MMA Course ST-0999D

Sea Term I (Deck Portion)

Course Description

Sea Term I (Deck Portion) is a component of Sea Term 1 for USCG license track majors.

This course consists of deck watchstanding, training and maintenance, for approximately one third of Sea Term 1 .

STCW Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following STCW elements:

  • OICNW-C1.1 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment
  • OICNW-C1.2 Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment
  • OICNW-C1.3 Importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment
  • RFPNW-X1.1 Use of magnetic and gyro-compasses
  • RFPNW-X1.2 Helm orders
  • RFPNW-X3.6 Basic environmental protection procedures
  • ABD-A1.1 Ability to communicate with the officer of the watch
  • ABD-C2.1 Working aloft
  • ABD-C2.1 Working over the side
  • ABD-C3.1 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment
  • ABD-C3.2 Knowledge of the use and operation of anti-pollution equipment
  • ABD-C3.3 Knowledge of the approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants
  • OICEW-D1.1 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment
  • OICEW-D1.2 Anti-pollution procedures and all associated equipment
  • OICEW-D1.3 Importance of proactive measures to protect the marine environment
  • RFPEW-A1.4 Basic environmental protection procedures
  • ABE-A8.2 Ability to use and understand basic crane, winch and hoist signals
  • ABE-C2.1 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken to prevent pollution of the marine environment
  • ABE-C2.2 Knowledge of the use and operation of anti-pollution equipment
  • ABE-C2.3 Knowledge of the approved methods for disposal of marine pollutants
  • ABE-C3.1 Working aloft
  • TOPS-X2.3 Understanding of information on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • PSSR-X2.1 Basic knowledge of the impact of shipping on the marine environment
  • PSSR-X2.1 Effects of operational or accidental pollution on the marine environment
  • PSSR-X2.2 Basic environmental protection procedures
  • PSSR-X2.3 Basic knowledge of complexity and diversity of the marine environment

Demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:

  • ABD-5J10B Demonstrate use of a safety harness
  • ABDE-DE-1 Demonstrate crane and hoist signals

Topics

  • Training

    • Piloting

      • Introduction to Terrestrial Navigation
      • Terrestrial Lines of Position
      • Aids to Navigation

    • Shipboard Safety and Lookout

      • Emergency Signals
      • Lifeboats
      • Liferafts
      • Liferaft Davits
      • Lifesaving Equipment
      • Line-Throwing Appliance
      • Survival Craft Devices
      • Lookout
      • Steering Systems and Engine Order Commands
      • Helm Orders

    • JHAs, SDSs, & Fall Protection

      • Safety Introduction
      • Safety Procedures Aboard TS Kennedy
      • Accident Recognition

    • Firefighting

      • Fire Theory
      • Firefighting Equip: Primary
      • SCBA

    • Seamanship

      • Knots
      • Crane Signaling

    • Merchant Marine

      • Introduction to the Merchant Marine

    • Marine Weather

      • Introduction to Marine Weather

  • Watchkeeping

    • Introduction to Deck Watch Standing
    • Bridge Intro

    • RADAR Watch Practices

    • Lookout

      • Proper Contact Reporting Procedures
      • Effective Communication

    • Helmsmen

      • Proper Relief
      • Accurate Steering
      • Use and Understanding of Commands

  • Maintenance

    • Work on Deck with Chief Mate & Bosun

      • Coating Upkeep
      • Shipboard Equipment Upkeep

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