Topic	Name	Description
Topic 1	Learning Objectives
	1.1.1. Introduciton
	Concept of boat
	1.1.2. History of Navigation
	1.1.2.1 History of Navigation
	1.1.3. Types of Navigation
	1.1.3.1. Piloting (Coastal Navigation)
	1.1.3.2. Dead Reckoning (DR)
	1.1.3.3.Celestial Navigation
	Celestial- Animation
	1.1.3.4. Radio Navigation
	Radio- Navigation
	1.1.3.5. Electronic Navigation
	1.1.3.6. Satellite Navigation
	1.1.3.7.Distance
	1.1.4. Seamanship
	1.1.5 Ship-handling
	Types of Anchors
	Introduction to navigation seamanship and Types of navigation
	Learning Objectives
	1.2.1. Introduction
	1.2.2. Equator
	Earth and its coordinates
	1.2.3. Great circles
	1.2.4. Small circle
	1.2.5. Poles of the earth
	1.2.6. Parallels and meridians
	1.2.7. Terrestrial Co-Ordinates
	1.2.8. Latitude
	1.2.9. Longitude
	1.2.10. Degree length
	1.2.11. Distance in Navigation
	1.2.12. Directions in Navigation
	1.2.13. Rhumb lines
	Earth and its coordinates
	Learning Objectives
	1.3.1. Introduction
	Piloting
	1.3.1.2. To find out the direction
	1.3.1.3. To find out speed and distance
	1.3.2 Depth measurement
	1.3.2.1. The piloting team
	1.3.2.2. Practice of piloting
	1.3.2.3. Determining ETD and ETA
	1.3.3. Dead Reckoning (DR)
	1.3.3.2. Important DR Terminologies
	1.3.3.3.DR Position and DR plot
	1.3.3.4. Principle rules for labeling DR plots
	Dead reckoning
	Learning Objectives
	1.4.1 Introduction
	1.4.2. Maps and charts
	1.4.3. Preparation of charts
	1.4.4. Classification of Nautical Charts
	1.4.5. Special charts
	1.4.5.1. Chart Reading
	1.4.5.2. Title of Chart
	1.4.5.3. Chat datum
	1.4.5.4. Tide table
	1.4.5.5. Heights
	1.4.5.6. Drying height
	1.4.5.7. Bearing
	1.4.5.8. Natural scale
	1.4.5.9. Projection
	1.4.5.10. Caution
	1.4.5.11. Notes
	1.4.5.12. Authority
	1.4.5.13. Dates of survey
	1.4.5.14. Number of the chart
	1.4.5.15. Date of publication
	1.4.5.16. Date of printing
	1.4.5.17. Plate dimension
	1.4.5.18. Compass rose
	1.4.5.19. Depth contours
	1.4.5.20. Soundings
	1.4.5.21. Nature of bottom
	1.4.5.22. Colour shading
	1.4.5.23. Small corrections
	1.4.5.24. Meridians
	1.4.5.25. Parallels
	1.4.5.26. Sea mile or Nautical mile
	1.4.6. Latitude
	1.4.6.1. Chart projection
	1.4.7. Hints for using a chart
	1.4.8. Uses of charts
Topic 2	Learning Objectives
	2.1.1. Introduction
	2.1.2. Working Principle of Magnetic compass
	2.1.2. Gyrocompass
	2.1.2.1. Working principle of gyrocompass
	2.1.2.2. Gyroscopic intertia
	2.1.2.3. Precession
	2.1.2.4. Parts of Gyro compass
	2.1.2.5. Advantages and Limitations
	Magnetic Compass
	2.1.3. Standard and steering compasses
	2.1.4. Compass error - I -Variation
	2.1.5.Compass error-II Deviation
	Compass error
	2.1.6. Compass error
	2.1.7.Construction of Magnetic Compass
	2.1.7.1. Wet card compass
	Compass Construction
	2.1.8. Limitations of the Magnetic Compass
	Magnetic Compass
	Compass
	Learning Objectives
	2.2.1. Marine sextant
	2.2.2. Working principle of sextant
	2.2.3. Important parts of a sextant
	2.2.4. Error of sextant
	2.2.4.1. Non-adjustable errors
	2.2.5. Sextant altitude
	Sextant Principle
	Sextant angle
	2.2.6. Bearing Circle and Azimuth Circle or Azimuth Ring
	2.2.7. Parts bearing circle
	2.2.8. Pelorus (Dumb compass)
	2.2.9. How to use the pelorus
	Marine Sextant and Bearing instruments
	Marine Sextant and Bearing instruments
Topic 3	Learning Objectives
	3.1.1. Introduction
	3.1.2. Construction of lead line
	3.1.3. Markings on Hand lead line and deep sea lead line
	3.1.4. Deep Sea lead line
	3.1.4.1. Operation of lead line
	3.1.5. Introduction to Echosounder
	3.1.6. Basic Principle of echosounder
	Echo - Sounder
	3.1.7. Sound in water
	3.1.7.1. Sound in water
