Warsash Maritime Academy| 
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Southampton Solent University  |  

Yacht Officer of the Watch - General Ship Knowledge

  • Course Code(s) FYOWGSKP
  • Duration 5 Days
  • Approvals MCA
  • Assessment Written 2.5 hour examination. Pass Mark is 60%
  • Teaching Methods Classroom based, guided study

Course Description

The course is divided into four sections:

  1. Ship Construction
  2. Stability
  3. Meteorology
  4. Seamanship

The following topics are covered:

  • Methods of yacht construction and local stresses due to static and dynamic loading
  • Bilge-pumping systems
  • The functions of classification societies
  • Basic principles of hydrostatics and related terms
  • The concept of initial stability
  • Global and local meteorological effects
  • Meteorological instruments and weather information
  • The principles for safe navigational watchkeeping  
  • Safe Working Practises

Booking a Course

Please contact the course administrator if you require more information about this course:

Kathryn Myers
Telephone: +44 (0)1489 556217
Fax: +44 (0)1489 576908
E-mail: kathryn.myers@solent.ac.uk|

Find out more about application and booking on the Course Application and Booking| page.

Course Availability

CodeDatePlaces AvailableFeeCategory
FYOWGSKP24/09/2012Yes£945Standard fee
FYOWGSKP12/11/2012Yes£945Standard fee