Regulatory basis
- STCW 2010 Regulation II/2 (management-level competence)
Deck & Engine Officer
Ship Handling & Manoeuvring
Practical and theoretical training in ship handling and manoeuvring techniques for masters, chief mates, and pilots, including berthing, anchoring, and emergency manoeuvres.
Your seafaring path — Deck Officer
This programme is part of a structured route to a Certificate of Competency (CoC) at sea. Studies can be completed at our Africa campus and/or our Asia campus.
Africa campus
All courses approved & accredited by the national flag administration
Asia campus
All courses approved by the regional maritime authority
- 1. Academic studies
B.Sc. Nautical Science — navigation, COLREGs, cargo, stability, maritime law.
- 2. Mandatory sea service
We arrange the required onboard cadetship/training berth so you can complete the sea-time IMO/STCW demands.
- 3. Verified Officer / Engineer
Sit OOW oral exams and obtain Class IV Deck Officer CoC. Progress to Chief Officer & Master.
⚓ We provide the mandatory sea service for our enrolled vocational students.
Cadetship berths, training records, and assessor sign-off are arranged through our shipping partners — so you actually finish the path and become a verified Marine Officer or Marine Engineer at sea, not just a graduate on paper.
Target audience
- Masters, chief mates, pilots
Prerequisites
- Management-level deck officer certification
Manoeuvre vessels safely in confined waters
Apply hydrodynamic principles to handling
Plan and execute berthing, unberthing, and anchoring
Respond to emergency manoeuvring situations
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Hydrodynamics
- Squat
- Bank effect
- Interaction
02
Manoeuvring devices
- Rudders
- Thrusters
- Tugs
03
Berthing operations
- Approach planning
- Use of tugs
- Mooring
04
Emergency manoeuvres
- Williamson turn
- Crash stop
- Anchor in emergency
Assessment
Full-mission simulator exercises and debrief.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
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Interested in this course?
Request open-enrolment dates, an in-house quotation, or on-board delivery for your fleet. We respond within 2 business days.
Alternatively, send us a direct email at captmohab@googlemail.com
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