Uso de simuladores de navegação marítima na formação do Oficial de Náutica: ECDIS

Abstract

The use of simulators of navigation at the Nautical Officer formation witness the lessons learned, considered it theoretically. On pratical basis, the accuracy of the aplication convert the lesson into knowledge. Having said so, the courses of formation ha ve in their core curriculum the use of simulators in order to complement the Nautical Officer formation. Nowadays, the current legislation is more sympathetic towards the digitized information, imposing vessels to equip themselves with the newest technolog y. Regarding the Nautical Officer formation and certification, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (or STCW ), 1978 received an emend on year 2010 (Manila emend 2010) regulating the use of Simulator of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) as a mandatory item for the Nautical Officer to perform his duties on the bridge. This Simulator is necess ary for the student learning from the very beginning. An important resource for the Nautical Officer to develope its function on board, the ECDIS is a tool that facilitate the tasks on the bridge, taking more time to make decision for the master and its crew.