Scope (Target Audience) :This course is
designed for Masters & chief officers on navigational bridge simulator to
review the basic principles of ship handling.
Objective : Participants will use a navigational
bridge simulator to:
Enhance
their understanding of the effects on the behaviour of the ship, of wind,
current, shallow waters, condition of loading, etc and apply the knowledge
gained, for correct use of engines, helm and other available resources.
Practice
and appreciate the various aspects ship manoeuvring by carrying out
exercises such as anchoring, departing from a congested anchorage,
navigating through a narrow buoyed channel with wind, current and in
shallow water, use of tugs/bow thrusters for berthing and unberthing.
Contents :
Review of
basic principles of Ship Handling
Effect on
ship handling of wind, current, Shallow water, Bank
Interaction
between ships.
Practical
simulator exercises under various conditions.
