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Right Whales

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Rules and Regulations

Plotting/Navigational Problems

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Ship Handling 

Ships Construction Glossary Included  

Ships Business

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Tides and Currents Glossary Included 

Towing

Watchkeeping  

Common Knots

Radar Plotting

 

 

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  • ONC01 Endorsement: Master Chief Mate Unlimited Tonnage Q100-Q109
    • Q100-Rules of the Road: International and Inland
      • Watchkeeping
        • COLREGS
        • Inland Navigational Rules
    •  Q101-Deck General: Part I    "Return to top of page" 
      • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
        • Anchoring and Mooring
        • Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station
        • Berthing and Unberthing
        • Determine Maneuvering Characteristics of Major Vessel Types
        • Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors
        • Heavy Weather Operations
        • Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
        • Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship
        • Liferafts
        • Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy Weather
        •  Maneuvering in Shallow Water
        • Receiving Survivors From Lifeboats
        • Vessel Handling in Rivers & Estuaries
        • Wake Reduction
      • Maritime Law
        • Credentialing of Seaman
        • International Maritime Law
        • National Maritime Law
      • Shipboard Management and Training:
        • Personnel Management
        • Required Crew Training
        • Safety
        • Ship Sanitation
        • Shipboard Organization
        • Vessel Alteration/ Repair/Hot Work
      • Ship's Business
        • Certificates and Documents Required
        • Charters
        • Entry and Clearance
        • Insurance
        • ISM and Safety Management Systems
        • Liens and Salvage
    • Q102-Deck General: Part II   "Return to top of page"
      • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
        • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
        • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
      • Cargo Handling and Stowage
        • Cargo Stowage and Security,
        • Cargo Gear
        • Dangerous/ Hazardous Cargo
        • Regulations International Regulations for Cargoes, especially International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
        • Loading and Discharging Operations
        • Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations
    • Q103-Deck Safety
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Change in Draft Due to Density
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Principles of Vessel Construction
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
      • Vessel Power Plants
        • Marine Engineering Terms
        • Marine Power Plant Operating Principles
        • Vessel’s Auxiliary Machinery
      • Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances
        • Basic Firefighting and Prevention
        • Classes and Chemistry of Fire
        • Firefighting Equipment & Regulations
        • Firefighting Systems
        • Organization of Fire Drills
      • Emergency Procedures
        • Abandon Ship Procedures
        • Actions Prior to/after Grounding, Including Refloating
        • Collision
        • Emergency Steering
        • Emergency Towing
        • Fire or Explosion
        • Man Overboard Procedures
        • Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies
        • Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft  in Distress
        • Ship Beaching Precautions
        • Temporary Repairs
      • Medical Care:
        • International Medical Guide for Ships
        • Knowledge and use of: Medical Section, International Code  of Signals
        • Ship’s Medical Chest & Medical Aid at Sea
      • Communications
        • IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases
        • International Code of Signals Signals:
        • Storm/Wreck/ Distress/Special
      • Lifesaving
        • Lifesaving Appliance Operation
        • Lifesaving Appliance Regulations
        • Survival at Sea
      • Search and Rescue
        • Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System and International Aeronautical & Maritime Search And Rescue Manual
        • Search and Rescue Procedures
    • Q104-Deck Safety / Stability Problems   "Return to top of page"
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control:
        • Change in Draft Due to Density
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
  • ONC01 Endorsement: Master/Chief Mate Modules: Q105 - Q109
    • Q105-Navigation General: Near Coastal
      • Navigation and Position Determination
      • Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro Gyro
        • Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
      • Watchkeeping
        • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
    • Q106-Navigation General:   "Return to top of page"
      • Oceans Navigation and Position Determination
      • Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
        • Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
      • Watchkeeping
        • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
      • Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
    • Q107-Chart Plot  "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination    
      • Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
    • Q108-Navigation Problems: Near Coastal   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination Ocean Track Plotting
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Fuel Conservation
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Speed by RPM
      • Piloting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
      • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Calculations
    • Q109-Navigation Problems: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination
        • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Great Circle Sailing
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Middle Latitude Sailing
        • Parallel Sailing
      • Piloting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
      • Times of Celestial Phenomena
        • Time of Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
      • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Calculations
  • ONC02 Endorsement: Second Mate Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage Q100-Q113
    • Q100-Rules of the Road: International and Inland
      • COLREGS
      • Inland Navigational Rules
      • Watchkeeping
    • Q111-Deck General   "Return to top of page"
      • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
        • Anchoring and Mooring
        • Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors
        • General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer
        • Heavy Weather Operations
        • Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
        • Wake Reduction
      • Cargo Handling and Stowage
        • Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear
        •  Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations
        • Loading and Discharging Operations
        • Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations
      • Maritime Law
        • Credentialing of Seaman
        • International Maritime Law
        • National Maritime Law
      • Shipboard Management and Training:
        • Safety
        • Vessel Alteration/Repair/Hot Work
      • Ship's Business
        • Certificates and Documents Required
        • ISM and Safety Management Systems
      • Communications
        • IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases
        • International Code of Signals
        • Signals Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special
    • Q112-Deck Safety   "Return to top of page"
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Damage Control
        • Principles of Vessel Construction
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
      • Vessel Power Plants:
        • Marine Engineering Terms
      • Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances
        • Basic Firefighting and Prevention
        • Classes and Chemistry of Fire
        • Firefighting Equipment & Regulations
        • Firefighting Systems
        • Organization of Fire Drills
      • Emergency Procedures
        • Abandon Ship Procedures
        • Emergency Steering
        • Emergency Towing
        • Fire or Explosion Man
        • Overboard Procedures
        • Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies
        • Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress
        • Temporary Repairs
      • Medical Care
        • IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases
        • International Code of Signals Medical Section,
        • International Code of Signals
        • Signals: Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special
      • Lifesaving
        • Lifesaving Appliance Operation
        • Lifesaving Appliance Regulations
        • Survival at Sea
    • Q113-Navigation General: Near Coastal   "Return to top of page"
      • Aids to Navigation
      • Bearing Problems
      • Chart Navigation
      • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
      • Dead Reckoning
      • Distance Off
      • Electronic Navigation
      • Fix or Running Fix
      • Instruments & Accessories
      • Navigation and Position Determination
        • Piloting
        • Speed by RPM
      • Watchkeeping
        • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
        • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro Gyro
        • Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
  • ONC02 Endorsement: Second Mate Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage Q114-Q117
    • Q114-Navigation General: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination, Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
        •  Speed by RPM
      • Watchkeeping
        • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
        • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
    • Q115-Chart Plot
      • Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
    • Q116-Navigation Problems: Near Coastal   "Return to top of page"
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Mercator Sailing Piloting
        • Speed by RPM
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography:
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
    • Q117-Navigation: Problems Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Great Circle Sailing
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Middle Latitude Sailing
        • Parallel Sailing
        • Piloting
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
      • Times of Celestial Phenomena:
        • Time of Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
        • Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Determination of Compass Error:
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
  • ONC03 Endorsement: Master Less Than 500-1600 GRT Q100-123
    • Q100-Rules of the Road: International and Inland
      • COLREGS
      • Inland Navigational Rules
      • Watchkeeping:
    • Q120-Deck General   "Return to top of page"
      • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
      • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
        • Anchoring and Mooring
        • Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station
        • Berthing and Unberthing
        • Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors
        • Heavy Weather Operations
        • Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
        • Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship
        • Maneuvering Characteristics- Major Vessel Types
        • Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats- Liferafts in Heavy Weather
        •  Maneuvering in Shallow Water
        • Receiving Survivors From Lifeboats/Liferafts
        • Vessel Handling in Rivers & Estuaries
        • Wake Reduction
      • Cargo Handling and Stowage
        • Cargo Stowage and Security, Cargo Gear
        • Dangerous/ Hazardous Cargo
        • Regulations International Regulations for Cargoes, IMDG Code
        • Loading and Discharging Operations
        • Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations
      • Maritime Law
        • Credentialing of Seaman
        • International Maritime Law
        • National Maritime Law
      • Shipboard Management and Training:
        • Personnel Management
        • Required Crew Training
        • Safety
        • Ship Sanitation
        • Shipboard Organization
        • Vessel Alteration/ Repair/Hot Work
      • Ship's Business
        • Certificates and Documents Required
        • Charters
        • Entry and Clearance
        • Insurance
        • ISM and Safety Management Systems
        • Liens and Salvage
    • Q121-Deck Safety   "Return to top of page"
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Change in Draft Due to Density
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Principles of Vessel Construction
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
      • Vessel Power Plants:
        • Marine Engineering Terms
        • Marine Power Plant Operating Principles
        • Vessel’s Auxiliary Machinery
      • Fire Prevention and Firefighting Appliances
        • Basic Firefighting and Prevention
        • Classes and Chemistry of Fire
