Free Run Head On and Crossing Situation Crossing Situation Overtaking Situation High Density Navigation Transiting TSS Restricted Visibility Navigation for Arrival Port Navigation in a Congested Waters

NSDP Simulation Exercise 1 : Head on and Crossing Situation

Estimated Exercise Time: 35 minutes

Location: South of Approaches to Gibraltar Straits

Ownship: Aframax Tanker

Heading: 033 degrees ; Speed – 10 Knots


Target ship Details :

Target 1:
Aframax Tanker “EMMA” approaching Head On
Heading: 213 degrees; Speed: 10.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 7.2 Nautical Miles

Target 2:
Post Panamax Container “IRINA C” crossing from Port side
Heading: 144 degrees; Speed: 10.3 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 7.5 Nautical Miles

Target 3,4&5:
Fishing Boats “KINGFISH” & “GOLDFISH” & “MARIA” on Starboard side
Initial Distance between vessels: 3.75 Nautical Miles to 4.8 Nautical Miles

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 2 : Crossing Situation

Estimated Exercise Time: 35 minutes

Location: Straits of Gibraltar TSS

Ownship: Aframax Tanker (Eastbound)

Heading: 090 degrees ; Speed – 10 Knots


Target ship Details :

Target 1:
Aframax Tanker “BALDRICK” crossing from Starboard side
Heading: 333 degrees ; Speed - 10.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 7 Nautical Miles

Target 2:
Post Panamax Container “BLACKADDER 3” crossing from Port side
Heading: 196 degrees ; Speed - 10.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 10.3 Nautical Miles

Target 3:
Fishing Boat “GOLDFISH” on Port side in Traffic Separation Zone
Initial Distance between vessels: 4.6 Nautical Miles

Target 4:
Passenger Vessel “CASABLANCA” crossing from Starboard side
Heading: 310 degrees ; Speed - 17.3 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 15.2 Nautical Miles

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 3 : Overtaking Situation

Estimated Exercise Time: 45 minutes

Location: Straits of Gibraltar TSS

Ownship: Aframax Tanker (Eastbound)

Heading: 090 deg ; Speed – 10.4 Knots


Target ship Details :

Target 1:
Tug and Tow “DIGNITY” being overtaken by Ownship
Heading: 090 degrees ; Speed - 2.6 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 4.3 Nautical Miles

Target 2:
Post Panamax Container “EARNEST EXPRESS” Overtaking ownship from Port side
Heading: 090 degrees ; Speed - 23 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 4.8 Nautical Miles

Target 3:
Trawler “PRINCE” Being overtaken by ownship
Heading: 093 degrees ; Speed - 4.5 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 2.2 Nautical Miles

Target 4:
Handymax Bulk Carrier “SILVER PHOENIX” Crossing ownship from Starboard side
Heading: 000 degrees ; Speed - 8.5 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 9.2 Nautical Miles

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 4 : High Density Navigation

Estimated Exercise Time: 40 minutes

Location: South of Straits of Gibraltar TSS

Ownship: Aframax Tanker (North East bound)

Heading: 057 degrees ; Speed - 13.7 Knots


Traffic Details ::

During the exercise the ownship is supposed to transit through dense fishing and cross traffic in a NE’ly course and keep safe CPA with Stationary and crossing vessels as required by COLREGS.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 5 : Navigation in a Traffic Separation Scheme

Estimated Exercise Time: 45 minutes

Location: Straits of Gibraltar TSS

Ownship: RoRo Passenger vessel "SILVER DAWN" (East North East Bound)

Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 19.2 Knots


Target 2:
Passenger Vessel “GIBRALTAR JEWEL” crossing from Starboard side
Heading: 342 degrees ; Speed - 21.5 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 8.6 Nautical Miles

Target 3:
Post Panamax Container “NR COMMANDER” Overtaking from Port side
Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 27.5 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 3.4 Nautical Miles

Target 4:
Handymax Bulk Carrier “BULK ANGEL” Westbound in Traffic Separation Lane
Heading: 254 degrees ; Speed - 14.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 14.3 Nautical Miles

Target 5:
Aframax Tanker “SEAMASTER” Westbound in Traffic Separation Lane
Heading: 252 degrees ; Speed - 8 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 14.3 Nautical Miles

Traffic Details ::

During the exercise the ownship is supposed to transit through Traffic Separation Scheme in the Straits of Gibraltar in a NE’ly course bound for Gibraltar Pilot Station and keep safe CPA with Stationary and crossing vessels as required by COLREGS.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 6 : Navigation in Restricted Visibility

Estimated Exercise Time: 40 minutes

Location: North of Straits of Gibraltar TSS

Ownship: Aframax Tanker (Westbound)

Heading: 292 degrees ; Speed - 13.6 Knots


Target 1:
Aframax Tanker “MAGNOLIA” crossing from Starboard side
Heading: 138 degrees ; Speed - 9.8 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 10.1 Nautical Miles

Target 2:
Post Panamax Container “PRIME GLORY” Overtaking ownship from Starboard side
Heading: 296 deg ; Speed - 19.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 2 Nautical Miles

Target 3:
Trawler “CORAL SEA” crossing from Port side
Heading: 099 deg ; Speed - 6.8 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 10.1 Nautical Miles

Target 4:
Fishing vessel “MARY JANE” on Port Bow Northbound
Initial Distance between vessels: 6.2 Nautical Miles

Traffic Details ::

During the exercise the ownship is supposed to transit through the area with Restricted Visibility on a NW’ly course and keep safe CPA with Stationary and crossing vessels as required by COLREGS.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 7 : Navigation for arrival at Tanger port

