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7 Fishing vessel manoeuvring and handling
7.1 Manoeuvring and handling of a fishing vessel in all conditions including the following:
.1 berthing, unberthing and anchor work under various conditions of wind and tide;
.2 manoeuvring in shallow water;
.3 management and handling of fishing vessels in heavy weather, including appropriate speed, particularly in following and quartering seas, assisting a ship or aircraft in distress, means of keeping an unmanageable vessel out of a sea trough, lessening drift and use of oil;
.4 manoeuvring the vessel during fishing operations with special regard to factors which could adversely affect the vessel's safety during such operations;
.5 precautions in manoeuvring for launching boats or liferafts in bad weather;
.6 methods of taking on board survivors from lifeboats or liferafts;
.7 where applicable, practical measures to be taken when navigating in ice or conditions of ice accretion on board the vessel;
.8 the use of, and manoeuvring in, traffic separation schemes;
.9 the importance of navigating at reduced speed to avoid damage caused by own vessel's bow or stern wave;
.10 transferring fish at sea to factory ships or other vessels.

8 Fishing vessel construction and stability
8.1 General knowledge of the principal structural members of a vessel and the proper names of the various parts.
8.2 Knowledge of the theories and factors affecting trim and stability and measures necessary to preserve safe trim and stability.
8.3 Demonstrate use of stability and trim tables and pre‑calculated operating conditions.
8.4 Knowledge of effects of free surfaces and ice accretion, where applicable.
8.5 Knowledge of effects of water on deck
8.6 Knowledge of the significance of weathertight and watertight integrity.

9 Catch handling and stowage
9.1 The stowage and securing of catch on board vessels, including fishing gear.
9.2 Loading and discharging operations, with special regard to heeling moments from gear and catch.

10 Fishing vessel power plants
10.1 Operating principles of marine power plants in fishing vessels.
10.2 Vessel's auxiliary machinery.
10.3 General knowledge of marine engineering terms.

11 Fire prevention and fire‑fighting appliances
11.1 Organization of fire drills.
11.2 Classes and chemistry of fire.
11.3 Fire‑fighting systems.
11.4 Attendance at an approved fire‑fighting course.
11.5 Knowledge of provisions concerning fire‑fighting equipment.

12 Emergency procedures
12.1 Precautions when beaching a vessel.
12.2 Action to be taken prior to, and after, grounding.
12.3 Action to be taken when the gear becomes fast to the ground or other obstruction.
12.4 Floating a grounded vessel, with and without assistance.
12.5 Action to be taken following a collision.
12.6 Temporary plugging of leaks.
12.7 Measures for the protection and safety of crew in emergencies.
12.8 Limiting damage and salving