Command Course

Course Description

The Command course develops Chief Officers to prepare them for promotion to Master. It provides candidates with a broader understanding of the legal and commercial aspects of shipping, ship handling techniques as well as leadership and management skills. The course also includes auditing techniques, incident investigation and reviews various case studies.

Course Content

After successful completion of this course participants will have the underpinning knowledge and skills to be able to:

  • Take command of a vessel
  • Comply with BSM procedures and performance standards
  • Apply relevant rules and regulations
  • Understand the application of insurance, chartering and maritime law
  • Deliver competence beyond STCW requirements in their role as Master
  • Demonstrate ship handling techniques
  • Promote a strong safety and ‘Just Culture' ensuring implementation of company core values and strategies
Entry Standards

12 months sea experience as Chief Officer with at least 2 recommendations for promotion. Completion of ship handling on board demonstrated by Ship handling records.

Facilities

Classroom, bridge simulators.

Teaching Method

Classroom Lectures, structured simulator exercises.

Guidelines

STCW, SOLAS, The ISM Code, Charter Parties, Company SMS, Bridge Procedures Guide.

Course Duration

10 days.

Assessment

Pre, intermediate and post assessment and simulator exercises

Certification

Maritime Training Center Course Certificate on successful completion of course and summative assessment

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

For new seafarers and companies, please click on the ‘Request Information’ button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.

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