Justification of the Course:

This course has been developed to meet the requirements set out in Regulation VIII/2, Section A-VIII/2 and Section B-VIII/2 of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers Convention, 1978, as amended (STCW Convention '78, as amended).

COURSE CONTENT:

• Basic principles Familiarization with the bridge.
• Standard maneuvers.
• The wind and current effects.
• Position.
• Cultural awareness Initial and final sessions.
• Shallow water effects.
• Bridge management.
• Workload and stress.
• Anchorage and mooring buoys.
• Human factor error.
• Decision-making.
• Crisis management.
• Plan and carry out crossings in normal and emergency situations.

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  DURATION OF THE COURSE:

42 hours (5 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).