As part of a range of services to improve safety and best practice in the maritime industry, the Nautical Institute announced launch of a Shiphandling Logbook to provide mariners an essential tool to develop shiphandling skills and take advantage of training opportunities.
Shiphandling is probably the most important skill for mariners and one of the most difficult to practise. In view of this, the logbook will enable mariners to record and reflect on their experiences, provide evidence of what has been learned, identify gaps and be encouraged to take opportunities to learn more.
“Mariners should take advantage of every opportunity to improve their understanding of shiphandling, to identify any additional learning they need and to arrange for this to happen,” commented The Nautical Institute’s Director of Projects, David Patraiko FNI.
This ‘easy-to-use’ logbook includes a complete list of manoeuvres and understanding required under STCW, being an essential tool for all mariners, regardless of ship and trade, who want to develop their professionalism.
“The logbook should encourage mentoring, which costs very little, if anything, and is essential to the learning of shiphandling. If done well, it will lead to greater safety, as the skill levels and confidence of officers will increase,” added Mr. Patraiko.
