Those successfully completing this course will be able to make efficient and efficient and effective use of radar as a navigational aid in congested, confined waters, recognize potential threat sand make valid navigational and collision-avoid an decisions based on sound radar observation and plotting in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea(COLREG).
They will be aware of the time needed to appreciate that a dangerous situation is developing, to decide upon and take appropriate action, and to as certain that such actions is adequate and does not give rise to further conflicts with other vessels. They will also realize that excessive speed in poor visibility reduces the time available to assess a threat and to take appropriate action. Ability to plan, organize and manage a bridge team, making use of all navigational data, will also be achieved.
Successful completion of this course will also provide ability respond, co-ordinate and execute a search and rescue operation.
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