Superyacht Master covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules for the Office of the Watch (Yachts) and the Master (Yachts) Certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3000 tons. It is the only book written specifically for these modules.
Superyacht Master covers the requirements of the navigation and radar modules for the Officer of the Watch (Yachts) and the Master (Yachts) Certificates required for captains and crew of commercial yachts over 24m and under 3,000 tons. It is the only book written specifically for these modules and will be required reading for all those undertaking a deck career in the superyacht industry or in similar sized commercial craft.
This book is intended for the next level of navigators after Yachtmaster and is an extension of the current series of very successful and highly regarded course instruction books available from Adlard Coles Nautical.
'At long last someone has written an in-depth reference manual on radar operation for the masters of large yachts. Every superyacht should have a copy on the bridge!' John Wyborn, Director, The Crew Training Centre, Antibes
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'Comprehensive, clear and elegantly produced... the book is well illustrated and offers not only excellent study support but also first class reference material for all in this sector.' Nautilus UK Telegraph (March 2007) 'Full of good, sensible, useful advice.' Superyacht Master (December 2009)
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All skippers of vessels over 24m require a professional skipper's qualification; this is the only book catering for that course The author is a lecturer and Oral examiner for these courses in the UK and overseas Ideal study material for prospective skippers of superyachts, charter yachts and sail training vessels The market for superyacht deck personnel is growing year on year There are currently customised courses running in the UK, Bermuda, Florida, Barcelona
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The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea |
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Measurement of Speed and Distance (Log) |
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Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (Arpa) |
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Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) |
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| Annex A -- Navigation and Radar Module Syllabi for OOW and Master (Yacht) |
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| Annex B -- Minimum Radar Requirements |
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Robert Avis has had more than 350,000 miles at sea and command experience of eleven warships and six superyachts up to 75m. He now regularly teaches navigation and radar at this level both in the UK and overseas.
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