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Diploma in Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation
This free online course outlines the importance of coastal navigation and aids used for estimating a vessel’s position.
Since 2 000 B.C.E., sailors have been navigating the oceans. This course teaches you the planning and monitoring of marine passage using terrestrial and coastal navigation, which explains how to plan and fix a ship’s position at sea. We will outline the concept of the Earth’s axis passing through the north and south poles, the Earth’s equator, which maintains equidistant from the poles, and the polar axis from which you measure angle coordinates.
In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
- Identify the equatorial and polar radii of the shape of the Earth
- Discuss the application of a great circle and the small circle
- Explain the tilt of the Earth's axis as well as the effect of the tilt
- Describe the measurement of a latitude and parallels of latitude
- Analyse the significance of the referential meridian and prime meridian
- Explain the measure and significance of a geographical statute and nautical mile
- Describe the Earth's axis of rotation as well as the process of location directions
- Explain the working of a magnetic compass for navigation
- Explain the significance and application of position lines and positions
- Outline the various methods of plotting positions on a chart
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 10-15 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch
Learn about maritime principles, personnel and the varying conditions of navigational watches in this free course.
The shipmaster has unlimited responsibility for the safety and security of the ship, its passengers, crew and cargo. ‘Maritime Principles of a Navigational Watch’ is a free online course that explains the factors determining the level of watch-keeping along with the basic duties of the officers. Learn about the content of a bridge procedure guide and its use for navigation. Register for this course today and begin your next learning journey!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Describe the principles of watchkeeping
- List the factors deciding the level of watchkeeping
- Explain the different levels of watchkeeping at sea
- Describe the STCW requirements for rest hours of watchkeepers
- Explain the organisation of the watchkeeping duties on a ship
- Discuss the basic duties of the watch officer, lookout and helmsman
- Describe how the BPG can be put to use for onboard teamwork and learning for the OOW
- Summarise the purpose of the BPG and its usefulness under shipboard emergency situations
785 Learners already enrolled
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Bridge Navigational Watch and Record-Keeping
Learn the maritime principles used to make deck logbook entries during navigational watches in this free course.
This course on performing a navigational watch and record-keeping emphasises the importance of understanding a ship's handling characteristics and bridge equipment. You will gain insights into the basic obligations of the Officer of the Watch for the Bridge and the use of electronic navigation aids during watchkeeping. By the end of this course, you will be better informed about recordkeeping and making correct logbook entries.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Discuss the importance of knowing ship handling characteristics and bridge equipment
- Explain the basic obligations of the OOW for the bridge watch
- Describe the required compliance with COLREG72
- Relate the use of electronic navigation aids during watchkeeping
- List the necessary checks to be performed during a bridge watch
- Analyse how to use proper nautical terms
- Explain how to enter the latitude and longitude position of the ship at various intervals
- List the items that should be entered into the logbook by the desk officer during a watch
- Describe the information required to be logged by a Master or Chief Mate onboard a U.S. vessel
- Differentiate between daily entries at the top and routine entries at sea
464 Learners already enrolled
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Diploma in Maritime Watchkeeping and Rules of the Road
Learn about the COLREGs and principles of maritime watchkeeping under varying conditions in this free online course.
This in-depth course on maritime watchkeeping and rules of the road guides you through the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs). The aim of the collision regulations is to establish rules to avoid collisions and improve safety at sea. By the end of this course, you will become familiar with the safety principles being employed by mariners for the safe navigation of vessels at sea.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain the general rules of application and responsibility in COLREGs
- Describe the required conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility
- Discuss the application of traffic separation schemes
- Define the various types of navigation lights
- Describe the positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
- Analyse the distress signals used to indicate distress situations at sea
- Describe the organisation of the watchkeeping duties on a ship
- Explain the content of a ‘Bridge Procedure Guide’ and its use for navigation
- Explain the use of electronic navigation aids during watchkeeping
- Describe the necessary checks to be performed during a bridge watch
- List the items that should be entered into the logbook by the desk officer during a watch
751 Learners already enrolled
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 15-20 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment