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1. Basic theory and operational principles of a marine radar system
1.1 Fundamental principles of radar
1.2 Magnetic safe distances
1.3 Radiation hazards and precautions
1.4 Factors of radar equipment affecting radar detection
1.5 Factors external to radar equipment affecting radar detection
1.6 Factors affecting normal radar observation
1.7 Performance standards for radar equipment in resolutions
2. Radar setting and operation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
2.1 Setting up and maintaining optimum radar display
2.2 Accurate measurement of ranges and bearings
3. Using radar to ensure safe navigation
3.1 Radar position-fixing
3.2 Radar navigation aids
3.3 Parallel index line techniques
3.4 Maps, navigation lines and routes for radar navigation
3.5 Electronic chart overlay on radar picture
4. Manual radar plotting
4.1 Relative motion triangle
4.2 Course, speed and aspect of a target ship
4.3 Determination of CPA and TCPA
4.4 Effects of course alteration and speed change
4.5 Report of radar plotting data
5. ARPA system or radar target tracking (TT) and AIS reporting functions
5.1 Display characteristics of tracked targets
5.2 Display characteristics of AIS reported targets
5.3 Association of radar tracked targets with AIS reported targets
5.4IMO performance standards for ARPA or TT and AIS reporting
5.5 Criteria for acquisition of radar targets and activation of AIS targets
5.6 Tracking capabilities and limitations
5.7 Delay of target tracking processing and AIS reported information
6. Operation of ARPA or radar target tracking (TT) and AIS reporting functions
6.1 Setting up and maintaining ARPA or TT display
6.2 Setting up and maintaining AIS display
6.3 Operation of ARPA or TT and AIS reporting functions to obtain target information
6.4 Errors of interpretation of target data
6.5 Causes of errors in displayed data
6.6 System operational tests to determine data accuracy
6.7 Risks of over-reliance on ARPA or TT and AIS reported information
7. Application of COLREGs when using radar
7.1 Proper use of radar and full and complete interpretation of radar information
7.2 Radar related factors affecting safe speed
7.3 Methods and characteristics of acquiring sufficient radar information
7.4 Actions to avoid collision based on sufficient radar information and in accordance with COLREG rules
7.5 Timing to use radar
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