Transport Publication 4958E
4.1 Course Goal
- To enable the student to make sound appropriate decisions in complex navigational situations, to effectively plan, organize and manage a bridge team and to comply with the standards regarding watchkeeping in a simulated environment. The student will prepare and execute a voyage plan from berth to berth using the necessary instruments and publications while assuming the duties and responsibilities of the master aboard ships having specified maneuvering characteristics.
- Minimum national standards that the candidate must attain to be assessed as having successfully completed the SEN 2 course:
The student shall demonstrate the ability to:- Prepare Radar/ARPA for use on-watch at sea, in the Head-up/North-up/Course-up orientations and True/Relative motion modes and assess any range error or heading marker misalignment.
- Plot approaching vessels using plotting sheets and Automatic Plotting Aid to Marine Safety specified standards of accuracy during simulation exercises.
- Prepare a passage plan using the four distinct stages for achievement of a safe passage: Appraisal, Planning, Execution and Monitoring.
- Execute a passage using the principles of passage planning.
- Create a turning circle deriving tactical/ final diameter, advance/ transfer data.
- Use maneuvering data to extract Advance, Transfer, Distance Next Course and Head Reach for engine movements.
- Explain the mandatory and commonly used optional facilities of an ARPA that meets IMO standards.
- Define relative and true vector, Potential Point of Collision (PPC) and Predicted Area of Danger (PAD), including their advantages and disadvantages.
- Effectively use the ARPA trial maneuver facility to determine a maneuver and then execute the maneuver adhering to the Collision Regulations.
- Draw a map, parallel index line and anchor positions using the ARPA map facility.
- Acquire targets manually. Using the ARPA automatic acquisition facility, adjust zones and boundaries.
- Adjust CPA and TCPA alarm parameters to suitable limits and recognize other ARPA alarms such as target loss, tracks full and ARPA failure.
- Respond to a distress call and participate in a search and rescue operation in compliance with the information detailed in International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (Volume III) (IAMSAR).
- Anchor the vessel using the principles of parallel indexing and passage planning
- Recognize the limitations of ARPA and dangers of over reliance.
- Produce night and standing orders.
4.2 Wording on Training Certificate
Wording on Training Certificate issued after completion of SEN 2:
SIMULATED ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION, LEVEL II (SEN 2)
(Type of Training or Course)
IN ACCORDANCE WITH STCW CODE A-II/2 AND A-II/3
(Description of the Level of Accepted Training of Approved Course of Study)
4.3 Course Outline
K = Knowledge; V = Viva-Voce; A = Application
TOPICS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES | Compliance through | ||
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K | V | A | |
1. Passage Planning and Anchorage | |||
1.1 Demonstrate the principles and application of passage planning. | x | ||
1.2 Prepare a checklist of all items and actions needed to appraise the passage. | x | x | |
1.3 Prepare a checklist of all planning requirements needed to Plan the passage. | x | x | |
1.4 State procedures itemizing all requirements needed to execute the passage. | x | x | |
1.5 Explain procedures itemizing all requirements needed to monitor the passage. | x | x | |
1.6 Discuss a ship’s basic maneuvering characteristics and extract data from typical maneuvering curves. | x | x | x |
1.7 Plan a passage using parallel index techniques correctly. | x | x | |
1.8 Brief Bridge team on the passage plan. | x | ||
1.9 Execute a planned passage by utilizing the principles of blind pilotage. | x | ||
1.10 Explain the procedure for anchoring. | x | x | |
1.11 Prepare a passage plan to anchorage. | x | x | |
1.12 Allocate tasks to OOW. | x | ||
1.13 Demonstrate teamwork by assisting or getting assistance from OOW during all stages. | x | ||
1.14 Communicate with shore services and other vessels to appropriate Industry Canada standards. | x | ||
1.15 Anchor vessel at a planned location to a specified accuracy. | x | ||
2. Orientation to Radar Simulation | |||
2.1 Demonstrate own ship (O/S) controls and characteristics. | x | ||
2.2 Read and analyze the exercise instruction cards. | x | ||
2.3 Use O/S course & speed controls. | x | ||
2.4 Maneuver O/S to determine response to controls. | x | ||
2.5 Read display of course & speed information and adjust course and speed if required. | x | ||
2.6 Check display of ordered & actual rudder angles. | x | ||
2.7 Read display of other navigational data such as:
