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Entry Level Bridge Operations

Entry Level Bridge Operations

£95.00Price

Embark on an exhilarating journey into vessel navigation with our comprehensive entry-level course on Maritime Bridge Operations. This program offers a gateway to thrilling career advancements by equipping you with essential skills crucial for maritime navigation.

 

 

Duration

60 Minutes

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Experience Level

Managment, operational and support

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Category

Bridge Operations

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Sector

Maritime

  • Course Summary

    Embark on an exhilarating journey into vessel navigation with our comprehensive entry-level course on Maritime Bridge Operations. This program offers a gateway to thrilling career advancements by equipping you with essential skills crucial for maritime navigation.


    This comprehensive course delves into the foundational aspects of bridge operations, encompassing bridge team roles, Bridge Resource Management (BRM), lookout principles, steering principles, fundamental navigational theory, and common navigation systems. Through engaging content and hands-on exercises, you'll develop a solid understanding of the key components that govern safe and efficient vessel navigation.


    With an immersive experience simulating real-world scenarios, you'll step into the shoes of a rating, tackling challenges and resolving questions alongside experienced bridge teams. By the course's conclusion, you'll emerge with the competence and confidence needed.

  • Learning Outcomes

    • Detail the organisational structure of a vessel's bridge, identifying the key roles and responsibilities of the bridge team
    • Recognise the vital importance of effective communication and collaboration to ensure the vessel operates smoothly and safely
    • Explain the critical role of lookout in maritime safety and how lookout principles contribute to collision avoidance.
    • Examine lookout principles as mandated by the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) regulations.
    • Describe the crucial responsibilities and role of the helmsperson in vessel navigation.
    • Define the principles governing effective helm control and explain the importance of clear and precise helm orders.
    • Describe the fundamental principles and concepts that form the basis of navigation.
    • Explore the specific requirements of STCW Code table A-11/4  and their practical applications. 
    • Identify different types of modern marine navigation systems including GPS, ECDIS, and AIS.
    • Analyse the potential impact of advancements in navigation systems on 
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