d. Seaman training. The apprentice seaman is given a basic course in seamanship. It includes instruction in—
(1) Nautical terms. All nautical terms and what they mean, including the parts of a ship and construction terms.
(2) Ground tackle and its use. The various kinds of anchors and how they are used; rules for anchoring.
(3) Lifeboat seamanship. Lifeboats and their handling, surf seamanship, the sea anchor, use of oil, helmsmanship.
(4) Safety at sea. Avoiding accidents, keeping equipment shipshape, safeguarding against fire, fire-fighting and life-saving equipment, first aid.
(5) Marlinespike seamanship. The common knots, how to make fast to a cleat, whipping, splicing, the care of rope, handling and use of lines.
(6) The compass. Types of compasses, installation and care, boxing the compass, points and degrees, variation and deviation, compensating the compass.
(7) General. General seaman duties and seaman watches.
e. Visual signal instruction. The visual signal training should include:
(1) International code flags.