Function 1: Navigation at operational level

Competence No. 1: Plan & conduct a passage and determine position

Detailed Teaching Syllabus

Electronic Navigational Aids
Lectures Teaching Teaching
Method Material
(Hours)
1. Terrestrial Navigational Systems L (2.0) Teacher’s
(Principle, Block Diagram, Working & Errors) Notes
a) E – LORAN (when functional)

2. Global Position System (GPS)

1. states the basic principle of GPS operation
2. describes the system configuration
3. states the frequencies that are used
4. describes the C/A & P codes
5. describes how the basic line measurement is obtained L (3.0) T-31
6. describes the Dilution of Precision (DOP) T-32
7. states the various DOPs that are used
8. explains the errors of GPS
9. describes the reasons for selective availability and the effect it has on the
accuracy of a fix
10. describes differential GPS
11. states the accuracy obtainable with GPS and how the accuracy can be
downgraded
12. explains WGS 84
13. explains why a fix obtained from the GPS receiver cannot be plotted direct onto
a navigational chart
14. explains datum shifts
3. Electronic Charts Display and Information System (ECDIS)
1. describes the principle of ECDIS
2. compares ECDIS and Paper Charts L(1.0) T-31, T-32,
3. differenciates between Raster & Vector Charts P(2.0) R-2, R-10, R-29
4. differenciates between ECS & ECDIS
5. states the IMO requirements for ECDIS

4. Echo-sounders
1. describes the basic principles of marine echo-sounding equipment
2. identifies the main components on a simple block diagram of an echosounder,
and states the function of each
3 describes the operation & errors of an echo sounder
4. states the accepted value of the velocity of sound in sea water and the limits
within which the true value may lie L (2.0) T-31
5. states the physical factors which affect the velocity of sound in sea water
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6. Operates a typical echo sounder and demonstrates an ability to carry out basic T-32
user maintenance, e.g. clean platen, change paper, change and adjust stylus.
7. distinguishes between range and phase, and demonstrates an awareness of the
dangers of using the wrong phase
8. distinguishes between inaccuracies caused by instrument and scale error and
those caused by false echoes
9. explains the causes of inaccuracies due to instrument or scale error and states
their likely magnitude and measures that may be taken to eliminate them
10 recognises the various types of “ false” echo that my be observed, describes
sheir formation and states the possible action to remove them from the trace
11. describes the potential errors due to trim, heel and transducer separation
12. states the IMO requirements for Echo Sounder.
5. Speed log
1. states the difference between ground-reference speed and water-reference speed
2. describes the basic principles of the electromagnetic speed log
3. describe the basic principles of the pressure-tube log
4. explains the necessity of withdrawal of the tube before entering port
5. describes the basic principles of the acoustic-correlation log
6. describes the basic principles of the Doppler speed log T-31
7. describes the limitations of above logs L (3.0) T-32
8. explains the “Janus” configuration to counteract the effect of ship’s trim
9. explain the dual-axis configuration and its use during docking operations
10. lists the main error sources on the various types of logs
11. states the accuracy’s of the various systems
12. explains calibration of the log
13. describes how ship’s speed is transmitted to remote displays
14. draws a schematic diagram showing how an indication of distance
run is derived from speed log
15. States the IMO requirements for Speed Logs.
6.Integrated Bridge System
1. states difference between IBS & INS. L(1.0) Teacher’s
2. describes the typical configuration of IBS. Notes
3. describes the diff function of IBS
4. states the benefit of IBS.
5. states the caution required to be taken in IBS.
6. states the IMO Requirement for IBS.
7.Voyage Data Recorder
1. states what is VDR, concept & purpose
2. describes the basic components of VDR.
3 .states the details of Data recorded on VDR & the duration of Data stored
4 .states the components of VDR including the modules of VDR, Float Free. L(1.5) T-31, T-32
5. states the functioning of VDR on board including the ‘Play Back’ options.
6 .states the MO requirement for VDR.
7. describes the S-VDR (Simplified VDR)

8.Automatic Identification system (AIS)

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1. states the purpose of AIS. L(1.5) R-31
2. states the information exchanged & types of messages
3. states the area of coverage of AIS.
4. states the Ship to Ship data exchange
5 .describe the typical arrangement of AIS.
6. states the information displayed on AIS screen
7 .describes the benefits of AIS.
8. states the precautions during use of AIS for collision avoidance
9. states the IMO requirements for AIS.
9. Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT)
1. explains the purpose of LRIT L (2.0) T-31, T-32,
2. explains the functioning of LRIT R-31
3. explains the Data transmitted by LRIT
4. describes the authorised receivers / users of LRIT
5. states the differences between LRIT & AIS
6. states the IMO requirements for LRIT

TOTAL 19.0 hrs

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