WARSASH SCHOOL OF MARITIME SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Course and Joining Information

Combined Manned Model and Bridge

Simulator

5 Days

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Combined Manned Model and Bridge Simulator

Welcome to Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering. We hope you enjoy the course and find it

both interesting and informative.

Enclosed within this document you will find all the information you will need to complete your course

successfully. If you should have any questions please contact the course administrator in the first instance whose

details you will find overleaf.

Please read all parts of this document thoroughly.

This document contains:

Joining Information

Pre-Course Preparation

Pre-Requisites/Entry Requirements

Enrolment

Attendance

Certification

Clothing/Special Requirements

Course Approval

Course Aims

Course Objectives

Course Structure and Content

Course Assessment

Course Timetable and Syllabus

On completion of the course you will be asked to complete an evaluation form as part of our drive to maintain

a high level of service and quality in our courses. We find delegate feedback very useful and welcome your

comments.

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Joining Information – Combined Manned Model and Bridge Simulator Location: The Ship Handling Centre, Timsbury.

Not at East Park Terrace

Start Time: 0830 - Day 1

Delegates are requested to report to the classroom in plenty of

time

Refreshments: Lunch, morning coffee and afternoon tea are provided

Contact: Admissions & Recruitment Team

Tel: 0238201 5004

Email: ship.handling@solent.ac.uk

The Ship Handling Centre, Timsbury: 01794 369150

Overseas students: Please ensure you are fully conversant with the latest Home Office regulations by visiting

their website at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration. To apply for your Short

Term Student visa please contact ship.handling@solent.ac.uk as soon as possible to ensure you meet eligibility

criteria for entry into the UK.

Pre-Course Preparation None.

Pre-Requisites/Entry Requirements There are no formal pre-requisites in order to undertake this course.

Enrolment Prior to enrolment, identity will be checked against a photo identification document*. This must be a passport or photo Driving Licence. The discharge book will be required to check proof of relevant experience.

Delegates will be required to complete an enrolment form for each course that they attend which includes

details such as date of birth/next of kin. All parts of the enrolment form need to be completed. Relevant

certificates will be checked by Lecturers during the enrolment process. Delegates should bring details of their,

Discharge Book, Certificate of Competency or Passport. These are required for registration purposes and for

inclusion in the individual course certificates, which will be issued at the end of the course.

*Visa documentation will be checked as appropriate.

Attendance For successful completion 100% attendance is required.

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Certification

The successful delegate will be issued with a certificate at the end of the course. Personal details shown on the

certificate are taken from the enrolment form completed at the commencement of the programme. It is

therefore important that all parts of the form are completed clearly and in full.

Clothing/Special Requirements This is primarily an outdoor course and operates in all weather conditions from March to November. Please wear

casual clothing suitable for boat work and, in the event of cold and/or wet weather, bring warm clothing, head

gear and gloves to the lake daily. Footwear should be appropriate for small boat use, i.e. deck shoes or training

shoes. Safety equipment, cold weather fleeces, foul weather gear and wellington boots are provided on site. For

protection from the effects of the sun, a suitable hat, sunglasses and sun cream are advised.

Course Approval A Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering approved course.

Course Aim The programme is designed to provide continuing professional development for experienced pilots. The bridge

simulator and manned models give pilots the opportunity to extend their knowledge and practice, with

particular reference to special situations encountered within their own sphere of operations.

Course Objectives On completion delegates will have addressed, but not limited to the following subject areas:

1. Revision of principles of ship handling

2. Further enhancement of ship handling skills

3. Practise pilotage techniques in a variety of environmental conditions and port situation

Course Structure and Content The course takes place over 5 days. The first 3 days are spent in the manned model ships followed by two days

in the ship’s bridge simulator. If desired, the duration of the individual elements of the course may be adjusted.

The course is comprised of two modules:

• Manned Model Ship Handling at Timsbury Lake

• Full Mission Bridge Simulator Suite at the Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, Solent

University, East Park Terrace, Southampton

Pilots have the opportunity to develop their existing skills and understanding of the behaviour and handling of

ships using the fleet of manned models. This is followed by a number of scenarios in the Full Mission Bridge

Simulator with agreed objectives, examples of which might be specific environmental conditions, exercises in

own pilotage district or dealing with emergencies.

