Course - NAV 1-Navigation and navigation systems - TN102324
TN102324 - NAV 1-Navigation and navigation systems
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Course content
The subject covers the requirement for knowledge according to relevant parts of STCW chapters II/1 and II/2 and STCW code A-II/1 "Navigation at the operational level" and STCW code A-II/2 "Navigation at the management level"Use of Radar/ECDIS/ARPA/AIS as an aid in coastal navigation and open waters including cadet navigation course. Ship designations, ship types, ship movements, position designations and watch arrangementsTerrestrial and astronomical navigationCoordinates on earth: latitude and longitude, directions and distances, courses and bearings, power connection and operation, course corrections. Paper maps, map catalogues, scale, map projection and geodetic datum, map datum (LAT, MV, HAT) Nautical marks, beacons and map symbols, positions in the map: latitude/longitude, bearing/distance, cross and four-dash bearing, distance/distance.Preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation of voyages, in paper and electronic charts, AIS and AIS-SART, racon, aton, SART, Autopilot, Magnetic and gyrocompassApplication of navigation systems in planning and carrying out safe sailingRisk assessment, as well as assessment of the necessary margins for safe sailingApplication of the international rules to avoid collisions at sea Steering control system Compass / Gyro systems / SonarSatellite and land-based navigation systemsSignaling SRC (Short Range Certificate): GMDSS Sea Area A1, Morse and signal flags IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)
Learning outcome
Learning outcome descriptions are a description of "what a person knows, knows and is able to do as a result of a learning process" (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, 2011).
The subject covers relevant IMO requirements according to STCW 78 with addendum, table A-II/1 and A-II/2
According to relevant parts of STCW 78 with additions, tables A-II/1 and A-II/2, the student must be able to:
Prepare:
and apply the terminology associated with the subject in writing and orally in Norwegian and Englishapply the rules of the sea when using analogue, visual and electronic navigational aidsand operate Radar/ARPA/ECDIS/AIS and other navigation aidssailed in areas with their own satellite and land-based electronic navigation systems.Plan:
safe and efficient sailing in a route plan using publications, paper charts and ECDISrelevant operations related to the vessel's operation under all conditionsuse of own, satellite and land-based electronic navigation systems.Perform:
use the route plan as a tool to ensure the voyage in ECDIS and paper chartssteering control to ensure the voyage is adapted to the applicable waters and seaway rulesquality assurance of information from analogue, visual and electronic navigation aids to ensure the vessel's position in relation to traffic, route plan and the changing conditions of the surroundings.Evaluate:
Which tools are best suited to ensure safe sailing at all timesThe quality of the own route plan and preparation, planning, execution of the voyage as well as its evaluation.The quality of information from analogue, visual and electronic navigation aidsThe development of one's own professional skills in the subject and reflecting on one's own learningOwn experiences and participate actively in professional discussions with others and contribute to the development of good practice and learning quality.
Learning methods and activities
Pedagogical methods: Lectures, laboratory exercises, CBT, simulator exercises, individual and group work.
Mandatory work requirements: Minimum 80% participation in simulator and navigation lab exercises.
Compulsory submissions must be approved in order to sit the exam (the number of submissions is stated at the start of the course).
Compulsory work requirements/participation with group answers: For the exam, the group answers must be taken and attached to the individual answers. If the student waits until the next ordinary final exam, a new group assignment must be answered, submitted and approved.
ICT tools must be used in submissions/work requirements (PDF format) delivered in the LMS
Approved submissions give access to the first ordinary exam, as well as the first new and postponed exam. New and postponed exams are held the following semester and can be changed to an oral exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved attendance Autumn
- Oblig
- Oblig
- Oblig
Further on evaluation
All partial exams must be passed to pass the course.
All compulsory activities must be approved in order to take the exam.
New and postponed exams are held the following semester and can be changed to an oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Recommended previous knowledge
As for the studyprogramme
Norwegian boat license
Course materials
COLREGS , latest edition, with comments
Norvald Kjerstad Navigation for maritime studies Latest edition
Norvald Kjerstad Electronic and Acoustic Navigation Systems for Maritime Studies Latest Edition
Norvald Kjerstad Forwarding of ships with navigation control latest edition
Supporting literature: Ivar Dedekam, Illustrated Navigation
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Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Nautic
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS School exam 30/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn UTS School exam 30/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn UTS Exam simulator Autumn 20/100 C
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn UTS Exam simulator Spring 20/100 C
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 30/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 30/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Exam simulator Autumn 20/100 C
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Exam simulator Spring 20/100 C
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"