Boat Captain

Duration : 10 Days (60 Hours)

Boat Captain

Program Overview

To become a competent Passenger Boat Captain by undergoing this intense training program tailored specifically to meet the needs of a categorized section of people. At the end of the course, the individual will have a good boat handling and managing skill so as to become an efficient Boat Captain. Throughout the course the individual will be undergoing various scenarios, detailed study and practical learning.

Learning Objectives

On the completion of the Boat Captain program, the participants will be able to become effective Boat Captains who handle and deliver numerous intense responsibilities taking place on a boat.

Course Topics

  • Personal Survival/Water Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • First Aid
  • Bridge watch keeping
  • Vessel Handling in Extreme Weather
  • Mooring and Unmooring a Vessel
  • Access and Lifting Gears
  • Ship Knowledge
  • Publication and General
  • Basic Engineering Knowledge and Machinery
  • Health and safety
  • Pollution Prevention and handling and waste management
  • Securing and letting go of tow.

Target Audience

Personnel working on the following vessels if they operate seaward of the boundary line:

  • Commercial Vessels
  • Passenger vessels
  • Uninspected towing vessels

Pre-course Qualifications

10+2 or Graduate Students (above 18 years)

Delivery

  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Short answer questions
  • Classroom exercises
  • Oral

Examination & Passing Criteria

A minimum written test score of 70%. Students that fail the test will undergo remediation and be allowed 1 retest. A second failure requires repeating the course before they may test again. Student must satisfactorily perform hands-on evolutions as required by USCG.

Certificate Awarded

The certificate will be issued by GAA and is accepted by Bahrain’s Ports and Maritime Affairs Directorate.

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