§ 10.920 - Subjects for MODU licenses.

Table 10.920-1 gives the codes used in Table 10.920-2 for MODU licenses. Table 10.920-2 indicates the examination subjects for each license by the code number.

Table 10.920-2—Subjects for MODU LicensesExamination topics1234567WatchkeepingCOLREGSXXXX“Basic Principles for Navigational Watch”XXXXXXMODU obstruction lightsXXXXMeteorology and oceanography:Synoptic chart weather forecastingXXXXXXCharacteristics of weather systemsXXXXXXXOcean current systemsXXXXXXTide and tidal current publicationsXXXXXXStability, ballasting, construction and damage control:Principles of ship construction, structural membersXXXXXXXTrim and stabilityXXXXXXXDamaged trim and stability countermeasuresXXXXXXStability and trim calculationsXXXXXXLoad line requirementsXXXXXXXOperating manual:Rig characteristics and limitationsXXXXXXXHydrostatics dataXXXXXXTank tablesXXXXXXXKG limitationsXXXXXXSevere storm instructionsXXXXXXXTransit instructionsXXXXXOn-station instructionsXXXXXUnexpected list or trimXXXXXXBallasting proceduresXXXXXOperation of bilge systemXXXXXXLeg loading calculationsXXXCompletion of variable load formXXXXXXXEvaluation of variable load formXXXXXXXEmergency proceduresXXXXXXXManeuvering and handling:Anchoring and anchor handlingXXXXHeavy weather operationsXXXXXXXMooring, positioningXXXXXXMoving, positioningXXXXFire prevention and firefighting appliances:Organization of fire drillsXXXXXXXClasses and chemistry of fireXXXXXXXFirefighting systemsXXXXXXXFirefighting equipment and regulationsXXXXXXXBasic firefighting and prevention of firesXXXXXXXEmergency procedures and contingency plans:Temporary repairsXXXXXFire or explosionXXXXXXXAbandon unitXXXXXXXMan overboardXXXXXXXHeavy weatherXXXXXXXCollisionXXXXXXXFailure of ballast control systemXXXXXMooring emergenciesXXXXBlowoutsXXXXXH2 S safetyXXXXXGeneral Engineering—Power plants and auxiliary systems:Marine engineering terminologyXXXXXXXEngineering equipment, operations and failuresXXXXXXOffshore drilling operationsXDeck seamanship—general:Transfer of personnelXXXXXXSupport boats/helicoptersXXXXXXCargo stowage and securingXXXXXXHazardous materials/dangerous goods precautionsXXXXXXMooring equipmentXXXXXXCrane use procedures and inspectionsXXXXXXMedical care:Knowledge and use of:First aidXXXXXXXFirst response medical actionXXXXXXXMaritime law and regulation:National maritime law:Certification and documentation of vesselsXXXXXShip sanitationXXXXXRegulations for vessel inspectionXXXXXPollution prevention regulationsXXXXXXXLicensing and certification regulationsXXXXXRules and regulations for MODUsXXXXXXInternational Maritime law:International Maritime OrganizationXXXXXInternational Convention on Load LinesXXXXXMARPOL 73/78XXXXXPersonnel Management and Training:Ship's business including:Required logs and record keepingXXXXXXCasualty reports and recordsXXXXXCommunications:Radio communications and FCC permitXXXXXXRadiotelephone proceduresXXXXXXLifesaving/Survival:Lifesaving appliance operation (launching, boat handling)XXXXXXXProcedures/rules for lifeboats, survival suits, PFDs, liferafts and emergency signalsXXXXXXXEmergency radio transmissionsXXXXXXXSurvival at seaXXXXXXX