What to look out for on a boat

 

Keeping a look out is one of the most important tasks on a boat. Everyone should be able to do it, especially in the deck department. It is often a job given to junior seafarers. 

SSNT teaches the fundamentals of keeping a look out in our Collision Prevention Buoyage and Flags (CPBF) learning unit. On successful completion of the course, learners will be able to interpret the guidance and warnings provided by buoys and beacons around Trinidad to navigate the vessel away from dangers and in and out of ports safely. Here's a sample of the online material: https://youtu.be/WSS3w2hfPbs 

Learners will be able to recognise the International Code of Signals flags regularly used by ships and boats in port. Here's a sample of the online learning material: https://youtu.be/OGAf5IqW0eM 

Learners will be able to recognise and identify the lights and shapes prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Here's a sample of the online material: https://youtu.be/WUPwlEEUtVo

Learners will be able to recognise and identify the sound signals prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Here's a sample of the online material: https://youtu.be/dYOMr2XjfmI

Learners find out how to describe the direction of object relative to the boat they are on. Learners are introduced to some key terms used in the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea. Learners find out how to determine if risk of collision exists. Learners find out how to determine which vessel should take action if risk of collision exists. Learners find out how to take action to avoid collision when risk of collision exists. Here's a sample of the online material: https://youtu.be/3lu_QbCmZ9o