Radar ARPA & Navigation Simulator (RANSCO)

Course Overview

The Radar ARPA & Navigation Simulator Course (RANSCO) is designed for officers in charge of a navigational watch. It provides advanced training in radar and ARPA use, collision avoidance, and voyage execution using full-mission bridge simulators. The course also focuses on decision-making, watchkeeping standards, and application of COLREGs under challenging navigational environments, as per STCW Regulation A-II/1 and A-II/2.

Key Program Features

• Realistic full-bridge simulator scenarios for navigation and radar use
• ARPA target plotting, collision avoidance, and route execution
• Complex scenarios: heavy traffic, restricted visibility, coastal approach
• Integration of radar, ECDIS, AIS, GPS, and VHF systems

Learning Outcomes

• Proficiency in interpreting radar and ARPA data in real time
• Enhanced collision avoidance and ship maneuvering skills
• Improved bridge team communication and coordination
• Practical application of COLREGs and navigational rules

Required Documents

• CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
• Certificate of Competency (COC)
• INDOS
• Passport

Document Submission

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