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OOW (Yachts <3000 GT) - Oral Exam Preparation
Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA OOW (Yachts <3000 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.
OOW-1 · Navigation
OOW-1.1 Plan and Conduct a Passage Including Position Determination
Practice this section in the examiner →- OOW-1.1.1Passage planning and use of navigational publications
- OOW-1.1.2IALA maritime buoyage systems A and B
- OOW-1.1.3Electronic navigation systems - limitations, errors and correction
- OOW-1.1.4Limitations of ECDIS and RCDS chart systems
- OOW-1.1.5Radar and ARPA - use, modes, errors and parallel indexing
- OOW-1.1.6Sextant - use and correction of errors
- OOW-1.1.7Azimuth mirror, pelorus and bearing instruments
- OOW-1.1.8Meteorological information and shipboard instruments
- OOW-1.1.9Interpreting weather forecasts and weather systems
- OOW-1.1.10Position monitoring and action when off track
- OOW-1.1.11Variation and deviation - true and compass conversion
- OOW-1.1.12Fixing position by magnetic bearings and radar ranges
- OOW-1.1.13Course to steer and ETA
- OOW-1.1.14Correcting charts using Notices to Mariners
- OOW-1.1.15Tidal heights for standard and secondary ports
- OOW-1.1.16Tidal set and rate from chart and tidal stream atlas
OOW-1.2 Maintain a Safe Navigational Watch
Practice this section in the examiner →- OOW-1.2.1Principles of navigational watchkeeping
- OOW-1.2.2Collision Regulations - content, application and intent
- OOW-1.2.3Bridge equipment - ROT indicator, course recorder, echo sounder, NAVTEX
- OOW-1.2.4Steering control systems and manual to auto changeover
- OOW-1.2.5ICS Bridge Procedures Guide and STCW Code A-VIII
- OOW-1.2.6AIS - principles, limitations and modes of operation
- OOW-1.2.7Maintaining navigational records
- OOW-1.2.8Handing over and relieving the navigational watch
OOW-1.3 Manoeuvre the Ship
Practice this section in the examiner →OOW-2 · Response to Navigational Emergencies
OOW-2.1 Response to Navigational Emergencies
Practice this section in the examiner →OOW-2.2 Response to Other Emergencies
Practice this section in the examiner →- OOW-2.2.1Emergency parties and drills
- OOW-2.2.2Fire prevention, appliances and fire and safety plans
- OOW-2.2.3Classes and chemistry of fire
- OOW-2.2.4Lifesaving appliances - EPIRBs, SARTs, immersion suits and line-throwing
- OOW-2.2.5Survival craft markings and distress signals
- OOW-2.2.6Launch and manage survival craft, recover rescue boat
- OOW-2.2.7Protection and safety of passengers in emergencies
- OOW-2.2.8Basic principles of survival
- OOW-2.2.9Sources of medical information
OOW-3 · Onboard Ship Operations
OOW-3.1 Pollution Prevention Requirements
Practice this section in the examiner →OOW-3.2 Seaworthiness of the Ship
Practice this section in the examiner →OOW-3.3 Legislative Requirements
Practice this section in the examiner →- OOW-3.3.1MSNs, MGNs, MINs and Notices to Mariners
- OOW-3.3.2Health and safety legislation and Code of Safe Working Practices
- OOW-3.3.3Relevant IMO conventions - SOLAS and marine environment protection
- OOW-3.3.4International Safety Management (ISM) Code
- OOW-3.3.5Flag and Port State Control
- OOW-3.3.6International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code