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Master (Yachts <3000 GT) - Oral Exam Preparation
Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.
M3000-1 · Navigation
M3000-1.1 Plan and Conduct Safe Navigation
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-1.1.1Passage planning and navigational publications including ECDIS and RCDS
- M3000-1.1.2Ships' routeing and mandatory reporting systems
- M3000-1.1.3IALA systems of maritime buoyage
- M3000-1.1.4Electronic navigation systems - limitations, errors and correction
- M3000-1.1.5Radar and ARPA - use, modes, limitations, errors and parallel indexing
- M3000-1.1.6Meteorology - sources, instruments, weather systems, reporting and recording
M3000-1.2 Safe Navigational Watchkeeping Arrangements
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-1.2.1Principles of navigational watchkeeping - sea, pilotage, anchor and port
- M3000-1.2.2Collision Regulations - content, application and intent
- M3000-1.2.3Conduct in and near Traffic Separation Schemes and VTS areas
- M3000-1.2.4Bridge equipment - course recorders, echo sounders and NAVTEX
- M3000-1.2.5Steering control systems, autopilot and manual/automatic changeover
- M3000-1.2.6The ICS Bridge Procedures Guide - knowledge and application
- M3000-1.2.7Establishing a safe engineering watch - sea, anchor and port
M3000-1.3 Compasses
Practice this section in the examiner →M3000-1.4 Ship Manoeuvring
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-1.4.1Conning the ship - wind, current, under-keel clearance, interaction and squat
- M3000-1.4.2Berthing and unberthing - jetties, quays and buoys, with and without tugs, tide and wind
- M3000-1.4.3Manoeuvres in restricted and open waters
- M3000-1.4.4Embarking and disembarking pilots
- M3000-1.4.5Limitations of remote control of power plant and auxiliary machinery
- M3000-1.4.6.1Anchor types - advantages and disadvantages
- M3000-1.4.6.2Preparation for anchoring
- M3000-1.4.6.3Anchoring in a tideway and in confined waters
- M3000-1.4.6.4Anchoring with a single anchor and use of a second anchor
- M3000-1.4.6.5Dragging anchor - detection and action
- M3000-1.4.6.6Clearing a fouled anchor and hawse
- M3000-1.4.6.7Hanging off an anchor
- M3000-1.4.6.8Breaking and slipping cables
- M3000-1.4.6.9Getting under way from anchor
- M3000-1.4.7Navigation near ice - ice reporting and ice accretion
- M3000-1.4.8Manoeuvres to launch and recover rescue boats and survival craft
M3000-2 · Response to Emergencies
M3000-2.1 Response to Navigational Emergencies
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-2.1.1Accidental damage - collision, grounding, flooding, mechanical damage and beaching
- M3000-2.1.2Trim and stability effects of compartment flooding and subsequent actions
- M3000-2.1.3Preparations and precautions for towing and being towed
- M3000-2.1.4IAMSAR Volume III, distress signals and SAR - UK and worldwide
- M3000-2.1.5Emergency steering systems
M3000-2.2 Response to Other Emergencies
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-2.2.1Organising and directing fire-fighting and abandon ship parties
- M3000-2.2.2Dealing with fire onboard - prevention at sea and in port
- M3000-2.2.3Preventing the spread of fire
- M3000-2.2.4Fire-fighting equipment, doors, dampers, screens and detection - operation, maintenance and testing
- M3000-2.2.5Watertight doors, side scuttles and scuppers - operation, maintenance and testing
- M3000-2.2.6Survival craft - launch, manage, survive, recover at sea, beach or land
- M3000-2.2.7Lifesaving appliances - operation, maintenance and testing
- M3000-2.2.8Contents of the SOLAS training manual
- M3000-2.2.9Action when disabled and in distress
- M3000-2.2.10Assisting ships and aircraft in distress - rescuing passengers and crew
- M3000-2.2.11Safety during helicopter operations
M3000-3 · Onboard Ship Operation
M3000-3.1 Compliance with Pollution Requirements
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-3.1.1Preventing pollution in port and at sea
- M3000-3.1.2Responding to pollution incidents onboard and found at sea
- M3000-3.1.3SOPEP Manual, Garbage Management Plan and anti-pollution equipment
- M3000-3.1.4Practical requirements of the MARPOL Convention
- M3000-3.1.5Responsibilities, duties, obligations and liabilities in respect of pollution
M3000-3.2 Seaworthiness of the Ship
Practice this section in the examiner →M3000-3.3 Crew Management
Practice this section in the examiner →M3000-3.4 Safety of Ship's Crew and Passengers
Practice this section in the examiner →M3000-3.5 Legislative Requirements
Practice this section in the examiner →- M3000-3.5.1Health and safety legislation, COSWP and risk assessment
- M3000-3.5.2Improvement and prohibition notices
- M3000-3.5.3Safe manning, crew agreements, employment conditions and the Official Log Book
- M3000-3.5.4Load line marks - freeboard, draft entries, reports and allowances
- M3000-3.5.5Inspection of living quarters, storerooms and complaints procedures
- M3000-3.5.6Required records including the Oil Record Book
- M3000-3.5.7Requirements for drills and training
- M3000-3.5.8Regulations concerning fire-fighting appliances
- M3000-3.5.9Regulations concerning life-saving equipment
- M3000-3.5.10International conventions, certificates and onboard documentation
- M3000-3.5.11Statutory and classification surveys
- M3000-3.5.12Reports required by the MAIB
- M3000-3.5.13Obligations with respect to pilotage
- M3000-3.5.14Towage and salvage agreements
- M3000-3.5.15Flag State and Port State Control
- M3000-3.5.16The ISM Code - purpose and application
- M3000-3.5.17The ISPS Code - purpose and application
- M3000-3.5.18Documentation required for a vessel under 3000 GT