Seamanship & Meteorology (Master Yachts)

Seamanship & Meteorology (MCA Master Yachts) - Course #409

This 5 day course is designed for Master of Yacht candidates pursuing their MCA Certificate of Competency or for ambitious mariners desiring to improve their knowledge and abilities. This course utilizes MPT’s SMART TM Simulation Center. This course combines classroom theory, which is led by a certificated instructor and practical training to prepare candidates for the additional responsibilities needed to upgrade to the Masters position onboard yachts and other vessels.

Subjects Include:

The course is divided into five sections:

1 – Seamanship

2 – Navigation and Passage Planning

3 – Meteorology

4 – MARPOL

5 – Code of Safe Working Practices

Exam:

Assessment will be by written 2½ hour examination of five questions with one question drawn from each topic of the syllabus. The pass mark will be 60%.

Seamanship & Meteorology (MCA Master Yachts) - Course #409 This 5 day course is designed for Master of Yacht candidates pursuing their MCA Certificate of Competency or for ambitious mariners desiring to improve their knowledge and abilities. This course utilizes MPT’s SMART TM Simulation Center. This course combines classroom theory, which is led by a certificated instructor and practical training to prepare candidates for the additional responsibilities needed to upgrade to the Masters position onboard yachts and other vessels. Subjects Include: The course is divided into five sections: 1 – Seamanship 2 – Navigation and Passage Planning 3 – Meteorology 4 – MARPOL 5 – Code of Safe Working Practices Exam: Assessment will be by written 2½ hour examination of five questions with one question drawn from each topic of the syllabus. The pass mark will be 60%.