Coastal Navigation Course
Gain mastery in coastal navigation tailored for professional maritime needs. Learn to interpret tides and currents accurately, design secure routes, prepare detailed harbour pilotage plans, leverage NOAA charts alongside digital tools, and execute effective watchkeeping and emergency responses during actual coastal trips. This comprehensive training ensures confident handling of East Coast passages with precision and safety.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills for safe and efficient coastal voyages along the U.S. East Coast. Master reading tide and current tables, timing departures for favourable currents, and plotting routes avoiding shoals, traffic, and restricted zones. Develop harbour pilotage plans, handle waypoints, utilise NOAA charts and digital aids, and implement robust watchkeeping and emergency protocols for every journey.
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Develop skills
- Tidal planning expertise: Schedule departures for optimal currents ensuring safe coastal travel.
- Expert route planning: Chart East Coast routes dodging shoals, traffic, and potential hold-ups.
- Harbour pilotage proficiency: Craft accurate plans from berth to open sea using buoys, ranges, and GPS.
- NOAA chart mastery: Choose, interpret, and revise official charts, tides, and current data.
- Watchkeeping and emergency preparedness: Conduct secure watches and respond swiftly to coastal emergencies.
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