Course content

The course covers requirements for knowledge in accordance with relevant parts of STCW chapter II/1 or II/2 and STCW Code A-II/1 "Navigation at the operational level" or STCW Code A-II/2 "Navigation at the management level"

The course is divided into five parts as shown below.

Terrestrial Navigation

The course covers terrestrial and astronomical navigation. This includes coordinates on Earth (latitude and longitude), relationship to distance, course and position, and astro-navigation. The course provides thorough knowledge of chart projections and datum. In addition, students learn about coastal navigation systems, chart symbols, and practical techniques for controlling and establishing the ship's position, both terrestrial and astronomical. The course also includes risk assessment and evaluation of necessary safety margins for safe sailing.

Collision Regulations

The course provides a basic introduction to the application of international regulations to avoid collisions at sea. focus on the application of the principles that must be observed for safe bridge watchkeeping

SRC Radio and Signaling

Signaling SRC (Short Range Certificate): GMDSS Sea Area A1, Morse and signal flags IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)

Electronic Navigation Systems

The course covers electronic systems for position determination, including GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) and uses navigational and modern navigation aids. Other systems include echo sounder, speed log and gyrocompass. Students learn the principles for different types of positioning aids that are weighted in identifying and handling errors in electronic navigation systems. RADAR is treated fundamentally, including principles for radar navigation, plotting and management of ARPA and collision warnings. The course covers other ECDIS-related equipment and waste function, as well as integration with other navigation systems, such as AIS. Students also learn control systems for the navigation systems in gyro and autopilot systems, as well as system management, operation and maintenance of navigation systems. VDR (data recorders) and alarm systems are treated, along with automatic monitoring and management from integrated bridge systems.

Applied Navigation

The applied part consists of a series of simulator and laboratory exercises where candidates apply the theoretical knowledge in practical navigation exercises. The simulator exercises are conducted in English.

Learning outcome

Learning outcome descriptions are a description of "what a person knows, knows and is able to do as a result of a learning process" (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, 2011).

The subject covers relevant IMO requirements according to STCW 78 with addendum, table A-II/1 and A-II/2

According to relevant parts of STCW 78 with additions, tables A-II/1 and A-II/2, the student must be able to:

Prepare:

and apply the terminology associated with the subject in writing and orally in Norwegian and Englishapply the rules of the sea when using analogue, visual and electronic navigational aidsand operate Radar/ARPA/ECDIS/AIS and other navigation aidssailed in areas with their own satellite and land-based electronic navigation systems.

Plan:

safe and efficient sailing in a route plan using publications, paper charts and ECDISrelevant operations related to the vessel's operation under all conditionsuse of own, satellite and land-based electronic navigation systems.

Perform:

use the route plan as a tool to ensure the voyage in ECDIS and paper chartssteering control to ensure the voyage is adapted to the applicable waters and seaway rulesquality assurance of information from analogue, visual and electronic navigation aids to ensure the vessel's position in relation to traffic, route plan and the changing conditions of the surroundings.

Evaluate:

Which tools are best suited to ensure safe sailing at all timesThe quality of the own route plan and preparation, planning, execution of the voyage as well as its evaluation.The quality of information from analogue, visual and electronic navigation aidsThe development of one's own professional skills in the subject and reflecting on one's own learningOwn experiences and participate actively in professional discussions with others and contribute to the development of good practice and learning quality.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods: Lectures, laboratory exercises, CBT, simulator exercises, individual and group work. Parts of the course are conducted in English.

Mandatory work requirements: Minimum 80% participation in simulator and navigation lab exercises.

Compulsory submissions must be approved in order to sit the exam (the number of submissions is stated at the start of the course).

ICT tools must be used in submissions/work requirements (PDF format) delivered in the LMS

Approved submissions give access to the first ordinary exam, as well as the first new and postponed exam. New and postponed exams are held the following semester and can be changed to an oral exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved assignments Autumn
• Approved assignments Spring
• Approved attendance Simulator Autumn
• Approved attendance Simulator Spring

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

As for the studyprogramme

Norwegian boat license

Course materials

COLREGS , latest edition, with comments

Norvald Kjerstad Navigation for maritime studies Latest edition

Norvald Kjerstad Electronic and Acoustic Navigation Systems for Maritime Studies Latest Edition

Norvald Kjerstad Forwarding of ships with navigation control latest edition

Supporting literature: Ivar Dedekam, Illustrated Navigation