	3.1.8. Basic components of Echosounder
	3.1.8.1. Transmitter
	3.1.8.2. Transducer
	3.1.8.3. Receivers
	3.1.8.4. Recorders
	3.1.8.4.1. Paper recorder
	3.1.8.4.2. Oscilloscope (CRT)
	3.1.8.5. Installation and maintenance of echosounders
	3.1.8.6. Recording unit
	3.1.8.7. Controls of typical echosounder
	Lead lines and Echo sounder
	Learning Objectives
	3.2.1. Introduction
	3.2.2. Chip log or Ship log
	3.2.2.1. Operation of chip log
	3.2.3. RPM Counters
	3.2.4. The Pitometer Log or Pressure Log or Pilot Tube
	3.2.4.1. Parts of pressure log
	3.2.5. Impeller logs
	3.2.6. Induction log or Electromagnetic speed log or Em log
	3.2.6.1. Operation of Electromagnetic Log
	3.2.7. Doppler log
	Life saving appliance
	Speed logs
Topic 4	Learning Objectives
	4.1.1. Introduction
	4.1.2. Part A – General
	Mast head light
	Side lights
	Stern Lights
	All Round Lights
	4.1.3. Steering and sailing rules
	4.1.4. Conduct of vessels in sight of one another
	4.1.5. Masthead light
	4.1.6. Side lights
	4.1.7. Stern light
	4.1.8. Towing light
	4.1.9. Power driven vessels underway
	4.1.10. A vessel engaged in fishing
	4.1.11. Additional signals
	4.1.12. Signals for purse seiners
	4.1.13. Rules
	Rules of the Road
	Introductin to Rules of the Road
	Learning Objectives
	4.2.1. Signals
	4.2.2. International Code of Signals (ICS)
	4.2.3. Purpose of ICS
	4.2.4. Some Important terminologies used in signalling
	4.2.5. Methods of signalling
	4.2.5.1. Flag signaling
	Signal- flags
	Signal Flag Number
	4.2.5.2. How to call
	4.2.5.3. The use of substitutes
	4.2.5.4. Signalling by hand flags or arms ( Semaphore )
	4.2.5.5. Flashing light signaling
	4.2.5.6. Sound signaling
	4.2.5.7. Radiotelephony
	4.2.6. Distress Transmitting Procedures
	4.2.6.1. Voice over a loud hailer
	4.2.6.2. Signals for fishing vessels (Lights and shapes)
	4.2.7. Additional signals
	4.2.7.1. Reception of Safety Messages
	4.2.7.2. Distress signals day
	4.2.7.3.By Night
	Day Signal
	Night Signal
	4.2.7.3. Storm signals
	Storm Signals
	Learning Objectives
	4.3.1. Aids to Navigation
	4.3.1.1 Importance of aids to navigation
	4.3.2. Buoys
	4.3.3. Types of buoys
	4.3.3.1. Types of buoys
	4.3.3.2. Types of buoys
	4.3.4. Importance/Significance of buoys
	4.3.5. Marine buoyage system
	4.3.5.1. Lateral Marks
	Lateral Marks A
	Lateral Marks B
	4.3.5.2. Cardinal marks
	Buoyage system cardinal marks
	4.3.5.3. Isolated danger marks
	Marine buoyage system- Isolate danger marks
	4.3.5.4. Safe water marks
	Marine Buoyage system - Safe water marks
	4.3.5.4.1. Special marks
	Special marks
	4.3.5.4.2. New danger mark
	4.3.6. Lighthouse and lightships
	4.3.7. Light ships
	4.3.8. Identification of lights
	4.3.9. Flashing
	4.3.10. Visibility of lights
	4.3.11. Day Beacons
	Light Characters
	Aids to Navigation
Topic 5	Learning Objectives
	5.1.1. Fire fighting
	5.1.2. Fire Triangle
	5.1.3. Types of Fires
	5.1.4. Extinguishing agents
	5.1.4.1. Fire Extinguishing agents
	5.1.5. Fire fighting Appliances
	5.1.6. The principal precautions necessary to prevent fires on board fishing vessels
	5.1.6.1. Fire on board
	Learning Objectives
	5.2.1. Introduction
	5.2.2. Life-saving appliances
	5.2.2.1. Types of life saving appliance
	5.2.3. Lifebuoys
	5.2.4. Life jackets
	5.2.5. Method of jumping into water with lifejacket
	5.2.5.1. Immersion Suit
	5.2.5.2. Thermal Protective Wear
	5.2.6. Line Throwing Appliance
	5.2.6.1. Portable Radio Apparatus
	5.2.6.2. Radio telephone
	5.2.6.3. Emergency Position Indicating radio Beacon(EPIRB)
	5.2.6.4. Search and Radar Transponder(SART)
	5.2.6.5. Buoyant Smoke Signals
	5.2.7. Life rafts
	5.2.8. Lifeboats
	5.2.8.1. Lifeboat outfits
	5.2.9. Rocket Parachute Flares
