Course Overview
This course includes knowledge of chartwork and pilotage techniques required for coastal navigation, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and local waters, pollution prevention, and master's duties in dealing with emergencies such as grounding, collision, and fire.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain symbols and abbreviations used on a nautical chart.
- Plot positions on the chart using various methods.
- Draw courses and calculate distances on the chart.
- Explain master's duties in emergencies.
- Describe vessel's stability: List, loll, and free surface effect.
- Explain the requirement and use of life saving and fire fighting appliances.
- Explain the application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea with Canadian Modifications.
Effective as of Fall 2018
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