ARPA Course In Tirunelveli
The ARPA Course is conducted at 31 DG Shipping approved institutes in India that include various places such as Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.Through the STCW Course Finder Portal, one is able to see the price charged by various colleges and choose the date and preferred place for the ARPA course. The portal enables students to get their ARPA Course in Mumbai or ARPA Course in Delhi without spending time browsing different sites and contacting different colleges.Currently, the ARPA Course is not available in Tirunelveli. The seafarers of Tirunelveli looking forward to doing this course may consider taking it in Chennai.
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Eligibility for ARPA Course
To attend the ARPA Course, you need to clear all of the points mentioned below.
Sea-Time Requirement
Deck Cadets who have completed a minimum of 9 months sea time
OR
Deck Ratings who have completed a minimum 24 months sea time.
Bridge Watchkeeping Required
The sea time must include a minimum period of Six months of bridge watchkeeping at sea.
This shall be evidenced in the Deck Cadet / Ratings Record book as 720 hours of Bridge watchkeeping.
Completed the DG-approved “RADAR OBSERVER SIMULATOR COURSE”.
Documents Required for ARPA Course
To apply for the ARPA course you need a list of documents such as:
CDC
RADAR OBSERVER SIMULATOR COURSE Certificate.
Valid Medicals by a D.G.Shipping Approved Doctor (Click here for the list of DGS Approved Doctors)
A valid passport
Institutes Offering ARPA Course in Tirunelveli
The ARPA Course is designed for seafarers who need to understand the proper use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aid for safe navigation and collision avoidance. This course helps candidates learn about radar target tracking, CPA/TCPA, relative motion, true motion, risk assessment, and decision-making in traffic situations. Seafarers planning to complete the ARPA Course can choose suitable training locations such as Coimbatore or Chennai through the STCW Course Finder Portal.
Institute Name | Location | How to Apply |
Indian Maritime College | Chennai | |
Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai ) | Chennai | |
HIMT Chennai | Chennai | |
AMET City College | Chennai |
ARPA Course Fees in Tirunelveli
Institute Name | Fees |
Indian Maritime College | 8,900 |
Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai ) | 9,000 |
HIMT Chennai | 9,900 |
AMET City College | 8,000 |
Massa Maritime Academy ( Chennai )
Introduction Massa Maritime Academy, Chennai is an institute that offers professional training to seafarers. Some of the most important professional courses offered in this institute include the ARPA course. This course helps seafarers understand the use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA). This would help them avoid colliding with other vessels while navigating. This course includes various topics like target tracking by radars, CPA & TCPA, true motion, relative motion, risk assessment and decision making in traffic situations.

How to Book a ARPA Course
Finding the right training institute in Tirunelveli. made simpler by using an online comparison platform, which eliminates the need to contact multiple colleges individually. Here is the step-by-step Process to book your course in Tirunelveli:
Step 1: Visit stcwcoursefinder.com

Step 2: Select Course = ARPA; State =Tamil Nadu; City = Tirunelveli; Month = (Your preferred Month).

Step 3: Submit Your Query: Provide your contact details and submit the form. Our team will assist you in coordinating with the institute to secure the best available deal for free.
Utilising modern technology streamlines the booking Process for essential maritime certifications. While we strive to provide the most current information, please verify the latest course details on the STCW Course Finder portal before finalising your enrollment.