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RADAR SIMULATOR COURSE

Approved
(Model Course 1.09)
by: CAS
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Far East Maritime
Foundation Inc.

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND

COMPETENCE
PROFICIENCY
Use of radar … to Radar navigation
maintain
safety of navigation Knowledge of the fundamentals of
radar ….
Ability to operate and to interpret and
analyse information obtained from
radar, including the following:
Performance, including:
.1 factors affecting performance and
accuracy
.2 setting up and maintaining displays
.3 detection of misrepresentation of
information, false echoes, sea
return, etc., racons and SARTs
PERFORMANCE
Demonstrates knowledge and
understanding in radar thru
written of oral exam.
Sets up the radar and maintain
optimum display based on
prevailing circumstances and
conditions.
Demonstrates knowledge of
factors affecting performance
and accuracy.
Detects false echoes, sea
clutters & rain clutters and other
errors or misrepresentations
Recognizes echoes/signals
racons and SARTS.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Must have a minimum score of
70% in the written exam for the
theoretical aspect.
Information obtained from radar
… is correctly interpreted and
analysed, taking into account the
limitations of the equipment and
prevailing circumstances and
conditions.
Radar is set up correctly within a
minimal given period in
accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction.
Critical echoes are promptly
detected including false echoes
and clutters.

Echoes from racons and SARTS

are correctly recognized to aid in
radar navigation.
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RADAR SIMULATOR COURSE
(Model Course 1.09)
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Far East Maritime
Foundation Inc.
KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND
COMPETENCE
PROFICIENCY
Use of radar … to Use, including:
maintain
safety of navigation .1 range and bearing; course and
speed of other ships; time and
(CONTINUED…) distance of closest approach of
crossing, meeting overtaking
ships
.2 identification of critical echoes;
detecting course and speed
changes of other ships; effect of
changes in own ship’s course or
speed or both
.3 application of the International
Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea, 1972, as
amended
.4 plotting techniques and relative-
and true motion concepts
.5 parallel indexing
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PERFORMANCE
Determines range and bearings;
course and speed of other ships
by radar observation and
plotting.
Determines the CPA and TCPA
of target ships whether meeting,
crossing or overtaking by radar
plotting.
Ability to identify critical echoes
or dangerous targets.
Detects course and speed
changes of other ships.
Recognizes effect of changes in
own ship’s course and/or speed.
Applies COLREG in deciding
and executing collision
avoidance maneuvers.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Range and bearings measured
are correct within limits of
acceptable accuracy.
CPAs and TCPAs obtained are
correct and accurate within limits
of acceptable standards.
Critical echoes or dangerous
targets are promptly and
correctly identified.
Course and speed changes in
other ships as well as effect of
own ship’s course and/or speed
changes are promptly and
correctly recognized and acted
upon.
Action taken to avoid a close
encounter or collision with other
vessels is in accordance with the
International Regulations for
1972, as amended
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RADAR SIMULATOR COURSE

Approved
(Model Course 1.09)
by: CAS
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
Far East Maritime
Foundation Inc.

KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND

COMPETENCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
PROFICIENCY
Use of radar … to Uses parallel indexing for safe Appropriate radar conspicuous
maintain and efficient navigation. object is chosen for parallel
safety of navigation indexing and used effectively for
safe and efficient radar
(CONTINUED…) navigation.

Decisions to amend course

and/or speed are both timely
and in accordance with accepted
(CONTINUED…) navigation practice

Adjustments made to the ship’s

Same KUPs as above course and speed maintain
safety of navigation
(CONTINUED…)
Communication is clear, concise
and acknowledged at all times in
a seaman like manner

Manoeuvring signals are made

at the appropriate time and are
in accordance with the
International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea,
1972, as amended