Radar Observer and ARPA
| Course requirement |
STCW Compulsory |
| Duration in days/hours |
10/72 |
| Price |
on demand |
| STCW reference: |
STCW '95 A-II/1, A-II/2, B-I/12, B-VIII/2-3.1 |
| Course schedule: |
| Not scheduled |
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Description:
The course aims to provide the training in the basic theory and use of radar and ARPA in accordance with the requirements of STCW Code A-II/1 and IMO recommendation (IMO resolution A.482). Candidates successfully completing the course will be competent to use radar and ARPA, to maintain safety of navigation, will be familiar with the radar theory, construction, basic controls, presentation, inaccuracy and limitations. Will be familiar with the ARPA system, components, working principles, operation, possibilities and restrictions, and by means of radar and ARPA will be able to adequately apply the International Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea in accordance with regulation of the STCW adopted by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995.
