Course Description
A course designed for the watchkeeping officer to develop and discuss key aspects of watchkeeping; the focus is on delivery of pragmatic techniques and best-practice that will benefit mariners and improve watchkeeping standards. Additionally, there is discussion and practical assessment of key areas of the IRPCS.
Teaching Method
Seminar style classroom lectures with consolidation of IRPCS in mission simulator (20%).
Course Content
- Responsibilities of the OOW
- Handovers
- Ocean vs coastal/littoral transit
- Composition of the Navigational Watch
- BRM
- Prescience – Planning ahead
- Reactions to emergencies
- Heavy weather and restricted visibility
- Navigating with a Pilot embarked
- Advanced navigational techniques
- The Error Chain
- The Lonely Rules – Idiosyncrasies within IRPCS
- IRPCS summary
- ROR situations practical
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Course Title
Bridge Watch Keeping and Collision Avoidance
Course Duration
3 days
Approvals
ECDIS Approved CourseAssessment
Assessment of ROR situations in mission simulator.
Price
£540*
*Prices are per person, subject to change and exclusive of VAT where applicable
Availability
Courses are run anytime throughout the year (subject to public holidays) to meet your needs.
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