Stability (Master Yachts)

Stability (MCA Master Yachts) - Course #410

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 in Stability & Vessel Construction. This course combines classroom theory and practical instruction, which is led by a certificated instructor to prepare candidates for the additional responsibilities needed to upgrade to the Masters position onboard yachts and other vessels.

Subjects Include:

The course will consist of five sections:

1 – Basic principles

2 – List and related problems

3 – Curves of statical stability

4 – Loll and related problems

5 – Dry docking and longitudinal stability

Exam:

Assessment will be by a written 2½ hour examination with one question being drawn from each Topic of the syllabus. The pass mark will be 60%.