General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts)

General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts)

If you’re working towards your OOW (Yachts) certification, you will be required to complete this MCA-approved module. This course will help you develop an in-depth knowledge of on-board systems.

In 2023 UKSA had the highest exam pass rate for General Ship Knowledge (OOW) at 81.7%.  The average worldwide pass rate was 76.1%   
Source IAMI Yacht Deck System (YDES)

About the course

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.

Duration

5 days

What’s included?

The classroom based General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yacht) course is an all-inclusive course, which can be carried out on either a residential or non-residential basis. For the residential course, the cost includes all food and accommodation. For non-residential learners, the cost includes lunch.

Examination & assessment

General Ship Knowledge (GSK) course assessment consists of a 2.5 hour theory paper. A 60% mark is required to pass the examination.

Prerequisites

To complete this training course, you’ll need:
  • At least RYA/IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate, as well as the corresponding Shorebased certificate
  • STCW Basic Training and Efficient Deck Hand

Syllabus

The course is divided into four sections and 20 topics:
  • Section 1: Ship Construction
  • Section 2: Stability
  • Section 3: Meteorology
  • Section 4: Seamanship

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Dates and pricing

Course From To Non-res All-inc
General Ships Knowledge (OOW Yachts) 29/04/2024 03/05/2024 £1,150 –
General Ships Knowledge (OOW Yachts) 10/06/2024 14/06/2024 £1,150 £1,370
General Ships Knowledge (OOW Yachts) 29/07/2024 02/08/2024 £1,150 £1,370
General Ships Knowledge (OOW Yachts) 14/10/2024 18/10/2024 £1,150 £1,370
General Ships Knowledge (OOW Yachts) 11/11/2024 15/11/2024 £1,150 £1,370
General Ships Knowledge (OOW Yachts) 09/12/2024 13/12/2024 £1,150 £1,370

Don’t just take our word for it


Oliver – UKSA General Ship Knowledge (OOW Yachts) student

“I recently attended both the GSK and Nav Radar course online with Ross. I thought the course was very well run and a great effort was made to accommodate the restrictions made with it not being in person. Ross was very helpful, and made himself available in the evenings and at the weekend if help was required.”

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