Estimated Exercise Time: 45 minutes

Location: Approach towards Tanger Port

Ownship: Aftramax Tanker vessel “APOLLO” on a South South Westerly course

Heading: 199 degrees ; Speed : 6.3 Knots


Loaded Draft: 14.2m

Target Ship Details :
Target 2:
Fishing Vessel “PRAWN KING” stationary outside the buoyed dredged channel engaged in Fishing operations
Heading: 148 degrees
Initial Distance between vessels: 1.8 Nautical Miles

Target 3:
Passenger Vessel “VIRGO” approaching towards Tanger port from West
Heading: 148 degrees ; Speed - 6.4 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 3.2 Nautical Miles

Target 4:
Handymax Bulk Carrier “SEA ACE” outbound from Tanger port in Dredged channel
Heading: 024 degrees ; Speed - 7.4 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 3.7 Nautical Miles

Target 5:
Handymax Bulk Carrier “OMEGA” anchored East of Port Entrance
Initial Distance between vessels: 4.7 Nautical Miles

Target 6:
Post Panamax Container “INSA” outbound from Tanger port
Heading: 026 degrees ; Speed - 4.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 4.4 Nautical Miles

Target 7:
Trawler “NET MASTER” engaged in Trawling operations outside Dredged Channel
Heading: 198 degrees ; Speed - 2.8 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 2.0 Nautical Miles



TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Exercise is completed once the vessel comes out of the Dredged channel and waits 0.5 nautical miles East of the Harbour entrance. Candidate shall submit completion upon arrival WP 02.

Cross current of 1.8 knots in South East Direction experienced in the Navigation area.

Due to channel constraints Port Control requested to give priority to m/v SEA ACE to clear the channel. m/v SEA ACE will be west bound after channel exit.

During the exercise the ownship is supposed to transit through the Buoyed dredged channel of 16 meters after picking up pilot and approaching on a South South Westerly course bound for Tanger Port. Berthing operation has been delayed and the vessel is advised to approach the port at slow speed(less then 7.0 knots) and keep safe CPA with Stationary and exiting vessels as required by COLREGS.

The Objective of this exercise is Navigation for Arrival Port in slow speed and with low UKC and with an aim to test the Trainee’s knowledge of Handling of vessel and be aware of dangers involved in these situations not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.

NSDP Simulation Exercise 8 : Navigation in a Congested Waters

Estimated Exercise Time: 40 minutes

Location: Straits of Gibraltar TSS

Ownship: RoRo Passenger vessel “SILVER DAWN” (East North Eastbound)

Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 17.2 Knots


Target 2:
Fishing Vessel “TRAPPER” stationary engaged in Fishing operations
Initial Distance between vessels: 2.3 Nautical Miles

Target 3:
Post Panamax Container “SERENA” Head on approaching Opposite Traffic Lane
Heading: 249 degrees ; Speed - 12.8 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 11.7 Nautical Miles

Target 4:
Post Panamax Container “PEARL GRACE” on Starboard Bow
Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 18.5 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 2.3 Nautical Miles

Target 5:
Post Panamax Container “ELINA” on Starboard Bow
Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 18.5 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 2.3 Nautical Miles

Target 6:
Handymax Bulk Carrier “PROSPERITY” on Port Bow approaching Opposite Traffic Lane
Heading: 233 degrees ; Speed - 7.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 9.0 Nautical Miles

Target 7:
Passenger vessel “DIAMOND SKY” on Starboard Bow being overtaken
Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 15.7 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 1.5 Nautical Miles

Target 8:
Handymax Bulk Carrier “SIVEGA” on Port Bow approaching Opposite Traffic Lane
Heading: 250 degrees ; Speed - 7.0 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 11.3 Nautical Miles

Target 9:
Aframax Tanker “SEAMASTER” on Port Bow approaching Opposite Traffic Lane
Heading: 249 degrees ; Speed - 7.2 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 11.6 Nautical Miles

Target 10:
Handymax Bulk Carrier“VEGA SKY” on Port Quarter
Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 7.1 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 1.5 Nautical Miles

Target 11:
Aframax Tanker “BERLIN OIL” on Starboard Quarter
Heading: 072 degrees ; Speed - 9.1 Knots
Initial Distance between vessels: 2.2 Nautical Miles

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

During the exercise the ownship is supposed to just exited Traffic Separation Scheme in the Straits of Gibraltar in an East North Easter’ly course bound for East Europe and keep safe CPA with Stationary, Head On and crossing vessels as required by COLREGS.
A cross current setting North of 2 kts is experienced in the area.

The Objective of this exercise is not to just steer the vessel without having a collision, but also to demonstrate good bridge watch keeping and navigation practice. Below some guidance noted to assist in exercise:


• Trainee to assess the situation by Radar Plotting of targets, including long range scanning, Visual bearing, AIS Plot on ECDIS and Position fixes.
• This information should be analysed to assess the Risk of Collision with the Target vessels in the order of priority. If deemed necessary, Engine to be on standby with reduction of speed.
• Appropriate action should be taken in good time as per COLREG in the order to result in safe passing including calling a look out and changing to hand steering, if deemed necessary.
• Master’s standing order including calling the master and keeping due regards to Company’s Navigation Procedures to be complied with, at all times.


• NOT ADHERING TO ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS DURING THE EXERCISE RUN, MAY RESULT IN NOT OBTAINING REQUISITE PASSING MARKS IN THE ASSESEMENT AND COULD CAUSE DELAY IN JOINING THE VESSEL.