Overview:
The Navigation and Radar course includes sections on the Collision Regulations, chart work, compass work, gyrocompass, buoyage, electronic navigation aids, ECDIS, AIS, radar, automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA) and tidal calculations.
The course theory is covered during the first two weeks of the course, concluding with a written examination. The third week’s training is simulator training. The simulator is a valuable learning environment for improving your navigational skills. Here you can practice your command skills, navigate all weathers and learn about radar systems. This practical part of the course is subject to continuous assessment.
Prerequisites:
To qualify for this course, the following are required:
- candidates must be at least 19 years of age;
- have completed the STCW 2010 compliant basic safety training;
- knowledge of basic navigation and chart work, or completion of RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited, depending on where the course is undertaken; and,
- (dependent on where the course is undertaken) the candidate may require an approved ECDIS certificate to undertake this module.
NOTE: This is an intensive course requiring students to have knowledge and experience outside the scope of the course. It is recommended that prior to commencing the course students have a good understanding of the following:
- International regulations for preventing collisions at sea Rules 1-19;
- the steps for a three bearing fix, running fix, estimated position and a course to steer; and,
- tidal calculations for standard and secondary ports.
Duration:
This course is run over 15 days or 3 weeks, with 2 weeks theory and 1 week simulator training.