Collision rules and watchkeeping
§3(4) and §3(6)(4)Collision avoidance, lookout, meeting/crossing/overtaking, narrow channels, traffic separation, restricted visibility and safe speed.
Core topics are mapped to the current Danish order BEK 1441/2025, §3. Its clauses do not publish a fixed question list or exam length. The three ocean-extension topics are additional practice, not claimed syllabus or official RYA exam coverage.
The topic references point to §3(4) for required subject areas, §3(5) for knowledge and §3(6) for practical competency. This trainer checks theory only; it does not assess practical skipper skills or replace an approved provider’s exam guidance.
Open the current order on RetsinformationCollision avoidance, lookout, meeting/crossing/overtaking, narrow channels, traffic separation, restricted visibility and safe speed.
Position fixes, DR, compass error, GPS/COG, instrument limitations and cross-checking position.
Chart scale and depth, tides and streams, hazards, chart corrections, notices, contingency planning and weather information.
Lateral and cardinal marks, special and danger marks, IALA regions, Danish buoyage direction, vessel lights and shapes.
Vessel and crew readiness, manoeuvring characteristics, anchoring, person-overboard recovery, stability, risk assessment and fire prevention.
Forecast interpretation, pressure trends, fronts, visibility, wind/current interaction and changing conditions.
Skipper’s overall duties, current local regulations, required documents, incident assistance and reporting.
MAYDAY, PAN-PAN, SECURITE, VHF, EPIRB and response to distress calls.
Fire prevention and first response, onboard risk reduction, waste handling and prevention of marine pollution.
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Fixes, compass work, position quality and navigation equipment.
Practice topicPlan, check and revise a safe passage using charts and publications.
Practice topicApply COLREGs to meeting, crossing, overtaking and restricted visibility.
Practice topicMaintain a safe lookout, keep a proper watch and respond to changing risk.
Practice topicRecognise lateral, cardinal, danger, safe-water and special marks.
Practice topicIdentify vessel status, aspect and activity from lights and day shapes.
Practice topicInterpret manoeuvring, danger, anchor and restricted-visibility signals.
Practice topicUse IALA Region A and apply buoyage direction in Danish waters.
Practice topicRead common International Code flags and understand their limits.
Practice topicPrepare, handle and care for the vessel and people aboard.
Practice topicRead forecasts and assess wind, visibility, fronts and sea state.
Practice topicUnderstand the skipper’s duties, local rules and legal responsibilities.
Practice topicAssess risk, prevent fire, respond to emergencies and protect the sea.
Practice topicChoose urgency levels, make distress calls and support rescue efforts.
Practice topicOcean extension · interpret sextant sights, time records and celestial position lines.
Practice topicOcean extension · assess ocean routes, DR, endurance and safe landfall.
Practice topicOcean extension · interpret trades, squalls and forecasts to plan safer passages.
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