Fishing Vessel Operations Course
Master safe and efficient fishing vessel operations. Gain expertise in coastal trawler navigation, COLREGs, radar and AIS utilisation, trawling manoeuvres, weather decision-making, and crew safety to conduct professional maritime fishing trips with assurance. This course equips you with practical skills for safer, smoother voyages.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Fishing Vessel Operations Course provides practical skills for planning safe coastal passages, applying COLREGs, and managing an effective bridge team. Master radar, AIS, and electronic charts, coordinate trawling gear, and prevent traffic conflicts. Develop confidence in watchkeeping, emergency drills, crew management, and weather-influenced decisions for safer, smoother, and more productive trips.
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Develop skills
- Coastal passage planning: plot safe, fuel-efficient routes for trawlers swiftly.
- Trawling gear handling: perform safe shooting, towing, and hauling manoeuvres.
- Radar and AIS usage: track targets and avoid collisions in busy fishing grounds.
- COLREGs and BRM: apply rules and manage the bridge team confidently.
- Weather risk decisions: interpret forecasts and establish clear go/no-go limits at sea.
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