MT 3121 - Navigation II

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Subject:

Description:

Routine day-to-day navigational watchkeeping duties in a proper and safe manner are taught in this course. The student will also have suffi cient knowledge and understanding of celestial navigation to serve to the level of chief mate and master. The student will be able to read information from a chart, fi x the ship's position, compile a proper voyage plan, read detailed information from appropriate navigational publications, and compare magnetic compasses and gyrocompasses. By using observations of celestial bodies, the student will be able to fi x the position, determine the error of the compass, and perform calculations for sailings. Prerequisite: MT-2221 STCW: Knowledge

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

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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