Objectives

• Examine the fundamental NCF techniques.

Outcomes

1. To know different types of chart construction.2. To be familiar with charts information and symbols.3. Identify different methods of chart plotting.4. Knowing all types of nautical charts and uses.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to the shape of the Earth.2. Types of projections.3. Characteristics of chart projections and their importance in chart construction.4. Advantages and disadvantages of Mercator and cylindrical projection.5. How to construct nautical charts and their types in different methods.6. Various nautical charts system.7. How to plot position and read coordinates on charts.8. Different scales used for nautical charts.9. Reading and identifying symbols and abbreviations on nautical charts.10. Optimal use of chart-specific tools and their uses.11. Principle of chart correction and updates.12. General principles of electronic charts system.

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