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OOW General Ship Knowledge (GSK) Entry Requirements: Minimum age of 19. Must hold at least a Master of Yachts Limited. Duration: 5 days Assessment: Written exam Approvals: MCA The course covers: Ship Construction Terminology Longitudinal and Transverse and Local Stresses due to Static and Dynamic Loading Methods of Yacht Construction Plans carried on board Causes and Prevention of Chemical and Galvanic Corrosion The Functions of Classification Societies Load Lines, Reserve Buoyancy and Methods of Damage Control Bilge Pumping Systems Basic Principles of Hydrostatics and Related Terms The Concept of Initial Stability The Pattern of General Global Pressure Distribution The Causes of Local Winds The Effects of Water Vapour in the Atmosphere The Operating Principles, Practical Use and Care of Common Met. Instruments Sources of Weather Information available to Ships Interpretation of Weather Information Principles to be observed in keeping a Navigation Watch Responsibilities in relation to a Pilot Precautions to be taken in preparing a Vessel for Sea Precautions to be observed when using Lifting Appliances Precautions to be observed under the CSW practice when engaged in operations The Selection, Care and Maintenance of Cordage of all types The International Code of Signals Refer to: MSN1802 Recommended Reading: (Available for purchase at IYT) A Guide to Collision Avoidance Rules by A.N. Cockcroft and JNF Lameijer |
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