Awareness Ship Handling & Maneuvering


Course Code: MSS 744

Duration: 16 Hr. 2D

Course Objectives:

Course Outline:

  • Explain the effects of wind and current on ship handling.
  • Explain the effects of the ship’s behavior when exposed to, shallow water, interaction, bank effect and squat.
  • Understand the basic principles of the types of propulsion systems, rudders and thrusters.
  • Understand how the ship’s pivot point affects the ship handling.
  • Understand the basic principles in the use of various types of tugboats.
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