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"Would happily stay for longer. Thoroughly recommend."
Alan Chamberlain
Port of London Authority Pilots
20th Jan 2012
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"Course intensive, informative and very well structured as a candidate made to feel comfortable and welcoming. Trainer very accommodating and friendly. Thoroughly recommendable. Best course attended to date."
Malcolm Blease
Port of London Authority Pilots
20th Jan 2012
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"Too short (time) to cover a large subject. The instructor did very well. Well done and best luck in the future."
Captain Hassan A Syed
Port of London Authority Pilots
20th Jan 2012
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"Congratulations to the instructor for everything."
Andrei Chebac
Maersk
16th Jan 2012
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"More than satisfactory when it comes to educational experience. Good accommodation, convenient location."
Marek Ginter
Maersk
16th Jan 2012
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"Valuable Training, completely relevant to new instillation of equipment onboard fleet vessels."
Ian Davis
Expedo
16th Jan 2012
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"Very intensive but well presented and extremely well explained course."
Robert Raybould
Red Funnel
12th Jan 2012
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"A very well presented course, friendly and informative instruction. Will recommend."
Russell Hodgson
Red Funnel
12th Jan 2012
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"Very informative and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend."
Allwyn D`Souza
Red Funnel
12th Jan 2012
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"Very experienced and astute trainer. A successful outcome."
David Willoughby
Red Funnel
12th Jan 2012
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"Friendly and approachable staff provide a relaxed learning environment. A challenging but rewarding course covering all aspects thoroughly over a number of operating systems. A wonderful course, thoroughly recommended."
Chris Glendinning
Saga Shipping
22nd Dec 2011
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"Good course. Great equipment. Would recommend to any other person willing to attend ECDIS training."
Helmuts Savickis
Meridian Marine Management
22nd Dec 2011
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"Very impressed overall. Another facility I attended was very slack. Here I was given more detail than I expected. Will be recommending ECDIS Limited to other shipping companies."
David Daniell
Red Funnel
22nd Dec 2011
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"A very well run course and facilities. A professional yet relaxed organisation that make you feel at home when you walk through the door. Love the free drinks and leather seats!"
Brett Phillips
Red Funnel
22nd Dec 2011
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"Overall demanding but enjoyable 4 days."
Captain Stephen Poole
Red Funnel
22nd Dec 2011
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"One of the best training facilities I have been to. Would recommend ECDIS Ltd as variety of equipment and course facilities and value for money."
Captain Ian Foster
Northern Marine Manning Services Ltd
22nd Dec 2011
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"The trainer was really experienced. Knows answers on any possible questions. Good training, people did not sleep!"
Vitaly Fateev
Ahlers
15th Dec 2011
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"Difficult training but learnt a lot. Quality training and I would recommend to everybody."
Jurica Jelovcic
Ahlers
15th Dec 2011
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"Course was quite hard, lot of information. I`m happy about the course. General course was very good. I have learnt a lot. Very nice equipment and the trainer with big knowledge."
Paczkowski Marcin
Ahlers
15th Dec 2011
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"I can recommend strongly the trainer, and way of the course for all the shipping company."
Adam Wielgus
Ahlers
15th Dec 2011
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"In general very helpful training, especially for someone never used ECDIS before. However, should be a bit longer to provide sufficient time to analyse the subject deeper."
Buchelt Przemyslaw
Ahlers
15th Dec 2011
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"Very interesting course. Worthy and especially helpful. Perfectly given by the instructor."
Rexho Julius
Ahlers
15th Dec 2011
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"Really enjoyed the course, learnt a lot. Thanks to the instructor for excellent course."
Simon McClintock
Red Funnel
15th Dec 2011
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"An excellent course that covered all areas thoroughly. The trainer was excellent and remained very professional throughout."
Paul Hallas
Red Funnel
15th Dec 2011
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"Thank you for your help during the course. I will find this very useful."
Stuart Tan
Red Funnel
15th Dec 2011
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"It was an excellent course. It gave me lots of knowledge in operating ECDIS."
Suresh Mason
Red Funnel
15th Dec 2011
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"I never used an ECDIS in the past. After this course I am confident to use and rely on navigation information from ECDIS."
Giorgio Piromalli
Port of London Authority Pilots
9th Dec 2011
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"A week is not really long enough! Having realised the depth of the subject I would have liked more time to practice the practical aspects on the ECDIS displays. Lecturer clearly highly conversant with his subject and able to teach the subject in an informative manner which held the attention of a `dinosaur` throughout the week."
Roger Tappenden
Port of London Authority Pilots
9th Dec 2011
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"The instructor delivered the course well, and the presentation was excellent. He managed to keep my attention even through the dull bits."
Stephen Clark
Port of London Authority Pilots
9th Dec 2011
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"Very well delivered course in excellent surroundings and with up to date equipment. Highly recommend. Thank you."
Mark Skerry
Port of London Authority Pilots
9th Dec 2011
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"An excellent course, well presented by enthusiastic and professional trainers."
Scott Ritchie
Meridian Marine Management
9th Dec 2011
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"Full on course. Very good training. Looking forward to getting rid of paper charts."
Gary Edwards
Meridian Marine Management
9th Dec 2011
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"A very good informative course presented very well by an experienced instructor. A lot of information to digest but will be very helpful when and if ECDIS is used on my next yacht."
Captain Mark Millward
MY Blue Attraction
2nd Dec 2011
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"Excellent course and very worthwhile."
Captain Greg Butler-Davis
MY Panthalassa
2nd Dec 2011
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"A lot of information covered in a relatively short period of time (5 days) for an advanced system. Good trainer."
Jonathan Harlow
MY Stargate
2nd Dec 2011
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"Good facilities and location in relation to amenities. 5 days was an ideal time frame to conduct the course."
Paul Stokes
Condor Ferries
25th Nov 2011
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"Thought provoking course that raised more questions, which is good. Left me feeling happier to experiment with our equipment onboard and thereby consolidate the use of that equipment as an increasingly vital piece of nav equipment."
Captain Peter Grounds
Condor Ferries
25th Nov 2011
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"Tougher than I expected, I`ve learned a lot!"
Leanna Welsh
Condor Ferries
25th Nov 2011
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"Excellent course and I feel vital for any person involved in using or auditing ECDIS systems."
Kevin Simmons
Condor Ferries
18th Nov 2011
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"Very good informative course. I learned a lot."
Tim Johnson
Condor Ferries
18th Nov 2011
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"Well trained and helpful staff. Informative and friendly atmosphere."
Stewart Williams
Condor Ferries
18th Nov 2011
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"Most impressive and useful course. Good venue. Instructors were pleasant and able to get the best out of the whole course."
Captain S E Richard-Dit-Leschery
Condor Ferries
18th Nov 2011
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"An excellent course. Well presented and extremely thorough. Probably one of the more `demanding` courses I have attended. "
Carl Merry
Gloucester Harbour Trustees
11th Nov 2011
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"All very good. Thank you. "
Graeme Thompson
S/Y Anastasia
11th Nov 2011
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"A high quality course worthy of the time invested. It highlighted the good and bad of ECDIS. All bases are covered."
G Strangwood
Meridian Marine Management
11th Nov 2011
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"Would recommend this course for all at sea! It would certainly help the yachting fraternity to better understand the regulations and have due respect for the benefits of such a course. Well done!"
Captain J Adeline
M/Y G Force
21st Oct 2011
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"Very Good training in a convivial environment. Better value for money than (a maritime college mentioned). Knowledge imparted by trainer in time frame was outstanding."
David Allen
Lighthouse Maritime
21st Oct 2011
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"Superb course and instructor. Many thanks, we will continue training of our officers with ECDIS Ltd."
Valeriy Baranov
Vela Marine International
11th Oct 2011
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"Nice teacher, nice course. We had lots of fun and learnt lots."
F Rouio
Greenpeace International
7th Oct 2011
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"Could not ask for more really. I learned more than I anticipated."
Nigel J Brierley
Port of London Authority Pilots
3rd Oct 2011
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"Training conducted by trainers with intimate knowledge of system. Training aids excellent."
Paul Armitage
Vela Marine International
1st Oct 2011
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"A well structured course, easily adapted to whatever level of experience you are at. Demystifies the black art comfortably."
Captain V Patrick
Meridian Marine Management
30th Sep 2011
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"An excellent opportunity to learn about the technical developments with practical exercises. The trainers knowledge was first class. I left the sea in 1985 but continue to work in the industry. As a casualty investigator it was essential to know ECDIS and get to use the equipment."
Martin Haines
Clyde and Co
30th Sep 2011
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"Excellent course, giving a lot of very practical information. Really enjoyed doing this course."
Captain P Saklawski
Vela Marine International
30th Sep 2011
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"I will recommend ECDIS Ltd to any one in my industry. Very Good. "
Tyson Marrs
S/Y Anastasia
30th Sep 2011
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"I would recommend this course to my colleagues at DSCP Ltd and all Trinity House Deep Sea Pilots. A good mix of the technical and practical which has given me the tools to enable me to go onboard the next ECDIS equipped ship and obtain the information I require."
Captain N Doyle
Trinity House Deep Sea Pilot
30th Sep 2011
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"Training performed in a very professional way. Very good equipment, good facilities, very professional staff. Training will have direct impact on the job on the vessel. Fully recommend this training to all deck officers in the company."
A Sobiecki
Meridian Marine Management
23rd Sep 2011
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"High quality level given in every respect."
Captain M Brajal
Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (Singapore)
21st Sep 2011
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"Excellent course, very intensive but well executed and presented. Equipment was user friendly and exercises clear to follow. Presentation and delivery was clear, friendly and a good mix of classroom theory and practicals. Level of knowledge gained in a week from a zero start in phenomenal. Enjoyable course."
Phil Shayler
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th Sep 2011
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"The instruction technique is very good, making the course interesting and enjoyable. Very good course, I can now use ECDIS with confidence."
Bernardo Obando
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th Sep 2011
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"Good course, Good teaching style."
Jean Buckpitt
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th Sep 2011
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"The knowledge gained on this course will prove vital in meeting future navigational and technical challenges."
Captain J Webster
Meridian Marine Management
9th Sep 2011
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"Very Good. Much less boring than I thought."
John Moulds
V Ships
9th Sep 2011
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"Good course. Not scared of ECDIS anymore. Well worth coming."
Simon Parvin
Meridian Marine Management
9th Sep 2011
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"An excellent course. Timetable was good with just the right mix of theory and practical. Very good value for money. I would recommend ECDIS Ltd to anybody who is taking the course."
Stewart Bell
Meridian Marine Management
2nd Sep 2011
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"Really good course, refreshing being on a course with experienced and knowledgeable instructors. Instructors obviously know what they are talking about and enjoy what they do. Five days sounds a lot but you do learn a lot which will definitely be used in your career."
Stef Smith
Polarcus Nadia
2nd Sep 2011
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"Found the course informative and very relevant, found many things within the course that I didnt know and are fairly basic and important. The course was structured well and unbiased showing both the flaws and Pros of each ECDIS system. I would thoroughly recommend the course."
David Shaw
Saga Shipping
25th Aug 2011
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"A good mix of theory and practical training. I found it very informative. Useful on board."
Richard Blundell
Saga Shipping
25th Aug 2011
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"The course was delivered in a very professional manner which made the difficult course content easy to understand. The trainers were very well prepared and were able to deliver the course very efficiently. I would recommend ECDIS Ltd without hesitation."
Stephen Tindale
Swire Pacific Offshore
1st Aug 2011
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"Really good, I recommend it to anyone."
Joe Taylor
Saga Shipping
1st Aug 2011
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"A very good experience, soundly conducted by the trainer."
Emili Trasmonte
Greenpeace International
28th Jul 2011
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"Perfect course for any Deck Officer, lots of information from the trainer. Equipment/Simulator is excellent. I will recommend for my friends/officers to go as quickly as possible."
Krzysztof Sikorski
Meridian Marine Management
28th Jul 2011
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"Excellent course, well instructed, properly thought out and structured to ensure adequate theory given prior to exercises, then meaningful practical exercises to build on theory and develop confidence in equipment. Arrived on day one a paper man and leave believing in ECDIS and confident in using ECDIS. Course pitched at ideal level to develop everyone to a good level of confidence. Most beneficial course for a long time."
Matthew Lynch
Meridian Marine Management
7th Jul 2011
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"Objectives outlined and subsequently met through development of basic knowledge and principles in order to give confidence with our ECDIS resources onboard."
James Lindley
Saga Shipping
7th Jul 2011
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"Excellent 5 days - thank you. Happy to use ECDIS now. A 5 day course is essential training, very important."
Alec Ambury
Whitakers
20th Jun 2011
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"Excellent course designed for the job. Would recommend this to going to a short college based course. I would advise coming on this course as there is a lot of people out there who think the ECS on their bridge is an ECDIS."
James Harris
Whitakers
20th Jun 2011
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"Well organised and professionaly presented with good knowledge skills of the presenter. Very happy to participate and learn from this course."
Jitender K Seth
Expedo
06th Jun 2011
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"The course was taught perfectly by the instructor, at the beginning he asked each of us our goals, and he helped each and everyone of us achieve them. He kept it interesting and was able to answer all questions. I would highly recommend the course if it is taught by someone like the instructors at ECDIS Ltd."
Christopher Land
Meridian Marine Management
10th Jun 2011
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"A very good course. Well presented in an informal atmosphere. An excellent learning tool."
Ian Odd
Expedo
10th Jun 2011
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"This course demonstrates the value of using the full 5 days (40 hours) recommended by the IMO. The amount of information to be absorbed is planned in logical sequence making it easier for the student to understand ECDIS use."
Captain Harry Gale FNI
Nautical Institute
27th May 2011
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"I have been using ECDIS for the last two years. This course and the way it's been taught has made me realise how much I didn't know. I now feel much more confident in my abilities and I have more desire to add to these abilities and get stronger with practice on the system. I find it hard to believe that other schools offer this course in 3 days - there is a lot of information to be covered in such a short time."
"I will highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn about ECDIS. The staff are fantastic; very friendly, a wealth of knowledge and able to answer every question."
2nd Officer Todd Herman
MY Solemar
27th May 2011
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"Equipment used and demonstrated benefited, as the same as what is carried onboard."
Captain Nicholas Doyle
MY Solemar
20th May 2011
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"Course was very well-prepared and trainers were very helpful. I'm glad that I have done the course; we don't have ECDIS on my vessel but now I'm not afraid of joining vessels equipped with it."
Zbigniew Stypuła
Meridian Marine Management
13th May 2011
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"I was surprised at both the thoroughness and detail of the course. Impossible to achieve on a 3 day course. Worthwhile with helpful and enthusiastic tutors who know their subject."
Charles Ashby
Fraser Yacht Management
13th May 2011
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"Very helpful trainers and would be more than happy to work with them again. Good facilities (tea, coffee, spring water, sweets, etc)."
Tomasz Czarniecki
Meridian Marine Management
13th May 2011
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"A comprehensive and thought-out course on the use of Transas ECDIS equipment."
Adrian Whiting
Saga Shipping
6th May 2011
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"[The instructor] is an excellent presenter with a very thorough knowledge of the ECDIS and all training materials."
Danielle McCarthy
Greenpeace International
5th May 2011
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"I liked the tests in between. Also a good balance between information and practical."
Hettie Geenen
Greenpeace International
5th May 2011
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"I spoke briefly to ECDIS Ltd on the phone, and a few emails later the instructor was booked to fly to the boat in New Zealand. We received both STCW and type specific certificates on board, in one go, allowing us to `go digital`. The course was tough, but very enjoyable. Booking the training was painless, simple and very good value for money. I would strongly recommend booking their mobile STCW and Type specific courses to train your team properly."
Lee Stevenson
Chief Officer
S/Y Vertigo
21st April 2011
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"An excellent course that challenged myself and my team. Not only do I feel that we gained a huge amount of knowledge on our ECDIS but it also was a very valuable exercise in getting the team back into the safe navigation mindset prior to sailing in a few weeks. It was perfect that the course was taught by an experienced ECDIS officer who has sailed with the systems for many years. This is the exact training you need if you want learn about ECDIS, and I would recommend their training even if you have already completed an ECDIS course."
Michael DeKock
Captain
S/Y Vertigo
21st April 2011
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"Course was good and trainer was very knowledgeable. Nice clean location with good equipment. I learnt a lot whilst here and enjoyed the time spent on this course."
Robert Filbrandt
Meridian Marine Management
21st April 2011
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"I have been given an excellent insight into ECDIS, which as a pilot I am sure will prove invaluable. I now know the dangers that may be lurking in a ship's equipment which I am piloting."
Will Mitchell
Fowey Pilots Association
21st April 2011
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"I think the course was excellent and I would like to see all officers do this course regardless of what ECDIS training they have done before."
Grant Laversuch
Saga Shipping
21st April 2011
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"A well prepared trainer. Course content was great. I felt that I have benefited from the course."
3rd Officer Robin Weary
Saga Shipping
21st April 2011
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"The IMO 1.27 model course was excellent. Although I had experience with the equipment previously, I still found it extremely beneficial."
2nd Officer Martin Gowlett
Saga Shipping
21st April 2011
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"Delivered professionally and very informative. Practical aspects are very highly recommended. An asset to any organisation's training development needs."
Liz Donnelly
Saga Shipping
21st April 2011
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"Well-structured, informative course. I now feel more confident in the use of ECDIS and the information which I have learnt will be of great help to me on the bridge."
2nd Officer Ryan Lee
S/Y Anastasia
21st April 2011
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"Training was very informative - emphasises the need to understand your equipment and its abilities. Very good course - will recommend it to the next person."
Chief Officer Philip Carter
S/Y Anastasia
21st April 2011
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"A very pleasant 5 days; very informative and enjoyable course. Many thanks to ECDIS Ltd!"
Chief Officer Bernard Richardson
LD Lines
15th April 2011
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"An excellent course, well prepared and presented with all expected facilities."
Captain Tony Shopland
LD Lines
15th April 2011
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"A very comprehensive course which has given me the confidence to use shipboard ECDIS more."
John Clandillon-Baker FNI
Editor, The Pilot Magazine
25th March 2011
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"Very good course and professionally presented."
Michele Pulizzi
Port of London Authority Pilots
25th March 2011
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"Very well presented course. I now feel a lot more confident with ECDIS preparation and operation."
John Payne
Port of London Authority Pilots
25th March 2011
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"(I was) able to learn what other capabilities (there are) of ECDIS. New capabilities which presently our office ECDIS/ECS does not have."
Goh Siew Ngoh Jenny
Maritime Port Authority, Singapore
23rd March 2011
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"The instructor gave me plenty of food for thoughts and answered all my questions, using his extensive project management experience on WECDIS within the Navy."
Hia Check Phong
STET
23rd March 2011
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"A very good course for those conducting training on ECDIS and managing ships with ECDIS onboard."
Zulkhairi Bin Ahmad
ST Education and Training Pte Ltd
23rd March 2011
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"Very informative. The duration of the course (advanced QC ECDIS) was quite short as there is too much information to cover within two days."
Ong Kok Tiong
Republic of Singapore Navy
23rd March 2011
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"I enjoyed going through the course and it gave me insights into new methods of ECDIS training and I can use some of the information and techniques in my training materials."
Commodore Sreevihar Pradeep
Principal Training Consultant
ST Electronics
23rd March 2011
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"In-depth understanding and picture of ECDIS, functionality and tools."
Pun Choon Choy
Senior Training Consultant
ST Electronics
23rd March 2011
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"Thank you for the knowledge sharing and pointers! Definitely learnt new knowledge via this course."
Chee Kok Keong
ST Education and Training Pte Ltd
23rd March 2011
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"Very good course, instructor and facility."
Captain Jan E Christoffersen
Höegh LNG
18th March 2011
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"Excellent tutor. Very intensive course but also interesting and fulfilling."
Chief Officer Nick Riches
Meridian Marine Management
18th March 2011
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"The instructors style of teaching, especially given his sufficient practical time (on the equipment), was unique. His patience and desire for helping the attendees were admirable."
Lieutenant Junior Grade Omer Guhadaroglu
Turkish Navy
11th March 2011
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"Pace, content and delivery of the course were excellent. I came away a much broader knowledge of ECDIS."
Jeff Miles
Port of London Authority Pilots
11th March 2011
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"Very good. Informative and improved my knowledge."
Hywel Pugh
Port of London Authority Pilots
11th March 2011
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"This has been a valuable course for me in the sense of seeing the world of ECDIS and ENCs from a different angle than my everyday approach to the PRIMAR RENC does."
Svein Skjaeveland
Electronic Chart Centre AS
4th March 2011
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"Course was good with all relevant information and legal aspects clearly passed."
2nd Officer Bartlomiej Serocki
Meridian Marine Management
4th March 2011
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"Good course; happy to recommend it. Actually enjoyed it and learnt some valuable tools."
1st Officer Jody Roderick
Editallied Ltd
4th March 2011
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"Would use the course for training our would-be watch officers. Very satisfied and good value."
John Appleby
DPA, Editallied Ltd
4th March 2011
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"A demanding but enjoyable course overall. No problem in recommending ECDIS Ltd."
Joe Collins
C-Mar Consultants
4th March 2011
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"Professional, informative and fun - excellent!"
James Clarke
Bluewater Training
4th March 2011
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"Very worthwhile course. Seeing that the future will be e-navigation, I highly recommend that all navigation officers take this course and not be left behind. The equipment is only as good as the (trained) operators."
Chief Mate Paul Ruzycki
Greenpeace International
3rd March 2011
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"Having never used electronic charts (let alone ECDIS) I am bowled over by how ingenious ECDIS is. A great training led by Mike, who seemed genuinely excited about the product."
Captain Mike Fincken
Greenpeace International
3rd March 2011
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"The equipment used for the course was very convenient for use and very understandable. Instructor was very patient and good at explaining. Thanks."
Sergiy Demydov
Greenpeace International
3rd March 2011
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"A quite in-depth course from the start, the course was delivered well by the lecturer who was very patient with the less able candidates on the course. One of the better courses I've attended during my career."
George White
Shetland Islands Council
17th February 2011
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"Good course, good value for money."
Stefan Naca
11th February 2011
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"The five day, forty hour, generic ECDIS Course, run by ECDIS Ltd, was world class. I came away having a strong understanding of the goals as laid down by the IMO 1.27 model, professionally packaged and delivered by the team at ECDIS Ltd. In a maritime world of ever strengthening regulations this course will set you up with the perfect tools to navigate confidently and safely on a ECDIS system."
Bradley Tong
New Zealand
14th January 2011
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"More important and more relevant than most of the navigation lectures in Chief Mate Unlimited Course I recently completed."
Steven A Gardiner
Tugmaster, Shetland Islands Council
10th December 2010
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"I would certainly recommend this course to anyone who wants the best possible training and instruction in ECDIS."
Captain W G Dickinson
PacMarine Services
3rd December 2010
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"A very informative, instructive course and very well run. The [Southampton] facility is well-equipped and well-located for good transport links. Would recommend that anyone requiring ECDIS training consider this facility."
Captain Paul Armitage
Vela Marine International
3rd December 2010
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"Very informative course and very well presented. Could be doing with another day or two as there is a huge amount of information to take in. Definitely know a lot more now than I did 4 days ago."
Francis Fraser
Shetland Islands Council
2nd December 2010
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"I have sailed with ECDIS on previous vessels but I didn't fully understand the system or use it to its potential. This course made me feel at home with the system and looking forward to passage planning with ECDIS in future."
Murdanie Macleod
Shetland Islands Council
2nd December 2010
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"The course was very worthwhile and I will recommend it."
Wilbert Shearer
Master, Shetland Islands Council
2nd December 2010
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"All was more than excellent."
Hameed Qurban
Pilot, Kuwait Oil Company
26th November 2010
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"The course was excellent and very beneficial for me."
Jalal Ali Alsulaiti
Pilot, Kuwait Oil Company
26th November 2010
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"I found the ECDIS course to be full of good information. The instructor knew their stuff and put it across very well."
Peter Fraser
Master, Shetland Islands Council
25th November 2010
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"I found the course very informative, although a very steep learning curve. The lecturer was patient and kept up the pace."
Andrew Stout
Tugmaster, Shetland Islands Council
25th November 2010
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"The course is very good with a high level of instructor knowledge."
Aaron Smith
Shetland Islands Council
25th November 2010
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"Very good, interesting course. Subject matter is well-covered in an interesting manner."
Captain Brian Hingley
Vela Marine International
12th November 2010
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"Very good indeed. Excellent course that I will strongly recommend."
Captain Richard Bridge
Blue Ocean Yacht Management
12th November 2010
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"The presentation you gave me on ECDIS care was very helpful. I learned a great deal and plan to follow your suggestions. The practical sessions you designed made me feel far more comfortable whilst giving me a warm feeling towards the system. I look forward to putting it all into practice." (read more)
There is a definite need among sailors to become better informed on this topic. Mark gave a very effective, thought provoking presentation on the challenges faced by the modern navigator."
Chief Officer Jim Howard
8th November 2010
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"Dynamic and interesting throughout."
James Howard
UK Dredging (ABP)
5th November 2010
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"A colleague of mine has been conducting a generic course at another institution this week, at the same time as I have been undergoing instruction with ECDIS Ltd. In contrast to the ECDIS Ltd course, his lasted only three days and was taught on normal PCs using a legacy software version. Having been an instructor of different technologies in the past, I am sympathetic with the perceived requirement to 'cram' course content, but I would not have been half as confident operating these systems at sea after a three day course, as I am now. It was a well structured course; very professionally presented with the latest of equipment."
Captain Zander Simpson
Shetland Maritime Ltd
29th October 2010
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"Thanks for your efforts on the course. You have a great depth of knowledge on the subject, it was expertly delivered at a level accessible for all."
John Tindall
Marine Superintendent
UK Dredging (ABP)
29th October 2010
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"The ECDIS Ltd 5 day course gave us a good knowledge about the system. Despite of a class ranging form submariners to engineers, everyone ended the week with confidence in the system and its capabilities. The fact that the teacher was a former Royal Navy Officer helped us to understand and to ring the systems features to our reality."
Lieutenant Commander André Moraes Barros
Marinha Do Brasil (Brazilian Navy)
22nd October 2010
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"The course was taught by easy to relate to guys that have sailed with ECDIS at sea."
2nd Officer Dean Stores
Viking Recruitment
15th October 2010
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"Very professional presentations and good facilities. The lecturer has relevant experience in subject matter from a practical view point and five days was absolutely necessary [for the course content]."
2nd Officer Shane Heverin
Farstad Shipping, Norway
15th October 2010
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"We found the 5 day course very useful and well structured and with qualified instructors. It was also interesting and fruitful to discuss, the pros and cons and different safety issues of ECDIS-systems, with the instructors."
Captain Ylva Bexell and Captain Magnus Hammarqvist
SHK (Accident Investigation Board), Sweden
1st October 2010
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"The ECDIS Ltd instructor is here wrapping up a class at Lockheed Martin in Manassas, Va. I just wanted to drop you a note thanking you for the fine educational experience he provided for our diverse group of international students. The instructor communicated the subject very clearly and concisely for this 'English as a 2nd language' student body. He was well prepared, on time, and always bright and chipper. We are very pleased."
Tom Waters
Lead for Undersea Training
Lockheed Martin, USA
23rd September 2010
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"Besides the excellent infrastructure and first-class set up, what impressed me most was the professionalism of the staff. In addition to the deep expertise and experience that one can only get from years of practical experience, their openness to share was a refreshing difference from many of the commercial ECDIS courses available."
Lieutenant Commander Terence Ho
Republic of Singapore Navy
14th September 2010
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"The lessons learnt on this course have given me not only an insight into the operation of ECDIS equipment, but also a recognition of the legal aspects of the transitions from traditional paper chart-based navigation into the e-navigation era. This is an important aspect of the training and I strongly recommend that Captains and senior officers partake of the 5-day course to enhance their management skills."
Captain Michael Watson
Australia
10th September 2010
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"The course content was excellent and very well delivered. Having arrived on the Monday morning with next to no knowledge of ECDIS, I left on Friday with confidence in the system, a good knowledge of how it may be used safely and possibly as importantly, of how it may be misused."
Captain Nic Paines
Newman, Giles & Co Ltd, UK
3rd September 2010
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"The course content and structure was well-balanced between lectures and practical exercises on ECDIS equipment. The initial step-by-step guide to operating the equipment was easy to follow and understand, therefore the learning gained was easy to remember and apply in later more advanced exercises. I recommend this course; it is well-organised and planned, and gives the student confidence in using this new equipment in the correct way, without neglecting the basic principles of navigating and keeping a proper lookout. This was best demonstrated in the final exercise on the integrated bridge simulator."
Chief Officer Alan Mitchell
27th August 2010
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"The instructors were very knowledgeable on the subject and the programme. It was very helpful having an (ex) Naval Navigator present as he knew exactly what was expected of us. The fact that he was also an ex Royal Navy (RN) member of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) gave us the added perspective of training and evaluating. The instructors were also friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend getting them again in the future for training and/or re-training."
Lieutenant H Novoa
South African Navy
21st August 2010
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"Good course: widened my perspective of ECDIS usage and how to ensure compliance with standards."
Major Chan Yoke Mun
Republic of Singapore Navy
12th August 2010
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"I found the course to be extremely helpful and productive. It provides the mariner with confidence before joining an ECDIS-fitted vessel. The lecturer's knowledge of the subject is of a very high standard."
Dafydd Williams
Farstad Shipping, Norway
6th August 2010
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"Very good trainer, professional presentations and handouts. "
Nicholas Colbourn
Farstad Shipping, Norway
6th August 2010
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"I leave the course well trained on the use of ECDIS and feel well prepared to take what I have learned and using it on systems on my ship."
Gregory Squirrell
UK Dredging (ABP)
23rd July 2010
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"I found the course lecturer very well-informed, very attentive to my questions and very polite. This was an interesting and useful course to attend."
Captain Russell Hulme
Ventura Petroserv SA, Brazil
19th July 2010
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"The course was relevant and interesting throughout. This intense course covers a lot of ground with no repetition. I walk away with a good understanding of the fundamentals of ECDIS and feel well prepared to tackle the digital age of charts and navigation of the future." (read more)
Update: "ECDIS training is paying off as I doubt I would have been able to handle the particular ECDIS units [that we have onboard] if I had not completed your course. They are not particularly user friendly, so it has been vital that I already know what I am looking for, or looking to do, even if I am not particularly sure how to do it on these machines."
Martin Collins
UK Dredging (ABP)
19th July 2010
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"I found this course comprehensive. The trainer was very knowledgeable and well prepared. Facilities and equipment were good. I will strongly recommend it to people who wish to do this course."
Chief Officer Mustafa Farooq Rana
Vela Marine International
30th April 2010
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"This was a 5 day course. I do not see how this course could possibly be completed in 3 days. After completing the 5 day course, I shall go away looking to learn even more about ECDIS and to gain even more experience. After over 30 years at sea, I have attended many courses. This course is one which has extended my knowledge and made me keen to use ECDIS and to learn more."
Captain R L Dewick
Wallem GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
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"ECDIS Limited (Fareham, UK) offers a five-day ECDIS Course, approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as meeting the requirements of the STCW '95 Regulations, and accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the United Kingdom. As an 'old-school' navigator I've always been sceptical about the use of electronic navigation aids, opting to view them as simply reference tools. The hassle of interpolating numbers, which gave no visual representation as to where the vessel was actually located, also made the task quite mundane. And while impressed with the more recent and user-friendly Electronic Chart Systems, I still found them to be limiting in capability." (read more)
Having recently completed ECDIS Limited's ECDIS Course I have adopted a different perspective and believe that ECDIS has the potential to provide suitable situational awareness, coupled with its other functionalities to assist in navigational safety and collision avoidance. ECDIS Limited's ECDIS Course covers the legal aspects pertinent to the use of ECDIS for navigation; the different types of Charts and Electronic Chart Systems; and the data available from the system. The majority of the program however is dedicated to practical exercises, ensuring that a proper understanding of the system's capabilities is achieved. Pleasant and knowledgeable course facilitators, ample and modern workstations, in comfortable surroundings allow for individualized, relevant training, in a relaxed environment.
Ultimately, I am sold on the capability of ECDIS. And although I am in no way promoting over-reliance on ECDIS, and will still consider visual pilotage as the primary mode when maintaining a navigational watch, the capacity of ECDIS cannot be discounted."
Commander Hiram A Mohammed
Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard
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"The course content and the knowledge of the presenters is second to none. I spent 30 years at sea, 13 years as Master, but never sailed with ECDIS thus was somewhat wary of the claims made in the introduction as the benefits of ECDIS. However any doubts were quickly dispelled as the course progressed. The knowledge and understanding of ECDIS that I have gained and the assurance that ECDIS Ltd are on the end of a phone line should I have any questions makes me confident that I will be able to provide assistance on ECDIS matters to Masters of our managed vessels."
Captain Norman Stevens
Bernhard Schulte Ship Management, Belgium
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"The course was delivered in an engaging and professional manner by a knowledgeable and experienced trainer. I was impressed by the sensible mix of presentations, practical exercises and exams that emphasised the subject matter and were challenging. I particularly liked the fact that the instructor promoted the use of traditional navigational methods to enhance the value of an ECDIS system. It not only allowed me to utilise existing skills and transfer them to a digital system, but I now feel confident of using ECDIS to safely navigate when GPS is unavailable. I feel that I got the most out of the ECDIS system and have learnt a huge amount over 5 days.I would recommend the course to all who are seeking comprehensive training and value for money."
Chris Jones
Maritime Security Operations (MAROPS) Limited, UK
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"It was a pleasure to have the expertise and professionalism of ECDIS Ltd in our establishment, we share their commitment to provide the best training for safe navigation at sea and they have increased the ECDIS knowledge of our Mariners to the highest standard."
Konstantinou Iraklis
HSSE Coordinator, CERES LNG, Greece
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