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This document provides information about an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) training course. The 5-day course teaches officers the basic theory and operational aspects of ARPA in accordance with STCW standards. Participants will learn to choose appropriate ARPA display modes, acquire and track targets, extract necessary information to avoid collisions, and be aware of ARPA limitations. The objective is for participants to demonstrate ARPA competency and knowledge through exams for an ARPA endorsement. The course includes lectures and simulator exercises covering legal aspects of ARPA, theory, operation, target acquisition and tracking, limitations, and special features.

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ARPA

This document provides information about an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) training course. The 5-day course teaches officers the basic theory and operational aspects of ARPA in accordance with STCW standards. Participants will learn to choose appropriate ARPA display modes, acquire and track targets, extract necessary information to avoid collisions, and be aware of ARPA limitations. The objective is for participants to demonstrate ARPA competency and knowledge through exams for an ARPA endorsement. The course includes lectures and simulator exercises covering legal aspects of ARPA, theory, operation, target acquisition and tracking, limitations, and special features.

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AUTOMATIC RADAR PLOTTING AID (ARPA)

INTRODUCTION
This DG shipping approved course provides excellent
training in the basic theory and operational aspects of
ARPA for officers in charge of a navigational watch. It is
based on the standards of competence as per Section
A-II/1 of STCW-95 and also meets the requirements as
laid down Appendix M-II/1C of META Manual Vol. II &
IMO Model Course 1.07.
Those who successfully complete this course will be
able to choose an appropriate mode of display in
ARPA, select plotting and graphic control suitable to
the circumstances, make appropriate use of
operational alarms; acquire and track those targets
which present a potential threat of collision, extract DETAILS
the information needed on course, speed and nearest Duration : 5 Days
approach to enable action to be taken to avoid a close
quarters situation, and make use of ARPA to confirm Eligibility : Possessing ROC certificate
and monitor their actions. No. of Participants : 12
They will be aware of the dangers of over-reliance on Course Facilitator : Experienced Master Mariner
the auto acquisition and tracking and operational
alarms. They will also be aware of the performance Course Venue : ARI, Delhi & SHAPE, Panchkula
standards of ARPA.
FEATURES
OBJECTIVE Students will receive a series of lectures/ simulator
At the end of this course the student will be able to exercises covering the following topics:
demonstrate competency and knowledge of 1. Legal aspects of ARPA including IMO and STCW
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids and operation by standards
successfully completing the STCW requirements and 2. Theory, Input & processing characteristics
passing the required examinations for the ARPA 3. Theory of operations, controls and adjustments
endorsement (Code A-II/1 and A-II/2). 4. Setting up and maintaining ARPA displays
5. Acquisition and tracking of targets
6. Limitations and errors in ARPA
7. Special ARPA related features

For Course Booking and Schedule at Delhi Centre, please email us at [email protected]
For Course Booking and Schedule at Panchkula Centre, please email us at [email protected]
Companies can opt for Block Booking.
For more information email us at [email protected]

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