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Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

This 4 day course is required for all deck officers of vessels equipped with ARPA and covers the set up and use of ARPA for collision avoidance and navigation. This course utilizes the MPT SMART™ Simulation Center. Trainees use commercial ARPA Equipment and Ship Simulators with landmasses, environmental effects and vessel returns. This course will satisfy the ARPA Training Requirements of STCW A-II/2 and A-II/1 for deck officers standing watch on an ARPA equipped vessel. The Radar Recertification course is Free with the MPT ARPA Course. This course will satisfy the ARPA Practical Assessments outlined in Policy letters 01-02 and 04-02.

Prerequisite:

Radar Observer Unlimited Endorsement

Subjects Include:

• Review of Radar Plotting Techniques


• ARPA Theory


• ARPA Errors and Limitations


• Setting Up and Maintaining ARPA Displays


• Use of ARPA Information to Avoid Close Quarters Situations


• Navigation aided by ARPA

Assessments Completed in This Course: