LNG boom spurs courses

Article Abstract:

Concern over challenge in maneuvering large liquefied gas carriers has encouraged training courses for ship pilots and tugboat masters. These training courses aim to improve ship handling and communication skills, and situational awareness of pilot. Details on several training courses are discussed.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Management, Practice, Company business management, Liquefied gas tankers, Liquefied gas carriers

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Skills upgrade for pilots

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New York-based MarineSafety International conducted a ship-handling course for ship pilots from the Dominican Republic. The pilots were taught how to handle traffic situations, arrival and departure, handling, and maneuvering.

Water Transportation, Water Transportation Services, Support Activities for Water Transportation, Dominican Republic, Shipping industry, MarineSafety International

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SVDR as a training tool

Article Abstract:

The benefits of simplified voyage data recorders as a training tool for ships crews is discussed.

United States, Usage, Voyage data recorders, Transportation data recorders

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