Coastal Skipper
An advanced course covering coastal navigation, weather, passage planning, and seamanship relevant to those wishing to undertake coastal voyages.
Aim: To gain a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of coastal navigation and an understanding of the causes and effects of coastal weather.
Duration: 55 Hours.
Learning Options: Tutorials or Correspondence (See details below). Modules may be taken in any order but the sequence below is recommended.
Qualification: NZ Coastal Skipper Certificate.
Prerequisites*: Age 16 or over; Boatmaster; VHF Radio Operators Cert; 200 hours proven sea-time.
Modules:
1. Coastal Navigation
- The nautical chart
- Courses & bearings
- Magnetism & the magnetic compass
- Fixing position
- Tides & tidal streams
- Allowance for set & drift
- Marine radar
- GPS
2. Coastal Weather
- Marine forecasts & weather maps
- Air masses, fronts & pressure systems
- Clouds & fog
- Terrain effects on weather
- Sea, waves, & Swell.
- Passage of systems over New Zealand
3. Passage Planning Assignment and Oral Assessment
3.1 Undertaken as an individual assignment:
- Passage Planning
3.2 Tested or discussed at an oral assessment:
- Collision regulations
- Equipment & instruments
- Ship-handling & stability
- Emergencies and distress signals
- Master's responsibilities and obligations
*Prerequisites apply only to those wishing to obtain the qualification. Courses and examinations may be taken at any time, but the certificate can only be awarded when all prerequisites are met.
Coastal Skipper tutorials
Learn from an experienced Coastguard tutor at one of the delivery sites throughout the country.
Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice. Examination fee $255 includes chartwork, coastal weather, and oral testing.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.
COASTAL SKIPPER CORRESPONDENCE
Available from the New Zealand Maritime School, nationwide delivery.
Cost: $351 (Chartwork), $88 (Weather) plus examination fees $255(chartwork, coastal weather, and oral testing).
Phone: 0800 111 030
Web: www.manukau.ac.nz/maritime
Post: Private bag 92068 Auckland
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