Course Overview
Course Description
This comprehensive 5-day course introduces non-navigators to the fundamentals of maritime navigation. Participants will gain practical knowledge of chart reading, GPS usage, and navigation rules. The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises to ensure a thorough understanding of navigation essentials.
Learning Objectives
- Understand basic navigation concepts and terminology
- Read and interpret nautical charts effectively
- Use GPS and other electronic navigation tools
- Apply navigation rules and regulations in various scenarios
- Perform basic navigation calculations and plotting
- Identify and respond to common navigation challenges
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Navigation
- Basic navigation concepts and terminology
- Types of navigation: dead reckoning, pilotage, celestial, electronic
- Understanding latitude, longitude, and coordinate systems
- Introduction to nautical charts and symbols
Day 2: Chart Reading and Plotting
- Detailed chart reading techniques
- Using navigation tools: dividers, parallel rulers, plotters
- Plotting courses and positions on charts
- Understanding chart scales and projections
Day 3: Electronic Navigation and GPS
- Introduction to GPS and its principles
- Using electronic charts and ECDIS
- Integration of GPS with other navigation systems
- Limitations and potential errors in electronic navigation
Day 4: Navigation Rules and Regulations
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)
- Buoyage systems and navigation aids
- Understanding vessel traffic services (VTS)
- Navigation in restricted visibility and heavy traffic
Day 5: Practical Navigation and Problem Solving
- Route planning and voyage preparation
- Tides, currents, and their effects on navigation
- Weather interpretation for navigation
- Case studies and navigation problem-solving exercises
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to read and interpret nautical charts confidently
- Proficiency in using GPS and electronic navigation tools
- Understanding of navigation rules for safe vessel operation
- Skills to plan basic routes and navigate in various conditions
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