Type of Activity
Experimental
Title
Search and Rescue Simulation
Thematic
Blue Economy
Discipline
Mother tongue, Maritime Navigation, Maritime Safety, Maritime Low
Pedagogic content

Key concept of relevant disciplines

  • View the correct methods to use distress signals
  • Know the procedure to report your position
  • Recognition of the main radar functions
  • Recognition of the main navigational instruments
  • Introduction to radio communication
  • Know the main navigation system integration
  • COLREGs knowledge
  • Apply search and rescue procedures
Target Audience
From 16 years old
Pre-requisites
Basic knowledge of: Geometry English language Cartography’s fundamentals Vector calculation
New competencies targeted

Students will be able to:

  • Know the basic procedures of SAR (search and rescue) operations
  • Use radar and ARPA as systems to determine the rescue route
  • Use communication techniques and procedures in English language
Preparation

Description of Activity

STEP 1: The teacher choose a near Maritime College (School) with Bridge Simulation

STEP 2: The teacher require authorization

STEP 3: The teacher, In according with Maritime College teachers, define the simulation scenario

Description of Implementation

STEP 1: Into virtual laboratory, the teacher explains the scenario overview

STEP 2: The students, supported by teachers, perform the required actions

STEP 3: The teacher analyzes the data obtained end the actions taken by each student

STEP 4: The class contributes to the final discussion which will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the choices made, and the correspondence with international standards relating to safety of navigation

Place
ICT laboratory, Simulation room
Material need
Duration of Preparation

Duration of Activity

8 hours
Duration of Implementation

Duration of activity

8 hours
Authorship and ressources conditions to use
  • Authorship: IIS Garibaldi
  • Required: Maritime College (School) with Bridge Simulation
Links

Links to website

Additionnal ressources
Topic of this Experiences
Country
France

Illustration