SCV Code Boat Master / / Coxswain Grade III (3)

Introduction

The code applies to ships commercially operated and trading in the Caribbean, with an overall length of 5 meters or more and a length (L) of less than 24 meters.

Boating License SCV-Code Boatmaster III license captains of open boats <12m in protected

waters & open boats <12m on the coast (< 3Nm )

Upon successful completion of the Boat Captain Grade III (3) course, the delegate shall be issued a certificate of competency “Boat Captain Grade III in accordance with the Small Craft Safety Code, Chapter X and Annex 11.”

Protected waters shall mean an area designated as such by the competent authority for the small vessels in relation to its territorial waters, consisting of sheltered waters that do not present special hazards. If not designated as such, it is an area that is in no case more than 3 nautical miles from a safe place of refuge.

Port or safe haven: a harbor, inlet or other body of water usually sheltered from heavy seas by land that poses no particular danger and into which a vessel can safely enter and from which those on board can safely disembark. The suitability of a location as a safe place of refuge is determined by the competent authority.

Coastal waters means an area designated as such by the competent authority in respect of the territorial sea and contiguous zone, but in no case extending more than 20 nautical miles from a port or place of refuge. If not so designated, it means an area not more than 20 nautical miles from a port or safe haven.

Exposed (exposed) waters means all waters more than 20 nautical miles from a port or safe haven, or other waters designated as such by the competent authority.

Objective
Those who have successfully completed the training are able to Maneuver effectively, respond to emergencies and have acquired knowledge regarding collision prevention provisions, seamanship, passenger safety, legal responsibilities to passengers and crew, meteorology, technical aspects and prevention of marine pollution.

Target audience
This course is intended for captains of open boats <12m in protected waters & open boats <12 m <12Nm on the coast (<3Nm)

Conditions for participation

·       18 years and older

·       3 months of experience

·       Valid Medical First Aid certificate (part of the course!)

·       a valid medical certificate

·       good health and physically able to participate in hands-on exercises.

Course content

·       maneuver

·       act in emergencies

·       marine collision prevention provisions

·       local knowledge and regulations

·       seamanship

·       navigation/maps

·       rescue and firefighting equipment

·       emergency signals

·       passenger safety

·       legal responsibilities to passengers and crew

·       meteorology

·       technical knowledge

·       prevention of pollution

·       basic ship knowledge and stability

·       first aid

Accreditatie
The course is accredited by Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive the certificate with which to apply for the boating license:

·       Boatmaster Grade IIÏ in accordance with the Code of Safety for Small Vessels (CSV Code), Chapter X and annex 11.