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