RADAR OBSERVER SIMULATOR COURSE (ROSC)

Course Duration : 10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

The aim of this course is to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency in the use of the Radar equipment.

A trainee successfully completing this course and meeting the required performance standards will be able to:

• recognize when radar should be in use
• will select a suitable mode and range setting for the circumstances
• will be able to set controls for optimal performance
• recognise critical targets
• measure bearing and distances, and the use of these for fixing the ship’s position.
• maintain a plot of the movement of other ships as an aid to collision avoidance. Application of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREG 1972).
• will be aware of the limitations of the equipment in detecting targets and in terms of accuracy.