NAB2014 Navigation III

Course description for academic year 2021/2022

The subject covers relevant IMO requirements stated in STCW78 found in tables A-II/1 and A-II/2.
This course is in combination with the courses NAB1026 Navigation I and NAB1027 Navigation II forms the foundation for course diploma for ARPA, ECDIS and AIS.
This course in combination with NAB1026 Practical Navigation I, NAB1027 Navigation II and NAB3010 Operational Management forms the foundation for the BRM course diploma.

Knowledge

The student

Has thorough knowledge Colreg. and use of these in all situations
Has knowledge about different types of tugs, and use of these in harbour operations
Has knowledge of different ship components and design that form the basis for ship manoeuvrability
Knows the effects wind, waves and current have on ship manoeuvre capability
Has knowledge of ship interaction and shallow water effect, principles for use of pilot and piloting technics
Has knowledge of anchoring and mooring equipment and use of these
Has knowledge of ice navigation and operation in adverse weather and weather routing
Has thorough knowledge of passage planning in all navigable waters and under all conditions
Has thorough knowledge of the contents in the manual IAMSAR Vol III
Has thorough knowledge of transmarine passage planning and monitoring, including dead reckoning and celestial navigation

Skills

The student

Can make a complete passage planning by the use of chart and other nautical publications
Can determine the ship`s position by use of celestial and terrestrial navigation technics in all waters
Can handle a ship under all conditions, including manoeuvring in shallow waters and narrows
Can use the procedures in IAMSAR III
Can apply the Colregs. during a voyage
Can manoeuvre a vessel under influence of different environmental conditions

Competence

The student

Can at simulator navigate and handle a vessel under different environmental conditions
Has skills in manoeuvring in harbours under different environmental conditions in simulator exercises
Can apply his/her knowledge on practical and theoretical problems in passage planning, monitorering and executing a voyage under all conditions, and make reflected decisions based on this knowledge
Can, based on an incident rapport, explain which Colreg. rules that are violated and what action could been taken to avoid the close quarter situation
Can participate and co-ordinate a SAR operations as described in IAMSAR Vol III

NAB1026 Navigation I

NAB1027 Navigation II

Lectures and simulator exercises

4 written assignments. All four must be approved in order to take the final exam.
Mandatory weekly simulator exercises throughout the teaching period. Max 1 "not approved".

Practical exam will be held in the simulator. Weight 30 %. Grade A - F

Written exam, 5 hrs, may be conduted electronically. Weight 70 %. Grade A - F

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Astronomiske- og andre navigasjonstabeller, 1990

Calculator: Casio fx-991EX. "Teknisk formelsamling (Pedersen, Gustavsen, Kaasa og Olsen)" is handed out during the exam..

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