This course provides training to the navigating officers in sound maneuvering techniques, principles and an opportunity to handle large ships in various conditions on a simulator.  To develop and improve understanding of principles of ship handling with emphasis on using/controlling main engine, rudder, thrusters, efficient use of tugs and improve skills in handling Large ships under various conditions such as weather/ current, maneuvering in ports and restricted waters on TRANSAS simulator.

COURSE OBJECTIVE         :

At the end of the course, the candidates will be able to

a)      Make Passage Planning, get the concept of turning circles, Stopping distance, crash stop, and other standard maneuvers. Controlled turns, Rudder cycling, anchoring a large vessel, Navigation through a congested anchorage.

b)      Get an overview of hydrodynamic interactions, shallow water effect, squat and bank effects.

c)       Understand the wind force and effects, currents – effects in deep and shallow waters.

d)      Demonstrate above effects on Ship Maneuvering Simulator in various navigational/ environmental conditions. Simulator exercises include Arrival anchorage, berthing, un-berthing and use of tugs. Ship handling in Emergencies.

ENTRY STANDARDS:

Senior Nautical officers Master and chief officer including junior officers second and third officers who are joining large ships i.e. VLCCs, VLOCs, VLGC, ULCS.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:  Three days.