Navigation 2 - navigational systems

Radar/ARPA

Compass- /Gyrosystems

Satellitenavigationsystems

Terrestrial navigation systems

Electronic chart systems

AIS

Echosounders

Steeringsystems

Visual signalling

Principally this course will make the student able to understand the principles and mode of operation different navigationsystems available on a modern ship, and be able to operate these systems. The student should also be able to perform optical signalling.By satisfactory completion of the ECDIS/AIS part of the course, the student will receive an ECDIS/AIS course diploma approved by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. This course covers the theoretical requirenments in table A-II/1-2 in the STCW convenon.

Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the common modern electronic navigationsystems available onboard ships

Carry out positional fixing and safe navigation by the means of modern navigationsystems

Send and receive information by the means of optical signalling

Lectures, laboratory work, CBT, simulator    

Mandatory assignments:

Coursework must be approved to qualify for final examinaton. Simulator exercises must be approved to qualify for final examinaton.