NAUT 627V - Simulated Electronic Navigation – Operational (SEN-O)
Course Description
Receive up to $3,500 in tuition support towards this course!
Seats in this course may be partially or fully covered by the StrongerBC future skills grant for eligible learners. Learn more and check your eligibility here.
The Simulated Electronic Navigation – Operational (SEN-O) course will cover the requirements of the Standards of Training Certificate and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention of 1978. It will provide the student a thorough knowledge of the application of the Collision Regulations and the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch in a simulated environment while using electronic aids to plot the vessel's position and progress. Students will also gain the skills to take necessary action to avoid collision without putting the vessel at risk. It will also, provide, through knowledge of the bridge resource management basic principles, leadership and teamwork skills. These competencies will help promote safety of life at sea and protection of marine environment.
Notes
Textbook
Please purchase prior to the course
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Electronic Navigation Systems, L. Tetley and D. Calcutt - www.nauticalmind.com/69939/electronic-navigation-systems/
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RADAR and ARPA Manual, A. Bole, W. Dineley, A. Wall - www.nauticalmind.com/70091/radar-and-arpa-manual-2/
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the following training and exams before enrolling for SEN-O:
- Electronic Positioning Systems (EPS)
- Restricted Operator Certificate - Marine Commercial (ROC-MC)
- Chartwork and Pilotage 2 (CP2)
- Navigation Safety 1 (NS1)
Supported by the Province of British Columbia
We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Kosapsum), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
