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Basic Shiphandling

Course covering basic training in shiphandling.

A trainee successfully completing the Aboa Mare Basic Shiphandling course will have a good understanding of shiphandling theory. The trainee is familiarized in maneuvering of ships in a variety of conditions including winds, tides and currents.

The Basic Shiphandling course is intended for experienced nautical officers and other persons with responsible duties in navigation work, such as pilots.

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Language

English

Duration

Depending on training package

Price

Project specific

Location

Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center. Turku, Finland

Training method

Theory lessons and simulator exercises

Upon completing this training,
the participant will

  • Understand manouvre theory and practical limitations in fairway and port operations
  • Be familiar with fairway and port regulations
  • Be prepared to manoeuvre and handle a ship in all conditions in rivers, estuaries and restricted waters, berthing and unberthing under various conditions of wind, tide and current.
  • Be able to manouvre the ship in fairways and port areas
  • Planning and ship handling in narrow part of fairways when berthing and unberthing including the reduction in under keel clearance caused by squat, rolling and pitching 
  • Understanding effects of weather  
  • How to plan and prepare for berthing and unberthing  
  • How to use different type of propulsion during berthing and unberthing 
  • Manage emergency situations during IBS malfunctions onboard 
  • Regulatory framework 
Course code
Course titleBasic Shiphandling
Student profileOfficers and experienced nautical Officers and other persons with responsible duties in navigation work.
Course languageEnglish
Training methodTheory lessons and simulator exercises
DurationDepending on training package
Other approvalsIMO STCW

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