Advanced Ship Handling Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique

The main objective of this course is to provide trainees, as per STCW Sections A-II/1 ans A-II/2, with necessary knowledge and ability to manoeuvre ships on berthing and unberthing operations. Moreover, the students should learn the procedures for assessing different conditions, in order to plan and execute the manoeuvres safely and the correct use of human resources and team communication for managing crises onboard ships.

Contents

Introduction to human factor at sea, decision making
Revision of main principles on ship's manoeuvring
Effect of displacement, draft, trim and speed, turning radius and stopping distance
External factors: wind; streams; currents, squat
Ship interaction and canal effect
Manoeuvring in shallow waters, including squat effect, rolling and pitching
Simulator training with specific ship and specific conditions (equipment, port and operation conditions)
Simulator exercises including berthing, unberthing and anchoring, under different conditions of wind, currents and streams, anchoring with two anchors and use of tugs
Simulator exercises under severe external conditions and failure of main engines and positioning equipment
Assessment of possibilities and limitations of the ship and the navigator
Types of tugs. Use and interaction with ships
Strategic plan and execution of the manoeuvre safely
Train to ensure the optimal use of resources
Assessment of leadership and communications
Sharing experience and testing new ideas of manoeuvring

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