•   Terrestrial Navigation A MM22O101-3003 11.11.2024-20.12.2024  1.5 credits  (MMC24D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    • must have a command of basic terrestrial navigational theory.
    • is able to determine the vessel’s position with means of of landmarks, lighthouses, navigation marks and buoys.
    • is able to determine the vessel´s position by means of numerical values from electronic positioning devices.
    • is able to draw a route plan.
    Prerequisites
    Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations 1
    Content of the study unit
    • Absolut and relative navigation principles
    • The earth’s system of coordinates, latitude and longi-tude/repetition
    • Definition of difference in Lat/Long and departure
    • Definition of rhumb line and the great circle
    • Nautical miles and knots
    • Definition of courses, bearings and relative bearings
    • Definition of different course systems.
    • Compass errors; course and bearing conversion/repetition
    • Tha basics of route planning
    • Reading and plotting positions in a chart/repetition
    • Chart work
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Tony Karlsson

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    11.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 10.11.2024

    Group(s)
    • MMC24D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5