Ship Handling

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.

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.