Navigation is one of the basic courses in ship management. Acquisition of the study course ensures the competence of ship managers in voyage planning, determination of the ship's location, control of the accuracy of the direction of movement during the watch. Within the study course, students learn to measure navigation parameters and evaluate the accuracy of results. Practical classes are dedicated to raising the level of practical skills.
The study course includes Navigation topics in accordance with STCW Chapter II, Section A-II / 1 and Chapter II, Section A-II / 2 “Navigation at the Management Level” (IMO MC 7.01), with the purpose of preparing students for functions 1.1.1.1 “Voyage planning and navigation for all conditions by acceptable methods of plotting tracks” on board ships.
Part-time extramural studies are organized according to an individually organized study plan.