SUBECT COMPETENCY Unit of Competency Module Title Introduction

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TERRESTRIAL NAVIGATION 1 Plan and Conduct Safe Passage and Determine Position Use of Navigational Publication Using Navigational Publication

This unit cover knowledge, understanding and skills required in using the Admiralty Navigational Publication. This module includes Navigation Publications: 1. 2. 3. 4. Title and Volumes; Use and Coverage; Contents; Revisions and Amendment.

Learning Outcome Upon completing this module, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to 1. 2. 3. 4. Identify the Publication required when making a voyage plan; Describe the contents of each of the navigational publication; Use the (NPs) Navigational Publication; Use Notices to Mariners to validate if navigational publications if it is up-todate; 5. Apply correction or amendments to the publication; Assessment Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. Enumerate at least ten (10) Navigational Publication; Given the title: can appropriately describe content of the publication; Navigational Publication are properly identified as required; Method of Validation if publication is current was based on the appropriate notices issued relevant authority (UKHO).

Conditions Students will bring the following on the classroom: 1. Competency Learning Workbooks; Assessment Methods 1. 2. 3. 4. Evaluation of outputs on the workbook; Oral questioning (Interview) Written or Computer Based Assessment Demonstration

The Admiralty Navigational Publication SAILING DIRECTION Often referred to as Pilots, Sailing Directions are designed for use by the merchant mariner on all classes of ocean-going vessels with essential information on all aspects of navigation. Sailing Directions are complementary to Admiralty Standard Nautical Charts and provide worldwide coverage in 74 volumes. Each publication contains quality colour photography and views, as well as information on navigational hazards, buoyage, meteorological data, details of pilotage, regulations, port facilities and guides to major port entry. New Editions of Admiralty Sailing Directions are published on a regular basis. Navigationally significant information for these publications is issued via the Admiralty Notices to Mariners weekly bulletin (Section IV).

ADMIRALTY TIDE TABLES (NP 201-204) Admiralty Tide Tables detail the times and heights of high and low waters for over 230 standard and 6000 secondary ports in the UK and Ireland, Europe, the Indian Ocean, South China Sea and Pacific Ocean for each day of the year. The tables outline methods of prediction, the effect of meteorological conditions on tides and provide additional information on exceptional tidal factors in each area. The tables are available from Admiralty Distributors worldwide. ADMIRALTY TIDAL STREAM ATLASES Admiralty Tidal Stream Atlases display, in diagrammatic form, the major tidal streams for selected waters of north-western Europe, including direction and rate at hourly intervals. Graded arrows illustrate Mean, Neap and spring tidal rates in tenths of a knot. There is also a diagram to help you calculate the tidal stream rate for a given date. ADMIRALTY LIST OF RADIO SIGNALS The Admiralty List of Radio Signals series provides comprehensive information on all aspects of Maritime Radio Communications. The data is organised into six volumes, some divided into several parts for ease of handling. Each of the six volumes is presented in a user-friendly format with full colour photographs and diagrams. The contents range from a complete listing of stations handling Maritime Public Correspondence to a full range of products and services essential for compliance with the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). The volumes also feature radio stations broadcasting weather services and forecasts and a detailed explanation of the complexities of Global Satellite Position Fixing Systems. ALRS publications are presented in a user-friendly format and are updated through Section VI of the weekly editions of Admiralty Notices to Mariners. New Editions are published annually containing all changes to information held. NP281 (Parts 1 & 2) - Maritime Radio Stations NP282 - Radio Aids to Navigation, Satellite Navigation Systems, Differential GPS (DGPS) Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing Systems NP 283 (Parts 1 & 2) - Maritime Safety Information Services

NP 284 - Meteorological Observation Stations NP 285 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) NP 286 (Parts 1 - 7) - Pilot Services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port Operations ADMIRALTY LIST OF LIGHTS AND FOG SIGNALS This series of books provides extensive information on all lighthouses, lightships, lit floating marks (over 8m in height), fog signals and other lights of navigational significance. Each publication also gives the characteristics of lights and fog signals, together with the equivalent foreign language light descriptions. Tables can be used to calculate the geographical and luminous ranges of lights. Details for all lights listed include the international number, location and/or name, geographical co-ordinates, characteristics and intensity, elevation in metres, range in sea miles and description of structure. We publish new editions of the Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals on a rolling cycle of revision. We also list important changes to lights in the weekly Admiralty Notices to Mariners.

OTHER NAVIGATIONAL PUBLICATIONS Admiralty Distance Tables (NP350 1-3) A three part series of tables, sub-divided by region, giving the shortest distances between ports. There are supporting diagrams and text as well as link tables for places not in the same or adjacent table. Catalogue of Admiralty Charts and Publications (NP131) A comprehensive reference in graphical and textual form of all Admiralty charts and publications worldwide, listed by region. The catalogue gives full details for each chart and publication, including details of all digital products and Admiralty distributors worldwide. Updated and published annually. Paper Chart Maintenance Record (NP133A) Record your Admiralty chart updating details, weekly Notices to Mariners and new charts and editions. Use the index to check Notices to Mariners against all Admiralty charts. How to Keep Your Admiralty Products Up-to-Date (NP294) A comprehensive guide to updating all Admiralty products. IALA Maritime Buoyage System (NP735) Describes the Cardinal and Lateral Buoyage system with diagrams and written explanations of the five types of marks: lateral, cardinal, isolated danger, safe water and special marks. Ocean Passages for the World (NP136) This classic volume on ocean voyage planning has routeing details for powered and sailing vessels; individual chapters on each of the world's oceans; advice on winds, weather, climate, seasonal factors, currents, swell, ice hazards; and the shortest routes between ports and important positions. Symbols and Abbreviations Used on Admiralty Charts, Chart NP 5011 (INT 1) This convenient A4 book details Admiralty and INT paper chart symbols in full colour with information on hydrography; topography; navigational aids and services; abbreviations of principal terms shown on English and foreign charts; and general information on the content of Admiralty paper charts.

Admiralty Guide to ENC Symbols used in ECDIS, NP 5012 A companion to NP5011, intended to be used both as a training aid and as a reference during passage planning and navigation, this guide contains comprehensive information relating to ENC symbols. The publication provides graphics showing both the traditional and the simplified forms of symbols, as well as descriptions of the use of the symbol that can be understood by the intended users (international seafarers) with reference to the chart 5011 / INT1 equivalent symbol where applicable. Admiralty Guide to the Practical Use of ENCs, NP 231 A comprehensive reference guide to assist ENC users gain a high level of understanding of the practical use of ENCs. The Mariner's Handbook (NP100) A compendium of essential maritime information on charts; operations and regulations; tides, currents and characteristics of the sea; basic meteorology; navigation in ice, hazards and restrictions to navigation; and the IALA Buoyage system.