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Workshop Sessions

Workshop sessions are timetabled in to the schedule. Consultation with the pilots and consideration of relevant

and typical ship handling objectives will assist in determining their content. They may include, but not be limited

to, elements taken from the following list, which in itself is not exhaustive. Indeed subsequent workshops and

exercises may address a combination of subjects, for example, complex berthing operations in conditions of

current and wind.

Revision of principles

Local scenario berthing/un-berthing operations

Turning

Channel work

Varying environmental conditions - visibility, day/night, wind, current.

Thrusters

Tug use

Berthing

Escort

Anchor work

Interaction

Rudders and propulsion systems

Twin screw

SBM operations

CBM operations

STS operations

FSU operations

And where appropriate;

• Port Marine Safety Code

• Pilot/Master relationship

• Port passage planning

Further Objectives

Further objectives appropriate to the special situations of the pilots attending will be defined at the start of the

course in consultation with them.

Training Area

Some pilotage associations use their own area if available to conduct various local manoeuvres, which can

include exploring the boundaries of existing ship size, number of Tugs allocated, extreme environmental

conditions and/or reactions to emergency situations. Wide ranges of training area databases are held, but if the

specific area is not available in the library, similar/generic ports can be used instead. It may be possible to create

new area databases but this does need adequate notice and may incur additional cost.

Bridge Simulator Ships

The mathematical models used in the Bridge Simulator have been tested and verified to ensure that their

performance is realistic and is comparable to that of the real ships they replicate. They comprise a wide variety

of vessels ranging from Tugs & Offshore Vessels to Container Ships, LNGs, General Cargo, Bulkers, Warships and

Passenger Vessels through to a series of VLCCs.

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General Information on Manned Model Ship Handling Module

The Manned Model Ships

The models are scaled from real ships or ship types. On board logic systems ensure that engine output, delivery

and response times and rudder responses, are correctly scaled. Manned models are a form of simulation and,

as such, are subject to some limitations and differences compared with the real ships which have to be taken

into account:

Time

Due to the scaling factor, ship handling manoeuvres are carried out in a shorter time-scale then the real ship.

This permits each delegate on the course to conduct a large number of individual manned model manoeuvres

within the week.

It also means that an individual has to respond quickly, thus emphasising the concentration and observation that

is important to the ship handler.

Speed

The scale of the models means that speed is very low in real terms. For example; a 1/25th scale model approach

speed of 2 knots (in scale terms) at one mile from the berth is approximately 0.4 knots in real terms.

Distance

The need to estimate distance is a fundamental factor in establishing correct approach speed, and can be aided

by using “ship lengths” as a yardstick. For example; 1/25th scale Panamax model, “Progress”, 4 ships lengths = 5

cables approx. at that scale.

Wind

The wind cannot be scaled, but the lake which is in a sheltered valley has been laid out to give optimum berth

and channel protection from various wind directions. Even in gale conditions areas of calm can be found behind

screens of trees and hedging and useful exercises conducted. Consideration of the effect of wind on a ship is an

integral objective of a ship handling course. Wind is a natural element with which a ship handler or pilot must

contend during the normal course of his profession. Consequently it is not advantageous to work exclusively in

calm conditions.

Lecturers will endeavour to conduct ship handling operations in the most appropriate scaled wind conditions for

a particular objective.

Briefing/Debriefings

All delegates will be fully briefed by their instructor before each exercise commences to enable them to

formulate an exercise plan. Once an exercise is underway the instructor remains on the jetty (or in an

accompanying launch) and does not intercede unless absolutely necessary. This is to avoid breaking the

concentration required during the exercise and allows the delegate to learn, if necessary, by observing the

results of their actions. When the exercise is completed a comprehensive debriefing is conducted on the

quayside to discuss the results. Such debriefs are considered to be a most important part of the course.

Staff

All lecturers are either; practising pilots, ex-pilots or senior mariners, who bring to the course their varied

backgrounds as practical ship handlers, which collectively offer a wide range of maritime expertise.

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The course is, by its nature, generally relaxed, informal and enjoyable as well as instructive. It is hoped that even

the most experienced ship handler will find that the time has been useful in improving his knowledge of a highly

skilled and necessarily professional task.

Single Screw Models

“Diligence” Scale: 1/25th Handymax vessel of 175m/approx. 40,000 dwt. Single screw right-

handed.

“Progress” Scale: 1/25th Panamax vessel of 225m/approx. 60,000 dwt. Single screw right-

handed. It can be converted to car carrier for bespoke course enquiries.

“Intrepid” Scale: 1/25th Panamax vessel of 225m/approx. 60,000 dwt. Single screw right-

handed. Can be configured in loaded or part loaded/ballast condition.

“Endurance” Scale: 1/40th Suezmax vessel of 150,000 dwt. Single screw right- handed

“Pioneer” Scale: 1/40th VLCC vessel of 210,000 dwt. Single screw right-handed.

“Venture” Scale: 1/40th VLCC vessel of 300,000 dwt. Single screw right-handed.

“Resolution” Scale: 1/25th Large container vessel of 365m/13500 TEU/157,000 dwt. Single

screw right-handed. The model is fitted with bow thruster, with additional bow

and stern thruster to substitute for tug support.

“Eternity” Scale: 1/25th Aframax vessel of 251m/115,000 dwt. Single screw, can be

configured with right-handed or left-handed propeller.

“Respect” Scale: 1/25th Suezmax vessel of 274m/160,000 dwt. Single screw, can be

configured with right-handed or left-handed propeller.

Twin Screw Models

“Endeavour” Scale: 1/30th Shuttle tanker of 272m/142,000 dwt. Twin screw, can be

configured with inward or outward turning fixed pitch propellers.

“Challenger” Scale: 1/15th Twin screw Ro-Ro vessel of 27,000grt. Twin screw, can configured

with inward and outward turning propellers. Can be converted to a passenger

ferry and used as a super yacht or an offshore supply vessel. The model can be

configured with inward or outward turning propellers.

“NLNG” Scale: 1/25th LNG vessel of 293m/170,000 m³ (87,000dwt). Twin screw

configured with inward turning propellers.

Two steerable twin Kort Nozzle tugs are available, together with 2 ASD’s and one Voith Water Tractor Tug

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Course Assessment There is no formal summative assessment. The competence of the delegate is assessed throughout the course

by direct observation and simulation.

Learning Outcomes

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Manned Model Ship Handling Pilots will have developed further their knowledge and skills regarding the behaviour and handling of ships

Full Mission Bridge Simulator

Pilots will have conducted various scenarios to practise ship

handling manoeuvres which may be in a generic area or within

their own pilotage district if it is available in the library of area data

bases

Course Timetable and Syllabus

Manned Model Module 0830 – 1300 (Mon – Wed) 1345 - 1715 (Mon – Wed)

Day 1 Timsbury

Registration and document check Introduction to the course

Safety Brief

Familiarisation with Manned

Models

Workshop – “Revision of

Principles”

Manned Model Exercises

Day 2 Timsbury

Workshop

Manned Model Exercises

Workshop

Manned Model exercises

Day 3 Timsbury

Workshop

Manned Model exercises

Manned Model exercises

Bridge Simulator Module 0830 – 1230 (Thurs- Fri) 1315 – 1730 (Thurs-Fri)

Day 4 East Park Terrace

Simulator introduction and

familiarisation

Simulator exercises

Simulator exercises

Day 5 East Park Terrace Simulator exercises Simulator exercises Full

course debrief End of

course

The above course timetable is only a guide and is subject to change.

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Further Information

WARSASH SCHOOL OF MARITIME SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING – Ship Handling Centre - Timsbury

The Ship Handling Centre is based in Timsbury near Romsey. Course delegates are accommodated in off-site accommodation. We have an arrangement including a preferential rate with the White Horse Hotel in the centre of Romsey, which is about three miles from the Ship Handling Centre at Timsbury. Daily transport from the hotel to the lake and return is arranged through the hotel for delegates on all the courses. Note that the ship handling courses are NOT based at the Warsash campus which is over 21 miles away.

Delegates will be asked to settle their hotel bill on departure unless advised differently by their company.

