Navigation Skills Course
Master coastal navigation through professional voyage planning, precise position fixing, effective watch routines, COLREGs application, and robust risk control. This Navigation Skills Course equips aspiring bridge officers with the confidence and competence to handle safe, efficient passages even in challenging maritime environments.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on training in planning secure coastal trips, choosing practical paths, and establishing solid safety buffers. Master position fixing and tracking with GPS, radar, visual references, and charts; apply collision rules in busy waters; handle wind, currents, and tides; and implement strong watch procedures, backup strategies, and post-trip evaluations for ongoing enhancement.
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Develop skills
- Coastal voyage planning: plot safe waypoints, routes, ETAs and hazard clearances.
- Position fixing mastery: combine GPS, radar and visual bearings for tight tracking.
- Radar and AIS handling: tune, assess CPA/TCPA and apply COLREGs in real traffic.
- Watch routine design: build efficient bridge checklists, logs and 30-minute drills.
- Risk and contingency control: plan for fog, failures, tides and emergency diversions.
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