Ultra Large Container Ship Handling Training

To give a high standard of training to Pilots and Masters on obtaining a good knowledge and to enhance their confidence in safely handling ships larger than 300mtrs, for the efficiency of the Port.

Dates

Dates are set on request, based on the required minimum number of participants.

Certificate

Certificate of training completion and attendance

Learning Objectives

• Giving participants the opportunity to develop confidence and preparation prior to handling of such vessels
• Candidates can experience and understand the constraints of this type of vessel imposed on port infrastructure and equipment
• Limitation of such vessels with relation to under keel clearance, wind and current
• Understand the importance of balancing tug pull power in relation to associated windage on such vessels.

At the end of this course a candidate will have

• a better understanding of how Ultra Lange Container Carriers handle inclement weather conditions
• a better understanding about the weight of such vessels at their deepest draughts and the importance of keeping speed under control
• a thorough awareness about the windage problems encountered on such vessels