1. Knowledge of the basic principles of ship’s hull structure of different types;
2. General knowledge of the main elements of the ship’s structure and the correct names of their parts;
3. Knowledge and ability to explain where to look for damage and defects most often caused by loading and unloading operation, corrosion, severe weather conditions;
4. Ability to indentify the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks, as well as how to identify and prevent corrosion;

5.General knowledge of tankers and tanker operations; knowledge of operational and structural limitations of bulk carriers;

6. Knowledge of the limitations in terms of strength of the most important structural elements of a standard dry cargo ship and the ability to interpret the obtained values of bending moments and shear forces;
7. Understanding of the basic principles of ship’s structure, the theory and factors affecting trim and stability, as well as the measures necessary to ensure trim and stability;
8. Knowledge of the cargo and cargo operations impact on trim and stability;
9. Understanding of the main measures to be taken in case of partial loss of buoyancy in an intact state;
10. Understanding of the basic principles of water tightness;
11. Knowledge of IMO requirements relating to ship stability;
12. Understanding the basic measures to be taken in case of increased resistance to the motion of the vessel;
13. General knowledge of the basic characteristics of a ship's moover;
14. Knowledge of the basic principles of the propeller-rudder complex design  and the ways to improve the efficiency of the propellers.

1. Different types of ships’ general arrangement plan features
2. Ships characteristics
3. Geometry of a ship’s hull
4. Ship’s hull structure
5. Hull strength
6. Buoyancy of a ship
7. Initial stability of a ship
8. Effect of liquid, suspended and ordinary cargoes on the ship’s stability.
9. General stability of ship at large angles of heel
10. Ship unsinkability
11. Ship’s motion resistance.

12. Ship’s moovers