M3000-1.4.2

Berthing and unberthing - jetties, quays and buoys, with and without tugs, tide and wind

M3000-1 · Navigation · M3000-1.4 Ship Manoeuvring

Covers the command-level decision-making, environmental assessment, and technique required when berthing and unberthing at quays, jetties and buoys in varying conditions of wind, tide and tug availability.

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.