FarSounder Training
Whale Spotting and Safe Vessel Operations
Online course of 3-4 hours for bridge crews on spotting and identifying whales and operating vessels safely around them.
Description
Whale Spotting and Safe Vessel Operations is an online class for bridge crew, pilot house staff and anyone working on boats and ships. It lasts 3-4 hours, including videos, multi-media and assessments. Instructors are FarSounder CEO Matthew Zimmerman and marine scientist Amy D. Whitt of Azura Consulting LLC.
Key features
- Whale types, behavior and vocalizations
- Species profiles and threats such as ship strike, entanglement and noise
- Visual cues and tools for detecting whales, and conservation measures
- Summary of vessel operation regulations for US, Mediterranean, New Zealand and Canadian waters
- Citizen science and how to report whale sightings
Applications
Crew training for vessels operating in waters where whales are present.
Specifications
| Class duration | 3-4 hours |
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