Master (Yachts) - Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator
£2,955 GBP
- Course Type:
- STCW ➜ Master (Yachts) - Navigation, Radar and ARPA Simulator
- Training School:
- Warsash Maritime School
- Location:
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 10 days
- Language:
- English
This course builds on the subjects covered in the OOW (Yachts) Navigation and Radar module by refreshing training in tides, radar and electronic navigation systems, and by introducing other aspects necessary at master level.
There is a focus on passage planning with an assessed plan to complete. Other topics include:
- Search and rescue procedures in theory and in practice (in the simulator).
- Ocean navigation, consisting of navigation in ice, ocean sailing and ocean routing
What you'll learn
During the course, you’ll spend 30 hours in the bridge simulator, where exercises are assessed. These exercises include collision avoidance, planning and monitoring techniques, and blind pilotage. Students must demonstrate competent use of electronic navigational aids and a thorough understanding and application of the Collision Regulations at command level. Successful completion of the course and passing the assessment will enable students to take the written exam paper at the end of week two.
Online module
This course now includes unlimited access to an online module containing pre-course preparation materials, course notes, revision quizzes and lots of other useful information.
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Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and oral exams guidance
When you have accrued sufficient sea time to sit an oral exam with the MCA, you are required to apply for a Notice of Eligibility (NoE).
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Warsash Maritime School
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN
United Kingdom