Objective

This course, in combination with the Terrestrial Navigation (HOUSTM-515) course, will satisfy the Coastal Navigation training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(viii) for an STCW endorsement as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT or more; PROVIDED the applicant has successfully completed both courses within one year. The proficiency demonstrations associated with Table A-II/1 will be completed by the trainees outside of the course by on-board assessments through the use of the prescribed Control Sheets

Target Group

This course, in combination with the Terrestrial Navigation (HOUSTM-515) course, will satisfy the Coastal Navigation training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4)(viii) for an STCW endorsement as OICNW on vessels of 500 GT or more; PROVIDED the applicant has successfully completed both courses within one year. The proficiency demonstrations associated with Table A-II/1 will be completed by the trainees outside of the course by on-board assessments through the use of the prescribed Control Sheets.

Examination

In order to successfully complete this course, each student must obtain a grade percentage of not less than 90% on the 10-question Navigation Chart Plotting exam and 70% on the 50-question Navigation General exam.

Course Contents

This 5 day (42 hours) course covers the subjects in IMO Model course 7.03 relevant to coastal navigation addressed by Coast Guard exams for the following the below contents. Contents covered in this course are: - Terrestrial Coordinates - Charts - Nautical Publications - Aids to Navigation - Use of Compasses - Electronic Navigation - Courses and Bearings - Time, Speed, & Distance Calculating - Plotting Techniques - Plotting Lines of Position - Dead Reckoning - Running Fix - Course in Current - Leeway