Marine Electronic Navigation unit (JND280)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit will provide students with the theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of Marine Electronic Navigation equipment to enable the equipment to be used to the best advantage with full understanding of the capabilities and limitations. This unit builds on the knowledge gained in year 1. It meet the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by the Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments) and Table A-II/1 of the STCW code.

Summary

Unit name	Marine Electronic Navigation
Unit code	JND280
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Captain Clarence Pietersz
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the errors and limitations associated with radar and ARPA equipment and their implications for vessel safety.
• Interpret the data from an ARPA, and from a paper radar plot, determine the risk of collision, and estimate effective action to avoid a close quarter’s situation.
• Set-up and operate radar and ARPA equipment for navigation and collision avoidance
• Describe the errors associated with electronic navigation equipment and the implications for vessel safety of the errors and limitations of the equipment.
• operate electronic navigation aids and use the equipment for navigation.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JND150

Teaching

Assessment	Practical set-up of Navigation instruments|Mid Term Test (20%)|Final Examination (80%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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