The Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) is proud to announce that the Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) course has been officially approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) recognition by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). This accreditation represents a significant milestone in strengthening the quality and international recognition of CMS maritime education and training programmes. The approval reflects CMS’s commitment to maintaining high standards in curriculum delivery, instructional quality, and professional relevance in the maritime sector. It also ensures that course participants receive internationally recognized professional development value, enhancing their career progression opportunities within the global maritime industry. This achievement supports CMS’s ongoing efforts to align its training programmes with international standards and industry expectations. The recognition further strengthens institutional credibility and reinforces CMS’s role in providing competency-based maritime education that contributes to workforce development, professional excellence, and sustainable capacity building in the maritime sector.