Shiphandling and Maneuvering Course
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Master ship handling for large container vessels. Learn precise manoeuvring, tug integration, passage planning, berthing, and emergency response to handle confined waters safely and confidently in demanding maritime operations. This course equips mariners with essential practical skills for port transits and complex operations.

5.0 in the evaluation
4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Ship Handling and Manoeuvring Course provides focused, practical training for managing large container vessels in confined waters. Participants learn thruster use, hydrodynamic effects, speed control, passage planning, berthing mechanics, tug integration, and emergency procedures. It enhances communication, coordination, and decision-making skills for safe, efficient port transits with greater confidence.
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Develop skills
- Large vessel handling: manoeuvre big container ships safely in tight waters.
- Advanced passage planning: design safe, efficient channel transits with tugs.
- Berthing and mooring: execute precise alongside approaches and secure moorings.
- Tug and escort tactics: deploy ASD tugs for control, redundancy and safe berthing.
- Emergency shiphandling: respond fast to power loss, gusts, traffic and near-miss.
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