SEN 1 - TP 4958 E

Transport Publication 4958E

Simulated Electronic Navigation, Level I, Part B

3.1 Course Goal

To provide the student thorough knowledge of the application of the Collision Regulations and principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch in a simulated environment while using electronic aids to plot the ship’s position and progress, and in a one-on-one ship situation to take necessary action to avoid collision without putting vessel at risk.
Minimum National Standards that the candidate must attain to be assessed as having successfully completed the SEN 1B course:
1. Prior to beginning the exercise, the candidate studies the necessary chart(s) and publications relating to the voyage.
2. The candidate adjusts the radar, the VHF and operating controls of all other available instruments.
3. The candidate determines the position of the ship by all available means and plots the course, which the ship has to follow.
4. The candidate continuously monitors all targets appearing on the radar screen and plots the two targets, which could result in close quarter situation.
5. The candidate fixes the position of the ship before and after each maneuver and at appropriate intervals.
6. The candidate maintains an optimal adjustment of the radar and uses scanning at various ranges, and also maintains optimal adjustments of all other instruments.
7. The candidate prepares a radio message for a maritime traffic center and transmits this message if the ship reaches the required position before the end of the exercise.
8. The candidate works on the chart according to generally accepted chart work practices.
9. The candidate must adhere to the Collision Regulations and Safe Watchkeeping Practices.
10. The candidate must be able to explain clearly all that has happened during the exercise and also explain the reasons for all actions with complete paper records.
11. During a maneuver, the candidate must verify the margins of safety for the ship with respect to the environment (coast, shoals, other dangers to navigation).
12. Additionally, when plotting the candidate must:
  1. continue to plot each target until it is finally past and clear;
  2. determine the relative movement of each target;
  3. determine the true course and true speed of each critical target;
  4. determine the closest point of approach and the time of the closest point of approach of each target.
13. The candidate plans the desired maneuver, anticipating the moment of the maneuver when the course and speed leading the ship to its destination will be resumed by:
  1. observing the required CPA and anticipating the new relative movement of each target before each maneuver;
  2. ensuring that after each maneuver the targets maintain the predicted relative movement.

3.2 Wording on Training Certificate

Wording on Training Certificate issued after completion of SEN 1 – (Candidate must successfully complete SEN 1A and SEN 1B):

SIMULATED ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION, LEVEL I (SEN 1)
(Type of Training or Course)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH STCW CODE A-II/1
(Description of the Level of Accepted Training or Approved Course of Study)

