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Maritime Radar Operator Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to use radar on ships like a real pro with our Maritime Radar Operator Course. This course is for people who want to get better at using radar for their jobs. You'll learn how to avoid hitting other ships, how to change your ship's direction and speed, and how to talk to other ships clearly. You'll also become good at finding and following other ships on the radar, and knowing how far away they are and what direction they're coming from. You'll understand how radar works and be able to use it well even when there are lots of ships around. This training will help you get ahead in your maritime job because it's practical and teaches you things you can use in the real world.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below.

Master collision avoidance: Change your ship's direction and speed so you don't hit any other ships.

Enhance communication: Talk to other ships clearly so everyone can travel safely.

Track targets accurately: Find other ships on the radar and watch where they're going very carefully.

Optimize radar use: Understand what you're seeing on the radar screen and know which ships are most important to watch when there are many ships around.

Document strategies: Write down clear reports and share what you've learned so things can go well.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.