Maritime Ed

1. Classroom Lectures - 14 hours, 90% attendance required;
2. Practical Exercises - 14 hours, 100% attendance required;
3. Practical Written and Practical examination - 2 hours, mandatory.

The Western Maritime Institute Simulated Electronic Navigation (SEN), Limited is a Transport Canada Approved Training Course to provide the student with the Knowledge of the Principles, the ability to use and the skill required for the Proper Operation of typical Navigation Electronic Equipment found on board a Coastal Vessel.

Successful completion of the Electronic Navigation Course shall be determined by the Transport Canada Approved Instructor conducting the course. To demonstrate their abilities and as part of the evaluation process, participants must successfully complete:

1. A Fifty Question Multiple-Choice Examination; and
2. An Exercise utilizing the Navigation Simulator. The Practical Exercise will include Course Planning and updating Vessel Position on Navigational Charts using GPS or LORAN-C for positional information, Radar and Depth Sounder will be used to verify position information from GPS or LORAN-C, Radar will be used for detecting targets and Plotting Sheets will be used for determining threatening targets and appropriate actions to be taken in considering International Collision Regulations and Good Seamanship.

Fifty percent of the Final Mark will be based on the Multiple-Choice Questions and the remaining 50% of the Final Mark will be based on the Practical Examination. Any Collisions, Groundings, or similar Distress Situations during the Practical Examination will be marked as a “Fail” for the person operating the vessel involved. A Final Mark of 70% or more on each part is required for a “Pass”.

The Course will provide the application of Competent Electronic Navigation practices utilizing:

1. Radar;
2. Loran C;
3. GPS;
4. Marine Compasses;
5. Sounder;
6. Electronic Charting Systems;
7. Situation Awareness.

A Transport Canada Training Certificate will be issued by The Western Maritime Institute to the participant who:

1. Has been assigned a Candidate Document Number (CDN) by Transport Canada
2. Maintains a minimum of 90% attendance; and
3. Achieves a passing grade as outlined above.