A new course- Advanced Ship Handling in Ports and Confined Waters for Masters and Chief Officers

The Israeli Maritime Authority has started a new course- “Advanced Ship Handling in Ports and Confined Waters”, especially designed for Captains and Chief Officers. The first course took place between June 29th and July 2th with the participation of Masters and Chief Officers from “Zim” Shipping Company. For the first time the Authority is conducting…

7.2.24 Capt. Michael Halfin lectures at the IMO

On 7.2.24, Capt. Michael Halfin, the Authority’s Head of Deck and Simulator Departments, gave a first lecture of an Israeli Official at the IMO (International Maritime Organization). The subject of Capt. Halfin’s lecture was “Bridge Resources Management Course:  Advantages of Integrated Studies, Using Simulator and Psychological Guidance”. It was given at the Main Assembly Auditorium.…

VTSS Course

A VTSS Course (Vessel Traffic Services Supervisor) designed for Israel Ports Company Sea Departments in Haifa and Ashdod was successfully completed on 19.1.2022. The Authority would like to thank all instructors and staff who took part in the course, and especially Capt. Michael Halfin who was head of the course.