Electronic navigation specialist MARIS and training company Seagull have reached an agreement to develop a comprehensive product-specific computer-based training ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) module, it was reported at the end of January.

In order to replace paper charts, ECDIS systems must fulfil considerable technical requirements laid down in the IMO ECDIS Performance Standards. New requirements for competence and training have been amended in the STCW convention. As well as including approved ECDIS simulator training, the standard opens up wider delivery sources of training, including onboard instruction.