Subjects for MODU Licenses
1. OIM/Unrestricted
2. OIM/Surface Units Underway
3. OIM/Surface Units on Location
4. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units Underway
5. OIM/Bottom Bearing Units on Location
6. Barge Supervisor
7. Ballast Control Operator
Numbers in columns refer to codes on the left, Follow column down to see required subjects.
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Watchkeeping
COLREGS............................	X	X		X		X
``Basic Principles for Navigational Watch''...........................	X	X	X	X	X	X
MODU obstruction lights............	X		X		X	X
Meteorology and oceanography:
Synoptic chart weather forecasting.	X	X	X	X	X	X
Characteristics of weather systems.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Ocean current systems..............	X	X	X	X	X	X
Tide and tidal current publications	X	X	X	X	X	X
Stability, ballasting, construction and damage control:
Principles of ship construction, structural members................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Trim and stability.................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Damaged trim and stability countermeasures...................	X	X	X	X		X	X
Stability and trim calculations....	X	X	X	X		X	X
Load line requirements.............	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Operating manual:
Rig characteristics and limitations	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hydrostatics data..................	X	X	X	X		X	X
Tank tables........................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
KG limitations.....................	X	X	X	X		X	X
Severe storm instructions..........	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Transit instructions...............	X	X		X		X	X
On-station instructions............	X		X		X	X	X
Unexpected list or trim............	X	X	X	X		X	X
Ballasting procedures..............	X	X	X			X	X
Operation of bilge system..........	X	X	X	X		X	X
Leg loading calculations...........	X			X	X
Completion of variable load form...	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Evaluation of variable load form...	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Emergency procedures...............	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Maneuvering and handling:
Anchoring and anchor handling......	X	X	X			X
Heavy weather operations...........	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Mooring, positioning...............	X	X	X	X		X	X
Moving, positioning................	X	X		X		X
Fire prevention and firefighting appliances:
Organization of fire drills........	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Classes and chemistry of fire......	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Firefighting systems...............	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Firefighting equipment and regulations.......................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Basic firefighting and prevention  of fires..........................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Emergency procedures and contingency plans:
Temporary repairs..................	X	X	X	X		X
Fire or explosion..................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Abandon unit.......................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Man overboard......................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Heavy weather......................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Collision..........................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Failure of ballast control system..	X	X	X			X	X
Mooring emergencies................	X		X			X	X
Blowouts...........................	X		X		X	X	X
H<INF>2</INF> S safety........................	X		X		X	X	X
General Engineering--Power plants and  auxiliary systems:
Marine engineering terminology.....	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Engineering equipment, operations and failures......................	X	X	X	X	X	X
Offshore drilling operations.......							X
Deck seamanship--general:
Transfer of personnel..............	X	X	X	X	X	X
Support boats/helicopters..........	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cargo stowage and securing.........	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hazardous materials/dangerous goods precautions....................…	X	X	X	X	X	X
Mooring equipment..................	X	X	X	X	X	X
Crane use procedures and inspections.......................	X	X	X	X	X	X
Medical care: Knowledge and use of:
First aid........................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
First response medical action....	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Maritime law and regulation:National maritime law:
Certification and documentation of vessels......................	X	X	X	X	X
Ship sanitation..................	X	X	X	X	X
Regulations for vessel inspection	X	X	X	X	X
Pollution prevention regulations.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Licensing and certification regulations..................…	X	X	X	X	X
Rules and regulations for MODUs..	X	X	X	X	X	X
International Maritime law:......
International Maritime Organization.................…	X	X	X	X	X
International Convention on Load Lines........................…	X	X	X	X			X
MARPOL 73/78.....................	X	X	X	X	X
Personnel Management and Training: Ship's business including:
Required logs and record keeping.	X	X	X	X	X	X
Casualty reports and records.....	X	X	X	X	X
Communications:
Radio communications and FCC permit	X	X	X	X	X	X
Radiotelephone procedures............	X	X	X	X	X	X
Lifesaving/Survival:
Lifesaving appliance operation  (launching, boat handling)........	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Procedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, PFDs, liferafts and emergency signals.	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Emergency radio transmissions......	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Survival at sea....................	X	X	X	X	X	X	X