Course Number: MME160
Course Title: Nautical Knowledge I

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

In addition to meeting COM-FSM's Certificate of Achievement criteria, this course is targeted at students and mariners who wish to obtain a Certificate of Competency as Master Grade 6 in accordance with the South Pacific Maritime Code. This course covers part of the syllabus requirements as described in the code and on successful completion of this course the student or mariner will be able to manage and operate a vessel of less than 20 gross tons within inshore waters.

Specific

Students will be able to:

1. Maneuver, berth and anchor a small power driven vessel.
2. Take appropriate action in response to emergencies and manage the safety related requirements of a small power driven vessel.
3. Comply with legislative requirements concerning safety of life and prevention of pollution at sea.
4. Apply available meteorological data to the safe operation of a small vessel.
5. Keep a safe navigational watch in accordance with international and local regulations.
6. Manage the structural related requirements of a small vessel.
7. Use ropes and wires in the operation of a small vessel.
8. Apply navigation techniques to ensure the safe operation of a small vessel in inshore waters.