NEW COURSE - SPM WITH SHIP MANEUVERING & HANDLING

A new course at NTC-M intended for Masters & Deck Officers engaged in Single Point Mooring (SPM) operation is set to be offered starting this October 2014.

The course, with the descriptive title Single Point Mooring with Ship Maneuvering & Handling, provides theoretical and practical training on the operation and safe approach of Single Point Mooring buoys. The focus of lessons & instruction covers review of ship handling principles and SPM operational procedures as recommended by the OCIMF; while the practical training consists of simulation exercises with extensive use of a full mission bridge simulator.

The training duration is five (5) days covering the following subject/training areas:

I. Review of Ship Handling Principles

II. SPM Operational Procedures (OCIMF Guides)

• Preparations for berthing; Mooring; Unmooring; Safety; Pollution

• Safety Checklists

III. Simulation Exercises utilizing different ship models focusing on:

• Various maneuvers in open and confined waters 

• Exercises with use of main engines, thrusters and tugs 

• Obtaining original data for turning circles, crash stop, and man overboard 

        recovery 

• SPM docking and undocking maneuvers, anchoring, and picking up pilots