Imo Model Course 1.45 May 2026

One of the unique aspects of Model Course 1.45 is its recognition of the transition period. Many officers trained exclusively on paper charts find themselves suddenly managing a digital bridge.

The course addresses the psychological and workflow changes required:

Before 2024, ballast water was a silent invader. Course 1.45 introduces the Ballast Water Management Convention. imo model course 1.45

The primary goal of the course is to ensure that a navigational watch officer can:

The curriculum is structured to cover three critical domains: Generic Training, Transition Training, and Type-Specific Familiarization. While Model Course 1.45 primarily delivers generic training (principles applicable to all ECDIS), it also addresses the critical need for transitioning from paper to digital. One of the unique aspects of Model Course 1

To understand the hierarchy, view the IMO Model Course series as a building:

Key distinction: Model Course 6.10 is for classroom instruction (flipcharts, presentations). Model Course 1.45 is specifically for simulation (high-fidelity, real-time, stress-induced training). You should ideally have Course 6.10 before taking 1.45.

Model Course 1.45 is designed to provide the mandatory training required by the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention. Specifically, it addresses the requirements of Table A-II/1, A-II/2, and A-II/3 regarding the use of ECDIS to maintain the safety of navigation.

The course is intended for deck officers serving on ships fitted with ECDIS. It is not merely a technical tutorial on pressing buttons; it focuses on the decision-making processes, legal aspects, and safety management responsibilities associated with digital navigation.

A major focus is placed on the limitations of ECDIS. Officers are taught that ECDIS is only as good as the data provided. The course emphasizes: