Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yacht)

Training towards

Master 500gt (Yacht)

Duration

5 days

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.

Examination and assessment

Assessment is by written 2 ½ hour examination at the end of the module. The pass rate is 60%.