M3000-1.4.8

Manoeuvres to launch and recover rescue boats and survival craft

M3000-1 · Navigation · M3000-1.4 Ship Manoeuvring

Covers the seamanship principles and command decisions governing vessel manoeuvring to support safe launch and recovery of rescue boats and survival craft, from creating a lee through to recovery abort criteria.

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.