As a senior student who has studied in a maritime college for four years, this question can still be answered. I need to experience it directly on the boat.

Training objectives of navigation technology specialty: to train seafarers who meet the requirements of STCW International Convention formulated by the International Maritime Organization, master modern navigation-related theories and skills, have the ability of ship driving and management, are proficient in crew business, and hold certificates of competency for seafarers and certificates of competency for seafarers on duty.

Specialized courses: navigation, ship watch and collision avoidance, ship manipulation, navigation meteorology and oceanography, navigation instruments, maritime English reading, maritime cargo transportation, ship structure and equipment, ship safety management, GMDSS communication equipment and services, GMDSS communication English reading, ship signals and VHF communication, etc.

On the ship, navigation is also divided into different positions and levels.

Let me introduce the first one in detail.

management level

⑴ Captain: The captain is the leader of the ship, responsible for the safe transportation, production and management of the ship, and responsible to the company manager. The main work includes leading the crew to implement national policies, laws and regulations and various instructions and regulations issued by the company; Complete transportation and production tasks with high quality and in an all-round way, ensure the safety of ships, lives and property to the maximum extent, and give full play to the role of normal navigation of ships and cargo transportation; Strictly abide by international conventions and regional regulations and undertake due international obligations; In an emergency, handle everything decisively and safely.

(2) First mate: presiding over the daily work of the deck, assisting the captain in safety production and ship navigation, and serving as navigation duty; Responsible for cargo handling, transportation and maintenance of the deck department; Be responsible for formulating and organizing the implementation of various work plans of the deck department; Responsible for the preparation of cargo stowage plan and maintenance plan; Preside over safety month activities and related safety work.

2. Operation level (1) Second Deputy (2) Third Deputy

3. Support level (1) Bosun (2) Carpenter (3) One Water (4) Two Water