Navigation, Radar and ARPA (Master Yachts)

The aim of this course is to meet the mandatory minimum standards of competence for seafarers in Navigation for the Function: Maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment and systems to assist command decision-making at the Management Level as specified in table A-II/2 of the STCW Code.

Throughout RADAR ARPA Management level course, the below topics will be covered, following the IMO model course 1.08 “RADAR NAVIGATION AT MANAGEMENT LEVEL (RADAR, ARPA, BRIDGE TEAMWORK AND SEARCH AND RESCUE)”

Proficiency in the radar system and related resources:

- Use of RADAR in Navigation

- Use of RADAR in Collision Avoidance

- Use of RADAR in Search and Rescue

This course is aimed at individuals that wish to acquire their STCW qualification in the deck department in a managerial role, i.e chief mate or master and is both approved by MaritimeMT and endorsed by Transport Malta.

Course Structure

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The objective is to provide trainees with guidance and information to gain knowledge, understanding and proficiency required to achieve the objectives of the learning outcomes to demonstrate the standard of competence in Navigation at the Management Level assigned to shipboard duties as required in section A-II/2 and set out in table A-II/2 of the STCW Code.?

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Trainees who complete this course should be able to successfully demonstrate their competence at the Management Level by being:

- aware when the radar should be used, and able to supervise officers in charge of a navigational watch to select a suitable mode and range setting for particular circumstances, and to set the controls for optimal performance;

- fully aware of the limitations of the equipment in detecting targets, and able to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of information obtained and displayed;

- able to pay due attention to the functions of radar in position fixing, navigation, clearing of danger and altering course;

- able to coordinate the preparation of voyage plans, and use all effective means to ensure the implementation of voyage plans;

- able to develop a good understanding of the provisions in the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, relating to the use of radar;

- able to identify developing situations and ascertain risks correctly by radar and take appropriate actions, to verify the effectiveness of collision avoidance and determine the proper timing for resuming the course and speed after collision avoidance, bearing in mind that assumptions should not be made on the basis of scanty radar information; and

- able to instruct the bridge team to use radar information to determine the position of a distressed target, to approach the search and rescue spot by continuous setting-up of radar and evaluating radar information, and to manage proper informed decision-making to ensure successful coordination of the search and rescue operations.

Useful Information

ENROLMENT STANDARDS:

- Must hold an STCW A-II/1 or equivalent yacht certification that signifies that the candidate is certified to be an? officers in charge of a navigational watch who satisfy the minimum requirements set out in STCW Code, table A-II/1 or yacht equivalent or at least holder of a RADAR ARPA Operational level certificate.?

- Candidate should have completed approved seagoing service, and performed functions appropriate to the certificate held, for a period of not less than that required by the administration concerned for a certificate of competence at management level be it unlimited or for yachts accordingly.

- Must inform the training institution of any conditions or illness that could put the individuals at risk.

Participants who do not satisfy the enrolment standards, may still be enrolled, but will be notified that this will be stated on their certificate and they will be required to agree to this on the Application and Enrolment form.

PRICE:

Minimum 6 participants / Max 24 participants per class

€950/participant

DURATION:

32 hours

ACCREDITATION BY:

Transport Malta – STCW Merchant Shipping Directorate

ASSESSMENT:

100% Attendance & Written Assessment

CERTIFICATION:

Course Completion Certificate