Words from a ship’s OICNW…
it’s peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle of city life..
you have huge responsibilities on your shoulders. But nothing beats the pleasure of getting to see the sunrise and the sunset at sea. Those beautiful colors make you forget all worries. The sea is an enchantress. Sometimes it’s calm, and at times it is ferocious. No wonder they say, only the best men go to sea!
This program will prepare the candidate for his/her Cadetship to obtain the sea service component and eventually qualify as a Deck Officer and sail as a third/second mate on a deep-sea vessel. The OICNW-2 will be equivalent to a STCW endorsement for operational level officer of the deck department on an ocean-going merchant ship. The OICNW duties consist of but are not limited to the duties of a National Mate’s credential. OICNW is an STCW endorsement that applies to MMC Officer Endorsements with tonnage limitations greater than 200 tons (500 tons) or more and either a near coastal or ocean route.
The course areas will include,
- Chartwork
- Watchkeeping, including International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and marine communication phrases (SMCP)
- Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation
- Ship Construction and Naval Architecture
- Personnel Management and Ship Business
- Cargo Handling and Stowage
- Marine Environmental Studies
- Ship Maneuvering and Handling
- Emergency and Safety Procedures
- Applied Marine Science and Math
Courses:
- Q100– Rules of the Road: Inland and International
- Q111– Deck General
- Q112– Deck Safety
- Q113– Navigation General: Near Coastal
- Q114– Navigation General: Oceans
- Q115– Navigation Problems: Chart Plot
- Q116– Navigation Problems: Near Coastal
- Q117– Navigation Problems: Oceans
Course Curriculum:
Q100- Rules of the Road: Inland and International
- Watchkeeping
- COLREGS
- Inland Navigational Rules
Q111- Deck General
- Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
- Anchoring and Mooring
- Heavy Weather Operations
- General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer
- Wake Reduction
- Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
- Cargo Handling and Stowage
- Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear
- Loading and Discharging Operations
- Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations
- Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations
- Maritime Law and Credentialing of Seaman
- Shipboard Management and Training
- Vessel Alteration/Repair/Hot Work
- Safety
- Ship’s Business
- ISM and Safety Management Systems
- Certificates and Documents Required
- Communications
- Signals: Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special and Code of Signals and IMO Communication Phrases
Q112- Deck Safety
- Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
- Trim and Stability
- Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
- Vessel Structural Members
- Damage Control
- Vessel Power Plants and Marine Engineering Terms
- Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances
- Organization of Fire Drills
- Firefighting
- Emergency Procedures
- Temporary Repairs
- Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies
- Fire or Explosion
- Abandon Ship Procedures
- Emergency Steering
- Man Overboard Procedures and Rescue
- Emergency Towing
- Medical Care
- Lifesaving equipment and operation
- Survival at Sea
Q113-Navigation General: Near Coastal
- Navigation and Position Determination
- Piloting
- Bearing Problems
- Fix or Running Fix
- Chart Navigation
- Dead Reckoning
- Speed by RPM
- Electronic Navigation
- Instruments &Accessories
- Aids to Navigation and Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
- Watchkeeping
- Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
- Compass – Magnetic & Gyro
- Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
- Principles of Magnetic Compass
- Determination of Compass Error
- Azimuth (Any Body)
- Amplitude (Any Body)
- Terrestrial Observation
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Characteristics of Weather Systems
- Ocean Current Systems
- Weather Charts and Reports
- Tides and Tidal Currents
Q114-Navigation General: Oceans
- Navigation and Position Determination
- Piloting
- Bearing Problems
- Fix or Running Fix
- Chart Navigation
- Dead Reckoning
- Speed by RPM
- Electronic Navigation
- Instruments &Accessories
- Aids to Navigation: Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
- Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
- Watchkeeping
- Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
- Compass – Magnetic & Gyro
- Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
- Principles of Magnetic Compass
- Azimuth (Any Body)
- Amplitude (Any Body)
- Terrestrial Observation
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Characteristics of Weather Systems: weather charts
- Ocean Current Systems
Q115-Chart Plot
- Piloting
- Distance Off
- Bearing Problems
- Fix or Running Fix
- Chart Navigation
- Dead Reckoning
- Electronic Navigation
- Instruments & Accessories
- Aids to Navigation
- Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
Q116-Navigation Problems: Near Coastal
- Ocean Track Plotting
- Mercator Sailing
- Estimated Time of Arrival
- Speed by RPM
- Electronic Navigation
- Piloting
- Distance Off
- Bearing Problems
- Fix or Running Fix
- Determination of Compass Error
- Azimuth (Any Body)
- Amplitude (Any Body)
- Terrestrial Observation
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Tides and Tidal Currents
Q117-Navigation: Problems Oceans
- Ocean Track Plotting
- Middle Latitude Sailing
- Mercator Sailing
- Great Circle Sailing
- Parallel Sailing
- Estimated Time of Arrival
- Piloting
- Distance Off
- Bearing Problems
- Dead Reckoning
- Fix or Running Fix
- Celestial Observations
- Latitude by Polaris
- Latitude by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
- Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
- Star Identification
- Star Selection
- Times of Celestial Phenomena:
- Time of Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
- Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
- Compass – Magnetic & Gyro
- Determination of Compass Error:
- Azimuth (Any Body)
- Amplitude (Any Body)
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Tides and Tidal Currents
The Benefits of Learn America’s Blended/Online Industry Recognized Credentials:
Pending USCG Approval
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Flexible course enrollment
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Interactive online program proctored by industry experts
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Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers
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USCG approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion