OOW-3.2.2

Preparations for heavy weather

OOW-3 · Onboard Ship Operations · OOW-3.2 Seaworthiness of the Ship

This lesson covers the systematic, anticipatory preparations an OOW must make before and during heavy weather, distinguishing structural securing actions from operational and safety measures, and clarifying the weathertight/watertight distinction examiners commonly test.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA OOW (Yachts <3000 GT) oral examination syllabus. Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.