Ship Handling in an Offshore Environment Course

To give an understanding of the theory of ship handling and practice it with hands on in the simulator according to the guidelines in the industry.

Course Contents

• Basic maneuvering theory with focus on Offshore Support Vessels and their special working conditions
• Basic bridge team management skills
• Introduction to Dynamic Positioning
• Case studies and accident analysis
• Calculation of wind/current and their influence on the operation
• Basic knowledge about offshore installation terminology
• Safety of personnel, vessels, offshore installations and the environment
• Planning an operation
• Risk assessment
• Management of changes
• Contingency planning of thruster, rudder and propeller failure
• Contingency operation during thruster, rudder, propeller failure
• Contingency operation in the event of a semi-blackout
• Execute operation connected to a rig during rapid changes in wind/current direction and speed
• Training safe and correct changeover between forward and aft bridge
• Training safe and correct changeover between manual, joystick and dynamic positioning maneuvering mode

The theory is put into practice by exercises on a full mission offshore support vessel simulator in various weather conditions and in different working situations, including full feedback sessions after each completed operation.

Objective

The participants should, upon completion of the course, demonstrate conning ability of the vessel in different operational situations.

Admission Requirements

Deck officers. Other personnel can also participate on a case-by-case approval.