# Advanced Shiphandling (MARTPT–22)

Course number: 620
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 10 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/advanced-ship-handling-shiphandling-course-620
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview
Satisfy the USCG Advanced Shiphandling training requirements and get some of the necessary Advanced Shiphandling assessments completed along the way! Learn about the common scenarios Chief Mate or Master will encounter such as; docking and undocking, operating in restricted waters, anchoring, using tugs, responding to shiphandling emergencies, and heavy weather tactics all while experiencing many of these scenarios in our Full-Mission Bridge Simulators. Contact the Student Services Office for availability.

## Course description
**Advanced Shiphandling - Course #620**

 This USCG 10 day course covers normal and emergency shiphandling to the Master’s level including search and rescue operations. It utilizes MPT’s full mission SMART TM Simulation Center.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Advanced Shiphandling (MARTPT-22) course will satisfy the Shiphandling at the Management Level training requirements of the STCW, as amended 2010, Table A-II/2; AND

- The following Tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines NVIC 10-14(Ch -2): 8.1. 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.A, 8.6.A, 8.7.A, 9.1.A, 9.2.A, 9.3.A, 9.4.A, 9.4.A, 9.5.A, 9.6.A, 9.6.B, 9.7.A, 9.8.A, 9.8.A, 9.9.A, 9.9.B, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16.A, 9.16.B, 9.17.A, 16.1.A, 16.4.A, 16.4.B, 16.5.A, and 16.5.B; AND

- The following Tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines NVIC 11-14(Ch- l ): 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.A, 8.6.A, 8.7.A, 9.1.A, 9.2.A, 9.3.A, 9.4.A, 9.5.A, 9.6.A, 9.7.A, 9.8.A, 9.9.A, 9.9.B, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.16.A, 9.16.B, 9.17.A, 16.1.A, 16.4.A, 16.4.B, 16.5.A, 16.5.B: AND

- The following Tasks from the National Assessment Guidelines NVIC 03-18: 8.1.A, 8.2.A, 8.3.A, 8.4.A, 8.5.A, 8.6.A, 8.7.A, 9.1.A, 9.2.A, 9.3.A, 9.4.A, 9.5.A, 9.6.A, 9.7.A, 9.8.A, 9.9.A, 9.9.B, 9.11.A, 9.11.B, 9.11.C, 9.12.A, 9.13.A, 9.14.A, 9.15.A, 9.16.A, 9.16.B, 9.17.A, 16.1.A, 16.4.A, 16.4.B, 16.5.A, 16.5.B

- Applicants who have successfully completed your course need not present completed "Task Control Sheets" for these assessments in application towards STCW certification

**Subjects Include:**

- Docking and Undocking

- Operating in Restricted Waters

- Anchoring

- Using Tugs

- Responding to Shiphandling Emergencies

  Heavy Weather Tactics

## Prerequisites
No prerequisites are stated in the published course fields. Confirm individual eligibility with MPT.

## Required materials
PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencils, Highlighter, Calculator, Eraser, Plotting Tools & Bowditch (optional)

## Class dates, prices, and enrollment
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