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This course provides training in the theory and use of radar for officers in charge of a navigational watch. Seafarers requiring deck certificates of competency must complete this STCW course as part of their Officer training.
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Course Name:
RADAR ARPA Certificate at Operational Level (A-II/1 & B-I/12)
Course Aim:
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills & understanding on the operation of radar and automatic radar plotting aids. (ARPA). Ensuring that they are proficient and meet the required performance standards in accordance with the mandatory minimum requirements specified in Table A-II/1 & B-1/12 of the STCW code.
This course was designed in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.07.
Package:
This course consists of 66.5 hours of tuition split over 8 days.
Tuition will be given by means of classroom lectures, practical demonstration & simulator training.
Unit:
1. Theory & Operation of a Marine Radar System
2. Radar Set Up & Operation in Accordance with Manufacturer’s Instructions
3. Manual Radar Plotting
4. Use of Radar for Safe Navigation & Collision avoidance
5. Theory & Operation of an ARPA system
6. ARPA Display & Interpretation
To be eligible to attend this course, students must fulfil the following requirements: