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"A well constructed course. You have got the balance between theoretical and practical exercises just right. ."
Justin Horsey
Condor Ferries
7th May 2013
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"Excellent course, very professional, approachable personnel. Very good trainee friendly facility. "
Michal Trzesowski
Chevron Shipping Company LLC
10th May 2013
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"Proper presentations and training in a good, friendly atmosphere. "
Michal Musinski
Chevron Shipping Company LLC
10th May 2013
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"Great course and environment... "
Babic Sasa
Chevron Shipping Company LLC
10th May 2013
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"Course is really great, nice environment, very competent instructors and very good hospitality. Overall very good. Keep it up. "
Premnath Gunaratnam
Individual
10th May 2013
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"Whole course was well prepared. Information given by instructor was clear and understandable. After this course people should be prepared to sail with ECDIS. "
Rafal Judek
Chevron Shipping Company LLC
2nd May 2013
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"Good course."
Bill Tate
UKSA
2nd May 2013
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"Happy with course content, would hope to come back for future courses. Great facility, very comfortable, very helpful on the telephone."
Andrew White
UKSA
2nd May 2013
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"Very good course, like many, there are not enough hours in the day."
Laurence McFadyen
Individual
2nd May 2013
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"I found the lectures to be well presented. "
Rodger Smeaton
Individual
2nd May 2013
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"Thought provoking, a thoroughly good experience. I wish that I had done it years ago. "
Harry Cook
Babcock Flagship Ltd
26th April 2013
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"Great, excellent training."
Saulo Aviva Nunes
Brazillian Navy
26th April 2013
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"Good facilities, simulator was great. "
Andrew Chappel
Individual
26th April 2013
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"Excellent facility, professional instructors, friendly atmosphere, highly recommended. "
Master Richard Walters
Angalo Eastern crew management
26th April 2013
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"A well delivered course, covering all pertinent aspects of TRANSAS. Concise and relevant. "
Kieran Kelleher
Viking Recruitment
22nd April 2013
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"Great brandy in the crew mess! "
Chief Officer Nicholas Pearson
M Y Mogambo
19th April 2013
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"An extensive subject area delivered in an effective manner. "
Pilot Gareth Rees
Associated British Ports
19th April 2013
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"My overall opinion of ECDIS has changed for the better. We just need the rest of the maritime world to aspire to this level and catch up!! A great modern approach to training and atmosphere. "
Captain Carl Robins
Associated British Ports
19th April 2013
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"Instructor clearly has vast knowledge on the system. ."
2nd Officer Lukasz Scibisz
Northern Marine Manning Services
18th April 2013
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"Very good course, great facility."
2nd Officer Philip Spence
Viking Recruitment
16th April 2013
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"Nice facility, good equipment and well prepared trainers."
Master Stjepo Deranja-
Angalo Eastern crew management
8th April 2013
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"Informative course which instructor explained very well, in a manner understood at all experiences. Staff were all very friendly. "
2nd Officer Antony Gilbert
Viking Recruitment
8th April 2013
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"Very good course, nice facility to train in; enjoyable and informative. Friendly staff, thanks for the love hearts."
Chief Officer James Brennan
Viking Recruitment
8th April 2013
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"I wish I had done this course 15 years ago! A much needed and valuable course. "
Captain David Warden-Owen
Saga Shipping
4th April 2013
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"Well situated establishment. Knowledgeable and friendly instructors."
Captain J P Harris
Viking Recruitment
28th March 2013
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"Friendly trainers, lots of attention given!"
Chief Officer Gilles Cader
Viking Recruitment
28th March 2013
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"I learnt a lot more on this course and feel I will take valuable skills and information away which I will be sure to use in my everyday job. Very friendly and sociable team. "
3rd Officer Sarah Berry
Viking Recruitment
28th March 2013
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"I highly recommend ECDIS Ltd for any Master and Navigator. The facility and instructors are well versed in the courses that they provide. "
Captain Brett Woodford
MY Rush
15th March 2013
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"World-class facility in a very convenient location, the trainer was extremely knowledgeable. ."
Chief Officer Olly Lewis
MY Rush
15th March 2013
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was pitched at the right level for me to be actively engaged, most certainly recommend it."
Kalarikkal Shinith Narayanan
Shell International Trading
15th March 2013
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"An excellent course and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Instructors and facility to anyone contemplating the ECDIS course. "
Phil Ratcliffe
Associated British Ports
15th March 2013
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"Very knowledgeable staff with good delivery. "
Barry Sadler
Associated British Ports
15th March 2013
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"Very impressed with the professional standards shown by the company and staff. "
Paul Twelftree
Associated British Ports
15th March 2013
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"Very informative course. Well presented and yes, the seas will be a little safer now. Thanks ECDIS Ltd!"
Jessica Bonsor
Angalo Eastern crew management
15th March 2013
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"Excellent environment for training course. I would recommend this course to others in the future. "
Coll Macdonald
Transocean
8th March 2013
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"Excellent presentation."
Captain Lars-Goran Helander
Northern Marine Manning Services
8th March 2013
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"Learnt a lot, ready to operate/ use an ECDIS. Thanks.."
Phil Codd
Individual
8th March 2013
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"Instructor was incredibly knowledgeable. Great course; will be back for another Type Specific course. ."
Joe Arch
MY Flying Fox
1st March 2013
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"Feel much more confident in using ECDIS after this course."
Simon Killey
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
1st March 2013
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"All my comments are excellent. "
Vladimir Fabac
Thome Ship Management PTE Ltd
28th February 2013
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"Very professional and adaptable regarding delivery of course to meet our companies requirements. "
Head of Fleet Operations - James McGruer – Red Funnel
Red Funnel
15th February 2013
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"Thoroughly enjoyable course. "
K Bland
Shell International Trading
11th February 2013
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"Excellent course, the end session of bringing everything into practise was the ultimate realisation of how good the ECDIS really is and a great tool for navigation."
Darren Dsouza
Shell International Trading
11th February 2013
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"Very useful. Thanks very much. "
A J Lillie
Associated British Ports
11th February 2013
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"Very good and entertaining course. "
Philip Edwards
Associated British Ports
11th February 2013
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"Well presented and very useful course."
Pilot James Manson
Deep Sea and Coastal Pilots Ltd
8th February 2013
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"Instructor was an excellent trainer. ."
