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Experiences with first

practical ship handling examination

Rob van Reem

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Introduction

IWT wheelhouse in reality IWT full mission simulator

Introduction

Practical exam is part of total practical Boatmaster exam

Introduction

Combination of real ship and full mission simulator

Introduction

Real environment Simulated environment

Practical Boatmaster Exam

Areas with maritime character (tidal area)

Areas Rivers & Canals

Practical Boatmaster Exam

Leaving the canal and turning to SB going upstream

Sailing the river upsteam with meetings of other ships

Practical Boatmaster Exam

Upstream approuching the canal entrence at portside

Approuch and sailing into the lock

Practical Boatmaster Exam

Leaving canal and approuch Westernscheld

Interaction with tidal current and seagoing vessels

Practical Boatmaster Exam

Leaving canal and approuch Westernscheld

Sailing on the Westernscheld with passings & meetings

Practical Boatmaster Exam

Assessment subjectsCamera views and recording

• Preparing the journey• General shiphandling• Sailing and manoeuvring• Communications• Traffic regulations• Safety precautions• Manage the crew

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Assessment form

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Assessment form

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Assessment form

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Assessment form

First conclusions

Succes and failure factors Reading and understanding indicators• Preparation of the journey.

• Knowledge and skills to control the ships equipment.

• Knowledge and skills to deal with navigational and environmental circumstances.

• Shiphandling taken into account the ships dimensions, abilities and restrictions in manoevrability.

First conclusions

Succes and failure factors Reading and understanding indicators• Manage propulsion and

steering devices.• Relationship between

propulsion power and reaction speed and movement of the ship.

• Without real practical expierence a candidate will not be able to pass this type of examination

Extention of competency assessment

Settings and controls of alarms, wheelhouse, anchoring, machinery, Emergencies, etc ……………

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Thank you

Questions?