OOW-3000-L2.3

Load lines, watertight integrity and the bilge system

OOW-3000-M2 · Written: General Ship Knowledge · OOW-3000-M2-A The IAMI General Ship Knowledge paper (2.5 hr): construction, stability, meteorology and seamanship.

Reserve buoyancy and watertight integrity are what keep a damaged or overloaded ship afloat, and the OOW is responsible for maintaining them every watch. This lesson covers the load line, watertight and weathertight closures, and the bilge system that removes water that gets in.