NAEST(M) training Course Structure and Session Objectives

Day 1

0830-0930 Introduction and enrolment

0930-1330 Effective Bridge Procedures & Rule of the Road

Lecturer will go through the PowerPoint on Rule of the Road and

Rule 19
in detail. Lecturer will go through the application and revise collision
avoidance studied and practiced at the operational level. The
importance of effective bridge management and demonstrate the
need of the inter-relationship and the optimum use of all data
available for conducting safe navigation. Effective use of bridge
checklists and Bridge procedures guide will be demonstrated.

After the session, the candidates will understand the application of

the International Regulation for the Prevention of Collision at sea,
application of navigational and collision avoidance techniques, to
make and implement command decisions for collision avoidance and
for directing the safe navigation of ships. Each candidate will be
aware of the value of effective bridge procedures and make the best
use of the resources of the bridge team and equipment.

1400-1700 Radar & ARPA Radar Plotting

Lecturer will go through the PowerPoint on functions, limitations,

interpretation, analysis and safe application of information obtained
from Radar & ARPA. Instructor to explain the use of radar plotting
sheets with aids to collision avoidance. Each candidate will practice
on individual plotting sheets.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of

interpreting
and analyzing information obtained from Radar & ARPA, taking into
account the limitations of the equipment and prevailing
circumstances and conditions. Decisions to amend course and /or
speed are both timely with use of plotting sheets and to avoid over-
reliance on ARPA.To maintain safe navigation through the use of
information from radar and ARPA to assist command decision
making.

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Day 2

0930-1330 ECDIS & Passage Planning

Lecturer will go through the PowerPoint on Purpose and structure of

ECDIS.
Instructor to explain the function of route planning and monitoring,
will go through NP 231 and apply the knowledge, explain the
function of ARPA and Radar overlay

After the session, the candidates will understand Purpose of ECDIS,

its Value to navigation, its Correct & incorrect use, how to quickly
locate Vessel position, identify Position source, do Basic navigation,
understand the representation of Heading & drift vectors,
acknowledging alarms. System and position alarms, depth and
contour alarms. Passage planning on ECDIS (Appraisal, Planning,
Execution and monitoring)

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of

Sensors, Ports & data feeds, Chart selection, Chart information,
changing the settings, Chart scaling, Information layers, chart
symbols using NP 5012, NP231, understanding of how ECDIS uses
vessel maneuvering characteristics. They will be able to understand
how to do route planning by table, Route planning by chart, Track
limits, Check plan for safety., understanding echo referencing, target
list, ARPA overlay, and radar overlay. They will also be able to control
radar through the ECDIS. understanding SAR menu. Be able to
generate search patterns and use it to navigate and use of ECDIS to
assist command decision making.

1400-1700 Electronic Navigation

Lecturer will go through the PowerPoint on various navigational

equipment and explain the limitations and dangers involved with
misuse of equipment.

After the session, the candidate will have knowledge of limitations

and advance of use electronic navigation systems including GPS,
DGPS, AIS, Integrated bridge system and maintain safety of
navigation. And to make efficient use of navigational information to
aid the safe navigation of their vessels and fully appreciate the
dangers involved with misuse of electronic navigation system. Use of
selection of data appropriate to the prevailing circumstances.

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Day 3

0830-1000 Simulator Induction Exercise

Instructor to explain and update the knowledge of all individual

electronic navigational equipment available in each of the advance
navigation equipment simulators.

After the session, the candidate will have the understanding and
update knowledge of all electronic aids. Adequate familiarization on
the simulator and with its equipment.

1000-1330 Simulator Exercise Open Sea -Day time

Candidates will navigate in open sea at day time which includes all
categories of realistic encounters which may call for alterations in
own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of the use
of radar and ARPA for collision avoidance. Plotting and interpretation
abilities to increase the appreciation of plotting limitations and errors
including those associated with use of ARPA system navigation.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

1400-1700 Simulator Exercise Open Sea -Night time

Candidates will navigate in open sea at night time which includes all
categories of realistic encounters which may call for alterations in
own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge to

recognise, where the action is necessary, the need for generally
making substantial alterations of course and or speed at an early
stage in the encounter, the use of radar and ARPA for collision
avoidance.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

Day 4

1000-1330 Simulator Exercise -TSS & Heavy weather

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 Candidates will be involved in multi-ship encounters when
approaching a coastline and other navigational hazard from open
waters. Later the candidate will involve in heavy weather scenario
which includes all categories of realistic encounters which may call
for alterations in own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of collision
avoidance manoeuvres involving single and multi -ship encounters.
To work as a part of bridge team when navigating in heavy weather,
use of radar and ARPA for collision avoidance. The occasional
malfunctions of equipment used in navigation and collision
avoidance, including alarm management. Production and execution
of passage plan through an area containing focal points for traffic
and traffic separation zones.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

1400-1700 Simulator Exercise -Anchoring

Candidates will approach for anchoring their respective ship, and

prepare the ship for anchoring in VTS allotted area at night time
which includes all categories of all realistic encounters which may
call for alterations in own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge to prepare
the ship for anchoring, anchoring procedures, production, and
execution of navigation plan, collision avoidance manoeuvres, effect
on the ship while anchoring, track keeping of tidal streams, current,
and the wind.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

