Yachting CoursesMCA Navigation and Radar
This course includes sections on the Collision Regulations, chart work, Buoyage, Electronic Navigation Aids, ECDIS, AIS, Radar and ARPA. Theory is covered in the first 10 days, concluding with a written examination. The third week’s training takes place in our simulator suite. This practical part of the course is subject to continuous assessment.
Pre-requisite experience:
Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, together with the corresponding shorebased certificate
Duration:
15 Days
Training towards:
Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 3000gt)
Examination and assessment:
The examination consists of a 2.5 hour paper in two parts. A 60% mark in each part is required to pass the examination.
What's included:
Includes all food and accommodation/p>
Dates and price:
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There will be a transitional period for those who completed Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) before September 2008.
The following transitional arrangements will apply:
- Candidates who have completed the revised Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) module will not need a further radar simulator certificate
- Candidates of the old OOW radar module (10 days) who take NARAS (Master Yachts) after September 1 2010 must complete an additional three day radar simulator course before taking the MCA oral examination for a Master (Yachts) Certificate.
