Course catalogue

The learning outcomes of the course part 1 will include; Knowledge of different types of Tugs Bollard Pull; Understanding of Direct or Indirect towing method; How the Tug's lines work; Knowledge of the influence of the Pivot Point Recognising 'Girting' and Capsizing as well as how To Fast a Tug Safely.

The learning outcomes of the courses part 2 will include: Knowledge of Push, Pull, Push & Pull methods; How Many Tugs to Use; the Importance of Teamwork: Master, Pilot and Tug's Captain; Knowledge of Tug Wash Effect - Coanda; How To Work in the Fog and Three examples in real-life Ship handling.

In this short course, we will explain some Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques. Strategies can help establish a relationship of trust between the pilot and the ship's captain to obtain a shared vision of the manoeuvre. At the end of the course, we will have the basics to study a little-known communication aspect. Dr Richard Bandler - NLP Life Training

This course looks at the ship-ship and ship-dock interactions that affect naval manoeuvring. These invisible forces are often insidious. Knowing them is the right way to avoid them or use them to reach our goal. In this course, we will find out what it is. We will see how ships interact when they navigate the canal, overtake or cross each other. How to get closer to a quay and the effects of moving too close to a bank, how to use its 'cushion' to go around a bend, etc.

Tankers are lazy and heavy ships; we must consider this for manoeuvring. The propeller's Paddle-wheel effect can help or hinder us and tugs are essential in manoeuvring safely. Let's learn how to use them. At the end of this course, you will understand why the harbour pilot's job is so unique and highly qualified.

The lessons in this course will improve your knowledge of ship handling by explaining a mooring situation using four examples of manoeuvring with a propeller, rudder and bow thruster. You will learn what happens inside the manoeuvre and update your knowledge on the Master Pilot exchange. In the final lesson, a real-life situation will be a great learning tool as it gathers all the knowledge you bring and what you have been taught.

The information in this course will include gaining a more excellent knowledge of the weather and its phenomena, particularly the wind and its influence on the sea. Currents and tides are of great importance. We will improve your understanding. We also provide three practical examples of manoeuvres in particular conditions.

The learning outcomes of the course will include: understanding the anchors and how they work, gaining knowledge on chain cables and anchorage lines and learn about anchorage areas, and knowledge on how to turn on the anchor and how to moor with two anchors. Understanding of how to use an anchor in a manoeuvre for mooring, unmooring, and dredging, and knowledge of the use of the anchor in an emergency.

Upon completing this course, the candidate will understand the rudder's characteristics and their correct use in manoeuvring. The learning outcomes of the course will include an introduction to ""The Rudders"", how the rudders work, steering gear room, autopilot and navigation chart, rudder types, the manoeuvrability of a ship, the turning circle, emergency manoeuvre and the rudder in the practice of the manoeuvre.

Do you know the acting forces in the swinging or the Paddle-wheel effect of the propellers? Why Coanda effect occur? The Azipods and their use in manoeuvring? In addition to these topics, we will also talk about Pivot Point, Cavitation, the various propulsion systems, etc. Upon completing this course, the candidate will understand the characteristics of the types of propulsion and their use in manoeuvring. The learning outcomes of the course will include: 1. Propeller pitch, 2..Turning effects of the propeller, 3. Cavitation, 4. Practical manoeuvre, 5. Pivot point, 6. Bow thruster, 7. Turning with a twin-propeller, 8. Types of propellers, 9. Let's take off the rudder! 10. Manoeuvring an azimuth, 11. ACD Azimuth Controlled Device, 12. Manoeuvring the azipods - ACD, 13. Pressure of the wake, and 14. Practical consideration.

Ro/Ro ships and car carriers are special ships that feel the wind a lot. It is essential to consider this. How to bring a ship of this type safely to berth? How to use the tugs? Let's see how a pilot plans the mooring manoeuvre. By the end of this course, you will understand why the harbour pilot's job is so unique and highly qualified.