Target group:
Captains, officers and students.
Description:
Do you know the acting forces in the swinging or the Paddle-wheel effect of the propellers? Why Coanda effect occur? The Azipods and their use in manoeuvring? In addition to these topics, we will also talk about Pivot Point, Cavitation, the various propulsion systems, etc. Upon completing this course, the candidate will understand the characteristics of the types of propulsion and their use in manoeuvring. The learning outcomes of the course will include: 1. Propeller pitch, 2..Turning effects of the propeller, 3. Cavitation, 4. Practical manoeuvre, 5. Pivot point, 6. Bow thruster, 7. Turning with a twin-propeller, 8. Types of propellers, 9. Let's take off the rudder! 10. Manoeuvring an azimuth, 11. ACD Azimuth Controlled Device, 12. Manoeuvring the azipods - ACD, 13. Pressure of the wake, and 14. Practical consideration.