Marine Navigation and Seamanship
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Marine Navigation
Overview of marine navigation, importance of navigation, and roles and responsibilities of a navigator

Module #2
Chartwork and Chart Reading
Understanding charts, chart symbols, and chart reading techniques

Module #3
Navigation Tools and Instruments
Introduction to navigation tools and instruments, including compass, sextant, and GPS

Module #4
Pilotage and Passage Planning
Principles of pilotage, passage planning, and voyage planning

Module #5
Tides and Currents
Understanding tides, tidal calculations, and currents

Module #6
Weather Forecasting and Observation
Weather forecasting, observation, and its impact on navigation

Module #7
Dead Reckoning and Estimated Position
Understanding dead reckoning, estimated position, and its limitations

Module #8
Celestial Navigation
Introduction to celestial navigation, including sun, moon, and star sights

Module #9
Electronic Navigation
Introduction to electronic navigation, including GPS, AIS, and ECDIS

Module #10
Radar and ARPA
Understanding radar and ARPA principles and operation

Module #11
Bridge Watchkeeping
Bridge watchkeeping principles, including lookout duties and bridge resource management

Module #12
Communication and Radiotelephony
Maritime communication, including VHF, GMDSS, and radiotelephony procedures

Module #13
Mooring and Berthing
Mooring and berthing operations, including ship handling and maneuvers

Module #14
Anchoring and Ship Handling
Anchoring techniques, ship handling, and maneuvering in confined waters

Module #15
Safety at Sea
Safety at sea, including COLREG, Buoyage, and safety equipment

Module #16
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures, including firefighting, flooding, and abandon ship

Module #17
Search and Rescue
Search and rescue operations, including SAR principles and procedures

Module #18
Maritime Law and Regulations
Maritime law and regulations, including international conventions and national laws

Module #19
Environmental Considerations
Environmental considerations, including pollution prevention and response

Module #20
Seamanship and Ship Handling
Seamanship principles, including deck seamanship, ship handling, and maneuvering

Module #21
Deck Operations and Maintenance
Deck operations and maintenance, including cargo handling and stowage

Module #22
Survival at Sea
Survival at sea, including liferaft, emergency beacons, and survival techniques

Module #23
Maritime Security
Maritime security, including ship security, piracy, and armed robbery

Module #24
Leadership and Teamwork
Leadership and teamwork principles, including communication, decision-making, and crisis management

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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