Faculty: Applied Science The Pilotage major focuses on the specialized skills and knowledge required to navigate ships safely through restricted waters, such as harbors, rivers, and other challenging marine environments. Students gain expertise in marine navigation, ship handling, local regulations, and environmental factors, preparing for careers as marine pilots, harbor pilots, or river pilots. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of marine navigation and ship handling. - Develop skills in local waterway regulations and environmental factors. - Learn advanced ship maneuvering techniques. - Explore emergency procedures and safety management. - Analyze meteorological and hydrological conditions affecting navigation. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through simulations and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Pilotage** - Overview of pilotage principles, roles, and responsibilities of marine pilots. 2. **Marine Navigation** - Fundamentals of marine navigation, including chart work, position fixing, and route planning. 3. **Ship Handling** - Techniques for maneuvering ships in restricted waters, including docking, undocking, and anchoring. 4. **Local Waterway Regulations** - Understanding local regulations, traffic rules, and navigational aids specific to different waterways. 5. **Environmental Factors in Pilotage** - Analysis of meteorological and hydrological conditions, such as tides, currents, and weather patterns. 6. **Advanced Ship Maneuvering** - Specialized techniques for maneuvering large vessels in confined spaces and adverse conditions. 7. **Emergency Procedures and Safety Management** - Preparing for and responding to emergencies, including collision avoidance, grounding prevention, and firefighting. 8. **Bridge Resource Management** - Effective communication and teamwork on the bridge, including crew coordination and decision-making. 9. **Simulation and Practical Training** - Use of simulators and practical exercises to develop and enhance pilotage skills. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in pilotage settings, such as harbor pilot organizations, river pilot associations, or maritime training centers. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying pilotage skills, such as developing a navigation plan, conducting a ship handling simulation, or creating an emergency response procedure. **Assessment Methods:** - Pilotage principles and marine navigation analyses - Ship handling and maneuvering projects - Local waterway regulations and environmental factors projects - Advanced ship maneuvering simulations - Emergency procedures and safety management projects - Bridge resource management projects - Simulation and practical training exercises - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Pilotage" - "Marine Navigation" - "Ship Handling" - "Local Waterway Regulations" - "Environmental Factors in Pilotage" - "Advanced Ship Maneuvering" - "Emergency Procedures and Safety Management" - "Bridge Resource Management" - "Simulation and Practical Training" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of maritime studies, navigation, and an interest in marine pilotage. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years for a specialized certificate or degree in Pilotage, depending on the program and institution. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications and licenses specific to marine pilotage, such as: - Marine Pilot License from national maritime authorities (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard, Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK) - International Maritime Organization (IMO) certifications - Specific regional or local pilotage certifications **Target Audience:** Aspiring marine pilots, harbor pilots, river pilots, and professionals seeking careers in maritime pilotage, harbor authorities, river pilot associations, and related fields. This major equips students with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in pilotage, supporting careers in various roles within maritime pilotage, harbor authorities, river pilot associations, and related fields.