COURSE OVERVIEW:

Tugs and Boats Handling and Maneuvering Simulation is a high-level practical program designed to refine the ship-handling skills of maritime professionals through advanced simulator technology. This course examines the behavior of various vessel types, including ASD tugs, Tractor tugs, Pilot boats, and Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), in a risk-free virtual environment. It provides a technical framework for understanding how different hull forms and propulsion configurations respond to helm and engine inputs under diverse environmental stressors.

The scope of this training involves the mastery of precision maneuvering, focusing on close quarters handling in busy ports and restricted channels. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Crabbing," "Static Turning," and "Dynamic Positioning" using 360-degree thrusters and twin-screw configurations. The program emphasizes the development of situational awareness and the ability to predict vessel movement before it occurs, allowing for smoother and safer berthing and unberthing operations.

Coverage includes the simulation of various sea states, current profiles, and vessel displacements to provide a realistic experience of "Inertia" and "Momentum." The course addresses the nuances of "Bank Effect," "Ship-to-Ship" interaction, and the management of emergency scenarios that are too dangerous to practice on actual vessels. By focusing on repetitive simulation and after-action reviews, this course equips operators with the expertise needed to handle complex maritime assets with confidence and technical proficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficient control of ASD and Voith Schneider propulsion.
2. Maneuver various boat sizes in confined harbor areas accurately.
3. Predict and compensate for "Squat" and "Bank Effect" in narrow channels.
4. Execute precision berthing using "Transversal" thrust and crabbing.
5. Manage vessel "Inertia" and "Momentum" during approach and stopping.
6. Coordinate maneuvers with environmental forces (Wind and Current).
7. Handle "Pilot Boat" approaches and departures alongside moving vessels.
8. Execute "Man Overboard" (MOB) recovery maneuvers in the simulator.
9. Manage ship-to-ship interaction forces during close-quarters operations.
10. Utilize radar and AIS data to enhance situational awareness during handling.
11. Respond to engine or steering failures through simulated emergency drills.
12. Analyze "After-Action" tracks to identify maneuvering inefficiencies.
13. Adapt handling techniques to different hull types and displacements.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Tug Masters, Boat Skippers, Pilot Boat Operators, Deck Officers, and aspiring Ship Handlers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.