Navigation

This course will introduce and explain Rule 14 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

Echosounders are widely used around the world on any kind of vessel. Discover the models out in the market, their main features and how they work.

Both RADAR and AIS instruments are precious aids in preventing the risk of collisions at sea. The way they work is based on totally different technologies. A RADAR transmits radio signals, receives their echo through a rotating antenna processed, and shows them on the instrument display. An AIS transmits and receives a vessel's navigation information on dedicated VHF channels and calculates the potential collision risk.

This course is a free introduction to the key concepts of celestial navigation for mariners. It is divided into three courses, Getting Started in Celestial Navigation, Going Further in Celestial Navigation and Advanced Concepts in Celestial Navigation. It is highly recommended to take these courses in this order.

This course is designed to provide up-to-date, engaging information and instruction about all the vital aspects of sailing, boating and maritime knowledge.

This course will introduce, explain and then teach you how to apply Rule 12 of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

This course will cover Part D of the Collision Regulations as per the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) and additionally, it will also cover COLREGS from a USCG (US Coast Guard) perspective.

Plotting tools are essential for any kind of navigation you are intended to take. The course will take you through the basics of how to use them in order to avoid any mistakes.

This course will explain the basic concepts of tides and how they affect sailors.

This course is designed to provide information about procedures and equipment used in various restricted visibility scenarios.

This course will take you through various techniques to determine your position at sea whilst navigating along the coast.

This course will cover the Collision Regulations as per the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs).