This is a practical course using the 360° Full Mission Bridge (FBM) utilising briefings for the underpinning knowledge.
The course will cover the following theory and practical topics:
Introduction: registration and health and safety briefing.
General Overview: discussion on location, environmental constraints, types of manoeuvres.
Fendering: discussion on positioning and capabilities of fenders.
Interaction: discussion on interaction effects that will be encountered during the various stages of different STS manoeuvres.
Exercises in open seas, favourable weather conditions.
Exercises in restricted/sheltered waters, favourable weather conditions.
Exercises as outlined in 4 and 5 above, but with weather conditions at or just exceeding the recommended limits (these are run to show why the limits are in place and/or as a decision-making exercise for an abort).
Emergency Exercises: various scenarios incorporating steering failure, rudder jam, engine failure on either vessel.
Incident Review: recreation of past incidents to provide development and discussion on best practice.
Course Duration: 5 Days
Course Intake Limitations: A maximum of 4 participants on a course
Assessment: None
Attendance: 100% attendance is required
Entry Requirements: The course will be tailored to those attending but it is expected that they will be Masters and Senior Officers
Accreditation: Internal