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Pilots Course.
Emphasis is provided for Pilots and
concentrates mainly
on enclosed water navigation. 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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Dead ship manoeuvres and barges.
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Channel and berthing emergencies and contingencies.
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Anchor work.
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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, emergencies and
mechanical
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