Small Ships Navigation & Radar
This course covers the basic principles and operation of Radar, Electronic Navigation Aids (including Electronic Chart Systems) and Passage Planning, and consists of equal time in the classroom and in the simulator suite, allowing real time, real ship exercises to be carried out. This course is designed for serving seafarers who hold a certificate of Service or of Competency, who are serving on ships of limited size (under 500 tons) who have not previously undertaken approved training in the use of radar and other electronic navigation systems, and who need to update their qualifications to meet the STCW requirements. Candidates successfully passing the assessment at the end of the course will receive a certificate issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency-approved Centre.