Terrestrial Navigation

This 6-day course will prepare students for the exam module in terrestrial navigation administered to applicants for Mate/Master - OSV, Mate/Master 500/1600 GRT, and Third Mate. Subjects covered include:
  • Azimuth
  • Amplitude
  • Compass Error/Leeway
  • Speed by RPM
  • Course in current
  • Compass deviation table construction
  • Electronic navigation
  • Terrestrial observations
  • Tide problems
  • Current problems
  • Course by terrestrial observation
  • Fuel consumption
  • Zone time calculation
In combination with the Houston Marine course in Coastal Navigation it also satisfies the training requirements for terrestrial and coastal navigation as specified Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code for Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch on vessels of 500 GT or more.

Call 800.947.7737 and speak to one of our License Consultants to discuss requirements, class availability and pricing for this class or e-mail us at train@houstonmarine.com
 

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