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Advanced Navigation
This 10 day course is the combination of VPEN and ECDIS; two 5 day courses as listed below. When taken within 1 year of each other they satisfy the USCG Requirement for Advanced Navigation as listed in policy letter 04-02 for the raise in grade from the operational to management level in accordance with STCW A-II/2.
Voyage Planning and Electronic Navigation: VPEN Advanced Navigation Part 1
This 5 day course covers the Voyage Planning in accordance with IMO Resolution and the use of Electronic Navigation to maintain and monitor the voyage plan. This course utilizes the MPT SMART™ Simulation Center.
Subjects Include:
Voyage Planning
Magnetic and Gyro Compass
GPS
Auto Pilots
Integrated Bridge Systems
Mercator and Great Circle Sailings
Electronic Chart Display & Instrumentation System (ECDIS): Advanced Navigation Part 2
This 5 day course covers the theory and practical components of using and IMO approved ECDIS. This course utilizes the MPT SMART™ Simulation Center. Trainees use ECDIS Equipment and Ship Simulators. This course will satisfy the ECDIS Training Requirements of STCW A-II/2 and A-II/1 for deck officers standing watch on an ECDIS equipped vessel.
Use, Installation and Correction of Electronic Charts
Validity of sensor data (including radar overlay)
Potential Errors or Interpretation
Selecting Operating Settings and Alarms for Route Monitoring
Navigational Calculations
Route Planning and Scheduling
Accessing Ship’s Log and Data Playback Functions
ARPA, and AIS Trial Maneuver Functions
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