Day 5

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0830-1000 Simulator Exercise-Coastal waters -Day time

Candidates will navigate in coastal waters at day time which

includes all categories of realistic encounters which may call for
alterations in own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge to work as a
part of bridge team when making landfall and navigating in coastal
waters, ascertain position of own ship and to monitor its progress
into coastal water, ability to monitor the ships track in coastal water
and maintain an effective radar watch, use of parallel index
techniques and the use of ECDIS

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

1000-1330 Simulator Exercise-Coastal waters -Night time

Candidates will navigate in coastal waters at night time which

includes all categories of realistic encounters which may call for
alterations in own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge to work as a
part of bridge team when making landfall and navigating in coastal
waters at night time, ascertain position of own ship and to monitor
its progress into coastal water, ability to monitor the ships track in
coastal water and maintain an effective radar watch at night time,
use of parallel index techniques and the effect of backscatter of her
own lights affecting navigation.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed. Determine position and the accuracy
of resultant position fix by terrestrial observations and using modern
navigational aids.

1400-1700 Simulator Exercise-Approach to break water & Pilotage-Night time.

Candidates will approach breakwaters and make arrangements to

embark pilot at safe water buoy at night time which includes all

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 categories of realistic encounters which may call for alterations in
own ship and /or speed.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of

production and execution of a detailed passage plan which includes
confined waters passage and the approach to pilot station, to work
as a part of bridge team when making approaches to break water
and navigating in coastal waters at night time, ascertain position of
own ship and to monitor its progress into coastal water, ability to
monitor the ships track in coastal water and maintain an effective
radar watch at night time, use of parallel index techniques and the
effect of backscatter of own lights affecting navigation. Master-Pilot
info exchange, Pilot card amendments, interpreting of ground and
sea stabilized radar displays.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

Day 6

0830-1330 Simulator Exercise -Distress Search and Rescue

Candidates will be involved in a Distress search and rescue operation

while continuing practice in collision avoidance and navigational
techniques and procedures. This exercise reflects the implications of
GMDSS and the additional facilities incorporated on modern
navigation aids to assist the SAR operation. Casualty will be
realistically controlled by the instructor.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of

techniques emphasizing the need for the search to be coordinated
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 and planned to carry out a rescue in the minimum time using to
maximum effect the resource available, apply the principle of
effective bridge management procedures. To make an effective and
explicit communication including the keeping of a full GMDSS log.
Coordination and planning of the search and rescue, including the
use of IAMSAR manual. Use of EPIRB and SART

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

1400-1700 Simulator Exercise -MOB -Search and Rescue

Candidates will be involved in a MOB search and rescue operation

while continuing practice in collision avoidance and navigational
techniques and procedures. This exercise reflects the implications of
GMDSS and the additional facilities incorporated on modern
navigation aids to assist the SAR operation.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge for the
need for casualty to assist location by others, navigation and anti-
collision consideration, techniques emphasizing the need for the
search to be coordinated and planned to carry out a rescue in the
minimum time using to maximum effect the resource available,
apply the principle of effective bridge management procedures.
Coordination and planning of the search and rescue, including the
use of IAMSAR manual.Manoeuvre to pick up survivors.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

Day 7

0830-1330 Simulator Exercise -Restricted visibility

Candidates will navigate in coastal waters encountering restricted

visibility which includes all categories of realistic encounters which
may call for alterations in own ship and /or speed. Exercise will
involve passage through areas of navigational restrictions.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of collision
avoidance manoeuvres involving multi -ship encounters. To work as
a part of bridge team when navigating in restricted visibility, use of
radar and ARPA for collision avoidance. Plotting and interpretation
abilities to increase the appreciation of plotting limitations and errors
including those associated with the use of ARPA system navigation.

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 Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting
those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

1400-1700 Simulator Exercise -Confined waters with heavy traffic

Candidates will navigate in confined waters which includes all

categories of realistic encounters which may call for alterations in
own ship and /or speed. Exercise will involve approaches to and
passage through areas of heavy traffic with navigational restrictions.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of

production and execution of detailed passage plan of voyage
includes a confined water passage, plan to show all relevant details
including margins of safety, clearing lines, include pre-arrival and
departures briefing to enhance bridge teamwork.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases. Relevant
case studies will be discussed.

Day 8

0830-1200 Simulator Exercise Ship handling

This exercise will stretch the ability of individuals and teams to the
realistic maximum.

After the session, the candidate will have the knowledge of handling
ship with and without the assistance of tugs, short turn around, snub
around, running moor, standing moor, open moor. Arrival and
departure and a from the berth with and without tug assistance.
Interaction with other ships, bank effect and squat affecting the
ships maneuvering characteristics.Manoeuvre and handle a ship in
all conditions.

Instructor to debrief all candidates and demonstrate highlighting

those situations which have occurred in the actual cases.

1200-1330 Exam and Issue of Certificate

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