M500-3.2.3

Dry-docking and undocking - procedure and precautions, with or without damage

M500-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M500-3.2 Seaworthiness of the Ship

Covers the Master's responsibilities and decision-making for dry-docking and undocking, with particular focus on the additional precautions required when entering dock with hull damage.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 500 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.