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Radar Plotting 1: Manual PlottingLaajuus (1 cr)

Code: MM14O116

Credits

1 op

Objective

To provide the student with the skills to manage traffic situa-tions as the officer of the watch through the use of radar plot-ting and with ability to use radar in order to maintain safety of navigation and fulfil the requirements set in the IMO Res. A.483(XII).

Content

• Basic principles of radar plotting
• Different methods of manual radar plotting
• Planning evasive manoeuvres
• Confirming the speed and course of the current in radar plotting
• Errors in radar plotting

Qualifications

Watchkeeping Duties 1A
Navigational Aids: Radar
Terrestrial Navigation B