CP1 Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1
Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1 is a pre-requisite for: Master Limited, <60 GT. Fishing Master 4 Mate 150 GT Watchkeeping Mate, Fishing Vessel
Description
This is a 12-Day course, it comes in two parts:
Part A: Theory
- Chart Projections, Chart Types, and Distortion
- Nautical Publications
- Log books and Updating Charts & Publications
- Finding Direction, True, Magnetic, Compass, Giro
- Compass Error, Deviation, Variation, TVMDC
- Chart symbols and abbreviations
- The Canadian Buoyage System
- Latitude & Longitude
- Finding a Fix by range, bearing, and depth
- Time, Speed & Distance calculations
- Electronic Navigation and Radio Aids
Part B:
- Ample time for Practical Hands-On Chartwork
- Review Questions
- Final Exam
In the day of AIS, ARPA, and Integrated Chart-Plotters, people are relying less on paper and visual navigation, therefore it is becoming more important to know what to do if/when these technologies fail. This is a fun, practical hands-on course. We have one of the highest pass rates of any school because we bring in extra instructors for part of this course to ensure that every student, no matter what their experience or knowledge, gets the one-on-one time needed to succeed.
To operate as a Master Limited 60 GT, you also need:
- Domestic Vessel Safety
- Navigation Safety 1
- ROC-M or ROC-MC
- SVOP (only if you are operating small tenders with passengers to/from the primary vessel)
- Marine Basic First Aid – only at St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross
To operate as a Fishing Master 4, you also need:
- Domestic Vessel Safety
- Navigation Safety 1
- Simulated Electronic Navigation – Limited
- Ship Construction & Stability 1
- ROC-MC
- Marine Advanced First Aid – only at St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross
To book a course or if you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us. We’re always happy to help.
Prerequisites
Minimum age requirement: 18 years