Lunch is provided on the course Monday to Thursday and is usually taken at a local restaurant. The cost is included in the course fee and daily transport is provided. Please refer to the link below for the campus map https://www.google.com/maps/place/51%C2%B000'45.1%22N+1%C2%B029'49.9%22W/@51.0125399,-1.4993686,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d51.0125399!4d-1.4971799

Travelling to Timsbury - by Road: Exit the M27 at junction 3 and take the M271 north towards Romsey for a short distance until the motorway ends at a roundabout. Take the second exit straight on north on the A3057 towards Romsey. After 1.5 miles turn left at another roundabout onto the A27/A3057 and proceed to Romsey. (One mile). On entering the town at another roundabout take the second exit signed for Stockbridge and after a short distance turn left at a mini roundabout opposite the Plaza Theatre. Almost immediately turn right at the traffic lights onto the A3057 signed for Stockbridge. Follow the A3057 through the outskirts of Romsey crossing several small junctions and Romsey railway station on the right. Proceed out of town past the Romsey “World of Water” on the right, cross the River Test and past the “Duke’s Head” public house also on the right. Then turn right off the A3057 just before the village of Timsbury and onto the road signed for Braishfield, Ampfield and the Hillier Gardens. Do not turn immediately left into Bunny Lane. Proceed for about 0.25 miles and turn left into Jinny Lane (unmarked) which has a farm yard on the corner. The Ship Handling Centre is about 100 metres on the right. (Please note that all distances are approximate). There is limited and secure free parking at the Centre.

If using satnav, input the post code (zip code): SO51 0AL (SO51 0PF may still apply for some satellite maps).

by Air: From Heathrow: Take the South West Trains coach link to Woking. Travel by rail from Woking to Southampton Central. Journey time is approximately 2 hours including the coach link. Then see By Rail.

From Gatwick: Take a train to Southampton Central. Then see By Rail.

Other airports serving the area include Southampton International Airport (Southampton Parkway Airport railway station is adjacent to the terminal) and Bournemouth International Airport, both with links to a number of European Cities.

by Rail: The city of Southampton Central station is connected to the main UK rail network as is Southampton Parkway Airport station. The easiest way to get to the hotel in Romsey or to the Timsbury site from Southampton Central station or Southampton International Airport is by taxi. Both are about 10 miles from Romsey. Romsey rail station may involve a change of train but is only one mile from the hotel in the centre of town and about

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three miles from the Ship Handling Centre at Timsbury. Note there is no taxi rank at Romsey Station. Please pre-arrange your taxi via the Admissions & Recruitment Team.

For train times and information telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or www.rail.co.uk by Coach: National Express operate a direct coach service from the Heathrow Central Bus Station, (close to Terminal 1), to Southampton approximately every two hours with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Taxis to Romsey and Timsbury are available from outside the Southampton Coach Station. For more information telephone: 08717 818181 or visit www.gobycoach.com Directions to White Horse Hotel, Romsey By Road: Exit the M27 and follow the directions to the Ship Handling Centre until arriving in Romsey. Turn left at the mini roundabout opposite the Plaza Theatre as before but then proceed straight on at the traffic lights and follow the road round, turning right at the junction. At the next mini round about go straight on following the road round (one way only) until you come to small central square (Market Place), with the statue of Lord Palmerston at its centre. The White Horse Hotel will be found on the left hand side after bearing right at the central square roundabout. If using Sat Nav input Post (Zip) Code: SO51 8ZJ for the hotel. Car Parking at the White Horse Hotel: Parking is only allowed for 15 minutes in front of the hotel. Please see below details of car parks and charges in the Romsey area. Local Amenities: Romsey, an ancient market town on the River Test, offers a number of shops, banks, chemists, a post office, general stores and a supermarket, restaurants, cafes, pubs and garages. Cash dispensing machines are available at various locations within the town which accept a number of bank cards. Overseas students: Please ensure you are fully conversant with the latest Home Office regulations by visiting their website at www.UKBA.Homeoffice.gov.uk. To apply for your Short Term Student visa please contact wma.training@solent.ac.uk as soon as possible to ensure you meet eligibility criteria for entry into the UK. Note Course administration is based at Warsash. WARSASH SCHOOL OF MARITIME SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING is approximately 21 miles by road from the Ship Handling Centre at Timsbury and the town of Romsey. Nearby places of interest There are many places of historic and other interest within easy reach of Romsey. These include:

Romsey Abbey which is adjacent to the White Horse Hotel. An ancient Abbey church commenced in the tenth century as a Benedictine Foundation and where Lord Mountbatten of Burma is buried.

