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Pilot Exempt
Masters.
Emphasis is provided for
Pilot-exempt Masters/Commanding
Officers (practicing or designate) and concentrates principally on
close
water navigation. The course will be tailored to the type
of
ship likely to be handled by the trainee so far as is possible.
It
encompasses theory and practical experience in :-
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Ship handling in shallow water port approaches with traffic and weather
complications.
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Ship handling in channels and docks.
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Working and communicating with tugs and use of thwartships thrusters.
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Ocean emergencies and contingencies.
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Channel and berthing emergencies and contingencies.
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SBM & STS ship handling
The course runs over five consecutive days with the last three days
concentrating
on close water channel and dock work with tugs. |
