DNV-Approved USV ROC Operator Course - in Association with the World of Superyachts LTD
USV Pilot training programme for autonomous ship operators. Complete your USV training and prepare for the Remote Operator role for MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships) operations.
This 40-hour USV operator training prepares candidates for live watchkeeping in a Remote Operations Centre. Master multi-sensor situational awareness, COLREGS-style decision making, and emergency response for autonomous shipping.
DNV-approved · Completely online
New intake starts every Monday · Maximum 12 candidates · £3,500 including VAT.
Book your placeDuration
40 Hours
Online theory + Simulation + Assessment
Class Size
Max 12
Candidates per Intake
Certification
DNV-approved
Certified Learning Programme
Start Dates
Every Monday
Completely Online
Prerequisites
Candidates must hold at least one of the following qualifications:
- 200GT Master Unlimited
- 500GT Master Unlimited
- OOW 3000GT or Unlimited
- Master 3000GT or Unlimited
What You Master
Operating the Vessel from Shore
Remote Navigation
COLREGS-style decision-making using cameras, radar, AIS, IMU and environmental inputs.
Station Keeping & Control
Heading/speed control, controlled turns and close-quarters manoeuvring via remote helm and thrust.
Multi-Sensor Awareness
Situational awareness across multi-sensor displays; tuning feeds; detecting small contacts in limited visibility.
Degraded-Link Response
Recognize bandwidth/latency issues early, prioritize critical data, trigger backups/safe-state.
Control Handover
Handover of control between operators/positions without losing command of the vessel.
Why It Matters
You're Being Cleared Fit for Watch
- Designed with reference to the Remote Operator competency framework — Certificate of Attendance on successful assessment
- Trains the person actually driving the unmanned vessel, not just "monitoring telemetry"
- ROC procedures, checklists and emergency actions for loss of link, casualty, cyber compromise or automation drift
- Skills industry wants now: compliant watchkeeping in live USV operations
Investment
Per candidate · including VAT
Maximum 12 candidates per intake
In Action
Navicontrol USV in Action
A short look at Navicontrol uncrewed surface vessel operations on the water — the same class of remote operations this course trains you for.
Navicontrol USV footage. To discuss vessel configuration, sensors and operating arrangements, visit the Navicontrol page.
USV Training for the Autonomous Shipping Era
The maritime industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation with the rise of MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships). As autonomous shipping becomes a reality, qualified USV operators are in high demand to manage these vessels from shore-based Remote Operations Centres.
Our USV Pilot training programme prepares you for this new era of maritime operations. Unlike traditional seafaring roles, autonomous ship operators work from state-of-the-art facilities, using advanced multi-sensor displays to navigate and control vessels remotely.
Why Choose Our USV Operator Training?
- Certificate of Attendance issued on successful assessment
- Comprehensive MASS training aligned with IMO autonomous shipping standards
- Hands-on USV training with realistic simulator scenarios
- Industry-leading alternative to other UK USV training providers
Training Components
Remote Navigation
Master the art of navigating USVs using multi-sensor displays including cameras, radar, AIS, and environmental data.
- COLREGS compliance
- Collision avoidance
- Weather assessment
Emergency Procedures
Comprehensive training in handling emergency situations and system failures.
- Loss of link protocols
- System failure response
- Cyber compromise actions
Practical Simulation
Hands-on simulator training in realistic ROC environments delivered online.
- Multi-screen consoles
- Real-time scenarios
- Performance assessment
Assessment Coverage
Assessment covers remote navigation, safe manoeuvring, alarm handling, bandwidth/latency management, and emergency response.
On completion you're cleared for operational ROC watchkeeping under company familiarisation and procedures.
Book Your USV ROC Operator Course
DNV-approved training, delivered completely online. New intakes start every Monday from 16 November 2026 — pick the Monday that suits you. No intakes run in the last two weeks of December (festive season).
- Start date
- Every Monday from 16 Nov 2026
- Class limit
- 12 candidates
- Course fee
- £3,500 including VAT
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