical, career-spanning record of shore and sea-going ECDIS training. While providing evidence of continuous training, these records are supported by two extensive sections containing question and answer aptitude tests for self assessment. Find out more here: www.ecdis.org/importance-continuous-professional-development | www.witherbyseamanship.com/ecdis-continuous-professional-development-cpd-log.html

The reference “CPD for 100 top students” must be quoted at time of booking to qualify.

Mark Broster, MD at ECDIS Ltd said “It has become tradition and a badge of honour within ECDIS Ltd for our top students. Now we are about to reach an impressive milestone of 100 plaques on the wall it gives us an opportunity to look back and celebrate. The leather bound, filofax-feel of the ECDIS CPD Log is a useful means of maximising retention of knowledge.”

Robyn Harrigan, Training and Production Manager pointed out “We have been awarding Top Student of the Month since our first ECDIS Generic course. Seeing these wheels fill up and even having to mount the latest plaques on a new “ship’s plank” is astonishing. Now we can also feel, as instructors, with the ECDIS CPD Log offer the students will leave us with the right tools in hand to practise and keep familiarisation and competency levels high.”

In preparation for the 100^th Top Student of the Month, due to be awarded in February 2016, ECDIS Ltd are giving away their ECDIS CPD logbook worth £95

[Whiteley, Hampshire October 2015] ECDIS Ltd award their Top Student of the Month to the student scoring the highest mark for the ECDIS Generic end of course assessment. In February 2016, it will be the 100^th award bestowed. To celebrate, ECDIS Ltd will be giving away a copy of the ECDIS CPD Logbook to ECDIS students between 25^th January and 4^th March 2016.

Top Student of the Month is unique to ECDIS Ltd and has become quite an accolade, students and their managers often feel proud achieving the highest mark out of all students in that calendar month and to know that they have the highest calibre users of ECDIS in their fleet. The winner is personally congratulated by their lecturer and earns him/herself free ECDIS Ltd merchandise, but more importantly, a spot on the “wheel of shame” mounted in reception at ECDIS Ltd HQ.

The award is sponsored by the Honourable Company of Master Mariners and the winner is announced at the end of every month in ECDIS Ltd’s newsletter and online at: www.ecdis.org/top-student-month/

The offer for the free ECDIS CPD Logbook is available to all students attending ANY of ECDIS Ltd’s ECDIS Courses including ECDIS Type Specific on any of the major manufacturers we have in-house and the 5 day ECDIS Generic booked between the dates mentioned.

The ECDIS Continuous Professional Development Log provides the professional deck officer with a practical, career-spanning record of shore and sea-going ECDIS training. While providing evidence of continuous training, these records are supported by two extensive sections containing question and answer aptitude tests for self assessment. Find out more here: www.ecdis.org/importance-continuous-professional-development | www.witherbyseamanship.com/ecdis-continuous-professional-development-cpd-log.html

The reference “CPD for 100 top students” must be quoted at time of booking to qualify.

Mark Broster, MD at ECDIS Ltd said “It has become tradition and a badge of honour within ECDIS Ltd for our top students. Now we are about to reach an impressive milestone of 100 plaques on the wall it gives us an opportunity to look back and celebrate. The leather bound, filofax-feel of the ECDIS CPD Log is a useful means of maximising retention of knowledge.”

Robyn Harrigan, Training and Production Manager pointed out “We have been awarding Top Student of the Month since our first ECDIS Generic course. Seeing these wheels fill up and even having to mount the latest plaques on a new “ship’s plank” is astonishing. Now we can also feel, as instructors, with the ECDIS CPD Log offer the students will leave us with the right tools in hand to practise and keep familiarisation and competency levels high.”

In the month of World Maritime Day, ECDIS Ltd has been working to inspire the local younger generation and share the impact of the shipping industry.

[Whiteley, Hampshire September 2015] 13^th Eastleigh Sea Scouts visited ECDIS Ltd HQ this month for an afternoon of activities and learning with the UK’s largest privately owned training centre in the UK.

The group of Sea Scouts were firstly tasked with Bridge Team Management in the Fairpoint Sherpa Ocean-going Tug. Working together, they had to use the equipment and safely enter port at Dover avoiding collisions and grounding. This all took place in ECDIS Ltd’s Full Mission Bridge simulator.

The Sea Scouts also took part in a presentation with ex-serviceman and ECDIS Ltd’s own HELM and Advanced Course Manager Richard ‘Joe’ Sloly, discussing how ECDIS Ltd play their part in the training and simulation sector and the value behind what they do. The discussion also highlighted the opportunities and potential that the Scouts, as digital natives, would have and where the future of the shipping industry may lie.

The evening finished with healthy competition in the form of a carting style game played on ECDIS Ltd’s console simulators. Racing speed boats around the race track which was created by ECDIS Ltd’s 3D artists and design team, originally used for ECDIS Ltd’s Corporate Team Building Day service.

Samantha Hucklesby, Head of Marketing at ECDIS Ltd said “As ECDIS Ltd has grown, it has always been important as a company to work with local community projects and broaden their expectations; not only in regards to the maritime industry, but from a business point of view. It is important to engage them also as young entrepreneurs, and make them think about what they can achieve with enough knowledge and specialism in a certain field. The theme for this year’s World Maritime Day supports everything ECDIS Ltd is about, and inviting the Sea Scouts was an excellent way to recognise it and give back.”

Simon Powell, Operations Director at Marine South East Ltd and Sailing Instructor for the Sea Scouts added… “’Through my position at Marine South East, a marine and maritime cluster based in Southampton, I am aware of the vast range of innovative, exciting, high growth, world-class companies and research organisations active in the sector; so I was delighted on receiving the invitation from ECDIS Ltd for the Sea Scout group to give them an insight into the fascinating world of ship bridge simulators and ECDIS systems. As a father of 14 and 9 year old girls, I have become aware that without enough information and experience, children are ill-equipped to make good educational and career choices in an ever more competitive world.  I also observe that many companies struggle to recruit enough suitably qualified and motivated people. ECDIS Ltd MD, Mark Broster, was keen to welcome the Scouts and ECDIS Ltd organised an excellent visit.  Twenty two Scouts visited and were given a privileged tour of the facilities. In the bridge simulator they got to steer huge ships in and out of Dover in a storm, race and crash power boats and a few managed to fill their pockets with sweets!   A well as having lots of fun the kids learnt a great deal and some may be inspired to pursue maritime careers.  On the drive home one 13 year old girl said she would like to work at ECDIS Ltd so you never know…”