Shiphandling

Safety and management of risk begins with the measurable skills of shiphandling and piloting. Simulator courses such as those described below provide for both events: learning the principles and forces affecting shiphandling, and practicing maneuvers in a safe environment.

Radar / ARPA / ECDIS

Courses emphasize the use of Radar, ARPA, and ECDIS within the context of total bridge operations. Capabilities and limitations of various types of ARPA are covered. USCG and IMO regulations and standards are followed.

23 hour Shiphandling

40 hour Shiphandling

40 hour Saint Lawrence Seaway Shiphandling

1 day Radar Observer Recertification

3 day Radar Observer (Rivers)

4 day Radar Observer (Inland)

5 day Radar Observer (Unlimited)

28 hour Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

32 hour Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS)

Mate to Chief Mate and Master

Licensed Mates at the "Operational" level (third and second mates) seeking to advance to the "Management" level (Chief Mate and Master) are required to take a series of training courses. These courses are in addition to other requirements such as sea time and successful completion of a written exam administered by the USCG.

OICNW-AB

OICNW-AB (Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch and Able Bodied Seaman) training courses meet the USCG training requirements for unlicensed mariners seeking AB designation or licensing as third mate. MarineSafety International offers several of the required OICNW courses as well as opportunity for AB’s to complete required individual assessments on MSI simulators.

35 Hour Advanced Meteorology

37 Hour Advanced Navigation

37 Hour Advanced Watchkeeping

40 Hour Shiphandling

80 Hour Advanced Shiphandling

1 Day Visual Communications (Flashing Light)

23 Hour Bridge Resource Management for Ship/Tug Personnel Seminar(s)

23 Hour Bridge Resource Management

32 Hour Basic Shiphandling

HSC

High speed operation (in littoral areas) means proximity to hazards, high traffic density, and with transit speeds well in excess of 30 knots, dramatically reduced reaction (response) time. Safe operations in those conditions demands well developed procedures and a highly trained crew fully proficient in bridge operations and the state-of-the-art bridge technology which enables a two person core bridge team to safely navigate at high speed.

20 Hour Shiphandling for HSC

33 Hour ARPA for HSC

BRM-ECDIS for HSC