Ship Handling

The Anderson Turn is one of the most widely recognises man overboard manoeuvres, the others being the Sharnov and the Williamson.

The Williamson Turn is one of the most widely recognized man-overboard maneuvers.

Route planning and optimisation involve juggling safety, efficiency, navigation, costs, port rotation, ETAs, speed ranges and additional constraints, such as seakeeping. For ship captains, this is a complex challenge that requires the aid of a decision-supporting tool to give them confidence in their decisions and support execution. We developed SPOS (Ship Performance Optimisation System) to address these challenges.

Bridge Resource Management is a critical tool for the officer of the watch in order to maintain a safe navigational watch. BRM is the process to use all of the means available to you during critical operations taking into account not only electronic aids to navigation but also any other data provided during the watch and most importantly teamwork.

In this Ship Steering Gear Fundamentals course, we will explore how hydraulics are used to steer large seagoing vessels. We will start by looking at the evolution of ship steering mechanisms, from the days of sailors at the helm of wooden ships, to the fully-automated systems we use today. We will then review the major parts of modern ship steering gears, including rams, cylinders, tillers, and rudder angle indicators. We will learn how pumps, motors, directional control valves and relief valves work together to manoeuvre a vessel with precision, even across long distances.

Ships earn money by carrying cargo between ports; more cargo means more money.

How much cargo can a ship carry? Well, that depends on her Loadline.

This course is designed to equip maritime seafarers with essential skills and knowledge to maintain high levels of situational awareness on the open sea. It covers the principles of situational awareness, methods for improving observation and perception skills, strategies for anticipating potential hazards, and the application of these skills in maritime operations to enhance safety and efficiency.

Vegoils Chemical Cargo Handling Training - Vegetable Oils course, a specialised training program designed for maritime professionals, including seafarers, cargo handlers, and logistics personnel involved in the transportation of vegetable oil cargoes. This course aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible handling of vegetable oil cargoes aboard tanker vessels.

This course introduces the legislation and guidance for Bridge Watch Handovers. The learner will explore the fundamental principles of handing over the watch as well as the practical applications.

Learn the fundamentals of visual signaling including flashing light!

Navguide Solutions courses will assist in maintaining your vessel in all respects and improve your results in third-party Inspections, like Port State, SIRE, Rightship, Flag state inspections, audits, etc. This will also assist in bolstering your knowledge and skill, which in turn will help boost your self-confidence and groom you into a thorough marine professional ready for promotions and dealing with challenges onboard.
Let’s embark on this journey to empower you to develop an eye, to spot non-compliance and eventually turn you into a highly valuable member of the ship's team.

Heavy weather is a major cause of delays and damage in the maritime industry. This costs time and money as well as adds risks to the crew in terms of injury or potential loss of life to the severity of the weather and the effects it has on the vessel.