The course is an introductory to ship building design and principles where students learn the different types of ships and their parts. It also includes “hands-on” study of bends, hitches, splices, blocks and tackle, the care and inspection of wire rope as well as other shipboard “arts of the sea”, the rigging and unrigging of bosun’s chair and painting stage, etc. thus, making you competent in seamanship skills.
- Teacher: Leandro Villosillo