ARPA (A-II/1, A-II/2) (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- evaluation of navigational information derived from ARPA, in order to make and implement command decisions for collision avoidance and for directing the safe navigation of the ship
- fundamentals of radars and ARPA equipment performance, limitations, errors, operation and use of ARPA

Content

- fundamentals of radar technology
- ARPA features, performance and requirements
- ability to operate, interpret and analyse information from radar incl. measuring techniques, -errors and plotting
- simulation exercises and demonstrating competence in the simulator

The content is based on IMO model courses 1.07 and 1.08.

Evaluation

Students can:
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- evaluate information sources critically
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-II/1 and A-II/2 columns 4 are used:
- information obtained from radar and ARPA is correctly interpreted and analysed, taking into account the limitations of the equipment and prevailing circumstances and conditions
- action taken to avoid a close encounter or collision with other vessels is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea incl. manoeuvring signals
- decisions to amend course and/or speed are both timely and in accordance with accepted navigation practice
- adjustments made to the ship’s course and speed maintain safety of navigation
- communication is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times in a seamanlike manner

Course material

Study materials are in the Learn.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Study of radar theory. The use of the radar on the ship simulator.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

RDI and work-related cooperation

There are no ECTS points for RDI or working life co-operation in the course.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% participation in the teaching in class and 100% participation of the simulator training.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution

Qualifications

- Terrestrial navigation 1
- Navigation equipment
- Introduction to simulator training

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.