Course Prospectus >> Modules 16 - 20

MODULE 16.1 – Radio. VHF and GMDSS
Radio procedures
Mayday calls

MODULE 16.2 – Radio Operators Licence (Optional)
One-and-a-half day course

MODULE 16.3 – Radar
On – Off – Standby
Tuning
VRM
EBL
Ring Ranges
Target ID
Clutter
At anchor

MODULE 16.4 – Depth and Log
Digital depth sounder
Lead line
Walker Log

MODULE 17.1 – Chartwork and Basic Navigation
Understanding Latitude and Longitude
Variation and deviation
The nautical mile
Tides – springs and neaps
Position fixing
GPS
Plotting a course
Use of hand bearing and ships compass for taking bearings
Writing up the ships official log book
Charts and almanacs
Effect of ferrous metals and local anomalies to a magnetic compass
Basic knowledge of navigation buoys, lights and dayshapes

MODULE 17.2 – Coastal Pilotage
Effects of wind and tide
Leeway
Currents
Tidal streams
Lighthouses
Understanding transits

MODULE 17.3 – Passage Planning
Weather to go?
Secondary ports
Tidal factors on departure and arrival
Tidal gates
Preparing for sea
Provisioning/Victualling

MODULE 17.4 – Collision Avoidance – Col Regs
Duties and responsibilities of Lookouts
Methods of reporting contacts
Assessing a risk of collision
Col Regs

MODULE 17.5 - Meteorology
Take down a shipping forecast from the radio
Knowledge of weather forecast sources
The Beaufort Scale
Weather simplified – high and low pressure systems
Barometer readings – pressure trends

MODULE 18.1 – Manners and Customs
Flag Etiquette
Clean Seas Policy
Rules that apply when alongside another vessel in harbour
Consideration for others - silent ship

MODULE 18.2 – Passenger Care and Protocol
Greeting passengers
Use of foul language and personal behaviour
Dress codes when assisting corporate functions aboard
Table manners
Smoking and drinking
Over-familiarity with passengers

MODULE 19.1 – Sailing Ship Stability and Trim
Deck edge immersion
Downflooding

MODULE 20.1 – Basic Food Preparation. Hygiene and Cleanliness
Basic food hygiene and personal cleanliness
Food storage areas
Correct way to wash-up – keeping the galley and saloon clean and tidy
The fridge and food stores – helping yourself