225 GBP (£)
Book this courseSchool Stream Marine Training
Location Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Duration 1 day(s)
Dates 28 dates available
Accommodation None Included
The MCA Stability for Workboats, Pilot Boats and Small Commercial Vessels is a new 1-day course introduced by the MCA to comply with the requirement in the 2014 MCA Workboat. Candidates for other MCA qualifications such as Master 200/OOW 500, Boatmaster, Tug Master and Yachtmaster Offshore would find this course useful to understand what can be a complex subject. - General terms in use - General Principles of Transverse Stability: – - Adding, removing and shifting weights: – - The Stability Booklet - Stiff and tender vessels - Use of cranes and shift of CoG - Free Surface Effect - Critical KG calculations (Transverse Stability) - Inclining Test - Deck edge Immersion - Catamaran stability - Risks associated with Tug and Tow - Risks associated with deck cargoes - Wind & Ice accretion Effects.
Course Structure
The above one-day course includes a short 45-minute written exam that tests the knowledge and understanding of the students. Pass mark: – Minimum 60%
Useful Information
Pre-requisites: Over 16 Years Old Must Hold Government Photo I.D