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Description

This preparatory course is designed to provide the participant with fundamental meteorological theory and links the concepts to shipboard practice. The course provides the participant with knowledge to; understand and interpret synoptic weather charts, understand characteristics of various weather systems including tropical revolving storms, understand ocean current systems, calculate tidal conditions, and to use all appropriate navigational publications on tides and currents.

A preparatory course does not replace the official Transport Canada exams; rather, it supports your learning, helps you understand the required subject matter, and prepares you to meet Transport Canada’s standards and expectations.

Please note that the official certification examination must still be written directly with Transport Canada.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe global wind and pressure systems and their impact on weather and navigation.
• Interpret synoptic and prognostic weather charts for voyage planning.
• Decode and apply maritime weather forecast codes.
• Identify types, formation, and movement of sea ice.
• Apply safe navigation practices in ice-covered waters.
• Explain the structure and weather associated with major frontal systems.
• Describe the formation and behaviour of tropical revolving storms.
• Identify major ocean currents and their effects on vessel operations.
• Integrate weather and sea conditions into voyage planning.
• Explain how sea waves and swells form and affect vessels.
• Perform tide and current calculations for safe navigation.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online
Dates
Oct 26, 2026 to Jan 22, 2027
Location
Delivery Options
Online - Self-Paced  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $600.00

Section Notes

Online courses are work at your own pace, no scheduled classes.

You will have access to an instructor via email inside the course shell, we will send you information on how to access the course as we get closer to the start date.

Materials can be purchased at the MI Campustore:

  • Call (709) 778-0473 or email campusstore@mi.mun.ca to place your order. Visa and MasterCard payments are welcome.
    • Shipping: Orders will be shipped the next day via Canada Post or courier to anywhere in the world. We’ll advise you of shipping costs and provide a tracking number.

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