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    i. Targets used for parallel indexing must be positively identified and not confused with other nearby targets. ii. The radar performance and time base centered on own ship must be checked. iii. The heading marker alignment and gyro error must be determined and accounted for. iv. The accuracy of the variable range marker and fixed range rings should be checked if possible. v. The officer on watch must be aware that changing the range scale may require repositioning the parallel index lines.

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    i. Targets used for parallel indexing must be positively identified and not confused with other nearby targets. ii. The radar performance and time base centered on own ship must be checked. iii. The heading marker alignment and gyro error must be determined and accounted for. iv. The accuracy of the variable range marker and fixed range rings should be checked if possible. v. The officer on watch must be aware that changing the range scale may require repositioning the parallel index lines.

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    i. Targets used for parallel indexing must be positively identified and not confused with other nearby targets. ii. The radar performance and time base centered on own ship must be checked. iii. The heading marker alignment and gyro error must be determined and accounted for. iv. The accuracy of the variable range marker and fixed range rings should be checked if possible. v. The officer on watch must be aware that changing the range scale may require repositioning the parallel index lines.

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    i. Targets used for parallel indexing must be positively identified and not confused with other nearby targets. ii. The radar performance and time base centered on own ship must be checked. iii. The heading marker alignment and gyro error must be determined and accounted for. iv. The accuracy of the variable range marker and fixed range rings should be checked if possible. v. The officer on watch must be aware that changing the range scale may require repositioning the parallel index lines.

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    Q.

    Explain the precautions that should be taken when using parallel indexing to monitor the
    vessels progress along its track.
    ANS:
    When using PI techniques OOW must still fix vessel position on chart.

    The following checks must be carried out prior to using PI:


    i. Targets to be used for tracking must be positively identified and should not be chosen if they
    are likely to be confused with other targets in vicinity.
    ii. The overall performance of the radar to be checked prior to and more frequently during the
    passage when using PI.
    iii. Time base must be accurately centered on own ship.
    iv. The heading marker should be checked for alignment with ships F+A line.
    v. The Gyro error should be determined prior to using PI and should be allowed for.
    vi. If possible check accuracy of VRM and range rings against a fix from secondary navigation
    system (e.g. GPs)
    vii. OOW should be aware that changing range scales may necessitate re-positioning the PI
    lines.

    Q. State the precautions and checks, as outlined in current MCA guidance, regarding
    Navigation -Use of Electronic Navigation Aids, when using Parallel Indexing techniques.
    ANS:
    -Some older radars may still have reflection plotters.
    -It is important to remember that parallel index lines drawn on reflection plotters apply to one
    range scale only. Hence, radar range scale shall not be changed if using it.
    -In addition to all other precautions necessary for the safe use of radar information, particular
    care must therefore be taken when changing range scales.
    -The use of parallel indexing does not remove the requirement for position fixing at regular
    intervals using all appropriate methods available including visual bearings, since parallel
    indexing only indicates if the ship is on or off track and not its progress along the track.

    -When using radar for position fixing and monitoring, check:


    (i) the identity of fixed objects,
    (ii) the radar’s overall performance,
    (iii) the gyro error and accuracy of the heading marker alignment,
    (iv) that parallel index lines are correctly positioned on a suitable display, and
    (v) the accuracy of the variable range marker, bearing cursor and fixed range rings.

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