Rate of turn. Depth from Sounder. Loran position. GPS/ DGPS position. |
x | ||
2.8 Use all radar controls. | x | ||
2.9 Use VHF radio on appropriate channels. | x | ||
3. Role of the Master | |||
3.1 Identify the necessity and advantages of having a cooperative bridge team. | x | x | |
3.2 Demonstrate an ability to prepare standing and night orders. | x | x | |
3.3 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the intent, content and application of the Watchkeeping Standards. | x | x | |
4. Review of Radar Plotting in stabilized/unstabilized | |||
4.1 Identify and discuss basic principles of plotting. | x | x | |
4.2 Describe and discuss factors affecting the detection of targets. | x | x | |
4.3 Identify & discuss methods of determining maneuvers to achieve a designated CPA. | x | x | |
4.4 Demonstrate efficient and effective plotting. | x | ||
4.5 Demonstrate effective performance in radar simulator by:
Completing a full plot using a plotting sheet. Completing a full plot using an Automatic plotting Aid. Using plotting techniques and the MOT vector triangle to determine course or speed adjustments that achieve a desire CPA in compliance with the Collision Regulations. Using an Automatic Plotting Aid, determine course or speed adjustments that achieve a desired CPA in single and multiple target situations. |
x | ||
5. Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) | |||
5.1 Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently use ARPA. | x | ||
5.2 Discuss the principle types of systems and principle characteristics. | x | x | |
5.3 Discuss the tracking capabilities, errors and limitations of ARPA. | x | x | |
5.4 Demonstrate the correct set-up of ARPA in true and relative motion modes. | x | ||
5.5 Demonstrate the ability to navigate safely by analysis of the ARPA display. | x | ||
5.6 Demonstrate in a real time exercise altering course and/or speed to avoid potential close quarters situations in compliance with the Collision Regulations. | x | ||
5.7 Demonstrate in a real time exercise the resumption of track after maneuvering in congested coastal waters. | x | ||
5.8 Discuss the risks of over reliance on ARPA. | x | x | |
6. Navigation and Collision Avoidance in Open Waters | |||
6.1 Plot all targets using Automatic Plotting Aid and use other navigational aids as required. | x | ||
6.2 Analyze the plot and identify potential dangers while maintaining situational awareness. | x | x | |
6.3 Maneuver the vessel in compliance with the Collision Regulations to avoid a potential close quarter situation or a collision. | x | x | |
6.4 Detect course and/or speed alterations of approaching targets in ample time to take appropriate action to avoid collision. | x | ||
7. Navigation in Confined and Congested Waters and Collision Avoidance | |||
7.1 Plot all targets using Automatic Plotting Aid and use other navigational aids as required. | x | ||
7.2 Plans and executes a passage through waters with navigational obstructions in heavy traffic. | x | x | |
7.3 Consults and analyses all available navigation information to support item 7.2 above. | x | ||
7.4 Uses parallel index line to pass a given distance off a fixed point. | x | ||
7.5 Uses parallel index lines for track-keeping with a change of course. | x | ||
7.6 Uses parallel index line and dead range for approaching an anchorage position. | x | ||
7.7 Uses parallel index lines (as in 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 above) with and without tidal set. | x | ||
7.8 Identifies radar – conspicuous objects. | x | ||
7.9 Check ship’s position with other means available. | x | ||
7.10 Plots ship’s track during coastal passage, making allowance for current tide or wind. | x | ||
8. Navigation and Collision Avoidance in or Near Vessel Routing Systems | |||
8.1 States requirements of COLREG, rule 10 regarding traffic separation schemes (TSS). | x | ||
8.2 Executes a passage in a traffic separation scheme involving:
entering and leaving lanes crossing lanes crossing one lane to enter the other leaving one lane to cross the other |
x | x | |
8.3 Executes a passage, as in content 8.2 above, in heavy traffic. | x | x | |
8.4 Consults and analyses all available navigation information to support items 8.2 and 8.3 above. | x | ||
9. Maneuver a Ship in all Conditions | |||
9.1 Maneuver when:
approaching pilot station. embarking/disembarking pilots. |
x | x | |
9.2 Maneuver a ship considering effects of:
Shallow water. Squat. Bank suction. Tide. Weather. Current. Passing ships. Rolling and pitching. |
x | x | |
10. Distress Situations | |||
10.1 Identify and discuss distress calls and procedures. | x | x | |
10.2 Demonstrate the correct response to a distress situation as per IAMSAR. | x | ||
10.3 Discuss the various types of search patterns and their application. | x | x | |
10.4 Execute search patterns. | x |