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Yamaguchi and Fukuoka Tour

17-19 August 2008, conducted by Professor YASUO ARAI 1. Kanmon Kaikyo Traffic Advisory Service Center (Japan Coast Guard), Moji, , Kitakyusu 2. Toyo Singo Tushin Co. Ltd, Kitakyusu, Fukuoka 3. Kanmon Bridge, Kanmon Strait, Kanmon Tunnel and Mekari Park, Fukuoka-Yamaguchi 4. Kaikyo Yume Tower (153 m, 360 degrees sky view), Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 5. KDDI Yamaguchi Satellite Earth Station, Niho

RADAR/ARPA ECDIS Simulator

Key words: Simulator, RADAR, ARPA, ECDIS, OOW, COLREGS 1972, STCW 1995 Abstract The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and set out the "rules of the road" to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea. COLREGS can also refer to the specific political line that divides inland waterways (subject to one set of navigation rules) and coastal waterways (subject to international navigation rules). Part B - Steering and sailing, Section I (for any visibility), Rule no. 5 about Look-out that every vessel must at all times keep a proper look-out by sight (day shape or lights by eyes or visual aids), hearing (sound signal or Marine VHF radio ) and all available means (e.g. Radar , ARPA , AIS , GMDSS ...) in order to judge if risk of collision exists. Rule no.7 Risk of Collision that Vessels must use all available means to determine the risk of a collision , including the use of ra