Learn to use the latest digital navigation technologies and tools to prepare to navigate the modern maritime environment with confidence and precision.
Learning best practice
We will teach you to be a modern, highly skilled navigator, combining seamanship and navigation skills with the latest technology, environmental awareness, and safety practices.
Real world application This course will teach you to handle a boat under various conditions, on long and short passages. It will coach you to proficiently use modern navigational tools like GPS, AIS, and electronic chart plotters.
Sustainable boating Modern boating requires a commitment to sustainable practices. The course will develop your understanding of boating's impact on marine ecosystems and how to minimise a passage's environmental footprint proactively.
Expert guidance Your passage planning training in the course will equip you to navigate the complexities of maritime regulations for both local and international voyages. A 21st-century navigator must be adept in navigation and well-versed in identifying and complying with relevant maritime regulations while being prepared to manage dynamic situations and shipping traffic challenges.
Dynamic environment The course will immerse you in the art of vigilant seamanship, where respect for the sea's dynamism and unpredictability is paramount. You'll delve deep into the essence of weather patterns and oceanography, equipping yourself with the knowledge to read the ocean's signs and navigate its challenges.