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## [ECDIS Certification vs Real Bridge Competence](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ecdis-certification-vs-real-bridge-competence/75530)

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**Author:** [@Raghu\_Sharma](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Raghu_Sharma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ecdis-certification-vs-real-bridge-competence/75530 "2026-05-15T07:51:13Z")

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I have been thinking about the gap between ECDIS certification and actual bridge competence. A valid ECDIS certificate proves that training was completed. But it does not always prove current familiarity with the system…