        • Firefighting Equipment & Regulations
        • Firefighting Systems
        • Organization of Fire Drills
      • Emergency Procedures
        • Abandon Ship Procedures
        • Actions Prior to/after Grounding, Collision Including Refloating
        •  Emergency Steering
        • Emergency Towing
        • Man Overboard Procedures
        • Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies Fire or Explosion
        • Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress
        • Ship Beaching Precautions
        • Temporary Repairs
      • Medical Care:
        • International Medical Guide for Ships
        • Knowledge and use of: Medical Section, International Code of Signals
        •  Ship’s Medical Chest & Medical Aid at Sea
      • Communications
        • IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases
        • International Code of Signals
        • Signals: Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special
      • Lifesaving
        • Lifesaving Appliance Operation
        • Lifesaving Appliance Regulations
        • Survival at Sea
      • Search and Rescue:
        • AMVER System- International Aeronautical & Maritime Search And Rescue Manual
        • Search and Rescue Procedures
    • Q122-Deck Safety Stability Problems   "Return to top of page"
      • Damage Control
      • Damage Trim and Stability
      • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control:
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
    • Q123-Navigation General: Near Coastal   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
      • Piloting, Watchkeeping
        • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
      • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
  • ONC03 Endorsement: Master Less Than 500-1600 GRT Q124-130
    • Q124-Navigation General: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination, Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
        • Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
      • Watchkeeping
        • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
      • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
    • Q125-Chart Plot   "Return to top of page"
      • Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
    • Q126-Navigation Problems Near Coastal
      •  Ocean Track Plotting
        • Electronic Navigation
        • ETA
        • Fuel Conservation
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Speed by RPM
      • Piloting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
      • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Calculations
    •  Q127-Navigation Problems: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • ETA
        • Great Circle Sailing
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Middle Latitude Sailing
        • Parallel Sailing
      • Piloting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
        • Time of Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Times of Celestial Phenomena:
        • Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Determination of Compass Error:
      • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Calculations
    •  Q130-Navigation and Deck General   "Return to top of page"
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Fuel Conservation
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Speed by RPM
      • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
        • Anchoring and Mooring
        • Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station
        • Berthing and Unberthing
        • Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors
        • Heavy Weather Operations
        • Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
        • Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship
        • Maneuvering Characteristics-Major Vessel Types
        • Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy Weather
        •  Maneuvering in Shallow Water
        • Receiving Survivors From Lifeboats/Liferafts
        • Vessel Handling in Rivers & Estuaries
        • Wake Reduction
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
      • Vessel Power Plants
        • Marine Engineering Terms
        • Marine Power Plant Operating Principles
        • Vessel’s Auxiliary Machinery
      •  Emergency Procedures
        • Actions Prior to/after Grounding, Including Refloating Ship
        • Beaching Precautions
      • Maritime Law
        • Credentialing of Seaman
        • International Maritime Law
        • National Maritime Law
      • Medical Care
        • International Medical Guide for Ships Knowledge and use of: Medical Section, International Code of Signals
        • Ship’s Medical Chest & Medical Aid at Sea
      • Shipboard Management and Training:
        • Personnel Management
        • Required Crew Training
        • Safety
        • Ship Sanitation
        • Shipboard Organization
        • Vessel Alteration/Repair/Hot Work
      • Ship's Business
        • Certificates and Documents Required
        • Charters
        • Entry and Clearance
        • Insurance
        • ISM and Safety Management Systems
        • Liens and Salvage
      • Lifesaving
        • Lifesaving Appliance Operation
        • Lifesaving Appliance Regulations
        • Survival at Sea
  • ONC03 Endorsement: Master Less Than 500-1600 GRT Q131-135
    • Q131-Deck Safety Stability Problems   "Return to top of page"
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        •  IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Principles of Vessel Construction
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
    • Q132-Deck General and Safety    "Return to top of page"
      • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
        • Anchoring and Mooring
        • Approaching Pilot Vessel or Station
        • Berthing and Unberthing
        • Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors
        • Heavy Weather Operations
        • Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
        • Interaction with Bank/Passing Ship
        • Maneuvering Characteristics of Major Vessel Types
        • Maneuvering for Launching of Lifeboats and Liferafts in Heavy Weather
        •  Maneuvering in Shallow Water
        • Receiving Survivors From Lifeboats/Liferafts
        • Towing Vessel Operations
        • Vessel Handling in Rivers & Estuaries
        •  Wake Reduction
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Principles of Vessel Construction
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
      • Vessel Power Plants
        • Marine Engineering Terms
        • Marine Power Plant Operating Principles
        • Vessel’s Auxiliary Machinery
      • Cargo Handling and Stowage
        • Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear
        •  Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations
        • International Regulations for Cargoe, IMDG Code
        • Loading and Discharging Operations
        • Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations
      • Emergency Procedures
        • Abandon Ship Procedures
        • Actions Prior to/after Grounding, Including Refloating
        • Collision
        • Emergency Steering
        • Emergency Towing
        • Fire or Explosion
        • Man Overboard Procedures
        • Passenger/Crew Safety in Emergencies
        • Rescuing Survivors from Ship/Aircraft in Distress
        • Ship Beaching Precautions
        • Temporary Repairs
      • Medical Care
        • International Medical Guide for Ships
        • Knowledge and use of: Medical Section, International Code of Signals
        • Ship’s Medical Chest & Medical Aid at Sea
      • Maritime Law
        • Credentialing of Seaman
        • International Maritime Law
        • National Maritime Law
        • Shipment and Discharge, Manning
        • Title 46, U.S. Code
      • Communications
        • IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases
        • International Code of Signals
        • Signals: Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special
      • Lifesaving:
        • Lifesaving Appliance Operation
        • Lifesaving Appliance Regulations
        • Survival at Sea
    • Q133-Deck Safety Stability Problems   "Return to top of page"
      • Stability, Construction, and Damage Control
        • Damage Control
        • Damage Trim and Stability
        • IMO Ship Stability Recommendations
        • Principles of Vessel Construction
        • Stability, Trim, and Stress Calculation
        • Trim and Stability
        • Vessel Structural Members
    • Q134-Navigation Problems: Near Coastal   "Return to top of page"
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Fuel Conservation
        • Instruments & Accessories
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Speed by RPM
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
      • Determination of Compass Error:
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
        • Terrestrial Observation
    • Q135-Navigation Problems: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Charts, Navigation Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fuel Conservation
        • Instruments & Accessories 
        • Speed by RPM 
        • ETA
        • Great Circle Sailing
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Middle Latitude Sailing
        • Parallel Sailing
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        •  Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
      • Times of Celestial Phenomena
        • Time of Meridian Transit (Any Body)
        • Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
  • ONC04 Endorsement: Mate of Less Than 500-1600 GRT Q136-138
    • Q100-Rules of the Road: International and Inland
      • Watchkeeping:
        • COLREGS
        • Inland Navigational Rules
    • Q136-Deck General  "Return to top of page"
      • Seamanship
        • Marlinspike Seamanship
        • Purchases, Blocks & Tackle
      • Vessel Maneuvering and Handling
        • Anchoring and Mooring
        • Dragging of, Clearing Fouled Anchors
        • General: Turn Circle, Pivot Point, Advance and Transfer
        • Heavy Weather Operations
        • Ice Operations/Ice Navigation
        • Wake Reduction
      • Cargo Handling and Stowage
        • Cargo Stowage and Security, including Cargo Gear
        •  Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Regulations
        • Loading and Discharging Operations
        • Tank Vessel and Fuel Oil Operations
      • Maritime Law
        • International Maritime Law
        • National Maritime Law
      • Shipboard Management and Training
        • Safety
        • Vessel Alteration/Repair/Hot Work
      • Ship's Business
        • Certificates and Documents Required
        • ISM and Safety Management Systems
      • Communications
        • IMO Standard Maritime Communication Phrases
        • International Code of Signals
        • Radiotelephone Communications
        • Signals Storm/Wreck/Distress/Special
  • ONC04 Endorsement: Mate of Less Than 500-1600 GRT Q139-142
    • Q139-Navigation General: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination, Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation Charts, Nav Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories Nautical Astronomy & Navigation Definitions
        •  Speed by RPM
      • Watchkeeping
        • Basic Principles, Watchkeeping
        • Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR 164)
      • Compass - Magnetic & Gyro
        • Gyro Compass Error/Correction
        • Magnetic Compass Error/Correction
        • Principles of Magnetic Compass
        • Principles, Operation, and Maintenance of Gyro Compass
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Characteristics of Weather Systems
        • Ocean Current Systems
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
        • Weather Charts and Reports
    • Q140-Chart Plot  "Return to top of page"
    • Navigation and Position Determination
      • Piloting
        • Aids to Navigation
        • Bearing Problems
        • Chart Navigation Charts, Nav Publication, & Notices to Mariners
        • Dead Reckoning
        • Distance Off
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Fix or Running Fix
        • Instruments & Accessories
    • Q141-Navigation Problems: Near Coastal   "Return to top of page"
      • Navigation and Position Determination Ocean Track Plotting
        • Electronic Navigation
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Speed by RPM
      • Piloting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
        • Terrestrial Observation
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Tides and Tidal Currents
    • Q142-Navigation Problems: Oceans   "Return to top of page"
    • Navigation and Position Determination
      • Ocean Track Plotting
        • Estimated Time of Arrival
        • Great Circle Sailing
        • Mercator Sailing
        • Middle Latitude Sailing
        • Parallel Sailing
      • Piloting
        • Bearing Problems
        • Distance Off
        • Fix or Running Fix
      • Celestial Observations
        • Fix or Running Fix (Any Body)
        • Latitude by Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
        • Latitude by Polaris
        • Star Identification
        • Star Selection
      • Times of Celestial Phenomena
        • Time of Meridian Transit (Sun Only)
        • Zone Time of Sun Rise/Set/Twilight
      • Determination of Compass Error
        • Amplitude (Any Body)
        • Azimuth (Any Body)
      • Meteorology and Oceanography
        • Tides and Tidal Current
  • ONC05 Endorsement: Master or Mate of Less Than 200 GRT Q100-151

 

 

 

ONC05 Endorsement: Master or Mate of Less Than 200 GRT Q152-156

ONC05 Endorsement: Master or Mate of Less Than 200 GRT Q157-159

ONC06 Master LT 100 GRT Q160-165

ONC07 OUPV-Near Coastal Q170-172

OSV01 Master Chief Mate-Offshore Supply Vessels Q200-207

OSV02 Mate Offshore Supply Vessels Q209-215

UFV01 Master-Uninspected Fishing Vessels Q180-186

UFV02 Mate-Uninspected Fishing Vessels Q188-194

                         Great Lakes and Inland

FCP01 First Class Pilot Q300-375

GLI01 Master-Unlimited Tonnage Q302-306

GLI02 Mate of Unlimited Tonnage Q308-312

GLI03 Master-LT 500-1600 GRT Q320-326

GLI04 Mate of LT 500-1600 GRT Q327-331

GLI05 Master or Mate of LT 200 GRT Q340-346

GLI06 Master or Mate of LT 100 GRT Q347-352

GLI07 Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessels OUPV Q356-358

GLI08 Limited Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessels OUPV Q360-361

                               River Endorsements

RVR01 Master of Unlimited Tonnage Q380-383

RVR02 Master of Less than 500-1600 GRT Q386-389

RVR03 Mate of Less than 500-1600 GRT Q391-393

RVR04 Master Mater of Less than 200 GRT Q396-400

RVR05 Master of Less than 100 GRT Q401-4034

                     Additional Deck Officer Endorsements

Q460-Auxiliary Sail Endorsement

Q461-Assistance Towing

                                      Deck Ratings

AB01 Able Seaman Unlimited, Limited, Special, Special OSV, Sail, Fishing Industry Q450-451

  • Q450-Navigation and Rules of the Road

  • Q451-Deck General Safety

LB01- Lifeboatman Q445 LB02- Lifeboatman Limited Q447

  • q445_lifeboatman

  • q447_lifeboatman_limited

TK01 Tankerman Assistant Dangerous Liquids

TK02 Tankerman Assistant Liquefied Gas

 

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