The Navigation & Radar course includes sections on the Collision Regulations, chart work, compass work, Gyro Compass, Buoyage, Electronic Navigation Aids, ECDIS, AIS, Radar, Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) and Tidal Calculations.
Theory is covered in the first 10 days, concluding with a written examination. The third week’s training takes place in a simulator.
Course Pricing – See All
- MCA Navigation and Radar (OOW) – 15 Days – $3,899
- MCA Navigation and Radar (OOW) without ARPA – 10 Days – $2,899
- Price includes IAMI exam fee
Length:
- 15 Days
Pre-study:
This is an intensive 15 day course that requires students have some underpinning knowledge and experience outside the scope of the course and in order to get yourself prepared we suggest that all students have a good understanding of the following:
- International regulations for preventing collisions at sea Rules 1-19
- The steps for a three bearing fix, running fix, estimated position and a course to steer
- Tidal calculations for standard and secondary ports
Pre-study course packages for the above can be obtained when students have enrolled for the course and it is suggested that students spend a much time as possible in order to fully understand the concepts for this course.
Pre-requisites:
- Minimum Age of 19 years old
- Completion of RYA Yachtmaster Offshore OR IYT MOY Limited
Classroom:
- 12 Students (max)
Course Description:
Theory is covered in the first 10 days, concluding with a written examination. The third week’s training takes place in a simulator.
Navigation and Radar including ARPA (OOW) covers the following:
- Compass Work
- Gyro Compass
- Chart work
- Chart Correcting
- Notices to Mariners
- Tides and Tidal Calculations
- International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea
- Buoyage System
- Navigation Aids including ECDIS
- Radar and the use of ARPA