Scope (Target audience):
The course is conducted in accordance to the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in Table A-II/2 of STCW ’95 and is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.08. Course provides realistic practice in the use of radar for navigation and collision avoidance in confined waters with heavy traffic and is principally intended for candidates for certification as master or chief mate on seagoing vessels.
Objective:
Those successfully completing this course will be able to make efficient and effective use of radar as a navigational aid in congested, confined waters, recognize potential threats and make valid navigational and collision-avoidance decisions based on sound radar observation and plotting in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG). They will be aware of the time needed to appreciate that a dangerous situation is developing, to decide upon and take appropriate action and to ascertain that such action is adequate and does not give rise to further conflicts with other vessels. Ability to plan, organize and manage a bridge team, making use of all navigational data, will also be achieved. Successful completion of this course will also provide ability to respond to, co-ordinate and execute a search and rescue operation.
Course content:
- Operate ARPA and navigation control systems
- Perform radar plotting
- The use of ARPA and navigation information to control safe navigation and collision avoidance
- Plan and co-ordinate search and rescue
- Duration: 30 hours
Prerequisite:
Note to client:
After successful completion of the course and examination candidates will receive a ARPA – Management level certificate.