Navigation Safety – Level 1
Registration code – NAUT NS1
Duration – 60 hours
Pre-requisites
- Nil
Course description
This course provides the deck officer with a knowledge of the content and application of the Collision Regulations; Code of Nautical Procedures and Practices; National and International Watchkeeping Standards.
Required for the following certificates of competencies:
- Fishing Master, 4th Class
- Fishing Master, 3rd Class
- Chief Mate 150T, Domestic
- Chief Mate 500T, Domestic
- Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal
- Watchkeeping Mate
- Chief Mate
- Master 150T, Domestic
Learning objectives/competencies
Subject |
Knowledge required |
| Competence: | Maintain a safe navigational watch |
| Thorough knowledge of the content application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea with Canadian Modifications 1983 | Knowledge and application of the content of the Collision Regulations with Canadian Modifications and as amended from time to time, include distress signals. |
| Thorough knowledge of the Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch | Principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch as set out in the STCW Code, section A-VIII/2 regarding watchkeeping at sea and watchkeeping under different conditions and different areas including ship at anchor and watchkeeping in port; Recommendations on operational guidance for officers in charge of a navigational watch as set out in the STCW Code B-VIII/2. |
| Thorough knowledge of effective bridge teamwork procedures | Bridge Teamwork Procedures Knowledge of the principles of bridge teamwork; Follow principle and procedures regarding: Conduct, handover and relief of the watch; Proper look-out maintained at all times; The responsibility for the safety of navigation to be clearly defined at all times, including periods when the master is on the bridge and while under pilotage; Bridge tasks are effectively coordinated; Communications and acknowledgements are well understood; Grounds on which decisions are made are verified; Mistakes and unclear situations are promptly reported, accounted for and appropriately corrected. |
