Da Gama

Our Mission

To promote the safety of the vessel by means of professional crew training and an unsurpassed level of navigation management.

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As Master Mariners ourselves we understand the challenges of Superyacht Command. 

Our team of highly experienced deck and engineering qualified personnel will work with you to maintain the safety of the yacht and those embarked through the joint coordination of your navigation outfit and training of your crew.

-          SUPPLY – everything required to complement vessel safety and the navigation outfit including:

• Electronic chart licences.
• Small tender charts (paper and electronic).
• Safety equipment and all bridge navigation equipment / stores.
• Satellite communications and multi-media (in association with e3 and A-N-T).
• Up-to-date paper charts and loan folios including automated weekly hydrographic updates.
• High quality ensigns of all nations plus dressing lines, courtesy flags, international signal and code pennants and the creation of vessel specific flags.

-          TRAINING –Da Gama have an experienced team to provide competent training to crew in areas of:

• Helicopter operations.
• Bridge Resource Management.
• Damage Control team building.
• Maintaining an up-to-date outfit.
• Security and transiting high risk areas.
• On board fire refreshers for the whole crew (particularly relevant post refit or build).
• Accredited Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) iaw IMO 1.27 course model.

-          CONSULTANCY – With each Da Gama representative having over 21 years’ sea service on a variety of vessels, we can provide advice and guidance in all maritime areas including:

• Chart maintenance and application of corrections.
• Vessel and crew security and wider maritime advice.
• Bridge layout planning, design and equipment choice.
• Command leadership and Bridge Resource Management.
• Expert witness and evidence representation including accident or navigational investigations.
• Advice and guidance through all stages of vessel accreditation in ECDIS to Flag State regulations including risk assessments.

For further information on the ways we can assist you, please select the Services tab above.

Latest News - 15 DECEMBER 2011

Da Gama Bridge Resource Management and Crew Training programmes now in use on a number of new build and operational vessels.  If you'd like to know more or would like independent navigation advice, please contact us.