General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts)
£1,200 GBP
- Course Type:
- Officer of the Watch (Yachts) - Less than 3,000GT
- Training School:
- UKSA
- Location:
- Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 5 days
- Language:
- English
The General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts) course provides an introduction to ship construction, stresses and corrosion, transverse stability, reverse buoyancy and damage control, meteorology and seamanship, watchkeeping, preparation for sea, and maintenance.
Accommodation:
Food and accommodation are available onsite at UKSA. The residential price for this course is £1,420.
Pre-requisite experience:
• At least RYA/IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate, as well as the corresponding Shorebased certificate
• STCW Basic Training and Efficient Deck Hand
Duration:
5 days.
Training towards:
OOW Yachts
Examination and assessment:
General Ship Knowledge (GSK) course assessment consists of a 2.5 hour theory paper. A 60% mark is required to pass the examination.
This course is available on the following days:
(please check the availability with the training school)
- 22nd September 2025 (1 place)
- 17th November 2025 (1 place)
- 15th December 2025 (1 place)
- 16th February 2026 (1 place)
- 16th March 2026 (1 place)
- 13th April 2026 (1 place)
- 18th May 2026 (1 place)
- 15th June 2026 (1 place)
- 20th July 2026 (1 place)
UKSA
Arctic Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ
United Kingdom