Maritime Pilot Azimuth Propulsion Course

Simulators: 360° Full Mission Bridge Simulator

The SeaWays course is structured to give the trainees a better understanding of azimuth systems and an effective style of operating them in port manoeuvring mode, including berthing/unberthing exercises and narrow lock moves.

Course overview:

• Exercise	Lesson	Area	Time expected
  1	Turning vessel using Main Engine RPM Only	Open waters	20 mins
  2	Turning Vessel using Pod angles only	Open Waters	20 Mins
  3	Turning a vessel using a combination of Main Engine RPM and pod angles	Open Waters	20 Mins
  4	Different styles of steering a vessel whilst making headway.	Open Waters	45 Mins
  5	Different styles of steering a vessel whilst making sternway	Open Waters	45 Mins
  6	Learning how to walk a vessel sideways in a controlled manner.	Port Limits	30 mins
  7	Using different steering and manoeuvring styles for a simulated real time exercise. Best methods of increasing and decreasing R.O.T.	Port limits	90 Mins
  8	Reducing speed and manoeuvring vessel alongside.	Port limits	90 Mins
  9	Emergency procedures. Crash Stop and Loss of one azimuth control	Port Limits	60 Mins

   

  • Additional time will be spent as necessary to provide de-briefs to Pilots between exercises and if time permits any of the above exercises can be repeated if requested on the day;
  • Pilots will be required to arrive at the Wartsila Academy at 09:00 Hrs prompt;
  • An introductory briefing will be given by the SeaWays Training Team on arrival which will outline Health and Safety requirements as well as the course content for the day;
  • The course will finish by 17:00Hrs.

Total Simulation Course = 1 days familiarisation.

Cost of the course includes:

• 1 days simulation training
• Course manuals
• Lunches each course day
• Coffees & soft drinks
• Collection to and from London airports can be arranged.

Total course cost = £2,650 per course (maximum of 2 Pilots per course) + VAT @ 20% (VAT is reclaimable for companies & overseas clients)

Email: info@seawaysglobal.com for future course dates and bookings.