Study Guide

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.