Radar Plotting 2: ARPA (1 cr)
Code: MM14O117-3003
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2020 - 01.11.2020
Timing
02.11.2020 - 22.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management
Teachers
- Jani Lampiola
- Lasse Lusto
- Ossi Westilä
Teacher in charge
Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
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MMC19D-ÅMaritime Management, 2019, full-time studies
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MMC17U-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 17, full-time studies
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MMC18D-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 18, full-time studies
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MMC20D-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 2020, full-time studies
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MM14U-ÅMaritime Management h14, unga, Åbo
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MMC16U-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 16, full-time studies
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MM15U-ÅMaritime Management h15, unga, Åbo
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ÖH20MM-ÅÖppna yh, Bachelor of maritime management captain, Åbo
Objective
• To fullfil the requirements of the IMO Resolution A482(XII) with reference to ARPA equipment training.
• To provide the student with the skills and knowledge in terms of managing the system of radar charts in ARPA equipment.
Content
• Presenting ARPA-data
• Manual and automatic target selection
• Graphical and alphanumeric representation
• Planning evasive manoeuvres
• Symbols
• Stabilizing the ARPA-picture
• Route planning using ARPA
• Technical construction and functioning of ARPA-equipment
• The reliability of ARPA-equipment and the IMO requirements
Location and time
2.nov 22.dec
Teaching methods
E-learning. Classroom lectures.
Exercises in the simulator
Exam schedules
4.dec
International connections
5 days
Completion alternatives
Written examination.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
STCW-Code:Table A-II/1 column 4; including:
• Information obtained from radar and ARPA is correctly inter-preted and analysed, taking into account the limitations of the equipment and prevailing circumstances and conditions.
• Action taken to avoid a close encounter or collision with other vessels is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
• Decisions to alter course and/or speed are both timely and in accordance with accepted navigation practices.
• Adjustments made to the ship’s course and speed maintain safety of navigation.
• Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times in a seamanlike manner.
Manoeuvring signals are made at the appropriate time and are in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Col-lisions at Sea.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
Radar Plotting 1
Further information
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
The course covers use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation according to Table A-II/1 of the STCW code. It also meets the recommendations of STCW B-I/12.18-35.