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This course introduces Mercator Sailings which is a common navigational calculation for determining courses and distances for passage planning and rendezvous. These are for long-distance calculations, i.e. for passages greater than 600 Nautical Miles.

This beginner-friendly course will guide you through the process of harnessing the capabilities of Python and ChatGPT to build a fully functional Connect 4 game from scratch.

Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands. It is a metropolitan area with a population of roughly 2.7 million and is the 10th-largest city within the European Union. The Mariport of Rotterdam is Europe’s largest seaport. Rotterdam is the architectural city of Holland that stimulates advancement. There are many yearly events and festivals taking place in Rotterdam, which makes it a worth visiting destination for all those cravings for fun. Every year, more than 1.5 million tourists visit this location due to its excellent museums, historical landmarks, natural beauty and parks.

Almost all seafarers have been subjected to hard weather, and they are well aware of the impact and forces that can occur at sea. When the ship starts to pitch and roll in heavy seas, it is obvious that the consequences of such can be severe if the cargo is not correctly stowed and secured.

This course will introduce, explain and then teach you how to apply Rule 5 of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

In this course, you'll be on an exciting journey to unlock the potential of Microsoft Copilot, an innovative AI-powered assistant.

The manoeuvre through the eyes of the harbour pilot. What does he see from the bridge, and what are his arguments. It is the first step that the trainee pilot takes during his study path.

This course introduces the emergency response documentation and responses that are used on chemical tankers. It covers the legislative requirements for procedures as well as common actions and control measures found on chemical tankers.

This course, with relevant checklists and work instructions, applies to Tankers carrying MARPOL Annex I cargo and Combination Carriers when carrying oil.

This course introduces the legislation and methods of Passage Planning. You will learn how to use an ECDIS effectively to plan voyages on digital systems.

The climate is changing faster than expected, making it the most severe issue our generation confronts. But, according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, we are not helpless in the face of this global threat. In September 2019, he said that “the fight against the climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win”.

An introduction to the Inert Gas system and the methods of operation.
Due to the volatile nature of many of the cargoes carried on board tankers, there is a need to reduce the likelihood of fire by some means. The most effective way of doing this in cargo tanks is by reducing the atmospheric oxygen content within the tank to less than is required to support combustion. This is achieved by inerting the tanks.