Essential Competencies for River Navigation Course
Acquire vital skills in river navigation including voyage planning, managing under-keel clearance, handling shallow waters, traffic and lock operations, and emergency responses. This ensures safe, efficient, and assured movement on challenging inland waterways, promoting compliance and reliability in every journey.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course develops key skills for safe and effective river navigation. Participants learn voyage planning, under-keel clearance management, shallow-water handling, and proficient use of radar, ECDIS, AIS, and aids to navigation. It also covers emergency procedures, team coordination, risk evaluation, and ongoing enhancements for dependable river operations.
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Develop skills
- Shallow-water manoeuvring: manage squat, under-keel clearance, and draft in narrow river channels.
- Expert voyage planning: create secure routes, estimated times of arrival, and backup anchorages swiftly.
- Inland traffic handling: navigate locks, bridges, tows, and navigation aids confidently.
- Emergency and safety procedures: address fog, engine failure, and pollution hazards promptly.
- Professional watchkeeping: utilise crew resource management, checklists, and risk-focused decisions.
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