NS has rolled out an improved training programme for budding ship commanders. Candidates for ship command will have to perform an assessed mission aboard an NS ship which they will be given temporary command of. They will be mentored by a senior NS ship captain or experienced senior officer. Before the candidate begins this final test they will have to perform a series of exercises and simulations.
These changes have been made after deep analysis of NS ship captain performance over the last five years. It is hoped these changes will better prepare new captains for their new demanding roles.
