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naval TRAINING
A cadet is introduced to the basics
of seamanship and navigation,
inculcates a flair for watermanship
and gains his sea legs.
FACING PAGE:
A VI th term Naval cadet
carrying out the duties
of Officer of the Watch
while entering Mumbai
harbour at the Ship
Handling Simulator
The Naval cadets at the NDA are trained
by the Naval Training Team (NTT),
with theoretical classes being conducted in the
NTT classrooms and practical classes at the
Watermanship Training Centre at Peacock Bay. A
major shift has occurred in naval training over the
last decade, with greater emphasis being given to
practical training. Infrastructure has been created,
including a stone frigate TS Ronnie Periera, and
Ship Handling Simulator to expose cadets to a
maritime environment. Training at Ronnie Periera,
a scaled model of a ship, helps a Naval cadet to get
a feel of life at sea. The ship with a full-fledged
bridge, operations room and a helo deck has
actual equipment from decommissioned ships to
provide a realistic ship environment for budding
officers.
The cadets are imparted the basics of General
Navigation, General Seamanship, Rules of the
Road and Communication in the Vth term and
made to practice them in the VIth term. They are
put through a simulated day at sea at the TS Ronnie
Periera and Ship Handling Simulator prior to Ex-
Varuna, to enable them to derive better training
value from the sea sortie on board the fleet ships.
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