RYA Radar

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea requires that proper use be made of radar, if onboard. Thus if a skipper breaks the Rules he could be prosecuted under The Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch criticised both skippers’ use of radar following a collision; Collision between Gas Monarch and Whispa

The message is clear – if you have radar you must be able to use it properly.

This is a one day, or two evening, Course, 0930 to 1700 or 1730 to 2100, aimed at increasing your knowledge of radar as an aid to navigation but with particular emphasis on collision avoidance. Candidates will have an opportunity to use a simulator. The relative merits of Radar and AIS will also be discussed. Next Course October . RYA Radar Day Course

Cost £120 which includes the RYA booklet, but excludes the RYA Pack, currently £9.75.