Simulated Electronic Navigation, Level II

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4.1 Course Goal

  1. 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.
  2. 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:
    1. 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.
    2. Plot approaching vessels using plotting sheets and Automatic Plotting Aid to Marine Safety specified standards of accuracy during simulation exercises.
    3. Prepare a passage plan using the four distinct stages for achievement of a safe passage: Appraisal, Planning, Execution and Monitoring.
    4. Execute a passage using the principles of passage planning.
    5. Create a turning circle deriving tactical/ final diameter, advance/ transfer data.
    6. Use maneuvering data to extract Advance, Transfer, Distance Next Course and Head Reach for engine movements.
    7. Explain the mandatory and commonly used optional facilities of an ARPA that meets IMO standards.
    8. Define relative and true vector, Potential Point of Collision (PPC) and Predicted Area of Danger (PAD), including their advantages and disadvantages.
    9. Effectively use the ARPA trial maneuver facility to determine a maneuver and then execute the maneuver adhering to the Collision Regulations.
    10. Draw a map, parallel index line and anchor positions using the ARPA map facility.
    11. Acquire targets manually. Using the ARPA automatic acquisition facility, adjust zones and boundaries.
    12. Adjust CPA and TCPA alarm parameters to suitable limits and recognize other ARPA alarms such as target loss, tracks full and ARPA failure.
    13. 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).
    14. Anchor the vessel using the principles of parallel indexing and passage planning
    15. Recognize the limitations of ARPA and dangers of over reliance.
    16. 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
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

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