MCA Small Workboat Stability - Online via Webinar
The MCA Stability for Workboats, Pilot Boats and Small Commercial Vessels is a new 1-day course introduced by the MCA to comply with the requirement in the 2014 MCA Workboat.
02 Oct 2026
16 Oct 2026
30 Oct 2026
13 Nov 2026
27 Nov 2026
11 Dec 2026
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Dates
Description
Course outcomes :
- General terms in use
- General Principles of Transverse Stability: –
- Adding, removing and shifting weights: –
- The Stability Booklet
- Stiff and tender vessels
- Use of cranes and shift of CoG
- Free Surface Effect
- Critical KG calculations (Transverse Stability)
- Inclining Test
- Deck edge Immersion
- Catamaran stability
- Risks associated with Tug and Tow
- Risks associated with deck cargoes
- Wind & Ice accretion Effects.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA Stability for Workboats certificate, after a short exam.
Special Requirements
No.
Revalidation
No.
Price
£225 excl. VAT
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