OE0077 : Fundamentals of Coastal Navigation, Rule of the Road and Chart Work

 This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Practical sessions will be performed using our equipment in order to apply the theory learnt in the class.
This course is designed to provide participants with a fundamental overview of . It covers the principles and importance of coastal navigation; the types of nautical charts, orientating a chart and identifying features and hazards from a chart; the basic chart work skills and the importance of adhering to collision regulations (COLREGS); the use of topographical features and navigation marks through chart orientation techniques and fixing position techniques; and plotting a course to steer. During this interactive course, participants will learn the weather conditions and their effects; using compass for navigation and the basic rules of the road (COLREGS); the navigational equipment and day marks using GPS, radar, chart plotter, depth sounder and compass; the IALA a buoyage system; the lateral marks, cardinal marks, special and isolated danger marks and safe water marks on a chart; fixing positions and navigating using multiple aids; and the integrated navigation exercises combining chart work, weather and equipment use.