Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yachts)

The MCA Seamanship and Meteorology (Master Yacht) course is a component of the MCA Master certificate.

About the course

The course covers five areas:

• 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

Training towards:

Master (Yachts less than 500gt)

Prerequisites

None required.

Assessment

Assessment is by written 2.5-hour examination at the end of the module. A 60% mark is required to pass the examination.

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