Exercise 2 - Operating in restricted visibility

Exercise 2 - Operating in restricted visibility



Exercise summary

Student to … ‘Execute the same passage from ‘Leslie Head’ to enter ‘Rozelle Cove Marina’. However, during this passage the visibility will markedly deteriorate.  As visibility reduces you will need to use the radar skills developed in Exercise 1 to complete the passage safely.’


Duration


20 minutes


Previous knowledge, understanding or skills

Completed Exercise 1 and demonstrated an ability to set up the radar correctly and adjust the radar on passage alternating between the available view options – window, radar display and plotter.


Aim

To develop the understanding of radar settings and controls developed in Exercise 1 but with the additional challenge of doing so in restricted visibility.


Desired learning outcomes

Evidence competence in helming the simulator, navigating between window, radar, plotter and exercise control screens.

 

Can set up the radar correctly and then navigate safely in restricted visibility utilising the radar in an appropriate way for the passage.

 

Can identify the targets visible on the radar to determine what they relate to when viewing the chart.

 

Note: Other vessels will transit the area however it is NOT expected for this exercise that the student will apply Rule 19


Session running order

Leg 1

 

Student to begin by setting up the radar appropriately for the passage. Then proceed on the passage.

 

Leg 2

 

Student to navigate towards entrance to Rozelle Cove at an appropriate speed. Student to take opportunity to alternate between radar, plotter and visual and to make adjustments as per above.

 

They will need to be aware of other vessels but are not expected to react to those vessels in this exercise.

 

Leg 3

 

Navigate towards Rozelle Cove Marina along the narrow channel alternating between the available views.


Stretch options and other comments

As the session operates in restricted visibility it is important that the student adopts a ‘safe speed’ relative to the conditions and this should be monitored by instructors.