This 5-day course covers the theory and practical use of electronic navigational aids. Possible errors and limitations are stressed along with methods of resolving position ambiguity. This class utilizes MPT’s SMART TM Simulation Center.
This course will satisfy the Electronic Navigation Training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(viii) for an STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500GT or more, Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, as amended; and, the following practical assessments during this course have been determined to be equivalent of National Assessment Guidelines Tasks, as documented in NVIC 12-14 (Ch-1), see specific tasks below, AND the training requirements 46 CFR 11.317 for an STCW endorsement as a Master on Vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near coastal waters and 46 CFR 11.321 for an STCW endorsement as an OICNW on vessels of less than 500GT limited to near coastal waters, Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended, including specific tasks from NVIC 13-14, see specific tasks below.