Checklist for familiarization of ECDIS or electronic chart display and information system on ships ?

6.11  

Determine how to use the ECDIS as the input to a track- keeping autopilot. This will also need reference to the autopilot handbook Y  

6.12  

Determine how to input LOP to form the reference for an estimated position Y  

6.13  

Determine how to configure the ECDIS to use this reference (6.12) for subsequent EPs Y  

6.14  

Determine how to switch to DR mode and to identify when the ECDIS is in DR mode Y  

6.15  

Determine how to use the review facilities of the voyage recorder (if appropriate and not essential knowledge prior to sailing) Y

Points to pounder :

Master is responsible for ensuring that watch-keepers   should be  adequately  able to demonstrate knowledge of all identified issues to comply with the Familiarization requirements of the ISM Code.