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Ship handling

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Our ship handling centre is the only one of its kind in the UK, and one of very few in the world. Its harbour areas and 21 berths offer a wide range of ship handling scenarios for senior deck officers, captains and pilots.

Our courses are delivered using scaled manned models, with emphasis on developing skills and understanding the behaviour and handling of ships. The focus of the training is around the demonstration of slow speed control.

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Ship handling training for masters, senior deck officers and pilots.

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    Advanced Ship Handling (Manned Models)

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    A student doing an exercise in one of the manned models on the lake at the ship handling centre

    Combined Ship Handling (Manned Models) and Bridge Simulator

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    Formal Assessment of Ship Handling

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    Students doing an exercise on one of the manned models at Timsbury Lake

    Ship Handling (Manned Models)

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    Ship Handling and Emergency Procedures

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    Senior deck officers on one of the manned models at the ship handling centre

    Twin Screw Ship Handling (Manned Models)

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    Pilots Combined Ship Handling (Manned Models) and Bridge Simulator

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    Pilots Professional Development

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    Ship Handling Appreciation

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