Local Port Services

Course summary:

The course is intended to equip persons with the necessary skills to work in ports with limited services (non-declared VTS).

Fees: 2012/13, £1200

Dates available: Contact the Marine Booking Centre on 0191 427 3772 or email marine@stc.ac.uk

Dates may be arranged on request subject to suitable numbers.

Course content:

• Nautical Knowledge elements
• Communications
• Regulations and Guidelines
• Electronic equipment in ports
• Risk management
• Incidents, accidents and emergencies

The course is intended to equip persons with the necessary skills to work in ports with limited services (non-declared VTS).

Course structure:

The content is theory based with case studies and simulator exercises.

This is a 21-hour course and candidates are expected to learn and apply the fundamentals and theory of Local Port Services.

Assessment procedure:

Satisfactory course completion is required

Entry requirements:

Candidates are expected to be working in a port offering Local Port Services

Qualifications achieved:

Successful candidates receive a college certificate.

How to apply:

Telephone the Marine Booking Centre on 0191 427 3772 or email marine@stc.ac.uk

Available courses

If you are interested in applying for this course, please contact us for more information, or call 0191 427 3772.