RADAR Navigation at Operational Level
Admission level:
Trainee officers for certification as officer in charge of a navigational watch, as well as Navy bridge watchkeeping officers.
Objective:
To provide training in the basic theory and use of Radar for officers in charge of a navigational watch.
Duration:
4 Days
Course Content:
- Basic theory and operation of a marine radar system.
- Set up and operate radar in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
- Perform manual radar plotting.
- Use radar to ensure safe navigation.
- Use radar for collision avoidance.
- Basic ARPA theory.
- Operate an ARPA system.
Test:
No. Instructor carries out continuous evaluation and assessment.
Certification:
SAMTRA certificate meeting the competence requirements as outlined in the STCW convention Table A-ll/1, and as outlined in the IMO Model Course 1.07.