Practical Navigation Course Objective
The main objective is to put theoretical knowledge into practice. This includes:
- Terrestrial Navigation, to plan a voyage, monitor and plot the vessel’s position, using paper chart, based on radar observations and/or visual bearings.
- Use of Radar, including initial setup of the radar screen, orientation, radar range, EBL/VRM and ARPA. Identifying objects in the radar vs. visual observations.
- COLREG, to apply the Rules of the Road as the actual situation requires.
- Watch keeping, to apply MRM skills in practice.
Course Content
- Introduction and training objectives
- Recap of watch keeping and safe navigation principles
- Voyage planning
- Transfer to the boat
- Familiarization to the navigation and boat manoeuvring equipment
- 1st navigation trip
- 2nd navigation trip
- Debriefing and closing, the trainees receive feedback on performance (accuracy of navigation, COLREG, situational awareness, wheel commands, communication and hand over of watch).
- Transfer to GigaMare training centre
- Dinner at GigaMare training centre
Optional:
- Transfer to the boat
- Night navigation, ECDIS is included in the navigation equipment
Target Groups
The Practical Navigation is intended for Deck Cadets
Duration
1 working day