Duration
10 days
Max Capacity
12 dependant on craft
IELTS
5.5
Aim
Basic – To instruct new students or those with limited small boat experience or formal training in the skills required to handle a RiB, small patrol craft of up to 24m, or equivalent, by day and night, or in rough weather, and under supervision as part of a boat group. The successful student will be able to participate in Maritime Operations as required by their Service.
Advanced – To instruct students who have completed the basic course, or equivalent, and have gained relevant experience in the skills required to handle a RiB, small patrol craft of up to 24m, or equivalent, by day and night, in rough weather, and as a Boat Group Commander. The successful student will be able to participate and lead a boat group in Maritime Operations as required by their Service.
Course details
The course syllabus includes:
- Basic Engineering
- Seamanship
- Ship Husbandry
- Craft Handling
- Towing
- Man Over Board Recovery
- Navigation
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- Search and Rescue
- Command – Advanced only
Exams and Qualifications gained
- Entrance exam for assessment only
- Week 1 progress test
- End of Course Examination
- IMTT Advanced/Basic Course Completion Certificate