The aim of this course is to meet the mandatory minimum
standards of competence for seafarers to maintain safe navigation through the
use of information from navigation equipment and systems to assist command
decision-making at the Management Level as specified in table A-II/2 of the
STCW 1878, as amended.
This course is designed in accordance with IMO model course 1.08.
COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
Those
successfully completing this course will be able to make efficient and
effective use of radar as a navigational aid in congested, confined waters,
recognize potential threats and make valid navigational and collision-avoidance
decisions based on sound radar observation and plotting in compliance with the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG). Ability to
plan, organize and manage a bridge team, making use of all navigational data,
will also be achieved. Successful completion of this course will also provide
ability to respond to, co-ordinate and execute a search and rescue operation.
SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT:
The training
center uses the latest TRANSAS equipment and simulator.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP:
Entry to
this course is open to Deck Officers prior issue of Class-2 Deck (CoC).
COURSE CERTIFICATE:
A
Certificate of Completion is given to each candidate who satisfactorily
fulfills the Course.
NOTE: At the end of the course, examination is conducted by the Department of
Shipping who will issue the RNML certificate to successful candidates.