Instruction, training and expertise advancement of pilots : The key elements : In obtaining the highest possible quality of certified pilots

Apart from general information with respect to the Dutch Pilotage and the position of the certified pilot information is given about the independent training institute STODEL. The entire training of an apprentice pilot, from the moment he starts as apprentice till the moment he becomes a certified pilot is discribed. Also, the core of all training activities with respect to the use of simulators is discribed. STODEL runs his own radarsimulators in the region Rotterdam and Flushing. The simulator is used as training tool in the training of apprentice pilots as well as experienced pilots. The curriculum for training on the manoeuvring simulator and subsequently the role of the simulator instructor is explained. Furthermore, you will find that a major part of this paper deals with our experience in Bridge Resource Management training courses for masters, officers, chief engineers and pilots.