Large Ship Handling

Course Description

The aim of Senior Deck Officers is to increase knowledge and maneuvering skills to safely and efficiently handle large vessels, during various seagoing conditions e.g., increases in wind, waves and current, during port approaches and port navigation.

Course Content

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate maneuvering skills under various situations alongside other vessels and anchoring
  • Demonstrate ship handling in restricted waters - maneuvering in rivers or channels
  • Demonstrate berthing or mooring operations and working safely with Tugs
  • Demonstrate emergency ship maneuvering and possible machinery failures
Entry Standards

Navigating Officers who are joining vessels more than 100,000t DWT

Facilities

Classroom, bridge simulator.

Teaching Method

Classroom lectures and simulator exercises.

Guidelines

STCW Section B-V/a.

Course Duration

3 days.

Assessment

Pre and post assessment and simulator exercises

Certification

Maritime Training Center Course Certificate on successful completion of course, simulator exercises 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.

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