Ship Handling Course
| Course requirement | STCW Recommended |
| Duration in days/hours | 5/40 |
| Price | on demand |
| STCW reference: | A-II/2, A-I/12 and B-I/12 |
| Course schedule: | |
| 21-May-2012 |  |
Description:
The course is practical and theoretical and consists of a series of exercises performed on a ship handling simulator. Classroom lectures will provide the necessary theoretical background for the exercises. Particular items dealt with will be illustrated either by including them as part of an exercise or by separate simulator demonstration.
The exercises increase in complexity as trainees become familiar with the manoeuvring characteristics of the ship model and its response to the engine and helm in various conditions.
Course syllabus includes STCW 95 references:
- Table A-II/1: Manoeuvre the ship,
- Table A-II/1: Manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions, subparagraphs 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16 and 18.
Trainees are expected to make use of effective bridge procedures, to comply with COLREG 1972 and to observe principles of keeping a navigational watch as set out in STCW 95, regulation VIII/2, section A-VIII/2, B-VIII/2 and B-I/12.
The trainees who successfully complete this course will have gained experience in ship handling under various conditions and will make more effective contribution to the bridge team during ship maneuvering in normal and emergency situations.