	5.2.10. Hand Flares
	5.2.11. The breeches’ buoy
	Life saving appliance
	Learning Objectives
	5.3.1. Manning Regulations of fishing vessels
Topic 6	Learning Objectives
	6.1.1. Introduction
	6.1.2. Working principle of SONAR
	6.1.3. Main components of SONAR
	6.1.3.1. Transmitter
	6.1.3.2. Transducer
	6.1.3.3. Receiver and Recorder
	6.1.4. Fishing with sonar
	6.1.5. Netsonde
	Sonar
	Sonar
	Learning Objectives
	6.2.1. RADAR (Radio Detecting And Ranging)
	6.2.2.Working Principle of Radar
	6.2.3.Block Diagram of Radar
	6.2.4. Advantages
	6.2.5. Ship-borne Radar
	Direction finder
	Learning Objectives
	6.3.1. Decca Navigator
	6.3.1.1. The Decca Chain
	6.3.2. Decometers
	6.3.3. LORAN (Long-Range Navigation)
	6.3.4. LORAN -Working principle
	6.3.4.1. Parts of loran unit
	Learning Objectives
	6.4.1. Global Positioning System (GPS)
	6.4.2. Working principle
	6.4.3. Method of operation
	6.4.4. Applications of GPS
	6.4.5. Use of GPS in marine navigation and fishing
	6.4.6. Other features
	6.4.6.1. Differential Global Positioning System
	6.4.6.2. The Modern GPS Receiver(12 channel GPS)
	6.4.6.3. How could GPS use in navigating objects?
	GPS
	Global Positioning System(GPS)
	Learning Objectives
	6.5.1. VHF-Marine communication system
	6.5.2. Working principle
	6.5.2.1. Identification of Radio Telephony Stations
	6.5.3. Operating procedure for non-emergency calls
	6.5.3.1. EmergencyVoice calls through marine radio communication
	6.5.4. Operating procedure for Emergency calls
	6.5.4.1. Mayday Procedure
	6.5.5. General rules for using VHF
	Common Pro Words used in Marine Radio Calls
	AIDS to Navigation
	Learning Objectives
	6.6.1.Radio Direction Finder (RDF)
	6.6.2. Types of Radio beacons
	6.6.2.1. Working of Radio Direction Finder
	6.6.2.2. Function of Direction Finder
	6.6.3. Radio gonio-meter(Loop Antenna)
	6.6.4. Automatic Direction finder
	Radio Direction Finder
	Learning Objectives
	6.7.1. Automatic steering system or Auto pilot
	6.7.7.1. System diagram of autopilot
	Learning Objectives
	6.8.1. EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
	6.8.1.1. EPIRB
	6.8.2.Important features of EPIRB
Topic 7	Learning Objectives
	Learning Objectives
	7.2.1. Bad weather preparation
	7.2.1.1.Points to be noted during bad weather preparation
	7.2.1.2. Pre-departure check list for medium size fishing vessels
Topic 8	Aim
	Points to be considered during chart reading
Topic 9	Aim
	Chart Symbols 1
	Chart Symbols 2
	Chart Symbols 3
	Chart Symbols 4
	Chart Symbols 5
Topic 10	Aim
Topic 11	Aim
Topic 12	Aim and Materials Required
Topic 13	Aim
	Procedure
	Errors of the magnetic compass
	True Course to Compass Course and Vice-Versa
Topic 14	Aim
	How to Use GPS
	Satellite Visibility and Acquiring the satellite signals
	Waypoints and Track
	Compass Page
	Position, Speed , Altitude and Direction
	Activities for the students with GPS
	Uses of GPS for fisherman
Topic 15	Aim
	Position fixing by using horizontal angle
	Find out the distance between a shore object (whose height is known) and the vessel by using Vertical sextant angle
Topic 16	Aim
	Procedure
	Life Raft
	Bad weather
	Abandon Ship
Topic 17	Aim
	Procedure
Topic 18	Aim
	Different types of Rope
	Hard fibre ropes
	Soft fibre ropes
	Synthetic fibre ropes
	Rope works
	Knots
	Reef Square Knot
	Figure-8 Knot
	Bends
	Anchor or Fisherman's bend
	Sheet bend
	Hitches
	Rolling Hitch
	Bow Line
	Splices
	Eye Splice
	Clove Hitch
Topic 19	Aim
	Procedure
	Standard procedure for a non-emergency
	Procedure for transmitting Emergency ‘MAYDAY’ calls
	The Phonetic Alphabet
Topic 20	Aim and Materials Required
	Procedure
Topic 21	Aim
	Procedure
Topic 22	Aim
	Procedure