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Twin Screw Ship Handling (Manned Models)

About this course

This two-and-a-half-day course is aimed at captains and senior deck officers to develop their skills and understanding of the behaviour and handling of twin screw vessels.

This is achieved through a concentrated period of practical exercises in the manned model, supported by a series of lectures at the ship handling centre.

What you'll learn

  • Twin screw vessel control including the theory and principles of twin screw manoeuvring.
  • Turning manoeuvres.
  • Berthing and unberthing manoeuvres.
  • The effect of wind upon ship handling.
  • Bow thruster operations.
  • Optional objectives:
    • Anchorwork
    • Interaction

Course information

  • Next available date

    See main course description.

  • Duration

    See main course description.

  • Price

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  • Prerequisites

    None

Course availability

Please contact our short course sales team for more information around course availability.wms.shortcoursesales@solent.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 8201 3074

Contact us

Please contact our short course sales team if you require more information about this course.

Online bookings will be confirmed with joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment should be received in the normal way.

Please ensure that you follow the booking process and do not enter payment details more than once, unless you are booking more than one course. If you experience any issues, please email wms.shortcoursesales@solent.ac.uk.

Admissions Team


Normal office hours are (UK time):

08.30 - 17.00 Monday to Thursday
08.30 - 16.30 Friday