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On successful completion of this course, candidates will have the knowledge and skills required to skipper a yacht <200 GT up to 150NM offshore.
Pre-requisites
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate (ENG1 or equivalent)
- Hold a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate
- Hold a valid VHF-Short Range Certificate or a valid GMDSS ROC/GOC
- Have held an officially recognized license to skipper a vessel for at least two years
- Have documentary evidence of 2500NM logged approved seagoing service, 100hours of which must be carried out during night-time
Modules
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- Offshore Navigation
- Maritime Law
- Bridge Equipment
- Rules of the Road
- Seamanship & General Ships knowledge
- Signals & Voice Procedures
- Introduction to MARPOL
- Practical Boat Handling & Manoeuvring
On successful completion of the training and assessment trainees shall be able to:
- Take Command of a yacht and crew
- Conduct a safe passage plan and maintain a proper navigational watch
- Navigate safely from a port to a safe haven not exceeding 150NM using all navigational aids onboard
- Interpret meteorological reports and transmissions
- Have a thorough knowledge of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1974
- Respond to emergencies onboard
- Be familiar with the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
- Have a thorough knowledge of the relevant Maltese Regulations
- Have a basic knowledge of the mechanical and electrical systems onboard
- Take the necessary precautions to prevent marine pollution
- Have good knowledge in seamanship and general knowledge of yachts
- Manoeuvre, berth and anchor the vessel in different sea condition
Duration:
Tuition & assessments on all the above modules will be completed in 3 weeks.