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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| Comply with Department of Transport Regulations regarding sea-time for entry to the NAEST(O) Course. |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Navigational Fixing and Information Systems
The principles of radio waves used in electronic navigational systems;the principles of hyperbolic navigation systems; The principles, limitations and use of marine electronic navigational systems; The accuracy and errors of electronic position fixing and information systems; integrating electronic navigation systems; The principles and operation of the Loran C Navigation System and other ground based systems;The principles and operation of satellite positioning systems.
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ECDIS
The principles of the ECDIS;The limitations of the ECDIS; interpretation and application of information displayed by the ECDIS;The correct use of the ECDIS; ECDIS as a sophisticated navigation system encompassing navigation sensors and additional navigation related information; action in the case of an ECDIS malfunction. Case histories.
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Speed measuring & Other Ancilliary Equipment
The principles of operation of marine logs; The correct use of marine logs; The principles of the generation of ultrasonic waves in sea water;The principles of operation of the marine echo-sounder; The correct use of the marine echo-sounder; Gyro compasses and related equipment, input to navigational systems, errors and correct operation; Automatic pilots and their correct operation; Voyage data recorders; Integrated navigation systems.
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Automatic Identification Systems
The principles of operation of the AIS;The principles of propagation of digital data over VHF; The limitations of the AIS; The advantages and disadvantages of AIS;The information generated by the operator’s AIS; The information obtained from the AIS is interpreted, analysed and used correctly; Application of AIS.
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Watchkeeping and Teamworking
The conduct, handover and relief of the navigational watch;
Lookout procedures and practices including task management;
Record keeping;
Apply effective resource management;
Knowledge and application of conventions including the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea;
Apply decision making techniques to maintain safety of navigation;
Communications; Case histories
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
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Module Resources
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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. (2019), ADMIRALTY GUIDE TO THE PRACTICAL USE OF ENCS (NP231), 3rd. [ISBN: 9780707746128].
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Witherby Seamanship International. ECDIS PROCEDURES GUIDE, Witherby Seamanship International, [ISBN: 9781856095358].
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International Chamber of Shipping. (2022), Bridge Procedures Guide, 6th. Marisec, [ISBN: 9781913997076].
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The Nautical Institute. (2018), Bridge Team Management, (Reprinted 2018 with Amendments), 2nd. The Nautical Institute, [ISBN: 9781870077668].
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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. (2020), The Mariner's Handbook NP100, 12th. United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, [ISBN: 9780707746142].
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D.J. House. (2018), Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations, 5th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138676114].
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Tetley, L and Calcutt, D. (2001), Electronic Navigation Systems, 3rd. Butterworth-Heinemann, [ISBN: 9780750651387].
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