Broadlands House which is a short walk from the hotel and is open to the public at certain times of the year. This is the home of the Mountbatten family and in the nineteenth century was the country seat of one of Britain’s most famous Prime Ministers, Henry John Temple, better known as Lord Palmerston. The Queen and Prince Philip spent part of their honeymoon at Broadlands as did Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Salisbury Cathedral. The ancient City of Salisbury is a short journey by car or train and is the setting for one of England’s most beautiful cathedrals near the water meadows of the River Avon. One of the four original copies of Magna Carta is preserved in the cathedral. The others are in the British Library (2) and in Lincoln Cathedral. The Charter was signed by King John at Runnymede on the River Thames in 1215 so it is 800 years old. It is still a valid legal document.

Stonehenge. The famous pre historic stones are on Salisbury Plain not far north of Salisbury.

Marwell Zoological Park is situated about ten miles east of Romsey near Colden Common

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Winchester Cathedral commenced in 1079 has the longest Gothic nave in Europe. The city which was the ancient capital of England and King Alfred the Great, is a short drive from Romsey. It is also the site of the oldest public school in the United Kingdom whilst Winchester Castle houses the famous “Round Table” of Arthurian legend.

The New Forest National Park. The ancient hunting forest of William the First or the Conqueror is immediately to the south west of Romsey. William the Second, better known as William Rufus, was killed by an arrow in the forest by Sir Walter Tyrell, possibly or possibly not by accident.

The National Motor Museum which is at Beaulieu in the New Forest. The museum which houses a large collection of veteran, vintage and modern vehicles is the work of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and is in the grounds of Palace House which is also open to the public.

Bucklers Hard in the New Forest on the Beaulieu River is where many of the Royal Navy’s wooden wall battle ships of the eighteenth century were constructed. There is an excellent maritime museum and some of the shipwrights’ cottages are open to the public.

The City of Southampton, an excellent shopping centre and major port which includes five cruise terminals, is ten miles from Romsey and was the initial departure port of the Pilgrim Fathers. RMS “Titanic” sailed from Southampton on its voyage to disaster in 1912. Southampton Football Club play in the English Premiership and are known as “The Saints”.

The City of Portsmouth once the most fortified town in Europe (the fortifications are all still in place around the city), twenty miles to the east of Southampton, is the home of the Royal Navy and the historic Dockyard. The collection of historic ships includes the Mary Rose, flagship of the navy of King Henry VIII, HMS Victory, the flagship of Lord Nelson, and HMS Warrior, the first all iron sea going warship. HMS Dreadnought, the first all big gun battleship was built in the Dockyard along with many other famous warships of the twentieth century. The nearby waterfront at Gunwharf Quays has many shops, restaurants and pubs as well as the iconic Spinnaker Tower. There are frequent trains from Romsey and Southampton to Portsmouth Harbour station next to the Dockyard. The M27 Motorway connects Southampton and Portsmouth. Portsmouth FC, (universally known as “Pompey”), play at Fratton Park and have been twice champions of England and twice FA Cup winners.

The beautiful Isle of Wight is a short, fast ferry journey from Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington which is a small town in the New Forest.

London is about seventy five minutes by train from Southampton Central station and is easily accessed by road via the M3 Motorway.

Postal address, Timsbury: The Ship Handling Centre, Jinny Lane, Timsbury, Romsey, Hants, SO51 0PF (or OAL) +44 (0)1794 369150 Postal address, Hotel in Romsey: The White Horse Hotel, Market Place, Romsey, Hants, SO51 8ZJ Telephone: +44 (0)1794 517485 Email: thewhitehorsesales@silkshotels.com Taxi Journeys from Airport Heathrow to Romsey Airport Link Telephone: +44 (0)2392 269700

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All details correct at time of publishing (April 2020)

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General Joining Information – Travelling to Warsash School of Maritime, Science &

Engineering, Solent University, East Park Terrace, Southampton

Solent University is centrally located making it a great place to study and easy to get to. It is a 10-

minute walk from Southampton Central Station and a short walk from the parks, cafes, shops

(including West Quay) and cinemas.

