OBJECTIVES

Using the technology to enhance safe operation of ships by increasing navigator’s knowledge of ship handling theory and improving their ability to manoeuvre vessels safely.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction
• Manoeuvring in Deep and Shallow Water
• Shallow Water Effects
• Berthing/unberthing with or without Tugs Under Various Environmental Conditions
• Effects of Wind and Current on Ship Handling
• Training of The Role of The Pivot Point in Ship Manoeuvres
• Berthing with or without Current
• Mooring at an SPM/FPSO with Waves and Current
• Manoeuvring with Anchors (Dredging and Mooring)
• Meeting and Overtaking in a Canal

PARTICIPANT

This course was designed for Masters, Deck Officers, Pilots, Trainee Tug Masters, Captains and Officers who have never been on manned models before