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Course Description

This course is designed to provide training in the basic theory and operational use of navigating instruments found on board vessels. These navigating instruments include (but are not limited to) radar; automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA); Loran-C; automatic identification system (AIS); gyro and magnetic compasses; Global Positioning System (GPS) and Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS); echo sounder; speed and distance logs; voyage data recorder; course recorder and the auto-pilot. Topics of study include theory of operation; use of controls; derivation of information; data correction and use of data in position fixing; recognition of false information; and malfunctions.

Prerequisites

Valid Government Issued Photo ID (i.e. Driver’s License, Passport or Citizenship Card)
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Section Title
EPS (Electronic Positioning Systems)
Type
Lab
Days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
82.5
Location
  • Owen Sound
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,795.00
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
Section Notes
Room PTT and A136
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