LARGE VESSEL HANDLING

Target Audience	The aim at Senior Deck Officers to increase knowledge and maneuvering skills to safely and efficiently handle large vessels, during various seagoing conditions e.g. increases in wind, waves and current, during port approaches and port navigation.
Course Content	On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to: Demonstrate maneuvering skills under various situations alongside other vessels and anchoring Demonstrate ship handling in restricted waters - maneuvering in rivers or channels Demonstrate berthing or mooring operations and working safely with Tugs Demonstrate emergency ship maneuvering and possible machinery failures
Entry Standards	Navigating Officers who are joining vessels more than 100,000t DWT
Facilities	Classroom, bridge simulator.
Teaching Method	Classroom lectures and simulator exercises.
Guidelines	STCW Section B-V/a.
Course Duration	3 days.
Assessment	Theoretical exam and practical evaluation.
Certification	Attendance certificate upon successful completion of tests and exercises.
Venue	This course is regularly offered by our MTCs, and may be available online, please contact your regional Maritime Training Centre (MTC) or for BSM employees kindly contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) for the next available course.