(Vessels of unlimited length)

(after obtained the Operator Grade 2 license, have at least 1 year experience of vessel operation experience)

• Mock questions are updated regularly for our students' reference
• The course uses computer animations to help our students to understand rules of lights, preventing collisions, etc.
• The instructor has special methods and tips to help our students to prepare for exam.
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Course content:

Part A: Navigation (Written Examination)

1. To express a position on a chart in terms of latitude and longitude or bearing and distance from a charted object.
2. Given the latitude and longitude, or bearing and distance from a charted
   object, to plot the position on a chart.
3. Given a table of deviations to convert true courses to compass courses and vice versa.
4. To find the compass course and distance between 2 positions, and, given the vessel's speed, to calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA).
5. Given compass courses steered and distances run, to work up the dead
   reckoning (DR) position by plotting on the chart.
6. Given compass course steered, the speed of the vessel and the direction and rate of the tidal stream or current, to find the course and speed made good over the ground (ground track angle).
7. To find the compass course to steer to make allowance for leeway and/or tidal stream or current so as to achieve a specified course made good.
8. Given compass course steered, distances run or speed of ship and time intervals, direction and rate of tidal stream or current and leeway allowance, to find the estimated position (EP) by plotting on a chart.
9. To fix the vessel's position on a chart by simultaneous cross bearings, bearings and ranges.
10. To find the vessel's approximate position from a line of soundings.
11. Use of clearing lines and transits.
12. Full knowledge of important chart symbols.
13. Use of tide tables, tidal stream atlas and tidal information on charts for Hong Kong waters.
14. Charts and passage planning.

Part B: Seamanship (Oral Examination)

1. A full knowledge of the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and to demonstrate their application.
2. Berthing alongside, and unberthing from jetties and piers making due allowance for the effect of wind and tide on large pleasure vessels, both
   single and twin screw.
3. Action to be taken in unusual circum stances such as stranding, collision, fire, etc.
4. Assisting a person or vessel in dist ress, including towing and beaching of a vessel.
5. Liferaft and survival procedures.
6. Fire prevention and fire fighting, including LPG installation, engine room
   fire protection, maintenance of fire fighting equipment, etc.
7. Precautions to be taken in fog or heavy weather.
8. Ability to recognise the alphabetical flags and numerical pennants of the
   International Code of Signals and to know the meaning of single letter hoists and multi-flag hoists in common use in Hong Kong.
9. Pre-start check of engine.
10. Man overboard.
11. Slow speed manoeuvring, handling of vessel in heavy weather.
12. Anchoring the vessel.
13. Underway check of engine room.
14. Berth & secure the vessel for heavy weather conditions.
15. Emergency pumping of engine room bilges and other emergency procedures.
16. Methods of ascertaining risk of collision and the proper use of Radar.

Mock Papers Revision Time:
Monday - Friday 12 - 9pm (no lunch break)
(Close on Sat, Sun and public holiday)

Students can have unlimited trial of mock exam questions during the above period

1. After you attended the lessons and booked for exam, you can come to our office to study the mock exam questions for free during our office hours. The course is valid for 2 years.
2. No schedule for next class yet.

　Lesson fee:

HK$30,000 - per person (include Written (chartwork) and Oral)
(Lesson fee is excluding marine exam registration fee)

Please pay by cash,FPS or cheque (made payable to <Sea Dynamics Limited>)

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1. hold recognized Operator Grade 2 Licence for at least 1 year
2. have to submit a letter to prove that you have driving experience for at least 1 year
3. Student must submit an eye-test report on distant vision and color vision to enroll for exam & Medical Assessment form

According to the Hong Kong Shipping and Port Control Ordinance Marine Department, all operators of pleasure vessels, boats and yachts driving within Hong Kong waters MUST HOLD the Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency.