Unit Code: DNS485

Unit Name: Practical Navigation

Description: Terrestrial navigation is the method of navigation used by mariners that uses landmarks as reference points and ship’s speed along with tides and currents. This is the opposite of celestial navigation, which plots positions in relation to the stars. Mariners use both systems of navigation for accuracy.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: Successfully completed DA1 / Class 5 Master

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2