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.
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
Coastal Skipper Tutorials
Learn from an experienced tutor at one of our many education centres throughout the country.
Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.
Coastal Skipper Correspondence
Available from the New Zealand Maritime School, nationwide delivery.
Phone: 0800 111 030
Web: www.maritime.ac.nz
Post: Private bag 92068 Auckland
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