SYLLABUS 2022 - 2023

Course Code Course Name L T P Hrs/week Total Hrs

BWP603N NAVIGATION LAB - BRIDGE SIMULATOR

1 Navigation Equipment:
• Read the aneroid barometer and calculate atmospheric pressure at sea level,
by applying the corrections.
• Calculate the dew point using a hygrometer.
• Demonstration for the use and reading of Barograph.
LRIT (Long Range Identification and Tracking):
Purpose of LRIT, Data transmitted by LRIT. Authorised receivers/ users of LRIT.
Difference between LRIT and AIS.
Navtex: Working principle, operation and usage.
Weather Fax: Working principle, operation and usage.
Star Identification - Identify certain major stellar constellations and navigational
stars using star finder.
2 Navigation Practices:
• Identification of various collision situations and action to avoid collision, using
magnetic board, wooden models or any other aid.
• Identification of lights and shapes and IALA buoys.
• Candidates will be required to deal; with each collision broadly under the
heading ‘recognition’, ‘responsibility’, ‘action’, appropriate sound signal &
day light signal’ and ‘any ordinary practice of seaman’ and observance of
good seamanship.
• Collision situations in restricted visibility with or without Radar.
3 Officer On Watch Simulator:
• Demonstration various methods used on board the ship by OOW to call the
Master.
• Simulator- Demonstrate the ways to carry out lookout duties, helmsman
duties and fixing of position relative to other ships by consistently recognizing
lights, shapes and sound signals in the International Regulations for
Preventing Collision at Sea.
• COLREGS Dealing collision situation between own ship and target vessel

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using any aid to simulate such condition.

• Speed log - Explain the various controls on different types of Speed Logs
• The automatic pilot - Explain the various controls on Auto Pilot (Adaptive),
Explain the functions of OFF-COURSE ALARM.
• Echo sounders - Explain the various controls on Echo Sounder.
• Marine Radar - Explain controls on Marine Radar and ARPA.
• Hand Steering on simulators - Importance of positive reporting, steering by
compass & sight on simulator course keeping with respect to rudder angle,
rate of turn & response of ship.
• Application of rules between the own ship and target ship’s in restricted
visibility.
• GPS - Explain controls of GPS.
4 ECDIS:
IMO Performance standard for ECDIS, Difference between ENC and SENC, Safety
Contours and Safety Depth, Features of ECDIS, Limitations of ECDIS.
Raster Charts, Vector Chart, Simplified Symbols (5012), Traditional Symbols, Chart
Quality and Accuracy (M Quality), Chart Scale, Information Layers.
Practical - Draw courses Graphically and Alphanumerically, Indicate
Courses and Distances, Set Track Limits, Set appropriate Alarms, Carry
out Route Check, Modify Route, Create Maps, Prepare Schedule, Obtain
Tidal Information, Chart Assistant
5 Gyro Compass:
• Starting and stopping procedure of Shipboard Gyro compass,
• Synchronization of Master Gyro and Repeaters,
• Care and maintenance on Gyro compass on board ship
• Exercise on obtaining Position Lines and Gyro error.
6 Operation of GMDSS Equipment:
• Introduction to GMDSS Equipment
• Operation and maintenance of GMDSS equipment.