In this course the participants should gain the basic and advanced knowledge of shiphandling principles, maneuvering different types of ships in different weather conditions, with different propulsion systems with or without tugs in various complexity areas and conditions. Also course meets the objectives listed in STCW Code sections A-II/2 and B-V/a and covers all subject areas recommended by IMO Model Course 1.22 “Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork”.

The shiphandling course covers the following topics:

• Basic principles and forces acting to a ship
• Standard maneuvers
• Wind and current effects
• Shallow water effects
• Bank and canal effects and shipt to ship interaction
• Various propulsion systems, use of advanced rudders, maneuvers on ships with unusual maneuvering characteristics, handling of large ships
• Use of tugs

Dates: every Monday