General Ship Knowledge (OOW) Yacht

This course is divided into four sections: Basic Seamanship, Meteorology, Stability and Construction. The course covers introduction to ship construction, stresses and corrosion, transverse stability, reserve buoyancy and damage control, meteorology and seamanship, watchkeeping, preparation for sea and maintenance.

This course covers a wide range of subject material and some pre-course reading is highly recommended. Reeds ’Superyacht Manual’ provides a good source of introductory reading.

From January 1st 2017 your EDH certificate must have been issued at least 18 months prior to the issue of your OOW Certificate of Competency.