Western Maritime Institute, Ladysmith BC
04 Nov 2018 1000h - 1330h
Members $65 / Non-Members $85
VI Education
The Advanced Marine Radar course is for those who have taken Basic Marine Radar and wish to increase their practical and technological knowledge. Using real-life screen-captures, simulations and other audio-visual effects, you will soon be managing your radar like a pro.
Participants will learn about:
- The new generation of AIS and integrated radar systems which combine chart and radar technology
- The strengths and weaknesses of modern solid-state radar, Doppler radar and broadband radar
- Managing and understanding the issues inherent in modern integrated navigation systems
- Advanced navigation techniques, especially for navigation in remote areas where electronic charts are not dependable
- Advanced collision avoidance techniques and radar plotting
Instructor
Kevin Monahan is an experienced captain, retired Canadian Coast Guard officer, and author of ,“The Radar Book: Effective Navigation and Collision Avoidance.”
Location
This course will take place in a new-to-BCA location, the Western Maritime Institute, located in close proximity to Nanaimo Airport.
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I would like to attend
Hi Dan! Please click on the “for more info and to register” link at the bottom of the article to register or go directly to the BCA website calendar (https://www.bluewatercruising.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1153865&group=). There is still space available for this course. Thanks for your interest!