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Online Training - ICC Boat Licence Preparation/Revision

The modules below have been developed with the aim of providing you with the background knowledge that you can use for a water-based practical training session or an assessment, resulting in the award of a boating Certificate of Competence, for example; The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or boat license as it's commonly known as.

As well as preparing you for an ICC our main aim is to ensure you understand the pros and cons of boating/ownership, but most importantly how to keep you safe on the water.

Each module takes around 30-45 mins and is lead by one our experienced instructors using a live video stream. We finish with an open questions and open discussion. Please note we are adding modules all the time so please come back regularly to check what's new.
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Hull types Online Boatability training

Hulls Types

  • Displacement Hull 
  • Semi Displacement Hull 
  • Planing Hull 
  • Stepped Hull 
  • Cathedral Hull 
  • Catamaran & Trimaran Hulls 
  • Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Engines, Drives, Propellers & Trim

  • Shaft Drives 
  • Out or Stern Drives 
  • Surface Drives 
  • Jet Drive 
  • Outboards - 2/4 Stroke & Electric 
  • IPS, Zues, Axius & Docksense 
  • Propellers & Effects 
  • Engine Trim and Trim Tabs 
Engines, Drives, Propellers & Trim Boatability Online training
Safety Equipment & Cold Water Consideration Boatability Online training

Safety Equipment & Cold Water Consideration

  • Types of Life-Jackets, Uses, Sizes & Maintenance 
  • Cold Water Effect on The Body 
  • Safety Equipment & Flares 
  • EPIRBS, PLB's & AIS MOB 

Distress Calling & VHF DSC Overview/Refresher

  • MayDay 
  • MayDay Relay 
  • PanPan 
  • Securite 
  • Using The VHF & its Menus 
Distress Calling & VHF DSC Overview/Refresher - Boatability Online Training
Man Overboard (MOB) Procedures. Boatability online modules

Man Overboard (MOB) Procedures & The Management

  • Initial Actions 
  • Approaching the MOB 
  • Methods of Recovering the MOB 
  • Post Recovery Actions 
  • Getting Help 

Anchoring & Mooring - Theory

  • Types of Anchors 
  • Crew Communication 
  • Where to Anchor & What's the Best Approach 
  • Deploying the Anchor 
  • Recovering Your Anchor 
  • Types of Moorings & as For Anchoring Above 

Tides

  • How they happen 
  • What time do they come in and go out 
  • How far up do they come 
  • How far out do they go 
  • What direction do they travel 
  • What speed to they move at 

The Weather

  • How it Happens 
  • Cold & Warm Fronts 
  • Temperature & Pressures 
  • Wind Direction 
  • On & Offshore Breezes 
  • The Beaufort Scale 
  • Weather Forecasts 
  • Using the Information 

An Introduction to Navigation

  • What is Navigation 
  • Charts & Projection 
  • What Tools we Need 
  • Latitude & Longitude 
  • Chart overview & Compass Rose 
  • Compasses, Bearings & Fixes 

Navigation &  Route Planning

  • Where do we begin, what do we need to know 
  • Things to take into consideration enroute 
  • How to use a Portland Plotter & Measure Distance 
  • How to record and use the information 
  • The Nav Plan & useful aids to Navigation 
  • Other Considerations prior to and during the route 
GPS Navigation Training With Boatability.

An Introduction to Navigation

  • GPS, how does it work 
  • Setting up your GPS 
  • Chart plotters 
  • Terminology  
  • Menus etc. 

IRPCS

International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea
  • What is the Rule of the Road 
  • Responsibility of a proper Lookout 
  • Can determine a Safe Speed 
  • Can recognise a potential Collision Situation 
  • Narrow Channels 
  • Distress Signals 
  • Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS) 
  • Lights, Shapes & Sounds  
  • Manoeuvering Restrictions 
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Buoyage System (IALA) Boatability online training

Buoyage System (IALA)

  • Lateral Marks 
  • Cardinal Buoys 
  • Safe Water/Fairway Markers 
  • Isolated Danger Marks 
  • Special Marks 
  • Emergency Wreck Marking Buoy 
The modules below have been developed with the aim of providing you with the background knowledge that you can use for a water-based practical training session or an assessment, resulting in the award of a boating Certificate of Competence, for example; The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or boat license as it's commonly known as.

As well as preparing you for an ICC our main aim is to ensure you understand the pros and cons of boating/ownership, but most importantly how to keep you safe on the water.

Each module takes around 30-45 mins and is lead by one our experienced instructors using a live video stream. We finish with an open questions and open discussion. Please note we are adding modules all the time so please come back regularly to check what's new or you can join our News Letter mailing list at the bottom of the page.

Give us a call about our Online Training  02392 346075 / 07985 089973.

Online Training - Bespoke Boat Licence Modules

As you will see above, we have developed a number of popular online theory modules.. but we can not cover everything in these.

Sometimes you may have a specific task you want to achieve... like coding a boat to carry passengers, or you need to brush up on tidal curves and secondary ports, ahead of a planned trip or practical assessment. This is where our "one-to-one" online sessions can help. You can get a dedicated instructor and access to our training materials and all you do is pay for the time you use.

Typically we would talk through your objectives and then agree a "plan of action" to achieve these. This could be work you do autonomously for us to review with you or a more in depth video conference call, where we work through the key elements together. We can draw upon our extensive library of leisure, commercial and security training materials. For example building a passage plan for a Powerboat Advanced Assessment... or developing your own Safe Operating Procedures (SOP's) for a commercial contract. We also have materials that cover SSO, key asset protection, security patrols and surveillance.

You might find what you want is already covered in our online training modules or in our YouTube channel... here are some links to see how we work and whats already on offer.
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Online Training Demo

At Boatability, we take pride in our innovative approach to maritime education. Our online training modules, conducted via Zoom, offer a convenient and flexible way for aspiring mariners to acquire essential skills and knowledge from the comfort of their homes. Whether you're in Portsmouth or anywhere else in the UK, our virtual classrooms provide an interactive and engaging learning environment where you can interact with experienced instructors and fellow students. Join us on Zoom to embark on a seamless learning journey that prepares you for a safe and successful maritime career, all while enjoying the benefits of British maritime expertise.
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Give us a call about our Boat Online Training - Bespoke Boat Licence Modules  02392 346075 / 07985 089973.

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