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Sub-topic |
| Topic 1. Marlinspike seamanship |
Ropes: classification. Materials used in the production of ropes. Rope manufacturing system: splicing, braiding and weaving. Breaking loads and safety. Conservation and handling of ropes. Operations with ropes. |
| Topic 2. Tackle and Rigging. |
Blocks. thimbles, hooks, shackles, turnbuckles, swivels, etc. Rigging. Classification of rigging. Rigging a rig. Laws of rigging balance. Breaking loads of hooks, shackles, etc. |
| Topic 3. Propellers and Rudders. |
Manoeuvrability and steering. Rudder and its effect on the vessel. Turning Circle: definition, phases and parameters. Manoeuvres and procedures for man overboard rescue. Rudder commands. Propeller. Forces and currents generated by the propeller and their effect on the ship. Influence of the type of engine/propeller on the effects on the ship. Orders to the Engine. |
| Topic 4. Propeller and rudder combined effects. |
Combined effect of propeller and rudder of a single propeller dextrorotating and levorotating ship at rest and in motion. Effect of wake current. Combined effect of propeller and rudder on a two-propeller vessel. Turning. |
| Topic 5. Wind and current. The effects of wind and currents on the way the ship will steer. |
Introduction. Wind action on the ship. Importance of the loading condition. Effects of wind on the stationary ship and in motion. Action of current on the ship. Effect of current on the stationary ship and in motion. Importance of shallow waters. |
| Topic 6. Mooring. |
Introduction. Mooring equipment. Winches and capstans. Bits. Chocks, fairleads. Rollers. Mooring lines. Mooring lines.. Mooring procedures Effect of mooring lines on the vessel. Mooring by stern. Making fast on a bit. To single up. |
| Topic 7. Anchoring. |
Anchoring equipment: windlass, anchors, chains, pipe, etc. Terminology used in anchoring operations. Anchoring procedures Anchoring manoeuvres. Choice of anchoring point. Preparations for anchoring. Relationship between depth and cable length. Walking out the anchor. Swinging circle. Bell-ringing. Dropping the anchor. Heaving up the anchor from the bottom. Turns in chains. |
| Topic 8. Berthing and unberthing in calm conditions. |
General: Preparations prior to the manoeuvre. Criteria for berthing at a quay with a single-propeller vessel. Idem. with a two-propeller vessel. Considerations of the manoeuvre according to the side. Departure manoeuvre. |
| Topic 9. Berthing and unberthing under the influence of wind and current. |
Introduction. Speed criteria. Berthing with wind perpendicular to the quay. Idem. with parallel wind to the quay. Need for tug. Mooring with bow/stern current. Need for turning. Entry into docks and locks. Departure manoeuvres in the same conditions. |
| Topic 10. Navigation in bad weather. |
Introduction. Measures to be taken before departure. To haul and brace. Precautions when encountering adverse weather conditions. Enduring bad weather in port. Idem. at sea. |
| Topic 11. Sailing. |
Introduction. Theoretical principles. Apparent and real wind. Sails: nomenclature and classification. Aerodynamics of sails Rigging: nomenclature Manoeuvres with the sails. Types of sailboats. Trimming the sails. How to sail depending on how the wind is received. |
| Topic 12. Tugs and towing. |
Introduction. Towing classification. Port tugs. Types of port tugs. Working methods. |
STCW
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The development of these topics and subtopics complies with the STCW Convention and its 2010 Manila amendments of table A-II/1 in the following points:
The Effects of Various Deadweights, Draughts, Trim, Speed and Under-Keel Clearance on Turning Circles and Stopping Distances
Effect of Wind and Current on Ship Handling
Manoeuvres for the Rescue of a Person Overboard
Proper Procedures for Anchoring and Mooring
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| The development and passing of these contents, together with those corresponding to other subjects that include the acquisition of specific competences of the qualification, guarantee the knowledge, understanding and sufficiency of the competences included in table AII/2, of the STCW Convention, related to the management level of Chief Mate of the Merchant Navy, without limitation of gross tonnage and Master of the Merchant Navy up to a maximum of 3,000 GT. |
Table A-II/2 of the STCW Convention.
Specification of minimum standards of competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 GT and above.
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