Master David Kite
Maersk
8th February 2013
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"Instructor was very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend course"
Master Stephen Spenser
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
8th February 2013
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"The Instructor was very knowledgeable and a excellent teacher. All the staff were fantastic and helpful also."
Master Simon Barber
Individual
8th February 2013
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"Excellent presentations, Nice working environment, friendly atmosphere throughout the course. Through explanations on all required topics. "
Dino Marelic
Zorovic Maritime Services Ltd
5th February 2013
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"Facilities are very well. Trainer well prepared and with good practices."
Lech Nowinski
Vela International Marine Ltd
5th February 2013
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"Good course. Very good trainer, easy to understand. Thank you!"
Maksims Suslovs
Höegh LNG
4th February 2013
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"Excellent training, lectures."
Stephen Elias
Port of London Authority
25th January 2013
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"Enjoyed the course. Found it challenging and educational."
Simon Jones
Port of London Authority
25th January 2013
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"Very well run course, best I have been on."
Robert Eveleigh
Port of London Authority
25th January 2013
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"The course was well organised and effective."
Tretjacovs Valerijs
Maritime Resource Management (MRM)
19th January 2013
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"ECDIS would be so good to be implemented on vessels less than 3000GT."
Chief Officer Jason Wood
Faversham Ships
18th January 2013
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"Very enjoyable course, Thank you!"
John Pirrie
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
18th January 2013
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"Excellent level of teaching was perfect to my needs. Instructor’s enthusiasm made up for my lack of intelligence! :-)"
Captain John Clark – Red Funnel
Red Funnel
18th January 2013
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"Instructor was very helpful and informative and knows subject well and gave sound operational advice! Excellent."
Captain Chad Murray
Condor Ferries
18th January 2013
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"Excellent. Close to home. Can’t fault it – Excellent set up."
Mate Shane Jarrett
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
18th January 2013
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"Course was relevant to work carried out and focused on how ECDIS is used in my workplace."
Master Colin Smith Francis Daniels
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
18th January 2013
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"Solved all my concerns about the system that I had."
Master Malcolm O'Neill
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
18th January 2013
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"Very good course, delivered in a good facility by very good lecturers who relate to serving seamen very well."
Master Raymond Marshall
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
18th January 2013
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"Excellent Instructor. Would recommend this course and facility to others. "
Capt Mark Boylin
Dover Harbour Board
11th January 2013
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"A Excellent Instructor who demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the subject which he imparted extremely effectively."
Capt Malcolm McKenzie
Dover Harbour Board
11th January 2013
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"Very impressed with the facilities and equipment. Instructor provided an excellent course in an approachable and friendly manner. "
Capt Tony Baker
Swire
11th January 2013
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"Outstanding in every respect."
Chief Officer Scottie Cameron
Individual
11th January 2013
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"Excellent trainer, friendly and helpful."
4th Officer Erik Ivan Lundgren
Saga Shipping
9th January 2013
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"Excellent training and lecturer. Facilities first class. "
Chief Officer Christopher Gibb
Saga Shipping
9th January 2013
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"Very good course. Happy"
2nd MateTahina Leboa Parfait
Services Maritimes de l’Ocean Indien
6th January 2013
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"Good and interesting."
2nd MateTahina Rabarisolo Hery Mihaja
Services Maritimes de l’Ocean Indien
6th January 2013
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"Good course."
2nd MateTahina Lalaina Jocelyn
Services Maritimes de l’Ocean Indien
6th January 2013
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"Good knowledge imparted by Instructor. Very well laid out with good equipment and facilities. All staff very friendly and helpful."
Mr David John Prichard
Individual
14th December 2012
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"Top – notch"
Thomas Meharry
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
14th December 2012
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"Excellent course – really helps you get a good understanding of ECDIS. "
Mr Alistair John Bell
Individual
14th December 2012
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"I highly recommend the ECDIS course for its professionalism, Equipment, Location and friendly staff "
Mr Malcolm Kelliher
Individual
14th December 2012
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"Excellent course. Would recommend “ECDIS E-Nav” to anyone who is to get training in future. Good handout and practical exercises. The “Best” ECDIS course I have attended. "
Chief Officer Debi Morera
DS-Norden
5th December 2012
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"A well prepared and presented course."
DSP Kevin Vallance
Individual
29th November 2012
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"Excellent facilities, great teachers. Highly recommended."
Cameron Edwards
Aqua LTD
29th November 2012
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"Provision of training by experienced mariners was very useful, recognising system limitations and providing sound advice on day to day use."
Captain Clive Carrington Wood
Individual
29th November 2012
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"ECDIS Ltd have increased my confidence and knowledge for future use of ECDIS"
Chief Officer James Cavanagh
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
29th November 2012
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"Enthusiastic “ECDIS native” for instructor!"
2nd Officer David Bawden
Condor Ferries
29th November 2012
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"Great to have such an enthusiastic Instructor."
Operations Superintendant Andrew Williamson
Condor Ferries
29th November 2012
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"Excellent preparation and organization to get the aim. This course is “on target” here. Thank you very much indeed."
Lt Cdr Alper Dogukanli
Turkish Naval Forces Command
23rd November 2012
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"Very good course, recommended to all who require IMO1.27 for certificate renewal. It should enhance shipboard performance."
Captain David James podger
Maersk
23rd November 2012
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"Managed to remove the mysteries of the unending alarm stream. Value in itself."
Master James McBride
Northern Marine Manning Services
23rd November 2012
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"This has been an opportunity to improve my knowledge having been ashore since 2007. Also to assess the course presentations and venue for sending our Deck Officers to this course.
A well researched course presented in a professional and practical manner, suitable for all relevant mariners."
Ship Manager Robin Plumley
National Oceanography Centre
23rd November 2012
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"Very pleasant and well delivered course which have provided me with good tools for future development when using ECDIS. Friendly atmosphere and good facilities."
Chief Officer Jeremy Sutcliffe
Angalo Eastern crew management
23rd November 2012
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"Very good facility, well run course."
Chief Officer David Bowen
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
23rd November 2012
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"Very friendly and Informative course. Friendly atmosphere."
Mate Jeffery Dulley
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
23rd November 2012
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"Course Instructor generated a very positive learning environment very quickly and maintained this throughout the course – Well done."
