The course is intended for Master Mariners. It is designed to provide enhancement training for ship captains to further develop and reinforce their know-how and skills in ship handling & maneuvering practices in view of compliance with collision regulations, operational procedures, and safety guidelines.

Integrated in the course program are personality profiling and assessment of technical skills, soft skills, and behavioral attributes with participation of Psychologist.

COURSE AIMS & OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to enable master mariners to further develop their technical skills and behavioral aptitude in handling and maintaining control of a ship and conduct safe navigation in normal and emergency situations, ensuring compliance with collision regulations and adherence to company operational procedure and guidelines, to effectively manage potential risks and respond to dynamic maritime conditions.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Apply the key rules in collision avoidance in compliance with COLREGS
• Demonstrate the essentials principles of shiphandling, including application of pivot point and use of anchors
• Practice methods of maintaining control of a ship when maneuvering involving hydrodynamic interaction forces and shallow water effects
• Demonstrate the Master-Pilot exchange of information, relevant to the safe passage of the vessel
• Apply essential guidelines and recommendations to safely conduct of STS maneuvers, mooring, and unmooring operations
• Discuss various accident/incident reports involving collision cases including ways and means to prevent such incidents
• Demonstrate safe ship maneuvers in various traffic cases & operational scenarios and practice collision avoidance.

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:

• Collision Regulations (COLREGS)
• Shiphandling and Anchoring
• Hydrodynamic Interaction and Shallow-Water Effect
• Master-Pilot Relationship
• Ship to Ship Maneuver
• Case discussion of various accident/incident and investigation reports related to collisions
• Simulation Exercises using Full Mission Bridge Simulator
  
  

Entry Requirement / Target Group:

The course is open to experienced Master Mariners.