Ship Handling and Maneuvering

SHM will improve the ship handling and maneuvering ability of deck officers in the management level.

Objective
Trainees will be able to know: Basic principles of ship handling & maneuvering; Bridge familiarization; Effects of various deadweights, draughts, trim, speed and under keel clearance on turning circles & stopping distances, Williamson turn; Effects of wind & current on ship handling during anchoring of various ship conditions; Squat, shallow water effect, maneuvering through narrow channel, canals and harbors; Proper Procedures for docking & undocking, entering & leaving docks.

Duration
5 days