General Ship Knowledge Flashcards (OOW Yachts <3000GT)

Master General Ship Knowledge for Your OOW (Yachts) Exam with NautiNote

A focused set of 100 flashcards for yacht crew preparing for the Officer of the Watch (Yachts <3000 GT) certificate. This deck covers the General Ship Knowledge (GSK) syllabus, from hull construction and stability through to meteorology, MARPOL and safe working practices on board.

Perfect for on-the-go revision, these cards break a wide syllabus into short, exam-ready prompts, whether you’re on watch, in the crew mess, or between charters.

What’s Inside:

• 100 exam-style questions and answers
• Covers ship terminology and dimensions, hull stresses, construction and framing systems
• Load lines, freeboard, watertight integrity and reserve buoyancy
• Stability essentials: B, G, M, GM, GZ, stiff and tender vessels, and free surface effect
• Meteorology: fronts, fog, local winds, trade winds, the ITCZ and weather information sources
• MARPOL Annexes I, IV, V and VI, ECAs and PSSAs, plus risk assessments, permits to work and enclosed space entry
• Includes diagram-based questions to strengthen visual recall
• Clear, concise language aligned with exam standards
• Durable, pocket-sized cards built for daily use onboard or during quick revision sessions

Why It Works:

• Reinforces knowledge through active recall
• Designed by seafarers, for seafarers
• Based on current study material, past exams, and oral test patterns
• Ideal for self-study, oral prep, or last-minute revision

Note: This deck is part of the NautiNote OOW (Yachts) series. For wider coverage, pair it with COLREGS, Nav, Radar & ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS GOC and PSCRB.

Disclaimer: NautiNote is an independent study resource. Our flashcards are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for official materials from the MCA, SQA, or any other examining body. Content is original and written in exam-style format to help students prepare.