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Title:

Navigation Course, Basic

Number:

D-060

Summary:

This course provides classroom training to mariners seeking information or refresher training in basic navigation either as a preparation class to a US Coast Guard approved training program, to take a US Coast Guard license examination at a Regional Examination Center, to assist them in a military career, or general knowledge in navigation of vessels. The course focuses attention on the basics of navigation, building a working foundation to enable a mariner to progress. The course is applicable to those operating on Inland and/or Near Coastal waters.

Class Size:

12 Students  Pre-registration is required to hold your seat

Length:

35 Hours (5 Days)

Cost:

$695.00

Prerequisites:

  

Schedule:
Start Date End Date Status
     

Call to be placed on our waiting list in the event of a last minute cancellation or for additional course dates 

To Register:

Call 1-800-642-CMTI  or Register On-Line

Course Details:

This course provides classroom training to mariners seeking information or refresher training in basic navigation either as a preparation class to a US Coast Guard approved training program, to take a US Coast Guard license examination at a Regional Examination Center, to assist them in a military career, or general knowledge in navigation of vessels. The course focuses attention on the basics of navigation, building a working foundation to enable a mariner to progress. The course is applicable to those operating on Inland and/or Near Coastal waters.

 

The following topics are covered:

  • Working with time
  • Speed, Distance and Time calculations
  • Chart interpretation
  • Navigation publications and Notice To Mariners
  • Aids to Navigation
  • Magnetic compass errors and corrections
  • Determining magnetic compass deviation
  • Obtaining and plotting visual bearings
  • Dead reckoning
  • Set and drift of the current
  • Course to steer and leeway
  • Fixing the vessel’s position – visual and electronic
  • Relative bearings and running fixes
  • Calculating tide and current
  • Practical plotting exercises
 
 

 


 

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