Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited ENAV 1020

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ​Define principles of radar.
• Adjust the gain, brilliance, sea, and rain clutter controls for adverse weather conditions.
• Perform basic radar operations and use radar for position plotting.
• Explain collision avoidance in terms of threat assessment, planning, and action applying Collision Regulations Part B, Section I-III.
• Use navigational equipment to safely navigate a planned passage.
• Use bridge publications for navigational purposes.
• Respond to vessel emergencies/distress as per IAMSAR.
• Plan a passage using principles of passage planning (APEM).
• Execute and monitor a planned passage.
• Use GPS/DGPS and WAAS for position fixing on the chart.
• Describe errors and limitations of the GPS/DGPS and WAAS.
• Describe the operational errors and limitation of an echo sounder.
• Describe the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and demonstrate its use.
• Describe different types of electronic charts, including their advantages and disadvantages.
• Describe errors and limitations of the Electronic Charting System (ECS).
• Have an understanding of the information provided in the operating manuals for navigational equipment including Radar, GPS, AIS, and Echo sounder.
• Describe the purpose of company's and master's standing orders.
• Demonstrate entries to be made in the deck, radio, navigational aids, and compass error log books.
• Understand “Bridge Resource Management" with an emphasis on human factors, fatigue, teamwork, leadership, and situational awareness.

Effective as of Winter 2023