3.3 Course Outline

K = Knowledge; V = Viva-Voce; A = Application

TOPICS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES	Compliance through
TOPICS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES	K	V	A
1. Familiarization with the Radar Simulator’s Own Ship Controls and Characteristics
1.1 Demonstrate the use of instruments in the ship cubicle.			x
1.2 Demonstrate the use of own ship’s course and speed controls to determine own ship’s response to controls: manual and emergency rudder control. automatic pilot. throttles for single and/or twin propeller ships.			x
1.3 Read display of course and speed information.			x
1.4 Check displays of ordered and actual rudder angles, adjust parameters of auto-pilot as required.			x
1.5 Operate and read the navigational instruments to determine the ship’s position.			x
1.6 Demonstrate the use of all radar controls.			x
1.7 Select and use appropriate navigation charts and publications.			x
1.8 Demonstrate proper radio procedures for safe navigation.			x
2. Describe Internal Communications, Engine Controls and Signalling Apparatus
2.1 Describe the internal communication system: List the various types. Describe the correct operating procedures.	x
3. Describe the Telegraph System
3.1 Explain how the bridge brings attention to the commands required.	x
3.2 Explain the engine room response to the bridge command.	x
4. Describe Bridge Control System
4.1 Illustrate controllable pitch system.		x
4.2 Describe pitch/fuel combination system.		x
5. Review of Plotting Skills
5.1 Perform basic radar operations and plotting skills.	x		x
6. Recognize the Following Factors Affecting the Detection of Targets
6.1 The effect of meteorological conditions on the detection range.	x
6.2 How sea and rain clutter affects the detection of targets, and demonstrate the use of anti-clutter controls.	x		x
6.3 The methods of suppressing unwanted echoes.	x		x
7. Set Up and Operate the Radar Display in all Modes
7.1 State the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of display.	x
7.2 Choose between modes of display and explain the reasons for choices.	x		x
7.3 Demonstrate the ability to operate radar to derive target course, speed, CPA, TCPA and aspect from relative plots, true plots and a manual plotting facility.			x
7.4 Use target trails and indexing lines to estimate CPA and TCPA (Time of Closest Point of Approach).			x
8. Maintaining a Bridge Navigational Watch
8.1 Perform the Bridge Watchkeeping Duties of the OOW.			x
8.2 Apply Watchkeeping Standards (as per STCW Code, Section A – VIII/2, Part 2, 3 & 3-1).			x
8.3 Carry out Master’s standing orders.			x
8.4 Recognize situations warranting informing the Master.			x
8.5 Recognize situations requiring immediate action.			x
8.6 Monitor bridge instruments.			x
8.7 Carry out procedures in case of breakdown of equipment or instrument.			x
8.8 Maintain bridge records.			x
9. Collision Avoidance During Open Water Navigation
9.1 Execute planned action and evaluate effectiveness in accordance with the Collision Regulations.			x
9.1.1 Indicate appropriate helm and engine maneuvers allowing for response time.			x
9.1.2 Determine the effectiveness of the action.			x
9.1.3 Recognize the causes of target deviation from predicted track.			x
9.1.4 Recognize supplementary action, which may be required for deviation from predicted track in accordance with the Collision Regulations.			x
9.1.5 Complete the execution of collision avoidance.			x
9.1.6 Interpret the Collision Regulations correctly if a close quarter situation cannot be avoided.			x
10. Perform the Bridge Watchkeeping Duties of the OOW in Open Water
10.1 Plot 2 targets which may result in close encounters.			x
10.2 Choose an adequate plotting interval based on an estimate of TCPA.			x
10.3 Determine own ship’s maneuver to achieve a minimum CPA in head-on, crossing and overtaking situations.			x
10.4 Calculate the moment to resume original course and speed.			x
10.5 Execute the maneuver.			x
10.6 Verify effectiveness of action taken by continuing to plot the critical target and taking further action if required.			x
10.7 Detects alterations of course or speed of target ships.			x
10.8 Re-assess position and regain planned track.			x
10.9 Navigate own ship in ideal and adverse weather conditions.			x
11. Operational Use of ARPA
11.1 Set up and maintain displays.			x
11.2 Demonstrate the correct starting procedure to obtain the optimum display of ARPA information by: select appropriate display mode. select appropriate speed input. select appropriate ARPA plotting controls. select the time scale of vectors/graphics.			x
11.3 Demonstrate the procedure to manually and automatically acquire targets.			x
11.4 Operate the ARPA to obtain full data reports of targets.			x
12. Navigate the Vessel Safely Using ARPA
12.1 Demonstrate ability to obtain ARPA information in both relative and true motion modes of display.			x
12.2 Determine own ship’s maneuver to achieve a minimum CPA in head on, crossing and overtaking situations.			x
12.3 Utilize trial manouvre to assess options for an effective collision avoidance action.			x
12.4 Execute the maneuver.			x
12.5 Verify effectiveness of action taken by observing the relative vector of critical target and taking further action if required.			x
12.6 Detect alterations of course or speed of target ships.			x
12.7 Calculate the moment to resume original course and speed.			x
13. Coastal Water Navigation
13.1 Navigate vessel safely in coastal waters.			x
13.2 Draw a parallel index line to pass a given distance off a fixed point.			x
13.3 Draw parallel index lines for track keeping with change of course.			x
13.4 Identify radar conspicuous objects and fix.			x
13.5 Check the ship’s position by any other means available.			x
13.6 Monitor the ship’s track, using parallel indexing lines during a coastal passage making allowance for current and effect of wind.			x
13.7 Execute a passage through coastal waters and limited traffic with fundamental exposure to passage planning.			x
13.8 Execute passage in adverse weather conditions.			x
13.9 Monitoring a voyage with respect to ETA using all available instruments.			x
14. Navigation in or Near Vessel Routing Systems
14.1 Navigate vessel safely in or near traffic separation schemes.			x
14.2 Interpret and apply the requirements of Collision Regulations, Rule 10 and Annual Notices to Mariners with regard to vessel routing systems.			x
14.3 Execute and monitor a passage in and near a traffic separation scheme.			x
14.4 Execute a passage, with limited traffic, using Marine Communications and Traffic Systems (MCTS) procedures.			x

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