MT 1221 - Coastal Navigation I

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces a student to the knowledge and practices necessary to carry out the routine day to day navigational watchkeeping duties in a proper and safe manner. The student will be able to understand and read information from a chart, fi x the ship's position in coastal waters, understand Earth's magnetism, buoyage systems, check and compare magnetic and gyro compasses, obtaining and applying compass error. In addition, the student will be introduced to the basic concepts and obtain an understanding of electronic navigational aids Loran, Global Positioning System and Radar. Classwork is supplemented by practical chart plot exercises in the labs. Prerequisite: None STCW: Knowledge

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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