Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yacht)

Training towards

Master 500gt (Yacht)


Course information

The module has five sections: seamanship; including heavy weather, emergency action, ship handling, dry docking. Navigation, including watchkeeping procedures, IRPCS and passage planning. Meteorology, including atmospheric stability, air masses, local variations, pressure and meteorological forecasting. MARPOL, including IMO conventions concerning safety of life and environmental protection. Code of Safe Working Practices, including personal safety, safety officer responsibility, incident reporting and investigation.

Pre-requisite experience:

Duration:

None required

5 Days

Examination and assessment:

Assessment is by written 2.5 hour examination at the end of the module. The pass mark is 60%.

What's included:

Dates and price:

Includes all food and accommodation

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