Learn the details of Nautical Charts & Publications around Trinidad

 

You should know the waters around Trinidad very, very well, if you are trained properly. SSNT's Magnetic Compass Charts and Publications unit includes following lessons: Navigation landmarks on the Trinidad coast, Anchorages around Trinidad, Aids to Navigation lights on the Trinidad north coast, Interacting with fishing boats on the Trinidad coast, Marine Oil and Gas Fields in Trinidad waters, Navigational channels around Trinidad, Shoals and shallow areas in Trinidad waters, Dry season on the Trinidad coast, Ocean currents around Trinidad, Rainy season on the Trinidad coast, Tidal current flow around Trinidad, Tidal current predictions for Gulf of Paria north, Tidal current predictions for Gulf of Paria south, Tidal current predictions for Trinidad south coast and Winds and squalls off the Trinidad coast (4)

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to describe Trinidad’s coastal waters and coastline. The sailing directions have been repurposed to highlight navigation landmarks, recommended anchorages, marine oil and gas fields, lighthouses, seasonal conditions, ports around Trinidad, ocean current flow, tidal current flow, Orinoco river effect, prevailing winds, shallow areas and rocks around Trinidad. Learners will also be able to describe the types of fishing boats and fishing areas around Trinidad.

You will have to complete the magnetic compass and bridge watchkeeping courses in this unit. In the magnetic compass course you learn how to use the compass rose on a chart and a deviation card to convert true courses to compass courses, and convert compass bearings to true bearings for plotting on the chart. In the very short bridge watchkeeping course, you get note on keeping a lookout, responding to helm orders, doing fire rounds and handing over bridge watches.