| The Syllabus for the course is in accordance with and satisfies Regulation II/1 of the International Convention on STCW for seafarers 1978 as amended in 1995 and Section A-II/1 of the STCW Code. |
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| Duration of the Course: 2 Weeks |
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| Courses Intake: 12 participants per course |
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| Entry Standards |
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Prior to admission in the course the candidate should have completed a minimum period of sea service as described below:
Minimum 6 months Sea Service for candidates with 3year B.Sc. (Nautical) degree.
Minimum 12 months of Sea Service for candidates who have completed DG recognised 3.5 month Pre-Sea Course for Deck cadets
Minimum 24 months of Sea Service for deck ratings |
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| Frequency |
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| Please refer to the course schedule |
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| Faculty |
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The course is conducted by experts in the field of:
Navigation, Radar Operation and Radar Maintenance
Extra Master, Master Mariners and Radio Officers. |
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| Teaching Facilities |
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| Well - illuminated classrooms are equipped with the essential teaching aids including white-boards, over-head projectors, TV and VCD Player. |
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| Teaching Equipments |
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The equipment's include:
ARI Marine Radar Simulator, display of radar components
Plotting table, Plotting Sheets, and Instruments
Simulator training is provided on state-of-the-art equipment developed in-house with 4 stations (6 students per station). |
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| Evaluation/Assessment |
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Continuous assessment and evaluation during the course shall be carried out to ensure that the trainees have achieved the desired level of skill and knowledge.
A proper examination "(Written and oral) will be held, as per prescribed standards. |
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| Special Features |
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The course provides training in Basic theory and use of Radar for those deck officers incharge of Navigational watch, based in standards prescribed in Code A-II/1 of the STCW'95.
This course lays emphasis on the necessity for an understanding of how radar information is obtained and displayed, the limitations and accuracy of that information, the formation and recognition of unwanted responses, the correct use of operational controls to obtain an optimal display and checks on performance on set.
When within range of the coast, the candidate will be able to compare the radar display with the chart, select suitable conspicuous land targets and use these targets to fix his position.
The trainee would become aware of the need to maintain a continuing plot of ship targets which may pose of potential threat of collision; and he will be able to derive from the plot the necessary information about other ship's courses, speeds and nearest approach to enable action to be taken in ample time, in accordance with COLREG 1972, to prevent a close-quarters situation arising.
Finally, the participant will learn to recognize when the radar should be in use: how to select a suitable mode and range setting for the circumstances; to set the controls for optimal performance; and be aware of the limitations of the equipment in detecting and in terms of accuracy. |
