This 40-hour course of instruction is designed to provide to the Able Seaman a training experience that combines formal classroom instruction with actual hands-on performance and demonstration.
Description
This 40-hour course of instruction is designed to provide to the Able Seaman a training experience that combines formal classroom instruction with actual hands-on performance and demonstration. This training course will impress upon them the importance of identifying and using all available assets to ensure the safety of the crew, cargo and the vessel.
Each student who successfully completes this course will gain the knowledge and understanding
of following subject areas:
1. Navigation (Charts/Publications & Aids to Navigation).
2. Navigation Instruments and Compasses.
3. Navigation Rules of the Road (72 COLREGs).
4. Watch standing (lookout/navigational watch).
5. Standard commands to the helm and steering.
6. Vessel design and construction.
7. Anchoring and mooring evolutions.
8. Marlinespike seamanship and seamanship skills
9. Pollution prevention and protection of the marine environment.
10. Lifesaving equipment/appliances and emergency equipment.
11. Applying emergency procedures.
Candidates who successfully complete this course will satisfy the written examination and demonstration of ability requirements of 46 CFR 12.405(b), (c), and (d) for any Able Seaman endorsement.
NOTE:
a. There is a Non-refundable Deposit of $250.00 AT ENROLLEMENT'
b. Remainder of the balance due on the 1st day of the class.