AUXSEA COURSE
AUXSEA, the Auxiliary Seamanship Specialty course, is designed to present the Auxiliarist with a thorough knowledge of vessels and proficiency in their operation. An AUXSEA Specialist has extensive knowledge of vessels and their propulsion systems as well as detailed information on how vessels are constructed, founded and operated. The AUXSEA Specialist understands marine engines, how to perform minor repairs, is knowledgeable on vessel handling in normal and heavy weather and how to approach distress situations.
These attributes, when combined with the studies and practical training of the Boat Crew program, will make the member a competent and reliable crew member of an Auxiliary vessel. The primary text for AUXSEA is Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling.
You can achieve success as an AUXSEA Specialist by passing a
closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better.
