Course Number: MM176
Course Title: Nautical Knowledge

 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required by the master of a vessel of less than 80 gross tons to manage compliance with legislative requirements, compliance with pollution prevention requirements, vessel maneuvering and handling, response to emergencies, maintenance of a safe navigational watch and handling and stowage of cargoes.

Specific

 The student will be able to:

1. Apply the requirements of the South Pacific Maritime Code and National Legislation, Regulations and Codes that relate to the operation of a small commercial vessel.
2. Apply available meteorological data to the safe operation of a small vessel.
3. Apply the principles of keeping a safe navigational watch onboard a small vessel.
4. Maneuver a vessel of less than 25 meters in length.
5. Take appropriate action in response to shipboard emergency situations.
6. Use ropes, wires, lifting and hauling equipment in the operation of a small vessel.
7. Monitor the stowage and handling of cargoes in accordance with national regulations and established practice.
8. Use a range of wheelhouse equipment typical to a small vessel operating in the South Pacific region.