Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer Operations
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Course Name:
Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer Operations
Course Price:
€TBA (Prices are charged on a per person basis.)
Short Description:
This 5-day STS Transfer Training is accessible and interactive, providing invaluable experience in Ship-to-Ship (STS) related handling. Delivered by GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS)Course Type:
GTSS Courses
Full Description:
Utilising the NMCI’s Kongsberg 360° full-mission bridge simulator (one of only a few in the world) and built upon industry best practice, this ship to ship simulation training covers key areas of STS operations with berthing, unberthing underway and static exercises in both benign and adverse weather conditions in all sizes of vessels.
Upon successful completion of the shipping operation course, participants will be certified as complying with the requirements set out in the OCIMF 4th edition guidelines (2005).
What are the benefits?
Participants will gain experience in STS-related ship handling including:
- Safe maneuvering utilising the ship’s engines and helm
- Understanding of natural forces (wind, current, interaction) and their effects on the behaviour of a ship involved in an STS operation
- Awareness of importance of approach planning and the need for an alternative plan
- Understanding and awareness of efficient management of bridge procedures during STS ship handling operations
- Effective and safe bridge team management using bridge resources management tool