Course Name : Ship Navigation Systems

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

NAV 2004

2/3 (Fall)

2,0

2

2

0

Department/Programme

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

ETO 1002

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

10

50

30

10

Course Description

This course forms part of the proposed Modular Framework for vocational and professional qualifications based on a Associate's Degree on a program in mechatronic.  The aim of this unit is to provide further information on planning and ensuring Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level.

Course Objectives

This course comprises the function of Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level. On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees should be competent to carry out safely the electro-technical officer duties.

The syllabus for for this course covers the the relevant requirements namely basic understandıng of the operatıon, maintenance and repairs of ships navigation systems of the 2010 STCW Convention Chapter lll, Section A-lll/6. This functional element provides the detailed knowledge to support the training outcomes related to Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering at the Operational Level.

Course Learning Outcomes

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture 2 hrs

Tutorial Place

Class Room, Seamanship Laboratory, Library

Co-term Condition

Nil

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Power Point Presentations, concerning “Course Outcome III” will be prepared and presented by the cadets.  Assignments will be graded unless there are major errors or omissions and it is returned for correction or completion. Assignments with minor detail or other non-conceptual errors will be graded as submitted

Laboratory Work

Field visits will be carried out as necessary

Computer Use

Power-point presentations and training videos.

Other Activities

Group discussions on cadet’s presentations 

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

2

10

Homework

2

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

1

Presentation

4

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Basics of Navigation

Definition of navigation, basic navigational terms and their measuring units: latitude, longitude, position, speed, distance, bearing, heading, waypoint, track, cross track error.

I

2

Basics of Navigation

Description of the the principle of navigation charts, basic information they contain and their various types: paper charts, electronic charts (Raster, ECDIS)

Names and description of the various types of navigation: terrestrial (Dead Reckoning), celestial, radar, radio, satellite, inertial

I

3

 RADAR/ARPA

Radar principle of operation

Names of main components of radars and their location on board, describe their function

Draw up block diagram showing configuration of bridge radar system with interswitch

Explain how to find and use radar diagnostic functions and troubleshooting documentation.

II

4

RADAR/ARPA

Explain how radar performance monitor works

Describe how to change magnetron assembly and tune the radar in after the repair

Describe periodic maintenance jobs for radar system

Explain definition, principle and terminology used in Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

II

5

Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Inertial Navigation System

Present basic knowledge of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Global Navigation Satellite Systems

Explain principle of operation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo

Name main components of GPS system on board and explains their functions

Explain operation of DGPS system and its accuracy comparing to GPS

Explain how GPS receiver is interfaced with other navigation equipment and how to test GPS output signals.

Presents basic knowledge of operation of inertial navigation system.

III

6

Ship Compass Equipment (GYRO/MAGNETIC)

Present basic knowledge of operation, maintenance and repairs of ship compass equipment:

Explain principle of operation and names main components of gyro compass with spinning gyroscope

Explain synchronization process and deviations of gyrocompass

Describe periodic maintenance work required for gyrocompass with spinning gyroscope and other moving parts

IV

7

Ship Compass Equipment (GYRO/MAGNETIC)

Explain principle of operation and names main components of Fiber Optic Gyrocompass (FOG) and Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG)

Explain how gyrocompass is interfaced to other navigation equipment on the bridge

Explain principle of operation and names main components of magnetic compass with remote repeater system

IV

8

                                            MID – TERM EXAM

I-IV

9

Ship Speed Logs and Echo Sounder Systems

Present basic knowledge of construction, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of various speed logs:

- Doppler Log System

- Electromagnetic Log System

- Pitometer Log System

V

10

Ship Speed Logs and Echo Sounder Systems

Present basic knowledge of construction, operation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of echosounder system.

V

11

MARINE OTOPILOTS

Describe principle of operation

Present various modes of operation

Present an example of modern autopilot and its features

VI

12

 MARINE OTOPILOTS

Present various modes of operation

Present an example of modern autopilot and its features

VI

13

 Voyage Data Recorders, Navigation Lights, Search Lights, Ship Horns and Sound Signal Systems, Wind Trackers.

Describe basic knowledge of operation and periodic maintenance of Voyage Data Recorder

Present basic knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of Navigation Lights Control and Alarm System

Present basic knowledge of operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Search Lights and its Remote Control System.

VII

14

Voyage Data Recorders, Navigation Lights, Search Lights, Ship Horns and Sound Signal Systems, Wind Trackers.

Present basic knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of ship Horns and Sound Signal Control System.

Present basic knowledge of operation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of wind tracker and its relative and true wind repeaters

VII

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowlegde in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X