COURSE TITLE

Coastal Navigation for Vessels up to 500GRT (Gross Register Tonnage)

SCOPE

The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of navigation and provide fundamental knowledge on the subject.

Who would benefit?

Any person who is interested in pursuing a career at sea will benefit from this course.

DURATION & DELIVERY

Duration of this course is 8 weeks and classes are from 8:00am to 4:00pm, 5 days a week. A combination of lectures, demonstrations, videos and practical training aboard an open vessel is used in order to deliver this course.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this course is to train individuals to safely navigate a vessel of 500 GRT and less in coastal waters, and also be able to form part of a navigational watch.

COURSE SUBJECTS

• Definitions of navigational terms
• Explanations of navigational terms
• Introduction and usage of charts
• Chart work
• Navigational aids
• Tides
• Buoys and lights
• Rules of the road
• Collision regulations
• Navigation literature
• Preparation for sea pilotage & passenger planning
• Entering and leaving harbour
• On passage

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

• Must be medically fit with good eyesight
• Must not be less than eighteen years of age
• Must have basic academic qualification (English, Mathematics, Geography) at the GCE/CXC ordinary/proficiency level

No knowledge of navigation is needed prior to entry

COURSE CERTIFICATE

Sudents who have been successful in the examination (theory and practical) will be granted a Certificate of Proficiency in Coastal Navigation for vessels up to 500 GRT sailing in coastal waters. This course is accredited by the International Maritime Organisation.