1st Mate Richard Herbert
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
23rd November 2012
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"Course was given in a clear and concise manner by the course Instructor."
Master Mark Morley
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
23rd November 2012
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"The staff at ECDIS are all very committed and the environment work station are very good. As a OVID Inspector for the OIC Majors, I would recommend that the course be mandatory for Inspectors as it represents the future of Navigation and planning."
Robert Pearcey
Baker Marine Solutions
16th November 2012
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"Instructor gave clear and easily followed lectures."
Chief Officer Lee Patten
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
16th November 2012
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"An Excellent course. Very well presented."
Chief Officer Alan Weston
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
16th November 2012
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"Overall it’s been a very good experience. Definitely learned a lot."
2nd Officer Mohannad Boraei
Vela International Marine Ltd
16th November 2012
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"A very well balanced course between Classroom and Simulator which resulted in myself being confident that I can operate the equipment to its best ability."
Master lain Davis
RNLI
16th November 2012
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"Course at a very personal level, at all times got the feeling that the Instructor and all the staff cared about the students well being."
1st Mate David Heale
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
16th November 2012
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"The working environment as a who reflects the professional and competent attitude displayed in lectures. Very pleasant site to study in."
1st Mate Captain Matthew Harris
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
16th November 2012
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"Customer service i.e. free coffee, relaxed environment and decor is excellent. A very professional team and a good course structure."
Stephen Butler
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
16th November 2012
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"Far less daunting than I thought it would be – even to the point of being enjoyable, especially the final practical on the simulator. Very good - Thanks"
Master Guy Pettingell
Individual
9th November 2012
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"Great course, informative, facilities are second to none, nice lounge/relaxing area, and one can see a lot of money has been invested."
Master Andrew Lawrence
Burgess Yacths
9th November 2012
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"An intensive course, I learnt a lot. A excellent training establishment."
Master Anthony Cranmer
Northern Manning Serices
9th November 2012
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"All very relevant to my employment. In-depth subject matter which should give you the tools to make you be a navigator better."
Chief Officer Colin Van Der Elst
Projet Aqua9th November 2012
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"State of the art facility, good training, helpful Instructors/Trainers and good hospitality."
Master Ross Trebilcock
Swire
9th November 2012
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"Great cup cakes!! Excellent equipment, excellent Instructor. I would have no problem recommending this course to others."
Chief Officer Scott Robinson
Burgess Yacths
9th November 2012
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"The ECDIS course was very good and we all learned a great deal which gave us more confidence in the operation of the ECDIS.
ECDIS Limited are a truly professional company with all the latest equipment and very good instructors and can thoroughly recommend them for any future courses.
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2nd Officer David Chubb
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
9th November 2012
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"Staff friendly, helpful and professional. Pleasant study environment, would fully recommend ECDIS Ltd"
1st Mate Edward Paul Higgins
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
9th November 2012
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"Very high standard of training and equipment. A friendly relaxed environment"
Master Daniel Reibbitt
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
9th November 2012
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"High standard of equipment and knowledge."
Master Michael Hurst
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
9th November 2012
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"Very good course. Highly applicable material. Trainer very good at engaging the group. One of the best lecturers/ trainers uncounted. Very well appointed centre. Friendly professional staff. Course material good and excellent handouts. Very good cake. Useful location for amenities i.e. parking food outlets. "
2nd Officer David Corkish
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
9th November 2012
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"Instructor was informative and friendly with a good level of knowledge on the subject matter. It was a good enjoyable course and very informative."
1st Mate Andrew Hannah
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
9th November 2012
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"Course was really helpful, a lot of exercises on a simulation.
Trainer well prepared and friendly.
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2nd Officer Rafal Lesiak
Brooklyn Shipping Ltd
5th November 2012
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"Intensive and detailed course"
Captain Anton Becker
Brooklyn Shipping Ltd
5th November 2012
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"A very well presented course, with knowledgeable and friendly Instructors. I would be happy to recommend ECDIS Ltd to others."
Andrew Elson
Shell International Trading
2nd November 2012
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"Very good course, well worth the journey"
Master Richard Cuthbert
Vela international marine Ltd
2nd November 2012
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"The training was excellent."
Simon Roberts
Polarcus Nadia
2nd November 2012
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"Helped this “Dinosaur” to at least understand the benifits (and some disadvantages) of system."
Master Arthur Frost
Maersk.
26th October 2012
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"The course was very important and enjoyable. A great experience"
Chief Officer Bandara Athauda AWMJR
Individual
25th October 2012
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"The course was very important and enjoyable. A great experience"
Cesar Ramos Do Nascimento
Brazillian Navy
25th October 2012
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"Very good time. Increased the nautical learning"
Marcos Roberto Seixas
Brazillian Navy
25th October 2012
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"Very good and enjoyable."
Mr Dion Notman
Saga Shipping
24th October 2012
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"Excellent throughout – both the instructor and content."
Mr George Fullick
Saga Shipping
24th October 2012
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"Great Facilities. Straight to the point and pertinent info."
Mr Rhys James
Saga Shipping
24th October 2012
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"Great course. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended. Very satisfied with the Instructor."
Petter Lunde
Royal Norwegian Naval Academy Navigation Centre.
19th October 2012
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"A pleasant knowledgeable and competent trainer."
Peter Vaughan
Port of London Authority
19th October 2012
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"Excellent facilities and it was clear the Instructor was thoroughly knowledgeable about the subject and equipment he was teaching."
Gordon Chase
Northern Manning Serices
19th October 2012
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"Trainer struck a good mix between imparting knowledge theoretically and practically excellent class atmosphere generated. Well done."
Dave Harper
Port of London Authority
19th October 2012
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"Excellent facilities and it was clear the Instructor was thoroughly knowledgeable about the subject and equipment he was teaching."
Master Christopher White
Red Funnel
19th October 2012
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"Excellent course! Very useful and covering all aspects from A- Z. Presented in a very professional manner."
Krzystof Otta
Vela international marine Ltd
19th October 2012
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"Thanks for perfect training"
Smiliak Oleksandr
Norbulk Shipping
18th October 2012
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"Very good course in a friendly environment."
Captain Vagn Thomsen
Portsmouth Pilots
12th October 2012
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"Amazing operational knowledge show by lecturer exhibited not just by the lectures and training but of the answers to questions without referring to source."
Pilot Jerry Clarke
Portsmouth Pilots
12th October 2012
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"The ECDIS course for JRC has been very interesting and has been well organised. Only positive feedback."
Master Stefano Depetris
Vela international marine Ltd
11th October 2012
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"Nice training. Thank you very much"
Chief Officer Palenov Konstantin
Norbulk Shipping UK
9th October 2012
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"Good course. Thank you"
1st Officer Sebastien Blancher
IMTS LTD
5th October 2012
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"1st class facilities. Relaxed atmosphere. Most enjoyable!"
Captain Martyn Willis
Swire Pacific Offshore.
5th October 2012
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"Excellent course. Thoroughly enjoyed. Facilities are great."
Pilot Pankaj Raina
Port of London Authority
5th October 2012
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"Excellent facilities, hands on interactivity helped to reinforce class presentations."
Pilot Nicholas Lee
Port of London Authority
5th October 2012
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"The course was delivered in a well thought out, interesting and professional manner that was easy to follow."
Pilot Andrew Grayson
Port of London Authority
5th October 2012
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"Well run course presented by knowledgeable instructor."
Pilot Simon Downden
Port of London Authority
5th October 2012
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"Useful information. Very good course."
Jamal Foulad
Kuwait Oil Company.
5th October 2012
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"Very very good."
Pilot Adel Alshebly
Kuwait Oil Company.
5th October 2012
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"Excellent course to suit from novice to confident operator level. This will definitely improve my confidence and ability to use ECDIS as a Pilot in Pilotage waters. Lecturer also kept our interest up and livened the atmosphere with antidotes relevant to the course and never did any us get the feeling that we were bored. Excellent presentation skills."
Captain Jaroslaw
Bernhard Schulte.
5th October 2012
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"Excellent course to suit from novice to confident operator level. This will definitely improve my confidence and ability to use ECDIS as a Pilot in Pilotage waters. Lecturer also kept our interest up and livened the atmosphere with antidotes relevant to the course and never did any us get the feeling that we were bored. Excellent presentation skills."
Nick Shearman.
Dover Harbour Board
24th September 2012
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"The quality of the presentation was very successful in maintaining a good level of interest and attention – no danger of “Death by PowerPoint”!!"
Mr Mike Stevenson.
Dover Harbour Board
24th September 2012
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"Excellent course. Well structured very accommodating. I would recommend this course to other mariners. Lecturer excellent hit the right level for the students. Very knowledgeable."
Mr David Pearson.
UK Dredging.
24th September 2012
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"Training has been conducted in a very relaxed atmosphere which has lead to good open discussion between class and lecturer."
Mr Paul Hogan
Stena Drilling.
24th September 2012
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"Useful course that has clarified many points concerning ECDIS."
Captain Martyn Cumpstey
Angalo Eastern crew management
20th September 2012
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"Very useful course. Nice time too!"
Mr Panagiotis
Gkionis
20th September 2012
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"Very professional behaviour. I am glad that a Mariner was the trainer in charge.
The main reason I took this course was to have a better understanding of the equipment around my fleet, even if it doesn't apply to my fleet as yet.
I will have after this a better view of the options available in the market for our next two new builds.
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Master Pedro Franco
Iremis Limited
14th September 2012
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"Nice facility and equipment, good course, time passed quickly."
2nd Officer David Dunn
Maersk
14th September 2012
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"A good course."
2nd Officer Calum MacIsaac
Maersk
14th September 2012
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"Gave me a greater awareness of ECDIS. Very professionally held and run course"
2nd Officer Conor Deasy
Maersk
14th September 2012
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"Thank you very much for the:
- Well organised course.
- Excellent demonstrations and presentations.
- Very clean and tidy place.
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Chief Officer Hesham Alzahrani
Vela Marine International
7th September 2012
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"I found the course to be informative and well presented. I will return to sea with a much better understanding of ECDIS, its advantages and limitations."
Captain John Gillis
Vela Marine International
7th September 2012
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"I will recommend this course to Maersk."
CCaptain Russell Hibling
Maersk
7th September 2012
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"Very welcoming and professional set up in an informative and friendly classroom."
Chief officer Daid Bray
Crewz Worldwide - My Vertigo
7th September 2012
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"Overall a very good and well presented course, structured well, equipment up to date. Lectures presented well, facilities excellent."
Captain David Gammons
NSCSA
7th September 2012
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"A excellent course – very good teaching standards in a comfortable training area."
Anthony Rowe
Ocean Rig Olympia Operations Ghana Ltd
7th September 2012
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"I was recommended to use ECDIS Ltd and would pass that recommendation on to others.
Thank you for your delegate centred teaching style. All avenues of uncertainties well explained as they came and fully laid to rest. A challenging and enjoyable the course
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Mr Tony Browne
Bluewater Yachting
31st August 2012
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"Excellent Training Centre. The facilities set up is Top notch. Great classroom, great simulators, most of the manufactures represented. The instructor has a great knowledge on all of them. His knowledge of the ECDIS world is exceptional. Would recommend for any training and for decision making process when fitting ECDIS to a new Bridge fitting."
Michael Bailey
Vulcan
24th August 2012
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"Excellent training facility all round. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Great refreshments on offer. Instructor made lectures and presentations interesting. Overall I will certainly recommend this place."
Michael Bailey
Serco Marine
24th August 2012
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"By far the best ECDIS course I have been on. Lecturer's delivery of course was excellent."
Chief Officer Andrew Clarke
Vela Marine
10th August 2012
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"Friendly Staff, facilities excellent, Lecturers patience in explaining / demonstration with someone who's knowledge was sadly lacking."
Master Robert Samson
Safe Shipping Training group Ltd
10th August 2012
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"Good Facilities."
3rd OfficerEric McIntosh
Polarcus
10th August 2012
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"Doing the course changed my expectations of what it was going to entail, much more informative, better than I thought"
3rd Officer Philippa Whalley
Anglo Eastern Crew Management
10th August 2012
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"Very good resources made available. Course Handout, very good"
3rd Officer Jessica Michelle Hopley
Anglo Eastern Crew Management
10th August 2012
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"A relaxed yet professional training environment."
Master Christopher Phillips
Northern Marine Manning Services
10th August 2012
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"As I already used the Kelvin Hughes ECDIS before, this was not so much news for me. I'm very pleased with the organisation and service of the training centre."
2nd Officer Roman Lyubavin
Bernard Schulte
9th August 2012
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"Very good training with excellent output and learned a lot. All vital information passed to me in an excellent and most professional way."
Master Janusz Kampa
Vela Marine International
27th July 2012
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"It was all nice."
Angel Shekerimov
Gulf Marine Management (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
27th July 2012
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"Very good. Good teacher."
Master Mario Lazzara
Gulf Marine Management (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
27th July 2012
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"Well dont, Keep it up."
Master Petar D Atmadzhov
Gulf Marine Management (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
27th July 2012
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"I’m fully satisfied with all aspects ECDIS course. All subjects very clearly explained. Fully recommended. Trainer very professional. "
Master Krzysztof Zywna
Bernard Schulte Shipmanagement.
23rd July 2012
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"Initially wondering how a week could be filled with EDCIS. The course covered a great deal of information which was delivered clearly and at a comfortable pace."
Master Christopher White
Red Funnel
20th July 2012
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"I started course expecting to be bored stiff. I was very pleasantly surprised and quickly found that I knew a lot less than I thought. A stimulating and educational course which was well presented throughout."
Master Steve W Targett
Northern Marine Management.
20th July 2012
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"Having Transas on board was a great help for me! All the staff were friendly and very helpful. The course ran at good speed with a good amount of information to take onboard each day."
2nd Officer Philip Ablett
Condor Ferries
20th July 2012
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"I appreciated the training looking for further details or clearer answers when a doubt was existing. The training place is clean and quiet."
Master Gilles Dieu
Ahlers International.
20th July 2012
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"Good balance of classroom and practical exercises. Good joining instructions."
Master Andrew Moffatt
Maersk.
20th July 2012
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"A very informative course, friendly informative team. The facilities are very good; Course content very good. Areas focused on areas that other courses didn’t focus on covered and useful."
Chief Officer Jodi Le Breton
Red Funnel.
20th July 2012
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"Thanks. I learned a lot from the course which will be a big help when I return to sea"
Master Mark Porteous
Gulmar.
20th July 2012
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"Very good course. l enjoyed the course and atmosphere of the trainers and often the students. (And I have eaten too many sweets!!!!) Enjoyed the course and learned a lot."
Captain Neil McGill
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
13th July 2012
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"I would recommend this course to all those in need of this training. Instructors were very good putting issues and ideas across."
Capt Pilot Peter Lawrence
Port of Jersey Pilot
6th July 2012
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"Trainers are very good, they know what they are talking about. I got a lot out of this course, lots of very good hints and tools to make my job easier."
Chief Officer Marek Wysokinski
Meridian Marine Management
6th July 2012
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"A very well organised course, which should really be done by every deck officer prior to working on an ECDIS equipped vessel."
Mr Abhijeet Ravindra Garde
Anglo Eastern Crew Management
29th June 2012
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"Well constructed absorbing course for regular users and novices alike! FUN"
Mr John Piggott
Port of London Authority Pilots
29th June 2012
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"Excellent course and will recommend it to anyone who requires this training."
Mr Cerwyn Phillips
Port of London Authority Pilots
29th June 2012
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"[The instructor] has been a superbly competent and helpful tutor who has taken me from fog of ignorance of the equipment, into the light of knowledge and confidence in use. Damned good teacher!"
David Morgan
Port of London Authority Pilots
29th June 2012
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"I will be definitely be recommending this to any of my colleagues and mates. The company will receive my positive review this weekend."
Mr Henrik Schau Zimmermann
Esvagt A/S
29th June 2012
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"Very good, would highly recommend to Ships Company. Thanks."
Mr Marcus Varney
Adams Offshore
29th June 2012
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"An eye opener and must have for any navigator at sea, puts controls back when it comes to e-navigation."
Mr Richard Zijlstra
Port of London Authority Pilots
29th June 2012
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"So good I now work for the company."
Mr John Ritchie
ECDIS Ltd New member
29th June 2012
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"Found very convenient for my present position. Good refresher of my knowledge of JRC ECDIS."
Master Artur Adamski
Vela Marine International
25th June 2012
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"Very helpful in being able to understand what I am seeking as a pilot on ships.
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Pilot Nick Hardesty
Portsmouth Pilots
22nd June 2012
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"Well done to all for an enjoyable and informative course, well run and organised."
Captain Bryan Smith
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
22nd June 2012
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"Many thanks for the excellent ECDIS course which I attended between the
18 - 22 June. I would recommend the course and your firm to anyone and came away from the course feeling I can use ECDIS with a much greater confidence. I would also like to thank all the friendly staff there!"
Captain J Quayle
Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
22nd June 2012
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"Actually I found very helpful for my job. (Type Specific top-up after Generic 1.27)"
Hilario Gutierrez
Vela Marine International
15th June 2012
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"It is a great privilege to attend this ECDIS course. I appreciated and enjoyed all the topics to the end!"
Solomon Samson Prebor
Escravos Ship Pilot Nigeria Ltd
14th June 2012
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"This course and location was recommended to me by a past student and was of a high standard."
Ian Green
SERCO
14th June 2012
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"I am very grateful for the valuable knowledge acquired."
Hilario Gutierrez
Vela Marine International
14th June 2012
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"Very well presented and delivered course. Thank you."
Captain Martin G Lange
Vela Marine International
14th June 2012
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"Good speed to course over 4 days, relaxed learning environment. Comfy chairs, nice sweets."
Chief Officer David Ackerly
MY Flying Fox
14th June 2012
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"Very Good"
James Farnborough
MY Flying Fox
14th June 2012
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"As Fleet Manager, I will recommend to those that both need to for regulation purposes and those for voluntary purposes to increase awareness."
Captain David Lee
MY Flying Fox
14th June 2012
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"Excellent course. Recommend for all, will come back for upgrade. Thank you."
Captain Geordie Nicholson
MY Flying Fox
14th June 2012
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"Vaulable learning curve. In depth and base education more than adequate."
J M Reid
Vela Marine International
1st June 2012
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"Excellent all round and learned a lot. Instruction was excellent and gave a lot of time to personel tuition. Excellent."
F P Wight
Maersk
1st June 2012
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"Excellent in explanation"
Antonio Simeone
Gulf Marine Management (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
30th May 2012
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"Course much more better than I pass before."
2nd Officer Marcin Krawczyk
Ahlers
24th May 2012
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"Very good was preparation this course."
Chief Officer Aleksandr Lobko
Ahlers
24th May 2012
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"Trainer very knowledgable, well delivered and tailored to student ability. Excellent."
Alasdair Smith
Saga Shipping
22nd May 2012
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"The Course Instructor, clearly has comprehensive knowledge of ECDIS which he is keen to share with his students."
Captain Alistair Roaf
Brookes Bell LLP.
18th May 2012
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"Highly impressed by the quality of the course and by revealed excellence of ECDIS. I am now bursting to get to grips with the system. Most grateful."
Commander Charles Wylie OBE
ECDIS Ltd New member
18th May 2012
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"One of the best courses I have done if not the top. They totally know what they are talking about and great value."
Chief Officer Yasser Hashem
Vela Marine International
18th May 2012
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"It was a very nice course because the Instructor showed big knowledge and the system is very friendly."
Lieutenant Carlos Brigida
Marinha Do Brasil (Brazilian Navy)
18th May 2012
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"It was a good course. I am not a navigation officer but with the good instruction I got all information."
Lieutenant Christiano Barbosa
Marinha Do Brasil (Brazilian Navy)
18th May 2012
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"It was very good training."
Captain Waldemar Siniecki
Condor Ferries
18th May 2012
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"Although already familiar with TRANSAS, I learnt a lot more.
Good teaching and good facilities."
Captain Howard Roberts
Condor Ferries
18th May 2012
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"This would be an excellent facility to send personnel to for their ECDIS training, as they are also currently building a full-mission Bridge simulator (360 degree), which, once integrated to the ECDIS equipment should prove most beneficial for future training. They also provide an outreach training program, sending trainers out to vessels to perform type-specific training to Officers on board vessels, which could be very cost-effective for the type specific training requirment to satisfy MIN 405, ISM and SIRE requirments."
John Leonard
Northern Marine Manning Services Ltd
11th May 2012
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"Good course [one day type specific]. Maybe 2 days for the top up. Some parts very useful."
Daniel Wright
Saga Shipping
11th May 2012
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"Nice course [one day type specific]."
Danielle Cliffen
Saga Shipping
11th May 2012
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"I think the facility has a lot of potential [new full simulator expansion] and would be interested in retuning again."
John Burton
Northern Marine Manning Services Ltd
11th May 2012
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"Very friendly, professional and relaxed atmosphere."
James O`Donneli
Maersk
11th May 2012
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"The trainer had very extensive knowledge of all ECDIS systems and their experince very effectively."
James Young
Polarcus Nadia
11th May 2012
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"A superb course, slick and proffessional. You can not afford to not take this course!""
Paul Dingly
OSI Geospacial Inc.
4th May 2012
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"Course was excellent, very clear and informative. A lot of discussion involved and the course runs with you, so you really think about what you are learning."
Simon Brindle
Meridian Marine Management
4th May 2012
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"An informative course with excellent emphasis placed on discussion of the limitations and capabilities of ECDIS equipment. A quality course module with good instructor/student interaction."
Christopher stone
Meridian Marine Management
4th May 2012
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"Thanks very much. Excellent course and will be pushing for Teekay to develop a strong relationship with ECDIS Ltd for future training, possibly other ECDIS related needs."
Jason Britton
Teekay Marine Management
4th May 2012
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"I will recommend this course to my company and possibly try and get the instructors out to the vessel for training. The facilities were excellent and the instructor was very diligent and knowledgeable with the course content."
Michael Byrne
Stena Drilling HR Ltd
4th May 2012
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"Stongly recommend this course to fellow officers. Excellent facilities and lecturer."
Ninaslav Butinovic
Vela Marine International
3rd May 2012
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"Very long day but the instructor did very well to cover all subjects in the time available. Excellent course well structured well presented. Instructor should have a pay rise!"
Paul Smith
Briggs Marine Contractors Limited
2nd May 2012
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"Over-all a good course. Personally I would have preferred more time [type specific course]. A worthwhile course."
Stephen Mallett
Briggs Marine Contractors Limited
2nd May 2012
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"Well done great course"
James Nisbet
Briggs Marine Contractors Limited
2nd May 2012
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"[5 out of 5 star rating] Better if (type specific) course takes 2 days."
Jakub Misterski
Gulf Marine Management (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
30th April 2012
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"[4.5 out of 5 star rating] Maybe too many subjects for only one day (tpe specific training)"
Jesus Cuervas-mons Zapatero
Gulf Marine Management (Deutschland) GmbH & Co. KG
30th April 2012
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"Instructive, enjoyable, even fun at times."
Capt Peter Aldous
Condor Ferries
27th April 2012
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"Very nice & very good."
Mr Nick Lasoire
Condor Ferries
27th April 2012
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"Had to leave course at the end of day 4 due to an emergency, but was able to work late and complete on evening of day 4, so ECDIS Ltd were very accommodating in that respect."
Capt Ben Roper
Condor Ferries
27th April 2012
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"Have gone away enlightened to certain aspects of the equipment and system."
Capt Alexander Worton
Port of London Authority Pilots
27th April 2012
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"Essential course for Officers already certificated and for professional development. Well presented, informative and well equiped."
Martin Baker
North Star Shipping
20th April 2012
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"I have never attended any course where the atmosphere/enviroment is so good. 45 Years at sea."
Ken Browne
Meridian Marine Management
20th April 2012
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"I really enjoyed the course which had a good balance of pilots/masters. Excellent facilities and breakout room."
Peter Moore
Port of Jersey Pilot
20th April 2012
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"Can`t wait to get on a ship and use it for real."
David Pickston
Falmouth Pilots
10th April 2012
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"Good course"
Hugh McWilliam
Meridian Marine Management
10th April 2012
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"Enjoyed the course but 4 days was intense."
Stuart Deans
V Ships
10th April 2012
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"Enjoyed the course. Wish I had done it earlier!"
Dermot O`Neill
Meridian Marine Management
10th April 2012
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"I would recommend this course to anybody looking to do a course."
Geoff Dyson
Meridian Marine Management
10th April 2012
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"Thanks to all.
It is not often that you can leave a course at the end of a week with a real sense of having learned a lot. This one certainly leaves me feeling confident in the system, and has explained and answered many of the questions I have built up over the years using equipment without training.
Chris Andreson
Masters Maritime Consultants Ltd.
30th Mar 2012
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"Friendly and laid back environment, ideal learning experience.
Raberto Garibbo
Meridian Marine Management
30th Mar 2012
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"Excellent course.
A very knowledgeable Instructor."
Keith Wilkinson
Bluewater Training
30th March 2012
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"Thanks ever so!
Very great amount of knowledge in a short time made the 2 days [2 day pilot course] very difficult to take in, but a great starter!
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Tim Gibson
Portsmouth Pilots
27th March 2012
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"Some areas could be removed for pilots, e.g. GC Routes."
William Payne
Sharpness Pilot.
27th March 2012
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"It was a very good decision to participate in this ECDIS course."
3/O Zolnowski Boguslaw
Ahlers
23rd March 2012
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"All very good, very excellent."
Master Samid Softic
Ahlers
23rd March 2012
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"Very smart teacher. Very good in presentations and explaining all details."
Jevgenijs Rohmails
Ahlers
23rd March 2012
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"Difficult course, but recommended for all Deck Officers."
2/O Domagala Bartosz
Ahlers
23rd March 2012
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"Course conducted by very professional personnel well versed in ECDIS equipment and its usage."
Stephen Bradley
V Ships
23rd March 2012
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"Very good lecturer. Enthusiastic, energetic and approachable.
Matt Barrington
Meridian Marine Management
23rd March 2012
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"Enjoyable, educational and practical course.
Thank you."
Pilot Gordon Coates
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th March 2012
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"Result - Happy to use the ECDIS, no longer afraid of it."
Pilot Laurence Nelson
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th March 2012
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"I thought the course was very good and has given me an understanding I can take forward."
Pilot Christopher Wheeler
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th March 2012
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"Excellent work environment, comfortable and welcoming, friendly staff.
Variable course and very well presented."
Mr Alexander Winterson
Red Funnel
16th March 2012
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"V.Good facilities.Excellent Instructor."
Mr Paul Collins
Red Funnel
16th March 2012
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"Comfortable work environment to work in, relaxed and friendly. Excellent buns on Thursday."
Mr David Ellis
Saga Shipping
16th March 2012
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"Very good tuition, have learned a lot, recommend course for all Officers."
Pilot Christopher Goddard
Saga Shipping
16th Mar 2012
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"All staff very helpful and willing to help with all aspects of the course and other details. This course would be very helpful and useful for all MAERSK Sea Staff and probably the Nautical Superintendent from Copenhagen involved with purchasing."
Chief Officer Richard Hodgson
Maersk
9th March 2012
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"Our lecturer has an excellent understanding of the ECDIS requirements versus the Mariner (most important).
Master Bernard Hudson
Meridian Marine Management
9th March 2012
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"An excellent course, good instructors, good facilities. A positive learning experience."
Master David Gouldsmith
Meridian Marine Management
9th March 2012
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"Very good informative course, excellent tutor with very good knowledge of system, change machines from Tranas!"
Master Carl Barnes
Meridian Marine Management
9th March 2012
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"I would like to get more time or chance to formalities the exercises."
Chief Officer Yahya Ally Kiomone
Red Funnel
9th March 2012
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"Loved it!"
Chief Officer Anthony Houghton
Red Funnel
9th March 2012
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"Enjoyed course and found it very informative."
Chief Officer David Warmington
Red Funnel
9th March 2012
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"Very much like the professional approach to classroom facilities. It was good to sit on comfortable chairs."
Master Lalinda Namalarachchi
MET Office
2nd March 2012
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"Not only did I learn a great deal, I am enthusiastic about getting on to our own system on board and learning more."
2nd Mate Robert Newton
Sea Lion Shipping
2nd March 2012
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"I am the first person from GMSL to attend and will recommend to Fleet Training that we use ECDIS Ltd."
2nd Mate Timothy Bould
Global Marine Systems
2nd March 2012
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"Very good that that we can keep in contact and get help if needed. All personnel at ECDIS Ltd are very likeable and venue is a good atmosphere for learning. Very happy that the instructor took the time to talk 1-1 about Wecdis in the evenings."
Master Ruben Grepne - Takle
Royal Norwegian Navy
2nd March 2012
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"The presentation is excellent. Really is excellent. Thanks."
Master Abdullah AH Alqallaf
Pilot, Kuwait Oil Company
2nd March 2012
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"Thanks for everything."
Master Osamah Rashed Bujarrah
Pilot, Kuwait Oil Company
2nd March 2012
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"A lot of new stuff delivered in bite sized pieces broken up with practical sessions. Knowledgeable staff who were friendly and approachable. Would recommend!"
Pilot Richard Davies
Gloucester Harbour Trustees
2nd March 2012
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"Great facility, nice nibbles and refreshments. Excellent all round.
Do the BRM courses and we will come here every year! I have gained a lot of through knowledge regarding ECDIS and integrated systems."
Orrey Crews
Red Funnel
2nd March 2012
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"Thanks to the instructor who motivated and encouraged us throughout the week, knowing the wonderful technology I am very happy to have been part of this course.
Wonderful well of knowledge exchanged and shared in a playful and fun manner. The instructor is an excellent teacher."
Tudor Burris
Red Funnel
2nd March 2012
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"Excellent course, well taught and detailed in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Learnt useful information on ECDIS, now know the full potential of equipment we have carried for many years aboard."
Nicola George
Red Funnel
2nd March 2012
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"A enjoyable week held by a knowledgeable guy!"
Tom Atkinson
Project 683
17th February 2012
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"Will definitely recommend the course to other yacht crew. Mark was excellent and I appreciated his honest opinions with regard to equipment and use in the real world. Course better than expected."
Paul Taylor
Project 683
17th February 2012
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"Very professional. Trainer excellent."
James Duggan
Project 683
17th February 2012
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"One of the best trainers I had."
Muhammand Raza
Red Funnel
17th February 2012
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"A very good course given by a well informed and highly competent instructor."
Ian Drummond
Red Funnel
17th February 2012
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"Excellent course, very enthusiastic instructor and passing on the info was done very well."
Basil Murphy
P&O Ferries
17th February 2012
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"From an ECDIS novice I now feel confident in its operation onboard. One of the most valuable courses I have attended."
Denis Rowan
P&O Ferries
17th February 2012
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"From an Ecdis novice I now feel confident in its operation onboard. One of the most valuable courses I have attended."
Darren Dodsworh
UK Dredging (ABP)
17th February 2012
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"I thought the course was very good and will help me in my job as a pilot. I was glad I came."
Captain Chris Garner
Port of London Authority Pilots
10th February 2012
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"I would recommend this course and most especially the staff."
Dudley Curtis
Port of London Authority Pilots
10th February 2012
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"An excellent and well presented course and highly recommended for Ecdis Training, clear and precise."
Trevor Faithfull
Red Funnel
10th February 2012
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"Very good. The trainer, explaining to subject very well managed to input information in a useful friendly way in a short time. Kept attention and focused on subject in very informative way. Easy to understand."
Brian Midgley
Red Funnel
10th February 2012
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"Well worth coming here!! Enjoyed my time! People involve were great! Friendly, helpful, had a good sense of humour and easy to relate to. I walk away with more confidence!!!"
Clive Peinke
Project 707
10th February 2012
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"Found the course very hard and interesting and of much value."
Captain Simon N Malins
Port of London Authority Pilots
10th February 2012
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"Professional and well thought out course delivery, excellent facilities all delivered in a friendly and relaxed environment."
David Booker
Red Funnel
10th February 2012
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"Definitely will feel more comfortable when seeing ECDIS on ships now. Knowledge prior to course was very poor."
Captain Roderick Owen
Port of London Authority Pilots
10th February 2012
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"Thank you I have learnt something. Instructor was 10/10."
Captain Chris Young
Port of London Authority Pilots
10th February 2012
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"Excellent. Can you do BCFM courses as well please? We should have done them here!! Thank you for an interesting week."
Master Ian Perry
Condor Ferries
3rd February 2012
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"Best course, ever."
Master Peter Falla
Condor Ferries
3rd February 2012
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"It was a pleasure to finally meet trainers fully open for discussion, which was absolutely the best part of the course, keeping in mind that the knowledge of the trainer was astonishing!"
Master Ivo Joncic
Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (Singapore)
26th January 2012
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"Arrived unsure as how the course could run for 5 days for the TV that is always in alarm. Could have happily spent 10 days on course. Very worthwhile course."
Capt Steve Ainscow
Condor Ferries
26th January 2012
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"The course was presented in a highly professional and engaging manner. Any questions were either answered immediately, or after further research, nothing was ignored. Thank you for a very enjoyable course. "
Capt Simon Bagshaw
Condor Ferries
26th January 2012
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"Would happily stay for longer. Thoroughly recommend."
Alan Chamberlain
Port of London Authority Pilots
20th January 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 January 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 January 2012
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"Congratulations to the instructor for everything."
Andrei Chebac
Maersk
16th January 2012
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"More than satisfactory when it comes to educational experience. Good accommodation, convenient location."
Marek Ginter
Maersk
16th January 2012
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"Valuable Training, completely relevant to new instillation of equipment onboard fleet vessels."
Ian Davis
Expedo
16th January 2012
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"Very intensive but well presented and extremely well explained course."
Robert Raybould
Red Funnel
12th January 2012
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"A very well presented course, friendly and informative instruction. Will recommend."
Russell Hodgson
Red Funnel
12th January 2012
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"Very informative and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend."
Allwyn D`Souza
Red Funnel
12th January 2012
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"Very experienced and astute trainer. A successful outcome."
David Willoughby
Red Funnel
12th January 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 2011
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"Overall demanding but enjoyable 4 days."
Captain Stephen Poole
Red Funnel
22nd December 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 December 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 December 2011
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"Difficult training but learnt a lot. Quality training and I would recommend to everybody."
Jurica Jelovcic
Ahlers
15th December 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 December 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 December 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 December 2011
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"Very interesting course. Worthy and especially helpful. Perfectly given by the instructor."
Rexho Julius
Ahlers
15th December 2011
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"Really enjoyed the course, learnt a lot. Thanks to the instructor for excellent course."
Simon McClintock
Red Funnel
15th December 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 December 2011
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"Thank you for your help during the course. I will find this very useful."
Stuart Tan
Red Funnel
15th December 2011
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"It was an excellent course. It gave me lots of knowledge in operating ECDIS."
Suresh Mason
Red Funnel
15th December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 2011
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"An excellent course, well presented by enthusiastic and professional trainers."
Scott Ritchie
Meridian Marine Management
9th December 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 December 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 December 2011
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"Excellent course and very worthwhile."
Captain Greg Butler-Davis
MY Panthalassa
2nd December 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 December 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 November 2011
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"Tougher than I expected, I`ve learned a lot!"
Leanna Welsh
Condor Ferries
25th November 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 November 2011
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"Very good informative course. I learned a lot."
Tim Johnson
Condor Ferries
18th November 2011
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"Well trained and helpful staff. Informative and friendly atmosphere."
Stewart Williams
Condor Ferries
18th November 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 November 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 November 2011
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"All very good. Thank you. "
Graeme Thompson
S/Y Anastasia
11th November 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 November 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 October 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 October 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 October 2011
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"Nice teacher, nice course. We had lots of fun and learnt lots."
F Rouio
Greenpeace International
7th October 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 October 2011
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"Training conducted by trainers with intimate knowledge of system. Training aids excellent."
Paul Armitage
Vela Marine International
1st October 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 September 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 September 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 September 2011
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"I will recommend ECDIS Ltd to any one in my industry. Very Good. "
Tyson Marrs
S/Y Anastasia
30th September 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 September 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 September 2011
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"High quality level given in every respect."
Captain M Brajal
Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (Singapore)
21st September 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 September 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 September 2011
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"Good course, Good teaching style."
Jean Buckpitt
Port of London Authority Pilots
16th September 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 September 2011
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"Very Good. Much less boring than I thought."
John Moulds
V Ships
9th September 2011
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"Good course. Not scared of ECDIS anymore. Well worth coming."
Simon Parvin
Meridian Marine Management
9th September 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 September 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 September 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 August 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 August 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 August 2011
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"Really good, I recommend it to anyone."
Joe Taylor
Saga Shipping
1st August 2011
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"A very good experience, soundly conducted by the trainer."
Emili Trasmonte
Greenpeace International
28th July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 2011
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"A very good course. Well presented in an informal atmosphere. An excellent learning tool."
Ian Odd
Expedo
10th June 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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