Bridge Simulator Practical’s

After 6 months of theory exams and assessments we have now finally moved onto some real interesting stuff at Uni. The next 12 weeks will be jam-packed full of practical assessments on ship handling, navigation, emergency control and communication with other people in a simulated bridge environment. We will all be examined on our ability to take charge when in command, to listen and speak up if needed, to navigate in dense traffic situations where emergency situations will occur, to berth and undock a ship in various types of ships, to moor and bring the vessel to anchor and our ability to be a part of an effective bridge management team. The next 12 weeks will be challenging, that I do know for sure. This will be a time where personalities will start to come out and will clash with others in the classroom. Conflict will occur and disagreements will be present for sure. Like the tutor says; “It’s better to have a dispute on the bridge in the simulator which results in the ship running aground than for it to happen in real life on a ship”