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COURSE MODULES
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Introduction to the international obligations related to AtoN provision.
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Introduction to the work of IALA and the IALA standards.
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Describe how an AtoN Manager may satisfy the SOLAS V/13 requirements related to:
- Volume of traffic and degree of risk,
- Compliance with international recommendations and guidelines,
- Providing information to all concerned.
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This quiz will check your understanding of the IALA standards.
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Visit the following US website by clicking on the kink below and review the list of lights for your country/region:
Maritime Safety Information (nga.mil)
Comment in the forum as to whether the information is up to date and complete. If not, provide an example of what needs to be changed.
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This quiz will check your understanding of navigation and chart interpretation.
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This folder contains:
- Chart INT1 - please study the sections related to AtoN in detail.
- IALA Recommendation E-110 on the rythmic characters of lights on aids to navigation.
- IMO Resolution A.892(21), Guidelines for Voyage Planning.
- IMO Resolution A.915(22), Policy and Requirements for a future GNSS.
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This quiz will check your understanding of Maritime Safety Information and tides.
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This quiz will check your understanding of interpreting meteorological information.
Questions one to six of the quiz are based on a marine weather forecast which is available through this link.
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Work through this quiz in conjunction with IALA Recommendation R1001 on the IALA Maritime Buoyage System. Please write the answers on the form and upload to the course page. The correct answers will be provided after you have completed the lectures.
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This quiz will check your understanding of AtoN position standards and the IALA categorisation of AtoN.
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This folder contains copies of the IALA recommendations and guidelines referred to in this lecture which you should read to consolidate your knowledge and understanding.
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This quiz will check your understanding of the basic elements of electronic positioning systems.
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This folder contains:
- IMO Resolution A.1046(27) on the Worldwide Radio Navigation System
- IALA Recommendation R0126 on the use of automatic identification systems in Marine Aids to Navigation Services
- IALA Guideline G1046 on response plan for the marking of new wrecks
- IALA Guideline G1010 on racon range performance
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This quiz will check your understanding the key key definitions covered in this lecture.
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This folder contains:
- IALA Recommendation R0202 on marine signal lights - calculation, definition and notation of luminous range
- IALA Guideline 1073 on the conspicuity of AtoN lights at night
- IALA Guideline 1043 on light sources used in visual AtoN
- IALA Guideline 1048 on LED technologies and their use in signal lights
- IALA Guideline 1064 on integrated power system lanterns
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This quiz will check your understanding the key key definitions related to light and to enable you to use IALA Recommendation R0110 to interpret light specifications.
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This folder contains:
- IALA Guideline 1023 on the design of leading lines
- IALA Guideline 1049 on modern light sources in traditional optics
- IALA Guideline 1094 on daymarks for aids to navigation
- IALA Guideline 1099 on the hydrostatic design of buoys
- IALA Guideline 1116 on the selection of rhythmic characters and synchronization of lights for aids to navigation
- IALA Recommendation R0104 on off station signals for major floating aids
- IALA Recommendation R0111 on port traffic signals
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This folder contains:
- IALA Recommendation R0109 on the calculation of the range of a sound signal
- IALA Recommendation R0112 on leading lights
- IALA Guideline 1023 on the design of leading lights (and calculation spreadsheet)
- IALA Guideline 1041 on sector lights
- IALA Guideline 1078 on the use of AtoN in the design of fairways
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RESOURCES
COURSE EVALUATION/SURVEY
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The World-Wide Radio Navigation System and AIS
These lectures provide a description of the structure and components of the IMO World-Wide Radio Navigation System as well as providing more detailed information on AIS, including AIS applications on AtoN.
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This lecture describes the IMO World-Wide Radio Navigation System and its components
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This lecture introduces AIS and its use at sea and ashore
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This lecture provides more detailed information on AIS AtoN applications and introduces LRIT
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This folder contains:
- IMO Resolution A.1046(27) on the Worldwide Radionavigation System
- IMO SN.1-Circ 243 Rev2 - Guidelines for the presentation of navigation related symbols, terms and abbreviations (relevant to AIS AtoN)
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At the end of studying these lectures, undertaking the activities and reviewing the textbook and supplementary materials you should be able to achieve the competencies contained within this document.
GMDSS and e-Navigation
These lectures provide information on the purpose and components of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) before providing background to e-Navigation.
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This lecture describes the functions and components of the GMDSS before discussing the IALA Maritime Radio Communication Plan
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This lecture introduces the definition and structure of e-Navigation
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This lecture provides background information on the technical structures that support e-Navigation.
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This folder contains:
- IMO e-Navigation Strategy Implementation Plan
- IALA Maritime Radio Communications Plan
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At the end of studying these lectures, undertaking the activities and reviewing the textbook and supplementary materials you should be able to achieve the competencies contained within this document.
Remote control and monitoring and an introduction to Vessel Traffic Services
These lectures will describe the principles and methods for the remote control and monitoring of AtoN followed by a general introduction to Vessel Traffic Services.
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This lecture will introduce the principles and methods for remote control and monitoring of AtoN.
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IALA lecture and practical cast study on AtoN remote monitoring.
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This lecture provides an introduction to the requirements and capabilities of Vessel Traffic Services.
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This folder contains:
- IALA Guideline 1008 on remote control and monitoring of AtoN
- The IALA VTS Manual 2021
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At the end of studying these lectures, undertaking the activities and reviewing the textbook and supplementary materials you should be able to achieve the competencies contained within this document.
AtoN structures, materials and historic lighthouses
These lectures will provide and introduction to the various materials used in AtoN construction and will discuss their advantages, disadvantages and limitations. The second lecture provides background information on the management and preservation of historic lighthouses.
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This lecture will identify the types of structures and materials used and will discuss their advantages, disadvantages and limitations.
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This lecture will provide information on the management and conservation of heritage lighthouses.
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At the end of studying these lectures, undertaking the activities and reviewing the textbook and supplementary materials you should be able to achieve the competencies contained within this document.
Power supply technologies and systems
These lectures will introduce you to the different power source technologies that may be used by AtoN as well as considering issues surrounding lightning.
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This lecture will introduce the common types of power supply used on AtoN.
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This lecture will compare and contrast the different types of battery used in AtoN applications as well as introducing lightning protection measures.
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At the end of studying these lectures, undertaking the activities and reviewing the textbook and supplementary materials you should be able to achieve the competencies contained within this document.