- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
SEN (L) is a domestic navigation operator's training course, providing students with knowledge of the application of the Collision Regulations, and principles to be observed in keeping a safe navigational watch while using electronic navigational aids to plot the ship's position and progress. It also provides students with the appropriate action to take for collision avoidance in simulated exercises with the use of type-approved marine simulators.
Prerequisite(s)
- Radio Communication (ROC-MC) and Chartwork and Pilotage, Level 1 (C&P1) and Navigation Safety, Level 1 (NS1) * Chartwork and Pilotage, Level 2 (C&P2) may be substituted for Chartwork and Pilotage, Level 1 (C&P1)
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$1,017.58
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define principles of radar.
- Adjust the gain, brilliance, sea, and rain clutter controls for adverse weather conditions.
- Perform basic radar operations and use radar for position plotting.
- Explain collision avoidance in terms of threat assessment, planning, and action applying Collision Regulations Part B, Section I-III.
- Use navigational equipment to safely navigate a planned passage.
- Use bridge publications for navigational purposes.
- Respond to vessel emergencies/distress as per IAMSAR.
- Plan a passage using principles of passage planning (APEM).
- Execute and monitor a planned passage.
- Use GPS/DGPS and WAAS for position fixing on the chart.
- Describe errors and limitations of the GPS/DGPS and WAAS.
- Describe the operational errors and limitation of an echo sounder.
- Describe the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and demonstrate its use.
- Describe different types of electronic charts, including their advantages and disadvantages.
- Describe errors and limitations of the Electronic Charting System (ECS).
- Have an understanding of the information provided in the operating manuals for navigational equipment including Radar, GPS, AIS, and Echo sounder.
- Describe the purpose of company's and master's standing orders.
- Demonstrate entries to be made in the deck, radio, navigational aids, and compass error log books.
- Understand “Bridge Resource Management" with an emphasis on human factors, fatigue, teamwork, leadership, and situational awareness.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited (ENAV 1020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Master 150GT Domestic
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of ENAV 1020 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 50344
Dates
Nov 03 - Nov 07 Loading
- CRN 50344
- $1017.58 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 - Nov 07 | Mon - Fri | 08:30 - 16:00 | Marine BMC |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ORIGINAL and COPIES of prerequisites must be submitted to the instructor on the first day of the course. Required: Parallel rulers or navigational triangles, nautical dividers, 2B pencils, good quality eraser, calculator Note: Radar plotting sheets will be provided for use in the course. Please refer to prerequisite section of course webpage for details.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.