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MCA Master 200 / 500 Orals Prep

Monday 21st October - Thursday 24th October The Seamanship Centre situated at Killybegs on The Wild Atlantic Way, 2hrs 5mins drive from Knock International Airport, has a worldwide reputation for outstanding maritime training. The course covers the following topics,...

MCA Approved Efficient Deck Hand, MSO Approved Able Seafarer Deck Course

Monday 21st October - Thursday 24th October The Seamanship Centre which is situated in Killybegs on The Wild Atlantic Way, is 2hrs 5mins drive from Knock International Airport and has a worldwide reputation for outstanding maritime training. The Master 200/500 Oral...

MSO & MCA Approved Proficiency in Medical First Aid

Monday 7th October - Wednesday 9th October For further information contact The Seamanship Centre team on Phone:+353 (0) 86 893 7225 Email:info@seamanship.ie Website:https://www.seamanship.ie

Man overboard rescued off Dover ‘wearing lifejacket with good strobe light’

Man overboard rescued off Dover 'was wearing lifejacket with good strobe light' A crew member who went overboard from his sailing boat in the early hours of 24 September was rescued thanks in no small part to the lifejacket he was wearing.

Navigation: Use of Electronic Navigation Aids

MGN 379 (M+F) updated 20 September 2019 Summary This note emphasises the need for correct use of navigational equipment by watch-keepers. Key Points:- • Be aware that each item of equipment is an aid to navigation. • Be aware of the factors which affect the accuracy...

Small fishing vessels – MCA roadshow

The MCA are hosting a roadshow around the UK to answer questions and help get the fishing community up to speed with existing requirements and proposed changes. Over the last 10 years, 46 people have died on fishing vessels of less than 15m, so the MAIB have made...