Please refer to the link below for the campus map:

(https://www.google.com/maps/place/50%C2%B054'31.3%22N+1%C2%B024'03.9%22W/@50.9086975,

-1.4032776,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d50.9086975!4d-1.4010889)

Getting here by car

Southampton sits at the southern end of the M3 motorway. Southampton is just 75 miles (120km)

from London, with excellent road links.

From the North, London and the Home Counties, the M3, M27 and A34 provide fast, direct road

links to the city centre. The A36 is the major route from the West Country, Bristol and Wales.

From the East, follow the A27/M27 and depart at Junction 8.

Getting there by plane

From Southampton International Airport: There are regular buses, trains and taxis from the

airport to the centre of Southampton. Buses and taxis are right outside the entrance; whilst the

train station is located a couple of minutes’ walk away and is called Southampton Airport Parkway.

The airport is approximately 4 miles from Solent University and train services to the City Centre run

frequently with journey times of ten minutes.

Taxis are available from outside the terminal but need to be booked at the taxi desk inside the

airport.

From Heathrow Airport by Train: Take the Rail air coach link from Heathrow airport to Woking

train station. Services to Southampton Central operate from Woking. The total journey time from

Heathrow to Southampton is approximately 2 hours. The Rail air service runs every 30 minutes and

picks up from all four terminals. The cost of a standard tick for a single (one-way) journey is

approximately £35. For more information on the service, please visit the South Western Trains

website www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey

From Heathrow Airport by Coach: The National Express coach services operate from the bus

station at Heathrow Airport to Southampton Coach Station. On direct service the average journey

time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. The cost of a standard tick for a single journey is approximately

£20. Discount coach cards are available for students and young people. For more information on

services to Southampton and discount coach cards, visit www.nationalexpress.com .

From Gatwick Airport by Train: Train services operate between Gatwick Airport and Southampton

Central the average journey time is 2 hours, and a standard single ticket is approximately £30.

From Gatwick Airport by Coach: National Express coach services operate from Gatwick to

Southampton Coach Station, via Heathrow (coach changeover). The average journey time is 4

hours, and a standard single ticket starts from approximately £25.

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From London Stansted Airport by Train: Rail services operate from Stansted Airport to Central

London via the London Underground. Direct services to Southampton operate from London

Waterloo. The average journey time is 3 hours and 30 minutes, and a standard single ticket costs

approximately £46.

From London Stansted Airport by Coach: National Express coach services operate from the coach

station at Stansted Airport to Southampton via Heathrow and Central London (coach changeover).

The average journey time is 4 hours. A standard single ticket costs approximately £30

Getting there by Train

Southampton Central Station: is served by direct trains from and to many cities across the

country, including London, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol, Leeds, Brighton and Manchester. London

Waterloo is a 1 hour and 20 minutes journey to Southampton Central, passing Southampton Airport

Parkway on the way. For other locations, train times and information, please use the National Rail

Journey Planner www.nationalrail.co.uk

Walking to Campus from the Central Station: It’s a 10 minute walk to the University Campus,

turn right if you exit via Platform 1 and turn left if you exit Platform 4 and walk up the hilly

footpath towards the Civic Centre Building (large white stone building with clock tower). Then

follow Civic Centre Road and New Road until you reach East Park Terrace with Solent University

ahead of you.

Taking a taxi or bus from the station: It is a ten minute taxi-ride to the campus, and there are

waiting taxis at the exit via Platform 4.

Getting there by Coach

National Express runs a coach service from many UK towns and cities to Southampton. For more

information please visit www.Nationalexpress.com .

Travelling by Bus

The campus is served by several city bus companies operating a wide variety of routes in and

around Southampton. The majority of buses stop in the city centre by West Quay, Palmerston Park

(behind Primark), the Civic Centre and the High Street (Above bar Street). More information about

local bus travel can be found on the www.myjourneysouthampton.com website .

