Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
U.S. Coast Guard (Domestic)
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) is a four day course which provides training in the basic theory and use of automatic radar plotting aids for those who will be in charge of a navigational watch in vessels equipped with ARPA. The course combines lecture with extensive hands-on practice using a TRANSAS Shiphandling/Radar/ARPA/ECDIS simulator.
***STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING PLOTTING TOOLS WITH THEM TO CLASS***
COURSE DATES:
For information regarding course dates, please contact our Registration Office.
USCG Approval:
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) (NOREMI-37) course will satisfy the ARPA training requirements of the following:
- 46 CFR 11.305(a)(3)(vi); 46 CFR 11.307(a)(3)(vi); 46 CFR 309(a)(4)(xiv);
- 46 CFR 11.311(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 11.313(a)(3)(viii); 46 CFR 315(a)(3)(v);
- 46 CFR 317(a)(3)(vii); 46 CFR 11.319(a)(4)(viii); and 46 CFR 11.321(a)(3)(vii).
AND has met the desired standard of competence for tasks 3.6 of NVIC 12-14 (Ch-2). Applicants are not required to present completed record of assessment sheets when applying for the STCW endorsement.
PRICE: $850.00 USD
