Onboard Systems

This course is intended to ensure a basic understanding of effective communication between two or more people. Three-way communication is one of the simplest human performance tools that you can master, and It is an important defence in the prevention of errors that can result in incidents.

This course focuses on electrical safety, both while sailing and when in harbour. The course covers all the basics about the electrical system on board and gives you tools to review the electrical system yourself and ensure optimal electrical safety.

Both RADAR and AIS instruments are precious aids in preventing the risk of collisions at sea. The way they work is based on totally different technologies. A RADAR transmits radio signals, receives their echo through a rotating antenna processed, and shows them on the instrument display. An AIS transmits and receives a vessel's navigation information on dedicated VHF channels and calculates the potential collision risk.

The course covers when and how to add a ground connection to your electrical devices. Including examples of ground plates, sizes and what equipment needs grounding.

This course is an introduction to different kinds of radar systems. The course covers pulse radar vs broadband radar. It includes installation, how to use it, placement of the antenna, and a video demonstration.

This course covers the electrochemical series and why corrosion occurs. Also, how to actively prevent galvanic corrosion and what to be aware of in terms of galvanic currents.

This course covers the different types of batteries, including acid batteries, GEL batteries, AGM batteries and the newer Li-on batteries. It also covers different types of chargers and what to be aware of when charging.

This course is an introduction to satellite-based communication systems. The course covers satellite systems, including coverage, speed, price, and usage. It also introduces the possibility of having an internet connection on board while at sea.

In this course, you will learn about the switchboard and how it, in most cases, is constructed. We will look at different types, and you will learn how they work. You will get to know the idea behind the many wires and why they are needed, and you will gain knowledge about wire dimensioning and how they are connected correctly.

The aim of this course is not to make you an expert in the use of VHF or to substitute for an approved operator course. The aim of this course is to give you the knowledge and confidence to use a VHF radio in an emergency.

In this course, we look at the parts of a VHF radio and cover the basics of making an emergency broadcast.

This course explores the technicalities of how Marine GPS units can calculate position wherever you are in the world. In this course, GPS means the system developed by the USA called NAVSTAR GPS. Other Global Satellite Navigation Systems are available.

This course gives a full overview of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) work and of NMEA 0183 networks & protocols. This course is also the first module of the Actisense Accredited Installer course.