MT-2121
Deep Sea Navigation
Course Description
This course reinforces and continues the learning of the navigational processes acquired in Coastal Navigation I, that are used daily while at sea. In addition to applying the previous knowledge learned, the student will learn and understand the concepts of Tides and Currents and how to calculate them. The student will also learn the concepts and calculations for the navigational sailings, Electronic Chart Displays, voyage planning, record keeping and use of navigational publications. Classwork is supplemented by practical chart plot exercises in the labs. [Lab time required]
Note: Prior to 2013 this course was titled Coastal Navigation II
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:
- OICNW-A1.03 Thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts, and publications, such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships’ routeing information
- OICNW-A1.05 Ability to operate echo sounder equipment and apply the information correctly
- OICNW-A1.07 Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using terrestrial means,
- OICNW-A1.07 Allow for errors in magnetic and gyro-compasses
Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
- OICNW-1-2D Plot the ship’s DR position
- OICNW-1-2E Determine course to steer
- OICNW-1-5D Determine course to steer by magnetic compass
- OICNW-1-5E Position fix by magnetic compass bearings
Other Objectives
As a result of completing Coastal Navigation II and successfully passing the associated examinations and assessments, Cadets will be able to:
- Use visual bearings and radar ranges to fix their position and stay clear of dangers
- Know the meaning and information proved by various NAVAIDs
- Appreciate sources of error and calculate corrections
- Demonstrate knowledge of available Navigational Publications and the information they provide
- Calculate the essential parameters of terrestrial navigation through The Sailings
- Determine tides and currents and know how these affect safe navigation, and
- Understand voyage planning including proper record keeping
Syllabus
Lecture
- Danger, Bearings and Special Case Bearings
- Current Sailing
- Time Zones
- Plane Sailing
- Parallel Sailing
- Mid-Latitude Sailing
- Interpolation Techniques
- Mercator Sailing
- Great Circle Sailing
- Tides
- Voyage Planning
- Tidal Calculations
- Tidal Currents
- Current Calculations
- Ocean Currents
- Log Books & Records
Labs
- Review DR & TVMDC
- Chart Plot all ecompassing
- Chart Plot -- Luminous Range & Running Fix Review
- Chart Plot - Current Sailings
- Chart Plot - Special Case Bearings Usage
- Chart Plot - Time Zones & ETAs
- Mid Term Chart Plot - Assessments
- Chart Plot - ENL Lab
- Chart Plot - English Channel ENL
- Plotting Sheet Review and Exercise
- Chart Plot -- ENL Lab
- Chart Plot - Gnomonic @ Great Circle plot and calculations
- Chart Plot Final - Assessments