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Chart Datum in Coastal Navigation Training

This document discusses a navigation activity that examines the effects of using nautical charts with different horizontal and vertical datums. Students will analyze a Chilean chart constructed using the South American Datum of 1969 and consider how satellite-derived positions could affect navigation near the coast. They will answer questions about specific dangers to navigation in a given area due to the chart's datum and mitigating actions a navigator could take to minimize risks. The activity aims to evaluate students' understanding of how different datums impact safety of navigation.

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Chart Datum in Coastal Navigation Training

This document discusses a navigation activity that examines the effects of using nautical charts with different horizontal and vertical datums. Students will analyze a Chilean chart constructed using the South American Datum of 1969 and consider how satellite-derived positions could affect navigation near the coast. They will answer questions about specific dangers to navigation in a given area due to the chart's datum and mitigating actions a navigator could take to minimize risks. The activity aims to evaluate students' understanding of how different datums impact safety of navigation.

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NAV 1 – Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation 1


Course
NAV 1 – Activity 3
Activity Code
Briefing 30 minutes
Execution 2 hours
Duration
Debriefing 30 minutes

Total Time 3 hours


Table A-II/1
STCW Table Specification of minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a
navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more
Navigation at the operational level
Function
C1. Plan and conduct passage and determine position
Competence
Thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts, and publications, such
as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners, radio navigational warnings
KUPs and ships’ routeing information

Chart datum
Activity Title
Obtain topographical, hydrographical and navigational aids and services
Course outcome information from the nautical charts and publications for voyage planning

Evaluate the effect to the safety to navigation of using a chart given its horizontal
Learning outcome and vertical datum

Chart Room
Activity Area
Chile Chart No. 4200 - BAHÍA COQUIMBO A CALETA HUENTELAUQUÉN (Or
Materials Needed any chart with datum other WGS 84)

Equipment Ratio 1:2


You are to examine a Chilean nautical chart which is constructed using the South
American Datum of 1969. Read carefully the notes with regards to satellite-
Description derived positions. Finally, answer the questions posted.

Briefing Items to be discussed during briefing:


 Objective of the activity (Relate prior discussion)
 Description of the activity and any general instructions
 Evaluation of performance

Instructor’s Action INSTRUCTOR’S COPY ONLY (In the event that the class size exceeds 20
students, a secondary instructor is required.)

1. Facilitate pairing of students for the activity.


2. Relate the activity with prior discussion on map projection.
3. Brief the class with regards to the activity.
4. Facilitate the class in their group session in examining the chart.
5. After the allotted time, discuss the effects of using the chart in navigation
particularly when satellite-derived positions are used.
6. Wrap-up the activity by summarizing the topic vis-à-vis the learning outcomes
and relate the next topic.

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Student’s Action 1. Examine the chart provided by the instructor. Read carefully the notes with
regards to satellite-derived positions. Look how this will affect the navigation.
Recognize other navigational hazards that are likely to be magnified because
of the datum being used.
2. Answer the questions posted.
3. During discussion, use your answers to interact with the instructor.

Debriefing Items to be discussed during debriefing:


 Summary of the activity
 Summary of the topic vis-à-vis the learning outcomes

1. What are the dangers to navigation when using satellite-derived position while referring to this
chart particularly near the coast? Cite a specific example and support your ideas.

2. Considering your cited instance of danger to navigation, what action should a navigator take during
planning and conducting the voyage in order to, at least, minimize the dangers to navigation?

Performance Criteria Performance Standards Score


1. Focus and details Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and
accurate information. 7

2. Sentence structure, All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and
grammar, mechanics length. The student makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, 3
and spelling and/or spelling.
Total Score 10

Marking guide
Scoring Method

Re-sit
Appeals and
Objections

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