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UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines

COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION

COURSE SPECIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation

Course Code : Navigation 6

Course Descriptive : Operational use of ECDIS Prerequisite : Nav 5
Title
Course Credits : 2 units Lecture : 1 hour Laboratory : 3 hours
Contact Hours Contact Hours
per Week per Week
Competence/s : A-II/1 F3.C7: Determine position and accuracy of resultant position fix by any means (ML)
A-II/1 F3.C7: Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation and Maintain the safety of navigation through the
use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making (ML).

KUP : A-II/1F3.C7.KUP1: Navigation using ECDIS and Management of operational procedures, system files and data.
A-II/1F3.C7.KUP2 Navigation using ECDIS and Management of operational procedures, system files and data

Course Outcome : CO1: Demonstrate proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS.
CO2: Demonstrate proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS.

Reference/s : 1. Table A-II/1 Function 1: Navigation at the operational level 2. CMO No.67 series of 2017: Revised PSG for BS
Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering Programs

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UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines

COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION

COURSE CODE/COURSE TITLE: NAV 6/ OPERATIONAL USE OF ECDIS

The course cover the study of the Elements of ECDIS; Watchkeeping with ECDIS and ECDIS route; and planning, ECDIS targets; Charts system
and ECDIS responsibilities.
VISION:
The College envisions empower individuals equipped with International Maritime knowledge and skills, guided by the International Maritime
Organization with strong sense of social, spiritual, and moral values.
MISSION:
The College of Maritime Education is committed to empower every maritime student with International Maritime Education and values formation
to:

 Uplift the life of the people and the community;

 Become AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL to other nations, his God and himself.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
1. Provide and equip students with knowledge, understanding, proficiencies, skills, competencies, attitudes and values to qualify them for:
 Professional licensure examination;
 Assessment and certification as officer in charge of a navigational watch on sea going ships of 500 gross tonnage or more
2. Produce graduates that are:
 Competent to carry out safely the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of an officer in charge of a navigational watch on sea going ships of
500 gross tonnage or more, both at sea and in port
 Fully conversant with the basic principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as per STCW Regulation VIII/2 Chapter VIII of
the STCW Code; and

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 Qualified to Pursue a professional career or advanced studies in any maritime field of specification
Program Educational Objective:
After three years of the academic program of the BSMT, they shall have acquired the basic knowledge of the basic operational use of
ECDIS, charts preparation and to lay-out the passage planning.

Course Outcomes

1. Know the lay out of the paper chart

2. Capable to operate the equipment (ECDIS)
3. Acquaint on the performance of the equipment (ECDIS)

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Program Outcomes Addressed Introductory Enabling Demonstrative

PO1 Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of √
the developments in Maritime practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor);
PO2 Communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino; √

PO3 Work independently and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF √

level 6 descriptor);
PO4 Act in recognition and practice of professional, social, and ethical √
accountability and responsibility; and
PO5 Preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" √
(RA 7722)

PO6 Apply knowledge in mathematics, science and technology in solving √

problems related to the profession and the workplace;
PO7 Evaluate the impact and implications of various contemporary issues in the √
global and social context of the profession;
PO8 Engage in lifelong learning and keep abreast with developments in the field √
of specialization and/or profession;
PO9 Use appropriate techniques, skills and modern tools in the practice of the √
profession in order to remain globally competitive; and
PO1 Conduct research using appropriate research methodologies. √
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PO1 A graduate of BSMT shall be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the √
1 competence, at the operational level under Table A-II/1 and some elements
of Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code.

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REVISION HISTORY

REVISION
NO. DATE

2001 Original approved curriculum by CHED

01 2005 Based on CMO 13, series of 2005
02 2012 Updated version with references to annexes of CMO 13, series of 2005
03 2013 Revised as per CMO 31 series of 2013, updated several times.
04 2014 Updated based on the different annexes of CMO 31
05 2016 Revised as per CMO 20 series of 2015
06 2018 Revised as per CMO no.67 Series of 2018

Definition of Terms

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Ambiguity - In navigation, the condition obtained when a given set of observations defines more than one point, direction, line of position, or
surface of position.
Decca chain - A group of associated stations of the Decca Navigator System. A Decca chain normally consists of one master and three slave
stations. Each slave station is called by the color of associated pattern of hyperbolic lines as printed on the chart, i.e., red slave, green slave,
purple slave.
Decca Navigator System - a short to medium range low frequency (70130 kHz) radionavigation system which yields a hyperbolic line of position
of high accuracy. The system is an arrangement of fixed, phase locked, continuous wave transmitters operating on harmonically related
frequencies and special receiving and display equipment carried on a vessel or other craft. The operation of the system depends on phase
comparison of the signals from the transmitters brought to a common comparison frequency within the receiver.

DGPS - Differential Global Positioning System; a method of increasing the accuracy of GPS positions by transmitting corrections generated by
precisely surveyed reference stations.

GPS - Global Positioning System; the US Department of Defense-operated world-wide satellite positioning system.

GLONASS - A satellite navigation system operated by Russia, analogous to the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS).

Hyperbolic navigation – Radionavigation based on the measurement of the time differences in the reception of signals from several pairs of
synchronized transmitters. For each pair of transmitters the isochrones are substantially hyperbolic. The combination of isochrones for two or
more pairs of transmitters forms a hyperbolic lattice within which position can be determined according to the measured time differences.
Loran C - A long range, low frequency (90-110 kHz) radionavigation system by which a hyperbolic line of position of high accuracy is obtained by
measuring the difference in the times of arrival of signals radiated by a pair of synchronized transmitters (master station and secondary station)
which are separated by several hundred miles. See also LORAN, HYPERBOLIC NAVIGATION

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Learning Topic Teaching-Learning Activity Equipment, materials Assessment Indicative

Outcomes (TLA) and references Hours
Competence: A-II/1 F3.C7: Determine position and accuracy of resultant position fix by any means (ML)
CO1: Demonstrate proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS.
A-II/F3.C7.KUP1: Navigation using ECDIS and Management of operational procedures, system files and data
LO 1: Explain Elements of ECDIS The Instructor will show the E1: Training Bridge A1:written
laboratory facilities and E2: Bridge Simulator exams 18 hours
the element Final
-Demonstrates a equipment to the student in order (Familiarization)
using ECDIS knowledge and to encourage them about the E3: Models or Picture of A2: Quizzes Exam
navigation. understanding of: subject matter. Hyperbolic Method of Coverage
Nav. Instruments A3:
 Purpose of The Instructor/Facilitator will E4: Hyperbola Charts Recitations
ECDIS discuss and explain the contents E5: GPS Unit
 Value to of the Element of ECDIS in brief, E6: Chart Table A4:
navigation distribute sub-topics to students E7: Whiteboard or Research/R
 Correct and for their research and report. blackboard eports
incorrect use E8: Video Films if
 Work station The Instructor will explain the available A5:
start, stop and main topic and sub-topic and the M1: Eraser Assignment
layout requirement needed in the M2: Pencil and Paper s
 Vessel position subject. M3:Chalks or Markers
A6: Projects
 Position source
The Instructor will explain, R1. American Practical
 Basic navigation
discussed and demonstrate the Navigator, Originally by
 Heading & drift subject proper base on the topic. N. Bowditch 2002
vectors
Edition National
 Understanding The students will research and Imagery and Mapping
chart data report on sub-topics regarding Agency, Bethesda,
 Chart quality and Elements of ECDIS and submit Maryland
accuracy written or oral reports as
 Chart R2. Admiralty Manual of
organization The Instructor will let the student Navigation Vol. 1,

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perform the topic, that has been London, The Stationary

already done and to assest them Office 1999 4th
of what they have learned Impression
ISBN 0-11-772880-2

R3. Frost, A. The

Principles and Practice
of Navigation 3rd Ed.,
Glasgow, Brown, Son &
Fergusson 1988 (ISBN
0-851-7-4443-3)

R4. Tetley, L. and

Calcutt,D. Electronic
Aids to Navigation:
Position Fixing 2nd Ed.,
1986 London, Edward
Arnold 1991 (ISBN 0-
3405-4380-3)
Competence: A-II/1 F3.C7: Use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation and Maintain the safety of navigation through the use of
ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making (ML).See IMO MC 1.27
CO2: Demonstrate proficiency in operation, interpretation, and analysis of information obtained from ECDIS.
A-II/1 F3.C7.KUP2 Navigation using ECDIS and Management of operational procedures, system files and data
LO1: Discuss Watchkeeping with The Instructor will show the E1: Training Bridge A1: written
ECDIS laboratory facilities and equipment E2: Bridge Simulator exams 17 hours
bridge watch
to the student in order to (Familiarization)
keeping using -Demonstrates a encourage them about the subject E3: Models or Picture A2: Quizzes
ECDIS knowledge and matter. of Hyperbolic Method
understanding of: of Nav. Instruments A3:
The Instructor/Facilitator will E4: Hyperbola Charts Recitations
 Sensors discuss and explain the contents E5: GPS Unit
 Ports and data of Watchkeeping with ECDIS in E6: Chart Table A4:
Research/R

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feeds brief, distribute sub-topics to E7: Whiteboard or eports

 Chart selection students for their research and blackboard
 Chart information report. E8: Video Films if A5:
 Changing the available Assignments
settings The Instructor will explain the main M1: Eraser
 Chart scaling topic and sub-topic and the M2: Pencil and Paper A6: Projects
 Information layers requirement needed in the subject. M3:Chalks or Marker
A7:
 System and
The Instructor will explain, R1. American Practical Simulation
position alarms
discussed and demonstrate the Navigator, Originally
 Depth and subject proper base on the topic. by N. Bowditch 2002
contour alarms
Edition National
The students will research and Imagery and Mapping
report on sub-topics regarding Agency, Bethesda,
Watchkeeping with ECDIS and Maryland
submit written or oral reports as R2. Admiralty Manual
of Navigation Vol. 1,
The Instructor will let the student London, The
perform the topic, that has been Stationary Office 1999
already done and to assest them 4th Impression
of what they have learned. ISBN 0-11-772880-2
R3. Frost, A. The
Principles and Practice
of Navigation 3rd Ed.,
Glasgow, Brown, Son
& Fergusson 1988
(ISBN 0-851-7-4443-3)
R4. Tetley, L. and
Calcutt,D. Electronic
Aids to Navigation:
Position Fixing 2nd Ed.,
1986 London, Edward
Arnold 1991 (ISBN 0-

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3405-4380-3)
LO2: Explain the ECDIS route planning The Instructor will show the E1: Training Bridge A1: written
and monitoring laboratory facilities and equipment E2: Bridge Simulator exams 18 hours
ECDIS route
-Demonstrates a to the student in order to (Familiarization)
planning and knowledge and encourage them about the subject E3: Models or Picture A2: Quizzes
monitoring. understanding of: matter. of Hyperbolic Method
 Vessel of Nav. Instruments A3:
maneuvering The Instructor/Facilitator will E4: Hyperbola Charts Recitations
characteristics discuss and explain the contents E5: GPS Unit
 Route planning of ECDIS route planning, E6: Chart Table A4:
by table monitoring, targets and Charts E7: Whiteboard or Research/R
Systems in brief, demonstrate blackboard eports
 Route planning
by chart actual ECDIS route planning and E8: Video Films if
group the students to perform available A5:
 Track limits Assignments
 Checking plan for actual route planning and M1: Eraser
safety monitoring. M2: Pencil and Paper
M3:Chalks or Markers A6: Projects
 Additional
The Instructor will explain the main
navigational
topic and sub-topic and the R1. American Practical A7:
information Simulation
requirement needed in the subject. Navigator, Originally
 Route schedule
by N. Bowditch 2002
 User charts in The Instructor will explain, Edition National
route planning discussed and demonstrate the Imagery and Mapping
subject proper base on the topic. Agency, Bethesda,
Maryland
The students will perform actual
route planning and monitoring R2. Admiralty Manual
(simulated) regarding on ECDIS of Navigation Vol. 1,
under the supervision of their London, The
Instructor. Stationary Office 1999
4th Impression
The Instructor will let the student ISBN 0-11-772880-2
perform the topic, that has been

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already done and to assest them

of what they have learned.
LO3: Explain ECDIS targets, charts The Instructor will show the E1: Training Bridge A1: written
and system laboratory facilities and equipment E2: Bridge Simulator exams 12 hours
ECDIS targets,
to the student in order to (Familiarization)
charts and -Demonstrates a encourage them about the subject E3: Models or Picture A2: Quizzes
system. knowledge and matter. of Hyperbolic Method
understanding of: of Nav. Instruments A3:
 ARPA/Radar The Instructor/Facilitator will E4: Hyperbola Charts Recitations
overlay discuss and explain the contents E5: GPS Unit
 AIS functions of ECDIS Targets, charts and E6: Chart Table A4:
 Procuring and system and demonstrate actual E7: Whiteboard or Research/R
installing chart ECDIS usage pertaining to the blackboard eports
data topics involved. E8: Video Films if
available A5:
 Installing chart
The Instructor will explain the main Assignments
corrections
 System reset and topic and sub-topic and the M1: Eraser
backup requirement needed in the subject. M2: Pencil and Paper A6: Projects
 Archiving ECDIS M3:Chalks or Markers
The Instructor will explain, A7:
data and data
discussed and demonstrate the R1. American Practical Simulation
logging
subject proper base on the topic. Navigator, Originally
by N. Bowditch 2002
The students will perform in Edition National
groups under the supervision of Imagery and Mapping
their Instructor the actual Agency, Bethesda,
(simulated) usage of ECDIS that Maryland
pertains to the topics Targets and R2. Admiralty Manual
Chart System. of Navigation Vol. 1,
The Instructor will let the student London, The
perform the topic, that has been Stationary Office 1999
already done and to assest them 4th Impression
of what they have learned. ISBN 0-11-772880-2

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LO4: Discuss the ECDIS responsibility The Instructor will show the E1: Training Bridge A1: written
laboratory facilities and equipment E2: Bridge Simulator exams 7 hours
responsibility of Demonstrates a to the student in order to (Familiarization)
ECDIS in knowledge and encourage them about the subject E3: Models or Picture A2: Quizzes
navigation. understanding of: matter. of Hyperbolic Method
 Responsibility of Nav. Instruments A3:
Effective navigation with The Instructor/Facilitator will E4: Hyperbola Charts Recitations
ECDIS discuss and explain the contents E5: GPS Unit
of ECDIS responsibility in brief, E6: Chart Table A4:
distribute sub-topics to students E7: Whiteboard or Research/R
for their research and report. blackboard eports
E8: Video Films if
The Instructor will explain the main available A5:
topic and sub-topic and the M1: Eraser Assignments
requirement needed in the subject. M2: Pencil and Paper
M3:Chalks or Markers A6: Projects
The Instructor will explain,
discussed and demonstrate the R3. Frost, A. The A7:
subject proper base on the topic. Principles and Practice Simulation
of Navigation 3rd Ed.,
The students will research and Glasgow, Brown, Son
report on sub-topics regarding & Fergusson 1988
ECDIS responsibility and discuss (ISBN 0-851-7-4443-3)
the contents of their reports in R4. Tetley, L. and
front of the class for evaluation Calcutt,D. Electronic
and grading. Aids to Navigation:
Position Fixing 2nd Ed.,
The Instructor will let the student 1986 London, Edward
perform the topic, that has been Arnold 1991 (ISBN 0-
already done and to assest them 3405-4380-3)
of what they have learned.

Total 72 hours

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