Local Taxi Firms

ATS Taxi Tel: 023 8022 2222

Radio Taxis Tel: 023 8066 6666

West Quays Cars Tel: 023 8099 9999

Southampton Taxis Tel: 023 8000 5005

Southampton Airport and Airport Link Tel: 02392 269 700 is likely to be a more cost effective for

Heathrow and Gatwick Airport pick-ups. Metered taxis at airports may be expensive so pre-booking

is advisable.

Parking

Cars – There is no parking available at the University Campus. However, there are various pay and

display car park spaces nearby. Southampton has 42 car parks, all City Council car parks are open

24 hours a day and charges apply seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Easter Sunday). For

a detailed map of local public car parks visit:

http://www.southampton.gov.uk/roads-parking/parking/

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There is also parking available at West Quay Shopping Centre which is about 15 minute walk from

the University Campus and you can park in the multi-story for £5 per day.

https://www.west-quay.co.uk/visitor-info/parking

Local Amenities

The city centre is just a ten-minute walk away and with easy reach of the high street shops and

restaurants.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety information is on display throughout the campus and students are expected to

comply with this. Details of course specific health and safety procedures will be given at course

commencement.

Accommodation

If you require an overnight stay or longer, there are a number of local hotels, B&B’s and guest

houses. Please contact:

Southampton City Information Tel: 023 8083 3333 or

Destination Southampton Tel: 023 8078 0300

Alternatively, follow the link below, simply browse the listing and select your preferred

accommodation: http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/visit/accommodation

For other useful accommodation websites:

www.hotels.uk.com

www.bedandbreakfast.co.uk

Catering Facilities

East Park Terrace campus offers a wide range of food outlets and cafes:

The Dock Restaurant Term Time Monday – Friday 08:00 – 15:30

Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 14:00 (reduced service)

East Park Deli Term Time Monday – Friday 08:00 – 20:00

Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

Costa Coffee Term Time Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00

C-Store Term Time Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00

Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Out of Term Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Artisan Term Time Monday – Friday 07:30 – 17:00

Saturday 09:00 – 17:00

Sunday 10:00 – 16:00

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Library

Library opening hours are variable, depending on whether it is term time or outside of term time.

Details are available here:

http//portal.solent.ac.uk/library/essential-info/opening-hours/opening-hours.aspx

CCTV

Solent University (SU) uses CCTV and audio recording in some of its simulator and classroom suites

to enhance the teaching and learning experience. The areas where recording takes place are

clearly marked and staff will indicate if recording is likely to be used. All recorded data is held

securely and is only accessed by authorised personnel. Requests for access to data can be made via

staff members. If you do not wish to have data that includes you recorded through

classroom/simulator CCTV systems, you are requested to inform he member of staff conducting the

lecture/training before it commences. SU also uses CCTV systems in public places across all

campuses (including satellite sites, for crime prevention purposes or for detection of

incidents/crime only, for which there is a separate policy. For more information see the relevant

sections of CCTV use on the SU Portal.

No-Smoking Policy

SU operates a no-smoking policy within buildings and an advisory no-smoking zone of 5 metres from

any doors or windows in order to protect everyone from the effects of tobacco smoke. Smoking is

therefore not allowed in any buildings and is only allowed in designated areas/shelters which are

clearly marked or in areas outside 5 metres from doors and windows. Staff and students found

smoking outside designated/allowed areas will be asked to sop or move.

Complaints Procedure

If you wish to make a complaint regarding any aspect of your stay please contact the School

Manager (Course Operations & Quality Management Systems) at the following email:

Beverley.windibank@solent.ac.uk who will be able to provide you with a copy of the University’s

Student Complaints Procedure.

Overseas Students

Please ensure you are fully conversant with the latest Home Office Regulations by visiting their

website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

To apply for your Short Term Student visa please contact warsash.admissions@solent.ac.uk as soon

as possible to ensure you meet eligibility criteria for entry into the UK.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this document is

accurate and up to date at the time of going to print. Warsash School of Maritime Science and

Engineering reserves the right to change information.