Advanced Navigation & Celestial Navigation
Master advanced navigation techniques including celestial navigation
Learn advanced navigation techniques including celestial navigation, electronic navigation systems, weather routing, and advanced position fixing methods.
12 weeks
Advanced
Hybrid
About This Course
This advanced course builds on navigation fundamentals, covering celestial navigation, advanced electronic navigation systems, weather routing, and advanced position fixing techniques. You'll learn to use sextants, calculate positions using celestial bodies, use advanced electronic navigation systems, and plan optimal routes considering weather. Through practical exercises and simulations, you'll develop advanced navigation skills for challenging situations.
Course Curriculum
A comprehensive 12 weeks program covering all essential aspects
Celestial Navigation Fundamentals
Understanding celestial navigation principles
Duration: 2 weeks
- Celestial sphere
- Celestial coordinates
- Sextant use
- Altitude corrections
Sun and Star Sights
Take and calculate sun and star sights
Duration: 3 weeks
- Sun sights
- Star identification
- Star sights
- Sight reduction
Advanced Electronic Navigation
Use advanced electronic navigation systems
Duration: 2 weeks
- ECDIS operation
- Radar navigation
- AIS systems
- Integrated navigation
Weather Routing
Plan routes considering weather conditions
Duration: 2 weeks
- Weather analysis
- Route planning
- Weather routing
- Fuel optimization
Advanced Position Fixing
Use advanced position fixing methods
Duration: 2 weeks
- Multiple position lines
- Running fix
- Advanced techniques
- Position accuracy
Navigation in Special Conditions
Navigate in challenging conditions
Duration: 1 week
- Navigation in ice
- Navigation in restricted waters
- Navigation in poor visibility
- Emergency navigation
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Your Instructor
Captain Mohan Iyer
Navigation Expert
Captain Iyer has 28 years of experience in navigation, including extensive experience with celestial navigation. He has served as Master on long-distance voyages and is an expert in advanced navigation techniques. He holds a Master Mariner certificate and has trained numerous navigation officers.
Prerequisites
- Completion of Navigation & Seamanship Fundamentals
- Strong mathematics skills
Ready to Start Learning?
Join hundreds of students who are already transforming spaces with this course
Next cohort starts: August 1, 2024
Schedule: Weekly live sessions on Saturdays, 2 PM - 4 PM IST
✓ Certificate of completion included