scope:

This standard of competence was created while focusing on bridge watchkeeping officers and masters on board vessels that (will) use earth observation data or related products in their daily operations. The target population is assumed to be competent to navigate a vessel using today's navigating equipment and has a thorough understanding of interpreting charts and tables, meteorology and voyage planning.

The standard identifies a suggested minimum level of knowledge and skills for people involved in the use and interpretation of earth observation data. This standard can be used in the following ways:

- As a reference to familiarise or assess people in relation to the topic area.

- As a reference for global competence and defining training requirements.

- As a guide to training providers, who are to develop courses according to the requirements of the standard and needs of the industry.

- As a reference document for e.g. certification of personnel.

Even though the emphasis lies on the use of data on board vessels the major part of the standard can be considered a foundation for any end-user.

The scope of the standard excludes specialist competencies for specific activities or operations. In the future, appendices to the standard could be developed for specific activities, equipment and/or target groups. However, the foundation as captured in this standard would remain applicable.