Removal restriction in tonnage (less than 3000)
The aim of the present specialized course is training of navigators at the certificated training centers under the program: "Maneuvering and shiphandling" for supporting of skills on maneuvering and shiphandling in any conditions of navigation.
Training is provided using the shiphandling simulators in accordance with the requirements of STCW Code 1978/1995, article A-I/12 with opportunity of circular visualization both in daylight, and at night simulating real effects of external factors (wind, current, hydrodynamic forces).
The training program meets the requirements of the A-II/2 article of STCW Code 1978/1995 for training of experts on navigation at the level of vessel control (masters and chief mates) on the following training program sections: "Maneuvering and shiphandling in any conditions", "Providing safe navigation, using Radar and ARPA, and modern navigation systems, providing process of decision-making". The course is based on the IMO Model Courses 7.01 and 7.03.
The program provides opportunity of flexible variation of vessel types, their equipment, areas of navigation depending on specific conditions of navigation and needs of the course participants.
The program is a five-day course on a ship bridge trainer simulating real shiphandling and real conditions of navigation, theory and practical lessons. On the completion of every exercise and debriefing the exercise can be restarted from any moment of time in order to improve skills in specific navigation conditions.



