Radar Navigation at Operational Level (RNOL)
- Level
- Professional
- Duration
- 67 Hours
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
SUMMARY
Overview
Radar Navigation at Operational Level (RNOL) course provides training in the basic theory and use of radar for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch based on the minimum training requirements as set out in Regulation Reg. II/1, II/2 & II/3, Sec. A-II/1, A-II/2 & A-II/3,Table A-II/1, A-II/2 & A-II/3 STCW 1978 as amended in 2010. The course is based on IMO model course 1.07 Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, the learner will acquire the knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in • How radar information is obtained and displayed, the limitations and accuracy of that information. • The formation and recognition of unwanted responses. • The correct use of operational controls to obtain an optimal display. • The IMO performance standards for radar • The various modes of display available and the choice of a suitable mode for a particular application • The effect that changes in the course or speed of “own” or target ship which will have on the appearance of the display. • Recognition of critical targets. • The use of radar plotting techniques including the measurements of bearings and distances. • The use of these for fixing the ship’s position as well as the Parallel Indexing techniques to maintain the vessel on a course line. • Maintaining a plot of the movement of other ships as an aid to collision avoidance. • Exercise in the application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG 1972) will make use of the resulting plots. Entry Criteria • Officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more/Certificate 4 in Marine Operations (STCW Regulation II/1) OR • Masters and chief mates on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more (STCW Regulation II/2) OR • Officer in charge of a navigational watch and of masters on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage (STCW Regulation II/3)
Careers
Deck officers on merchant ships, cruise ships and super yachts