This course delivers a practical guide to maintaining a safe navigational watch while managing the hidden operational risks of sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion. Participants will explore how disrupted circadian rhythms and extended shifts impair a watchkeeper’s reaction times, decision-making, and situational awareness. The training provides concrete strategies to recognize early signs of fatigue in yourself and colleagues, optimize rest periods under STCW constraints, and implement effective bridge handovers. Officers will learn how to build a supportive, alert watchkeeping team that catches errors early and keeps the vessel safe during demanding long-haul voyages and intense port rotations.
Safe Watchkeeping & Fatigue Mitigation
175,00 €
