Pilot Training

Duration: Two day

Prerequisites: Existing marine pilots or those who have been referred to on this course by appropriate harbour authorities

Teaching: Theory sessions supplemented by practical ship-handling exercises on a full-mission simulator.

Course description: 

This course is tailor-made for existing pilots or seafarers upskilling to become pilots by providing them suitable ship-handling practice based on the following topic areas:

Proposed syllabus:

• Position of the pivot point
• Types, effects and limitations of rudders
• Effects of propulsion
• Effects, limitations and use of bow and stern thrusters
• Interpreting information contained in vessels’ manoeuvring booklets/diagrams
• Operation of helm, engines and bow thrusters to execute manoeuvres
• Theory and effects of interaction between ship, bottom, banks and other vessels and tugs
• Effects of wind and current
• Effects, limitations and use of tugs

The course can be tailored to suit candidate needs or by adding specific company requirements. Upon successful completion, all candidates will be issued with a course completion certificate.

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