For the first time in The Netherlands: the NMEA2000 courses:  

These courses will be held close to the METS in Amsterdam. 

 Monday13 November, Amsterdam  Basic Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) -
The Basic Marine Electronics Installer Course is suitable for marine electronic installers, engine mechanics, boat builders, riggers, product designers, surveyors, etc. This is an introductory course in marine electronics installation that clarifies and defines competent installation practices. This course is offered both in person and on line. An MEI certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s 0400 Installation Standard. The MEI Training class includes all of the following installation topics and subjects: General Knowledge, Coaxial Cable Installations, Antenna Installations, Marine VHF Installations, Automatic Identification System (AIS) Installations, Displays & Black Box Installations, Trolling Motor Installations, Marine Stereo Installations, Transducer Installations, Heading Sensor Installations, LED Lighting Installations, NMEA Data Interfacing, EMI Troubleshooting, and Radar Installations.

 Thursday 16 November, Amsterdam  Advanced Marine Electronics Installer (AMEI) -
This advanced installer class is designed for the Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) who wishes to achieve competency in advanced topic areas and concepts. An Advanced MEI certificate is an indication that a mid-level installer has a working knowledge regarding commissioning of a boat and installing more complex marine electronic devices. The program will go in depth on proper installation of Computers, Ethernet, NMEA 0183, Autopilots, Radar, Gyros & Satellite Compasses, Satellite Communications Antennas, VHF & DSC, Single Sideband, AIS, and EMI.
Pre-requisite: Student must have taken the basic MEI Installer Training class.

Tuesday 14 November Amsterdam  Basic NMEA 2000 Network Installer (N2K) -
This course covers the following topics: Cables, Connectors, Specifications Physical Planning & Documentation, Power Sources & Distribution, Voltage Drop Calculations, Data Messages (Parameter Group Numbers), Connecting to Other Data Sources, Network Setup, and Troubleshooting.  Students will be guided through building a basic NMEA 2000 network at the conclusion of the training course.

Vrijdag 17 november  Advanced NMEA 2000 Network Installer (AN2K) -
The NMEA2000 advanced course focuses on installations, setup, and diagnostic troubleshooting of moderately complex NMEA 2000® networks. The class consists of a PowerPoint presentation followed by "hands on” and the included class lunch. Students split into small groups at classroom work stations equipped with NMEA 2000® networks. The purpose of the hands-on portion is to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the ability to build, configure, backup network files and evaluate network conditions using the diagnostic tools shown in the class.  The training class features NMEA 2000®-certified products from major manufacturers such as Furuno, Garmin, Simrad, Raymarine, Maretron, Actisense and Airmar, including multi-function displays (MFDs), Instruments and sensors of the same function which require instancing. Most importantly, this allows students to get familiar with the diagnostic tools used in the training and offered to students at special reduced pricing from the NMEA. Please note there is absolutely no outside test equipment allowed in the class by students.
Pre-requisite: Student must have taken the basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training class.

Pricing for the Basic MEI, Basic NMEA 2000 and AMEI training courses are $450 member / $650 non-member

Pricing for the Advanced NMEA 2000 training course is $650 member / $850 non-member

For more information and registration:  NMEA website