Manoeuvring the Vessel

This page is designed for those studying for their master (code vessels less than 200 GT) or their Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500 GT). This page will help you study for the distress signals and how to respond to emergencies aspects of the UK MCA Orals syllabus.

By studying this online training, you will be able to describe:

• Preparations for getting under way, duties prior to proceeding to sea, making harbour, entering a dock, berthing alongside quays and jetties or other ships, and securing to buoys.
• Use and care of mooring lines and associated equipment.
• Helm orders, conning the ship, effects of propellers on the steering of the ship, effects of wind and current, stopping, going astern, and turning short round.
• Procedures for anchoring.
• Understand the precautions to be observed when using winches and windlass.
• Understand the precautions to be observed when mooring and un-mooring.

This online training is aligned with the UK MCA Master (Code vessels less than 200 GT) / Officer of the Watch (Yachts less than 500 GT) oral examination syllabus.

You can see the contents included below.

1. Preparation for getting under way
2. Preparations prior to arrival
3. Preparations prior to entering coastal waters
4. Preparations before entering restricted visibility
5. Mooring operations
6. Anchoring operations
7. Manoeuvring Characteristics and Stopping Distances