Navigation Essentials for Non-Navigators: 5-Day Course Event, 12.Jan.2026

Navigation Essentials for Non-Navigators: 5-Day Course Event, 12.Jan.2026

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

Special Workshops
Navigation Essentials for Non-Navigators: 5-Day Course (321570_141159)

Course Code: 321570_141159    Course Date: 12 - 16 Jan 2026    Course Price: 4400  Euro

COURSE DETAILS


City : Vienna (Austria)

Code : 321570_141159

Course Date: 12 - 16 Jan 2026

The Fess : 4400 Euro