Ship handling – master manoeuvring of vessels in complex conditions
Gain advanced ship handling skills and strengthen your ability to manoeuvre vessels safely and efficiently in challenging operational environments.
This course combines theory and full-mission simulator training to give you hands-on experience with vessel manoeuvring under varying met-ocean conditions. You train both standard harbour manoeuvres and emergency scenarios, building confidence in handling vessel limitations and complex situations.
Outcome
Outcome
Who is the course relevant for
The course is designed for experienced maritime professionals working with vessel manoeuvring and navigation, including:
- Ship masters
- Deck officers
- Marine pilots
What you will gain from the course
The course strengthens your ability to manoeuvre vessels safely and efficiently in ports and confined waters.
You gain a deeper understanding of how physical forces and environmental conditions affect vessel behaviour and performance.
After the course, you will be able to:
- Plan and execute effective manoeuvring strategies in complex conditions
- Handle vessels under the influence of wind, waves and current
- Assess operational limits and vessel capabilities in real situations
- Perform manoeuvres using different types of propulsion systems, rudders and thrusters
- Apply Constant Rate of Turn techniques in practice
- Manage anchoring and harbour manoeuvres safely
- Understand hydrodynamic effects such as bank effect, squat and ship interaction
- Operate effectively with tug assistance
What your organisation gains
The course improves your organisation’s ability to operate safely and efficiently in demanding maritime environments.
- You reduce the risk of incidents through improved manoeuvring skills and better understanding of vessel limitations.
- Crews handle complex and emergency situations more effectively, leading to safer port operations and fewer disruptions.
- At the same time, you strengthen operational efficiency through improved coordination, planning and execution of harbour manoeuvres.
“I recently attended the 19K Ship handling course at Force Technology and found it to be a very useful and well-conducted training program. The simulator exercises were realistic and gave a good understanding of handling a large container vessel with twin engines in different situations and conditions. The practical sessions helped improve both my ship handling knowledge and confidence, especially during maneuvering and decision-making exercises. The instructor shared valuable practical experience throughout the course, which made the training even more relevant and engaging. Overall, it was a worthwhile experience, and I would recommend this training facility to Masters and senior officers looking to strengthen their ship handling skills in a professional simulator environment.”
Participant, May 2026
