Shiphandling and Maneuvering with Bridge Resource Management or Bridge Team Management

This course is basically practical and consists mainly of a series of exercises progressively becoming complex and critical performed on a Ship’s Bridge Simulator Systems delivered by Kongsberg Maritime Simulation Systems AS for ship officers who practiced ship handling and maneuvering on board various types of vessel (PCC,VLCC, Bulk Carrier, Twin Screw and General Cargo).

Objectives:

The candidates who successfully completed this course will have gained experience in handling various types of vessels under various conditions (except ice) and will make a more effective contribution to the bridge team during ship maneuvering in approaches, harbor and/or open seas to avoid collision and close quarter situations.

Course Content:

Simulator System Overview;

NSCPi Training Concept:

Review of basic knowledge in ship handling; Practical Ship handling including the VLCC’s pivot point; Factors to consider in ship handling; Rudder and propeller; Maneuvering information; The Anchor; Wind and current effects; Narrow channels; The use of tugs.

STCW Reference:

Table AII/ 1.8; AII/ 2.9

Training Methodology:

Classroom Instructions (20%), computer based instruction (10%) and Dynamic real time simulation (70%). Certificate of Training shall be given to each candidate who satisfactorily completed the course and passed the Simulator Exercise Evaluation System, a built in computerized objective assessment within the Polaris SBS 2000.

Entry Requirements:

Marine Deck Officers and/or prospective marine Deck Officers

Duration:

5 days