FURUNO Navigation and Communications Equipment Training Programs in Denmark, Germany, Singapore and other worldwide locations
Established in 1948, FURUNO is a manufacturer of various types of navigation and communications equipment for the maritime industry. FURUNO Maritime Training centers are FURUNO's primary facilities for educating navigators to achieve proficiency in the operation of various kinds of navigation and communication equipment.
FURUNO offers training for professional navigators at several training centers worldwide training centers - FURUNO Maritime Training in Copenhagen, FURUNO Deutschland in Germany, and FURUNO INS Training Center in Singapore. They also have several training centers and partners around the world.
In Denmark, they offer a wide range of training courses aimed at active navigators and the courses include both generic and type specific training. In addition to the standard training courses, Denmark center offers customer-specified training and training packages and houses two full-mission simulators (Class S) and two classrooms.
The INSTC Singapore offers type specific FURUNO ECDIS training for active navigators who have already received generic ECDIS training (IMO 1.27 model course or similar). All practical training sessions take place on a dedicated ECDIS Simulator, which allows the trainees to experience the FURUNO ECDIS under various conditions. INSTC Singapore is situated a few minutes' drive from the International Airport.
Training Programs
FURUNO Type Specific Training
- FURUNO ECDIS training (Basic - 2 days or Advanced - 3 days): This training courses will provide you with knowledge of the functionality and effective use of the FURUNO ECDIS. Compliant with regulatory demands for maker approved type specific certification. The course complies with the STCW Code, table A-II/1, table A-II/2 and table A-II/3.
- FURUNO ECDIS refresh (1 day): The training courses will provide you with refresher training of the functionality and effective use of the FURUNO ECDIS.
- FURUNO Radar Training (1 day): This training course will provide you with knowledge about the FURUNO radar and its effective use in navigation and for collision avoidance. The course takes its basis from IMO Model Course 1.07 and includes theoretical lectures, series of demonstrations, and active discussions based on your experience with operating a radar. Complies with the STCW Code, Table A-II/1.
Generic Training Courses
- Ice Navigation (Basic - 3 days or Advanced - 1 day): This training course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to navigate and operate safely in polar waters. The course content is developed in close cooperation with an ice pilot, who has more than 40 years of experience with navigating in arctic waters. Basic Training complies with the STCW code table A-V/4-1 and advanced training complies with the STCW code table A-V/4-2. Approved by The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) & DNV-GL.
- Onboard Assessment - IMO Model Course 1.30 (2 days): This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and the qualifications necessary to execute, administer, and supervise proper onboard assessments. The training complies with the STCW Code, Section A-1/6.
- Onboard ECDIS Assessor (4-5 days): This course contains advanced training in ECDIS functionalities and capabilities, which will provide you with the level of competence necessary to conduct qualified onboard assessments. It includes lessons in extended route planning, as well as practical training in a full mission simulator, with focus on training your assessor skills. Follows IMO Model Course 1.30.
- Onboard ECDIS Trainer (5 days): This course contains advanced training in ECDIS functionalities and capabilities, and it includes lessons in how to train others in the use of the FURUNO ECDIS, which will provide you with the level of competence necessary to conduct qualified Onboard ECDIS one-on-one training on your company’s ships.
- Operational Use of INS / IBS IMO Model Course 1.32 (5 days, Approved by DNV-GL): This training course will provide you with the training required to safely operate an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) / Integrated Navigation System (INS).
- Operational Use of ECDISIMO Model Course 1.27 (5 days, Approved by The Danish Maritime Authority & DNV-GL): This training course will provide you with the training required to safely operate ECDIS, when used as the primary source for sea charts. This course is also considered as FURUNO ECDIS type specific training.
- Generic ECDIS Training (4 days, Approved by The Danish Maritime Authority): This training course will provide you with the training required to safely operate ECDIS when used as the primary source for sea charts. This course is also considered as FURUNO ECDIS type specific training. Follows IMO Model Course 1.27.
- Navigational Investigator (2 days): This training course will provide you with knowledge about the methodology, processes, and procedures needed to conduct a safety and incident investigation. Available as two or five days course. The five days course complies with the Lead Navigational Investigator - IMO Model Course 3.11, and includes information about the obligations and duties described in the CI Code and the ISM Code for safety and incident investigation.
- Basic Electronic Navigation Course (6 hours): This training course will provide you with knowledge of the basic functions of your navigational equipment (radar, electronic chart, GPS, and AIS), combined with extensive practical training in a simulator, strengthening your navigating skills in a very realistic environment. The course complies with the STCW Code, table A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3.
Online Training
- FURUNO Autopilot FAP-3000
- FURUNO FEA-2x07 ECDIS
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Alerts
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Chart Display
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Chart Handling
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Records
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Refresher
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Route Planning
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Sensors
- FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS Tools
- Port State Control, FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS
- Vetting Inspection, FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS
- Watchkeeping, FURUNO FMD-3x00 ECDIS
Other Programs
- Customized Training Solutions
- Instructor Service
- 3rd Party Onboard Navigational Assessment
- 3rd Party Onboard Navigational Asudit