AIMS:
To develop a clear understanding of large vessel handling principles and enhance practical ship-handling competence for safe and efficient operations.
This advanced course is designed to enhance ship-handling and manoeuvring skills for large vessels in demanding environments, including congested waterways, narrow channels, and pilotage areas. The training content is based on IMO Model Course 1.22 – Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork. Simulator exercises are carried out using own-ship models of large vessels equipped with right-handed single-screw fixed-pitch propellers (FPP) or controllable-pitch propellers (CPP), single rudders, and with or without thrusters. Training takes place on a Full Mission Ship Handling Simulator, using scenarios that replicate large vessels with a DWT of over 100,000 tonnes or a capacity of 100,000 m². Emphasis is placed on practical manoeuvring techniques, bridge team coordination, and effective resource management.
OBJECTIVES:
- Understand handling characteristics of large vessels at different speeds and drafts
- Apply effects of wind, current, shallow water, and bank suction
- Improve manoeuvring in confined waters, ports, and channels
- Use tugs and thrusters effectively during berthing and unberthing
- Strengthen situational awareness and decision-making during critical manoeuvres
COURSE CONTENT:
- Manoeuvring characteristics
- Momentum & Inertia
- Pivot Point
- Ship-Handling Theory
- Tugs: usage – with/without
- Case Studies
- Anchoring
- Deficiencies found in PSC Inspections
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
