Description

Course Title: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Training

Course Duration: 20 Minutes

Access Period: 365 Days

 

 

Who is the course for?
This Automatic Identification System (AIS) Training course is suitable for Deck Officers.

Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required.

How will the course benefit me?
By providing you with an understanding of AIS, its navigational uses and limitations.

How will the course benefit my company?
By enabling deck officers to utilize AIS during watchkeeping and collision avoidance to its full potential while being aware of the limitations.

What standards are referenced in the course?
• International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 61993-2
• International Telecommunication Union Recommendation M.1371-5
• International Maritime Organization Resolution A.1106(29)

Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the AIS working principle and general functionality
• Explain how AIS data is presented onboard
• Demonstrate how AIS can benefit watchkeeping and collision avoidance
• Identify the limitations of AIS

Assessment

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

System Requirements

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones