Alphatron Joins GET-Net ECDIS Training Network

Alphatron Marine, Netherlands, is to provide Transas and Alphatron Equipment Familiarisation Courses in their new training centre located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The training centre is equipped with the latest version of Alphabridge/Transas ECDIS equipment and a bridge simulator. According to the quality concept of GET-Net, a maximum of eight trainees at a time are able to attend. This small group concept guarantees learning success and an effective use of the ECDIS.

 

Besides the operational use of the ECDIS software, Alphatron will be able to teach the trainees all relevant chart handling operations such as loading of charts, updates and licenses.

Alphatron is currently applying for the Dutch Flag State approval to be able to offer Generic ECDIS training based on the Transas GET-Net training course.

Transas GET-Net is an international partnership between Transas Marine and ECDIS training providers worldwide. All partnering training centres receive a detailed instructor training and pass quality audit. ECDIS training is based on a Germanisher Lloyd certified training course which follows the ECDIS IMO Model Course 1.27 and already considers the requirements of the Manila Amendments to STCW. Transas Marine is also approved by the German Flag as a Generic ECDIS training provider.

Using GET-Net, a shipping company is able to train locally and save travelling costs, at the same time getting a standardised course with a guaranteed training quality.