NS 345 - Ship Handling

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

Subject:

Description:

During this course, students will develop the knowledge and practical ability needed to be a boat and ship handler. Topics include propulsion systems, ship maneuvering, anchoring, docking and undocking, emergency situations, ship pilots, ship to ship interaction, channel effects and tug use. Classroom lecture, launch and tug use, as well as the shiphandling simulator are used to present the material. This course supports the marine license program requirements to meet the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). The course may have embedded assessment requirements that must be completed in addition to the class requirements. Rec. 2, Lab. 3, Cr. 3.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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