Simulated Electronic Navigation - Operational (SEN O) ENAV 1070

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

• Competently operate the marine radar, knowing its limitations and errors.
• Construct MOT triangle paper radar plots in all radar display modes to obtain target's true course, true speed, CPA, TCPA, BCPA, and aspect.
• Determine the course and or speed alteration required as per the Collision Regulations to obtain a predetermined CPA, TCPA (2 nautical miles in open waters), and time to resume original course and speed.
• Plot two targets simultaneously on a plotting sheet to obtain full radar reports of both targets.
• Set up the ARPA unit for multi-target collision avoidance with CPA, TCPA limits, and guard zone.
• Use the trial manoeuvre to obtain a predetermined CPA for safe navigation.
• Identify the errors and limitations of ARPA.
• Operate electronic navigation systems for safe navigation and watchkeeping in confined and open waters.
• Respond to navigational aid errors and malfunctions, which would include Radio, AIS, GPS, DGPS, Echo Sounder, Magnetic and Gyro Compasses, Speed Log, Radar, and ARPA.
• Operate “own ship” controls in the type-approved simulator.
• Demonstrate the ability to manoeuvre a vessel in loaded and ballast conditions, taking into account the effects of shallow water, squat, bank suction, tide, current, and weather.
• Prepare the vessel for anchoring as the OOW.
• Adhere to the principles of watchkeeping standards as per the STCW code, which shall include company and master’s orders, bridge records, and communication.
• Explain and discuss the merits of Bridge Resource Management, including interaction with pilot.
• Execute and monitor a passage plan near a TSS, and use parallel indexing in coastal waters.
• Handle shipboard emergencies, including exercises in man overboard, steering failure, engine failure, and blackout.

Effective as of Winter 2018