Miceli Vela

Program of the Shore based course CS YM. The course is taught over 40 hours with three exam papers. It can be covered as a series of short sessions or as an intensive week-long course. Here after you will find the main topics part of the program. The shown sequence here after does not follows the teaching sequence. 1. Chart Work - 18 hours a) position fixing b) course shaping and plotting c) tidal knowledge d) use of almanacs and admiralty publications e) electronic position finding equipment f) GPS and chart plotter 2. Metereology - 6 hours a) taking and interpreting forecasts b) plotting weather systems c) weather predictions using a barometer and by observation 3. IRPCS – 16 hours a) collision regulations b) buoyage & lights c) navigation in restricted visibility d) safety at sea e) pilotage & passage planning f) marine environment g) customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad The three knowledge checks will last between 1.5 and 2 hours each.