M3000-1.2.5

Steering control systems, autopilot and manual/automatic changeover

M3000-1 · Navigation · M3000-1.2 Safe Navigational Watchkeeping Arrangements

This lesson covers the Master's command responsibility for steering control systems on a yacht, including autopilot risk management, the hierarchy of steering modes, and the obligations governing testing, changeover drills and standing orders.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.