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ARPA - Course Outline and Training Syllabus

The course aims to train candidates in radar observation, plotting, and the operational use of ARPA in collision avoidance situations. It meets IMO model course standards and upon successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate in ARPA at the operational level. The 6-day course consists of lectures, practical exercises on a navigation simulator, and assessments. It covers topics like radar operation, collision regulations, and using ARPA to ensure safe navigation.

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ARPA - Course Outline and Training Syllabus

The course aims to train candidates in radar observation, plotting, and the operational use of ARPA in collision avoidance situations. It meets IMO model course standards and upon successful completion, candidates will receive a certificate in ARPA at the operational level. The 6-day course consists of lectures, practical exercises on a navigation simulator, and assessments. It covers topics like radar operation, collision regulations, and using ARPA to ensure safe navigation.

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RADAR NAVIGATION – OPERATIONAL LEVEL

(STCW A-II/1, A-II/2) - IMO Model Courses 1.07 and 1.09

A.) TRAINING PRESENTATION

1. Aims
The purpose of this training is to train candidates in radar observation and plotting and in the
operational use of ARPA in different collision avoidance situations. The training is consistent
with Section А-I/12 and В-I/12 of STCW Convention, Resolutions A.482 (XII) and A.483
(XII), adapted by IMO in 1981. This model course aims to meet the minimum training
standards in Table A-II/1 and A-II/2 STCW Convention and in IMO Model Courses 1.07 and
1.09.

2. Objectives
A trainee successfully completing this course knows how to operate ARPA radar; properly
assess the navigational situation according to the radar and its capabilities; knows and
recognizes radar errors; is aware of the radar’s limitations and its’ properties which influences
the wrong interpretation of radar’s image; knows how to use radar plotting method; use ARPA
radar for identification of dangerous objects and plan collision avoidance in different
circumstances; coordinate and perform search and rescue on the sea.

3. Entry standards
No special requirements to approach the training. This course is intended to obtain a certificate
»Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) – Operational level«.

4. Course certification, diploma or document


On successful completion of the course and assessments, a document may be issued certifying
that the holder has successfully completed a course of training which meets or exceeds the
level of knowledge and competence specified in Tabel A-II/1 and A-II/2 of STCW
Convention.

5. Limitations
Maximum number of trainees will depend on a number of teaching staff, teaching facilities
and equipment, but no more than 6 trainees per teacher for practical exercises and no more
than 12 trainees per teacher for lecturer hours. The practical part of the training takes place also
in the nautical simulators.

6. Instructors
Instructors have appropriate training in instructional techniques and training methods (STCW
Code Section A-I/6). An assistant instructor and instructor have similar experience for practical
exercises.

7. Teaching facilities and equipment


Classrooms are equipped with computer equipment, projector, viewgraph and whiteboard
and/or interactive whiteboard for theory lecturers and group discussions. There are also
smaller rooms for practical exercises.
Practical part of the course is carried out in the premises of Navigation Simulator.

B.) COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMETABLE

Lectures
Lectures are held from Monday to Friday, arranged throughout the day and supported by practical
examples, diagrams, pictures, graphs and video-presentations where appropriate.

For this purpose an effective technique of presentation is developed, beginning with the brief
overview of the course. At the end follows a discussion with given summaries of the course. Prior
lecturers all participants receive a copy of slides of lectures/ practical exercises.

Description of the course


Bigger parts of the course are practical exercises.

A trainee successfully completing this course knows how to operate ARPA radar; properly assess
the navigational situation according to the radar and its capabilities; knows and recognizes radar
errors; is aware of the radar’s limitations and its’ properties which influences the wrong
interpretation of radar’s image; knows how to use radar plotting method; use ARPA radar for
identification of dangerous objects and plan collision avoidance in different circumstances;
coordinate and perform search and rescue on the sea.

Assessment: 80% attendance for the successful completion of the training and obtain a
certificate.

Trainees: Masters and Officers of the navigation watch on ships with 500 GT or more.

Planned period of training: monthly, when 6 or more candidates apply for the course.

Duration of the course: 6 days or 10 hours per day, together 74 school hours or 55.5 hours.

Course Outline Duration (in hours)


Knowledge, Lecture Practical Demonstration Total
understanding and Hours exercises on Hours
proficiency navigation
simulator
Function: Navigation at the Operational Level
1. Introduction 0.5 - 0.5- 1
2. Fundamental Theory and 11.5 - 1 12.5
Operation of maritime
radar system
Set Up and Operate 3.5 3 1 7.5
Radar in Accordance
3.
with Manufacturer's
Instructions
4. Plotting 6 3 2 11
5. Use of ARPA Radar to 3 3 2.5 8.5
Ensure Safe Navigation
Application of COLREG 4 8 0.5 12.5
6.
rules
7. ARPA aid to navigation 3 - 2 5
8. Practical application 5 2 9 16
SUBTOTAL 1-6 28.5 17 7.5 53
SUBTOTAL 7-8 8 2 11 21
TOTAL 1-8 36.5 19 18.5 74

Teaching aids (A)


A1 Instructor Manual (Part D of this course)
A2 Video cassette player
A3 ARPA Video: Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA), Code No. 154
A4 Manufacturer's Operational Manual (Radar)
A5 Manufacturer's Operational Manual (ARPA)

IMO references (R)


R1 STCW 95 (IMO-938)
R2 IMO Workshop Material on Implementation of the Revised STCW Convention (IMO-972)
R3 Assembly resolution A.477(XII): Performance standards for radar equipment
R4 The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (IMO-904)
R5 Assembly resolution A.823(19): Performance standards for automatic radar plotting aids
R6 Assembly resolution A.424(XI): Performance standards for gyro compasses
R7 Assembly resolution A.478(XII): Performance standards for devices to indicate speed and
distance
R8 Assembly resolution A.824(19): Performance standards for devices to indicate speed
R9 Assembly resolution A.422(XI): Performance standards for automatic radar plotting aids

Textbooks (T)
T1 Capt. A.J. Swift, Bridge Team Management (London, The Nautical Institute, 1993)
(ISBN 1-870077 14 8)
T2 D.J. House, Navigation for Masters, 2nd ed. (London, Witherby & Co Ltd, 1998)
(ISBN 1-85609-147-3)
T3 W. Burger, Radar Observer's Handbook for Merchant Navy Officers, 7th ed.
(Glasgow, Brown, Son and Ferguson, 1983) (ISBN 0-851 74-443-5)
T4 A.N. Cockcroft and J.N.F. Lameijer, A guide to the Collision Avoidance Rules, 5th
ed.(Oxford, Heinemann Professional Publishing, 1996) (ISBN 0-434-90274-8)
T5 R. Lownsborough and D. Calcutt, Electronic Aids to Navigation: Radar and ARPA
(London, Edward Arnold, 1993) (ISBN 0-340-59258-3)
T6 Capt. H Subramaniam, Shipborne Radar, (Vijaya Publications, Mumbai)
T7 Bole Alan - Radar and ARPA Manual - 2005 (564c) [ISBN 0 7506 6434 7]
T8 NIAMA - NVPUB1310 - Radar Navigation Manual - 6th Ed. - 1994
T9 Peskov J.A.: Praktičeskoje posobije po ispolzovaniju SARP-1995

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