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Southampton Solent University  |  

Manned Model Ship Handling

  • Course Code(s) FMMP
  • Duration 4.5 Days
  • Prerequisites Whilst there are no prerequisites, this course is designed for Pilots, Masters and senior deck officers. It is ideal for a pilot during his training or who has recently been authorised, or for a Chief Officer who will soon be promoted to Master. It also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced pilots and masters to revise and improve their skills. The above does not preclude any certificated deck officer from attending the course and gaining valuable knowledge and experience.
  • Approvals Recognised by the MCA and meets the principles laid down in Section A-11/2 and B-V/a of STCW'95 as amended, regarding the training of Masters and Chief Officers of large ships.
  • Teaching Methods Theory sessions on principles and aspects of ship handling followed by exercises in manned model ships each day.

Course Description

To enable Pilots, Masters and officers to develop their existing skills and understanding of the behaviour and handling of ships with special emphasis on slow speed control. This will be achieved through a concentrated period of exercises in the manned ship models supported by a programme of lectures and instruction. Special situations encountered within the sphere of operations of a course participant may be incorporated into the programme.

Courses are scheduled weekly between March and November, for more details and availability please contact the course administrator.

Booking a Course

Please contact the course administrator if you require more information about this course:

Jackie Basford
Tel: +44 (0) 1489 556163
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 576908
Email: jackie.basford@solent.ac.uk|

Find out more about application and booking on the Course Application and Booking| page.

Course Availability

CodeDatePlaces AvailableFeeCategory
FMMP21/05/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP28/05/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP11/06/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP18/06/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP25/06/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP02/07/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP09/07/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP16/07/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP23/07/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP30/07/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP06/08/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP13/08/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP20/08/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP27/08/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP03/09/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP24/09/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP01/10/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP08/10/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP22/10/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP29/10/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP05/11/2012 POAStandard fee
FMMP12/11/2012 POAStandard fee