Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting, and Use of ARPA — Operational Level

Training format

Lecture
Practical training
Competency demonstration method
Written test

Course approved

Maritime Administration of Ukraine
American Bureau of Shipping Academy
Republic of Panama
Republic of Liberia
Republic of the Marshall Islands

For whom

The course is intended for captains, chief mates, second mates, watch officers, cadets of maritime educational institutions, as well as deck officers, navigators, and other specialists responsible for ship navigation at sea.

Teaching language

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Duration

Seat restriction

This course is designed for seafarers who want to master advanced navigation and ship management technologies using radar systems (RLS) and automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA) at the operational level. During the training, participants will study the basic technical and operational characteristics of RLS and ARPA, their accuracy, and limitations. They will acquire skills in operating these systems and radar observation, considering the probability of information and errors in equipment readings.

The course covers modern methods of processing radar information and radar plotting to prevent ship collisions and ensure safe navigation in conditions of limited visibility and intensive shipping, as well as when navigating in narrow channels and traffic separation schemes. Participants will also study ways to organize the work of the bridge team, distribute functional responsibilities, and conduct radar observation and plotting. Particular attention is paid to studying the operational characteristics and errors of modern navigation systems.

Special attention in the course is given to the basics of planning, coordination, and practical implementation of search and rescue operations at sea in accordance with international rules and standards. The course complies with international IMO standards (A-II/1, A-I/12 pp. 4,5, B-III/12, pp. 2-35) and prepares participants for confident and safe ship operation in any conditions.

On the course you will learn to

Technical and Operational Characteristics of RLS and ARPA: Understand how these systems work, their accuracy, and limitations. Learn how to maximize their potential, ensuring safety and efficiency in navigation.
Skills in Operating and Radar Observation: Master the skills of working with RLS and ARPA, learn to analyze radar data considering the probability of information and errors. Your radar observation abilities will be honed to perfection.
Modern Methods of Processing Radar Information: Applying advanced methods to prevent ship collisions and ensure safe navigation in conditions of limited visibility and intensive shipping will become second nature to you. Learn how to act in narrow channels and traffic separation schemes.
Organization of Bridge Team Work: Study effective methods of coordinating the bridge team, distributing functional responsibilities, and organizing radar observation and plotting.
Operational Characteristics of Modern Navigation Systems: Understand how modern navigation systems work, their accuracy and limitations, allowing you to make informed decisions in real conditions.
Planning and Conducting Search and Rescue Operations: Study the basics of planning, coordination, and conducting search and rescue operations at sea in accordance with international rules and standards.

Issuing certificates

Certificate of qualified specialist.

Level of instructor-teachers

Qualification and experience in accordance with the provisions of Section 1/6 of the amended STCW Code; maritime education; over three years of experience on maritime vessels; over one year of experience in training centers for command personnel; certificate of the training course “Radar Navigation, Radar Plotting, and Use of ARPA — Operational Level.”

Compliance with international conventions

A-II/1: This standard covers the requirements for minimum competencies for officers in charge of a navigational watch at the operational level. Competencies include knowledge and ability to work with navigation systems, including radar systems and ARPA.
A-I/12 pp. 4,5: This standard includes requirements for training and assessing competencies, as well as for simulation training.
Clause 4: Requires the use of approved simulators for training and assessing skills related to navigation, including the use of radar systems and ARPA. This is necessary to ensure realistic training conditions that are as close to real conditions as possible.
Clause 5: Specifies requirements for assessment procedures that must be conducted on approved simulators. This includes competency testing on simulators that accurately model the operation of radar systems and ARPA.
B-III/12, pp. 2-35: This standard describes recommendations and detailed guidelines for training and assessing competencies related to the use of radar systems and ARPA.
Clauses 2-35: Contain detailed instructions and recommendations for all aspects of training and assessment, from initial training to advanced level.

These standards are part of the international STCW Convention (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers), which regulates the training and certification of seafarers worldwide.

Material and technical support of the course

Modern classrooms equipped with everything necessary for effective training are provided for the course. The classrooms have facilities for note-taking, as well as the necessary teaching aids and demonstration materials such as stands, posters, slides, and photographs.

Radar Simulator NTPro 5000:

The NTPro 5000 simulator is an advanced simulation system designed for training and practicing radar system operators. This simulator allows modeling real operating conditions, providing trainees with the opportunity to develop skills in working with radar systems in conditions as close to real as possible.

ARPA Simulator NTPro 5000:

This simulator is intended for training and practicing operators of automatic radar plotting aids (ARPA). The NTPro 5000 simulator allows trainees to practice target acquisition and tracking skills, assess information reliability, and make collision avoidance decisions. Using this simulator ensures a high level of training for ARPA operators.

Radar Simulator NTPro 5000

ARPA Simulator NTPro 5000

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