AMC Search (Australian Maritime College)
5 days
Advanced Marine Pilots Training is a 5-day AMSA-recognised professional development program for practicing marine pilots, combining human factors expertise, legal knowledge, and advanced simulator training to enhance pilotage performance and organisational resilience.
This course is designed for practicing marine pilots with relevant professional experience. Other candidates may be accepted on a case-by-case basis and will be assessed via a review of relevant qualifications and experience. Participants should have current marine pilotage credentials and experience operating in Australian or international waters.
The course covers Individual Pilot Performance and Non-Technical Skills, including applied biometrics and human factors analysis. Legal Issues in Marine Pilotage addresses regulatory frameworks and maritime law. Fatigue, Stress, and Cognitive Health management explores neurology and maintaining cognitive performance. Practical team strategies include debriefing principles and crisis management. Advanced Tug Management and PPU usage with data analytics are covered, along with organisational resilience and the senior pilot's role in Highly Reliable Organisations. Participants engage in 1.5 days of full mission bridge simulator exercises with real-time debriefing using interactive touch screen chart tables and 4K projection technology.
AMC Search delivers the best value AMPT course in Australia using the country's most advanced Marine Pilot training facilities at the Centre for Maritime Simulations. The course is grounded in research with Australian marine pilots and led by Human Factors specialist Associate Professor Ben Brooks. It features sessions with international experts on current and emerging issues, small class sizes (limited to 12 participants), and unique facilities including a full mission bridge simulator with 4K projections, interactive debriefing room with 60-inch touch screen chart table, and ECDIS/radar visual displays.
Upon completion, marine pilots will be equipped with advanced human factors knowledge, enhanced crisis management capabilities, and leadership skills for highly reliable organisations. Graduates develop improved cognitive health management strategies, advanced tug handling expertise, and data analytics proficiency for modern pilotage operations. The course prepares senior pilots for leadership roles and positions them to contribute to maritime safety and operational excellence in Australian and international waters.
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