Naval

The drills the Coast Guard requires on board.

Practical exams

1. US federal law

   Man overboard

   Crew member · USCG / STCW, mandatory drills on board

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2. US federal law

   Fire on board

   Crew member · USCG / STCW Basic Safety

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3. US federal law

   Abandon ship

   Crew member · USCG / STCW Basic Safety

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4. US federal law

   Mayday call on the radio

   Crew member · USCG / STCW, VHF radio

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5. US federal law

   Night crossing: lights and signals

   Captain · USCG license, navigation rules

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6. US federal law

   Chart navigation: course and position

   Captain · USCG license

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7. US federal law

   Bridge watch: helm orders read back

   Able seaman · USCG / STCW, able seaman

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8. Voluntary

   Leave and dock in the wind

   Sailboat skipper · US Sailing Basic Keelboat

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9. Voluntary

   Maneuvers between buoys

   Sailboat skipper · US Sailing Basic Keelboat

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